Bonnie's Grill

I'd just be repeating myself if I wrote my experience. Read the recent reviews because they're all true. Terrible waitstaff, mediocre food, dirty sticky tables and bits of food all over floor. Pros: close to better restaurants u can go to instead Cons: food, service, and atmosphere more

They used to be pretty good but with their growing popularity, they've seen fit to raise prices while letting things go to terd. On my last visit, it took an hour and 1/2 for mediocre overpriced burger and soggy fries. The back kitchen door was open the whole time where I had the pleasure of watching a gloveless employee cut vegetables into the rustiest bucket I've ever seen and then transfer them to more ""presentable"" plastic bowls before carrying them out to the grill. Did I mention they don't have a sink back there? Nice. Bottles of beers are overpriced and their cans of soda are lukewarm and also, overpriced ($1.50 for a can of Mugs rootbeer!!). Service is the worst I've ever experienced - mean AND slow. Cons: Poor service, Mediocre food, Minimal seating, Dirty working conditions, Overpriced more

Used to be crazy about Bonnie's, and as a former regular, it pains me to say I'm never going back again. The service has devolved from charmingly slow into insultingly neglectful. I had been noticing a steady decline in the quality of the food (and the service, which is probably related) for some time, but would go back anyway since it was at least familiar, but it isn't anymore. The last time I went, a guy led us to a table for two, threw the menus on the table and just kept on walking, not even noticing that there weren't even chairs at the table. Crab cake appetizers came about 45 minutes after we ordered, and instead of the usual size, they were three quarter-sized very thin crab cakes in a soup of tartar sauce. We decided to let it go. Until another 45 minutes passed, a table next to us was seated, ordered and served before I went back up and asked the guy what was going on. He said, ""We're just really busy. I'll check on that."" The burgers we ordered weren't even on the grill. They hadn't even started after an hour and a half. No apology. I told him we were bouncing. He just said ""whatever"". Pros: There aren't any anymore. Cons: Unbelievably bad service. more

I'm surprised this place has such a high rating. I went on a recommendation of a friend and wasn't impressed. The service was slow, but friendly. I wasn't happy with the food at all, it was okay at best. I might go back if I had to, but I'm not rushing, more

Yeah, so Bonnie's burgers are OK. But the service is ridiculous, even by the slacker trustafarian standards of Park Slope. In the mood for a burger? And even more, in the mood to wait for said burger for ninety minutes while various skateboard kids, NYU film students, Chomsky experts, professors of social justice, drink PBR from a can and dissect oh, how miserable it is to live in the AmeriKKKa of Chimpy McBushitlerburton and his secret cheneybot brain police? Then Bonnies is for you. You can even smug out while waiting your ninety minutes by contemplating the craggy visage of Johnny Cash and various bluesmen hanging on the wall. Then the burger comes. Is it worth the wait? Quite frankly, no. Bonnie's is the sort of place that could only survive in an environment where stupid hippie leftist types equate bad service with authenticity. Me, I'm praying Starbucks buys the space and boots them out. Bad, bad Bonnie. Go serve your time at McDonalds, you pretentious lowlifes. Pros: The picture of Johnny Cash on the wall Cons: Everything else, especially the lame and inept service more

My boyfriend introduced me to Bonnies as he loves the burgers (same thing everyone's said here). I don't eat a lot of red meat but the grilled chicken sandwiches are just exactly what they should be -- soft, corn-dusted roll, chicken grilled so it's juicy on the inside and crispy, carbon-striped on the outside, and the cheese is melted perfectly (they make sure it's melted all the way before serving it). I have moved to Boston since living in Park Slope and my boyfriend and I make sure we take a trip back to NYC once every few months just for the burgers and chicken sandwiches. Pros: Chicken Sandwich, also the guys who own the place are really nice Cons: Not in Boston more

I wrote a nice review of Bonnie's a few weeks ago, but I'm afraid I have to revoke it now. Look it up on the DOH website: Bonnie's got a 43 on their last Dept. of Health inspection! EW!!!!!!! Dirty kitchen, dirty food, yuck! Cons: Dirty! more

We did a bit of research and agreed to give Bonnie's a try. The people seemed friendly but reserved and the service was slow. Not overly busy on our visit; I couldn't help but notice that the floor was all wet by our table. The beer selection is great if a bit pricey. The wings were a good choice and they were REALLY spicy; plump and juicy (and we ordered the medium!). My little one had the chicken sandwich and she really liked it. My better half had a burger and it was cooked perfect, juicy and tasty. The spicy cole slaw was tasteless, no spice at all. I was the loser of the day as I ordered the highly recommended cajun catfish burger. What I got was a lot of bread crumbs, no spice, and not much in the way of fish as it was a real thin piece. It was also a bit mushy. Perhaps it was just a bad piece but I was highly disappointed and if I ever return, I won't be getting the catfish. Pros: Hamburger, wings, great selection of beers Cons: Pricey, catfish and coleslaw, where the heck is the cajun?? more

Bonnie's is a very cute cozy place with delicious food! I had the vegetarian chili cheese fries w/ sour cream and they were delicious!!!! I also had a burger w/ jalepenos and it was huge, juicy and great! I will definately be going back, especially after a night of drinking! Pros: Good prices and atmosphere Cons: Small, so there might be a wait more

Service is TERRIBLE....food is terrible! The burgers are all BURNT to a charcoal. Do not go there...it's a waste of time Pros: TERRIBLE more

after reading the rave about bonnie's burger, i went to check it out. ordered wings and burgers. everything was delicious but i don't know if i would call it the best burger. It certainly is a good place for beer and burger though. Pros: very casual. good service Cons: small place. not good for group. more

waited 45 min for a burnt veggie burger. sent it back. came back burnt again. didn't eat it. watied 20 min for the check. dirty place. bad service. bad food. don't waste your time. Cons: bad food bad service dirty more

Great burger unbiliveable flies great and very good food absoulutly delicous I really recomend for burgers Pros: great burger Cons: not much space more

I wonder if Splatooey is talking about me. I was graced with an entire glass of water in my lap. Glad I didn't order beer that day. (Coke comes in a can there so, couldn't have been a Coke.) They could have offered me a few more towels though. Water isn't going to k*ll me. And I ate for free that day. more

this place is supposed to be the place for burgers, but i dont think so. the burgers are big, but dry even though i ordered medium rare. Its not cheap, it was $10 for a burger and fries, and when i was there, the waiter had dropped a FULL glass of coke on a patron, soaking her through! she was really cool about it though :) Pros: big burgers, casual Cons: not the best, avg food. more

There isn't much to say about Bonnie's that hasn't been said before. Situated right next to Blue Ribbon (whose burger is also worthy of honorable mention) Bonnie's is the perfect place to go for great burgers in a friendly & casual atmosphere. The whole staff is very friendy and remind you of people that you have known forever. Great food by people who actually seem to care about what they do. The jalapenos and the onion rub on the burgers are a great touch. more

the chicken wigs are delicious!!! and the burgers can be shared by two people! Pros: food Cons: space more

Whenever we're hungry and don't know where to go, we inevitably wind up at Bonnies. The food is OUTSTANDING! (My personal favorite is the vegetarian (!!) chili cheese fries and their spicy burger) The service is typical diner service -- nothing outstanding, but they try their best to accommodate. Best advice is to go either early or late, especially on weekends -- they're typically slammed between 7 and 9 PM, and may not even pick up the phone during those times, since it gets so hectic. Otherwise, a FANTASTIC meal awaits! Pros: Great Food, Great Prices Cons: Can be hectic/crowded more

Their wings are great and they make them hot! Plus they have pitchers to wash it down, and the beer is usually something local and decent. Stay away from the Beef on Weck though. Love the fries and the dipping sauce. more

Seriously, the best. I was skeptical, but it's true. Nice spice to everything. The spicy Cole Slaw is a must. As are the VEGETARIAN chilli fries. Casual atmosphere with nice, normal service! Pros: Burger, Fries, Spicy Slaw more