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Welcome to Bonifacio

Bonifacio, a Filipino restaurant in Columbus, OH, offers a cozy and trendy ambiance with a focus on delicious food and excellent service. With a diverse menu ranging from Pancit Bihon to Lechon Kawali, Bonifacio caters to both meat-eaters and vegans alike. Standout dishes include Lumpia, BBQ chicken skewers, and Fried Bok Choy. The restaurant also offers a variety of vegan options, such as Chili Crisp Potato and Sizzling Tofu Sisig. While the small space may require reservations, the fusion menu and friendly staff make Bonifacio a must-visit spot for a unique culinary experience.

LOCATIONS
  • Bonifacio
    1577 King Ave Columbus, OH 43212
    1577 King Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Hotline: (614) 914-8115

Introducing Bonifacio, a Filipino gem nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. This trendy and casual restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a plethora of options for all types of diners. From vegan options to traditional Filipino dishes, Bonifacio caters to a diverse audience.

Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted with the savory aroma of Lumpia, crispy deep-fried pork or veggie spring rolls. The Pandesal Slider, made with homemade pandesal, egg, cheese, bacon, and greens, is a delightful twist on a classic Filipino bread roll. For brunch, indulge in Tocino Silog or Longanisa Silog, both served with garlic rice, fried egg, tomato ensalada, arroz caldo, champorado, and sweet and savory cured pork or garlic pork sausage.

The variety of side dishes like Ube Waffle, garlic rice, and champorado provide the perfect complement to your main meal. The restaurant's attention to detail and commitment to using reusable tableware reflects their dedication to sustainability.

Bonifacio is not just a restaurant; it's an experience. With outdoor seating, a full bar, and even a pool table, it's the ideal spot for a chill brunch with friends or a lively evening of dancing and drinks. The happy hour specials and Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights are not to be missed.

Overall, Bonifacio offers a delightful fusion of traditional Filipino flavors with a modern twist. Whether you're a Filipino food connoisseur or looking to explore new cuisines, this restaurant is a must-visit in Columbus. With impeccable service, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere, Bonifacio truly stands out in the culinary scene.

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Hanna N.
Hanna N.

Amazing amazing food. So delicious. Service is great and they are ON IT with food allergies. So grateful! Easy to eat DF & GF here. Thank you! Ambience is cozy and quaint. I recommend reservations as the space is small. You have to go! Boodle nights are also super fun! One suggestion: do away with the tvs. The vibe is so cool in there that the TVs were confusing. Hannah Montana from the old Disney channel was playing while we were eating. You guys definitely have enough on to where you don't need it. Anyway, go to Bonifacio!!

Goose R.
Goose R.

We finally went to Bonifacio's , they do have a lot of vegan options. Affordable too , we had the Pancit bihon vegan, the chili crisp potato and the sizzling tofu sisig. 2 chai teas and they gave us free tapiocas. All for $40 before tax and tip. Needles to say we walked out stuffed and very happy. Great service too. The only drawback was the constant display of dead animals on the big screen. Overall a good experience. Maybe next time we will get take out

Barb H.
Barb H.

Very comfortable and friendly, efficient service. We each ordered the Happy Hour special which is a super-good deal so we got a cocktail, salad, main course and rice for little more than the price of the entree. Plus: everything was delicious. We inadvertently ended up there on Boodle Night* which sounded kind of iffy but turned out to be fun. I got the Pyanggang, mango salad, rice and a lychee martini. It's one of the few restaurants where the food is unique. (It was kind of dark in there so therefore bad photos). *where you eat on banana leaves!

Doug D.
Doug D.

What a little hidden gem! This Filipino restaurant showcases a fusion menu that is unique and provides a culinary experience that is highly recommended. The lumpia, bbq chicken skewers, and fried bok choy were the stand out items. The bistek and adobe ribs were also good. The ambiance and service were excellent but the restaurant is small and a reservation is recommended. Also, the drink selection is top notch including a variety of Asian beers, 'Little Buddha' paired perfectly with the food.

Monica K.
Monica K.

One of the best brunch spots in Columbus! We made a reservation and were promptly seated upon arrival. We ordered Lechon Kawali (my favorite menu at Bonifacio) lunch meal and Fried chicken + Ube waffles. Lechon Kawali was amazing as always, although the garlic rice was on the stickier side than usual. This was my first time trying the ube waffles which was also excellent! Both portions were large and we had a lot of leftovers. I would definitely come back for brunch!

Lisa M.
Lisa M.

My friend and I decided on a Wednesday night to try this Filipino restaurant that has come highly recommended. It was packed I think we got the last table. It was a full house, that right there tells you a lot about an establishment. I ordered the pork ribs and we also got the eggplant, spicy tofu, crispy potatoes and vegetarian lumpia. Because my friend was vegetarian. And don't forget the garlic rice!! Highly recommend!! The service and the food were top notch!! Will not disappoint!!

Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth H.

I love this place. I am so impressed with the food and service, it is astoundingly good. The fried bok choy was amazing - it was the crispiest bok choy I've ever hard. It reminded me of fried brussel sprouts. Perfectly seasoned. Cucumber salad was also good, very refreshing. The highlight was definitely the entrees. I had the Inasal chicken and my husband had the adobo ribs. The chicken was perfectly cooked - crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, fantastic flavor. My husband said the ribs were the best he has had in his life - the meat was so soft it was falling off the bone. Everything was perfectly seasoned, not overly drenched in sauce. The desserts were fun - both the ube donuts and the fruit with condensed milk dessert (I forgot the name!) were amazing and creative. Cocktails were also fantastic, the lychee martini is creative and perfect balance of flavors (I subbed gin for the vodka). Service is also amazing. I called on the phone about reservations and although they were booked full that night, the person answering gave me lots of information about the first-come first-serve high tops. Our server when we were there was incredibly friendly and attentive. My only complaint is that it can get a bit loud in that space. I recommend they put up some more sound-absorbing decorations to improve the acoustics. But it's a minor complaint. The food is AMAZING and I can't wait to go back and try more.

Chad T.
Chad T.

I can not believe I forgot to write a review about this place. Came here after a Tik Tok I saw suggested we try it. The food in the video looked great, so we went down. I do not have enough nice things to say about this place. The staff was super friendly at every stop. The atmosphere was really chill and fun. The people we sat next to were even friendly. Now, I don't remember the names of everything we ate. But PLEASE get the BBQ Chicken Skewers. Do yourself and your mouth a favor. I would go here just to eat several plates of these. If you are in CBUS make this a stop of yours.

Ness S.
Ness S.

Bonifacio is a super popular place. There were four of us and the place was overflowing, but since we had reservations, we were seated right away. It's got a nice ambiance (a bit loud, but that's becoming normal in restaurants these days). The service was polite and efficient. I have to say that i was less positive about the food than my fellow yelpers here and honestly was oscillating between 3 and 4 stars. The appetizers were excellent. I especially liked the sautéed bok choi -- it had a sweet and savory taste and was yum. The eggplant was also pretty good, although needed a bit of salt. The tofu was nice and crispy. For my main course, I got the adobe ribs, which were well prepared and tender, but lacked flavor. My wife got the chicken sizzling sisig, and it just okay. I would probably come here again for lunch but definitely the dinner doesn't live up to the hype at least for me. If you come here on a weekend evening, either make reservations or be prepared for a wait.