Bonfire Restaurant & Bar

As someone who truly appreciates great food, I don’t say this lightly — this is one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Iowa. The seafood pasta was beautifully balanced, rich yet refined. The meatballs were deeply flavorful and perfectly executed. The arancini had that ideal crisp exterior with a soft, savory center. And the cheesecake was exceptional — smooth, delicate, and absolutely memorable. What impressed me most was the consistency and attention to detail. Nothing felt rushed. Every plate showed care and intention. This is the kind of place that raises the standard for dining in Ankeny. A true 5-star experience.

We came here on grandmas reccomendation so we had high expectations and Bonfire did not at all disappoint! Sebastion gave us a service that was only matched by the night we got married on Cocoa Beach at Gregory's Steakhouse in Florida, so the experience at Bonfire brought those memories up and gave us new memories to cherish forever. I had the Chicken Picatta and my wife had the Chicken Parm. Both dishes were incredibly delicious. The foccacia bread they open up with is paired with a house made olive tapanade and is also incredibly memorable. We also had the Sicilian Arancini; a breaded rissoto, beef and cheese appetizer on Sebastions suggestion and it was a fantastic medly of individual flavors, textures and visual appeal. It was also "happy hour," so wine and beer was half off. I had a g

We loved this restaurant! It has a wonderful laid back vibe and beautiful decor. The food is amazing! My husband got a well done stake and the flavor was delicious and the texture was still nice and tender. I got the Alfredo pasta and they were so kind to add broccoli to it! They're customer service is amazing everyone is so nice and they even offered a fun Polaroid picture of us to celebrate Valentines Day.💖

We had such a wonderful experience at Bonfire in Ankeny! My husband, our two kids, and I stopped in for dinner and everything was absolutely fantastic. They started us with warm bread and a oil based dipping which was delicious! We ordered the Chicken Martini and the Bonfire Spaghetti, and both dishes were bursting with flavor — perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We also tried the House Margarita and their Seasonal Beer, both of which paired perfectly with our meal. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for both families and date nights. We’ll definitely be coming back soon — highly recommend Bonfire if you’re looking for great f

Such a great experience at Bonfire and Bar Restaurant in Ankeny! The food was so good — everything we ordered was delicious. I had a penne vodka which was so refreshing, and later an espresso martini that was perfect — smooth, strong, and full of flavor. . The people I went with ordered different dishes like salmon, ravioli, and a meat plate, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was really nice too. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!