Bonfire brings downtown Amherst to life with bold, wood-fired flavors and a chef-driven approach. Our southern rustic cuisine is elevated with seasonal ingredients sourced from local partners like Tucker Family Farms and Sweet Briar Farms, giving every dish depth, warmth, and a touch of refinement. At the heart of our kitchen, a hardwood smoker infuses signature dishes with natural wood-fire richness, while our whiskey bar offers an extensive bourbon selection and rotating cocktails.
Perfect for a casual lunch, a family gathering, or a date night, Bonfire combines familiar flavors with fresh creativity in a welcoming, upscale-casual setting. Come taste the fire, share a drink, and savor the season’s best.
Chef Brandon, the new chef and owner of Bonfire in Downtown Amherst, brings more than two decades of restaurant experience shaped by his time at renowned establishments such as The Biltmore Estates and Good Food on Montford in Charlotte. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he has honed expertise in fine dining, wood-fired cooking, and locally sourced ingredients. After years leading award-winning kitchens, Brandon looks forward to growing Bonfire as a chef-driven, Amherst-centered restaurant that continues to bring people together through great food.
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We’d love to hear from you. Call or visit us at Bonfire in downtown Amherst to chat about our menu, events, or just to say hello. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you plan a memorable experience.
