That “celebrity chef in Terminal B” steak place is this.
Todd English's Bonfire sits airside in Terminal B, past security and before most B20–B36 gates. It runs $$$ by airport standards, with steaks and mains commonly landing in the $25–$40 range before drinks or tip. Rating hovers around 3.5, which tracks with the split opinions on FlyerTalk and Google: some call it a solid preflight steak stop, others say it misses the mark for the price.
The menu leans heavy: ribeye and sirloin steaks, burgers, and other American mains built for a real sit-down meal, not a 10‑minute bite. Think table service, proper plates, and a dining room that feels like a city restaurant transplanted into BOS Terminal B. Figure 45–60 minutes if you want appetizer, steak, and a check in time to walk to a B30-something gate.
Price complaints are real: multiple reviews talk about a “little pricey” check and “bill hurt” moments after a decent steak. On the other side, some FlyerTalk regulars keep it in rotation specifically for that sit‑down steak before evening departures. If you care more about value than ambience, comments suggest skipping it and grabbing something quicker in B instead.
Service is hit-or-miss. One FlyerTalk post calls out “stale” food and “indifferent” staff, and Google reviews back that up with mentions of slow service during busy dinner waves. When the dining room fills around prime departure banks, mains can drag past the 30‑minute mark from order to table. Early-lunch windows around 11:00–12:00 seem calmer.
What regulars do: they only bother with Bonfire when they have at least 60–90 minutes before boarding and want a full meal, not just a burger at the gate. They angle for steak instead of more generic items, since the better reviews usually single out the steak plates, not salads or lighter dishes.
Tip: Check your gate first. If you’re out near the high B30s, sit no later than 75 minutes before departure so you’re not sprinting from Bonfire to boarding.