I was pleasantly surprised on my first trip here! I was unsure of how good a chain seafood restaurant could be, but the food and service were way above my expectations! They didn't have an expansive menu, which is most cases I like because it is much easier to choose something to eat. I had their lump crab and corn chowder soup - AWESOME! For an appetizer the table also got their flash fried calamari, which came with the Asian Zing Bang Bang Sauce and was unlike anything I've ever tried before. I got the wood-grilled tilapia as an entree and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We were way too full for dessert, so no opinion available there. The service was top notch always checking on our beverages and explaining each dish to us to help make the best choice for our meal. If ever near one of their restaurants I highly recommend giving it a try!
(5)
Rebecca M.
This location was fantastic. We had a 9 month with is and they were nice to bring mashed potatoes, blackberries, chopped mango and other fruit to keep him occupied. The wait staff was great and everyone was very friendly!
(5)
Mariella S.
I am a fan of bonefish. I have visited a couple of times and find their food to be fresh and delicious with exceptional customer service this location is no different. We visited today for brunch they have an option just under $20 that includes an entree and unlimited mimosas, bellinis, and sangria- what a deal! We went through about 7 rounds at which time we ordered shots. The manager came over and wanted to make sure we were ok for shots our dd wasnt drinking as much as the rest of us and after some conversation this was evident to the manager. He was so friendly and instead of being annoyed I was happy he stopped by, it shows he takes his job seriously. Sunday brunch at Bonefish is a must try.
(5)
Jom F.
Bonefish is heading down hill fast. We use to be regulars here until recent changes have forced us to change our minds. The server was inattentive either our of competence or being new. We ordered wine at the start of the meal. It took about 30 mins to get the bottle because it wasn't cold and when it was brought over the manger just said sorry. The app came out before the bottle and was finished before we even for the bottle. When we finally ordered dinner we were forced to have a certain side which we weren't in the past. And any change was a dollar extra. I'm a manager at a restaurant and if a guest had this many problems at one table we would have apologized and compensated the table in some form. Not just say sorry it happens. Poor overall service.
(2)
C S.
Very excellent meal here tonight! We has 2 specials: crab crusted orange roughy, and whole grilled branzino. Both were juicy, crispy outside, fresh and delicious. Both the house and the special Chilean chardonnays were great with the fish. I've been to Bonefish in several cities and they are always spot-on. Keep up the good work!
(5)
Dana G.
Great service, great seafood! Went here with my dad who was visiting from out of town, we shared the crab cake appetizer and a plate of lobster Thermidor! Plenty of food for both of us, however I eat very little!
(5)
Lara R.
Great happy hour selection of food and wine and the bartenders and wait staff are always friendly!
Went on valentines day and had a great meal with my wife. Great staff all around it was dinner and a movie.
(5)
Callie S.
the food and service is great. Owner Bruce even came by our table to ask if the food was accommodating. Place was very clean, romantic lighting, outstanding servers, and chefs. I asked for a good sushi place and he also directed me to a great place at the outback plaza. Overall great experience and great referrals. Place does get busy so its best to go at an off peak time.
(5)
Randy K.
Stopped at this Bonefish Grill as we were traveling down I-75 on the way home. Like other Bonefish Restaurants, the food was great, as was the service by Sara S. Tuesday Lobster specials are a wonderful value, especially the lobster tail dinner. This was our first visit to this Bonefish Restaurant, but we've eaten at many others. They are all consistently excellent.
(5)
Grant J.
Great Sunday brunch. Unlimited mimosas and delicious fish... can't think of a better combo!
(5)
Shawn W.
The food is always good at BFG. I have never left this restaurant disappointed with service, food, or the price I pay. The waitress was very nice and knew the menu like the back of her hand. This is one of the few chains where the food is consistently good at any of their restaurants which is why I seek it out when in a new area. This is the place to go and the mojito was fantastic.
(4)
Regina C.
I love this place. The food is great and the service is amazing. Every time we come here we ask for Antoine. He's the best waiter EVER! We've built a nice connection and he always gives us amazing service. We've never had a bad experience at Bonefish Grill on Causeway Blvd. The bang bang shrimp is my delicious; one of their best appetizers.
(5)
JEREMY G.
What can be said for a franchise experience that hasn't been said before when it comes to food. It's the service that will make the difference and thankfully bonefish always seems to hold itself to a higher standard with how the restraunt experience it handled. With that being said, the food was great and the drinks were spot on. Come for the food, but enjoy the ambience and great service.
(4)
Tarun R.
Most tastiest fish and sides combination Ask for sea bass grill with special imperial stuffing Or artic char. .With shrimp rice on side And your soul will say thank you to me !!
(5)
Carol M.
Food was okay but temperature in the restaurant was not. It was downright hot in there and I was dripping sweat just trying to eat hot food. Fish and chips was okay but more emphasis on breading than fish - I did find some fish buried in there. I realized much later that coleslaw was missing and we didn't bother to ask for it. Corn crab chowder was kind of lukewarm and seemed really thick but tasted pretty good. Service was friendly, efficient but to the point of rushed, seemed like our server wanted to get everything out and on the table quickly so we could eat and move on out. Maybe with the room temperature, it was advised? Seasonal strawberry shortcake dessert wasn't impressive, not overly sweet which was good but served with a hard biscuit-like base which was bad. Next time I'd skip it. I know Bonefish can do better but this experience didn't leave me wanting more.
(2)
Chad M.
Bonefish Grill passes for fine dining in Brandon, and that's okay. It's consistently good and a place where I can take my father for a decent and healthful meal. On this particular night in late October, my Dad said to the server, "What's the meaning of life?" "42" she responded. Totally made my night.
(5)
Crystal C.
The food was good but I had to send a dish back because of allergies.......and the waitress and the manager kept asking me why...... What the $&@@..... I don't want it .....period..... That was a little strange especially after I told you why
(3)
Nadine S.
Never been to this chain before but my sister who visits from New Hampshire loves this place so I decided to try it out and am glad I did. We went about 12:30 and it was not just at all so were seated quickly and our waiter came very fast. The lemonade from the bar is unbelievable and although there are no refills it is totally worth ordering. Freshly squeezed and absolutely the best I have ever had. Started out with the bang bang shrimp appetizer based on the Yelp reviews and glad we did. A little spicy but oh so yummy! A pretty big portion also for an appetizer. We also tried the corn chowder with crab and bacon. You can get a bowl or cup DNS if you get an entree it is only $3.00 additional and if you get a sandwich it can be added as the side. Definitely need to try it but he careful as very filling and probably cannot eat an entree with the appetizer first. We ordered the fish sandwich which was a blackened tilapia and a salmon entree that was made with goat cheese, spinach and pesto oil. It came with a side and I chose the couscous which came cold and was refreshing. The salmon will be my dinner tonight as too much food. Glad I tried this restaurant and will be back. The only drawback was when I looked up the menu it was not what we got when we arrived as the menu online was their dinner menu which is different from their lunch menu.
Bonefish Grill is a regular stop for me, it's right by my house and consistently has good food. Of course they're known for their seafood, but their steaks are good, and the Fontina Chop is the best pork chop I've ever had. I love the fresh fish selections, the sauces you can choose from, and all the sides! The au gratin potatoes are to die for, and the succotash is delicious too. They make a mean corn chowder that they put fresh crab on, they have awesome salads, and one of my favorite appetizers - bang-bang shrimp. BTW, they also do take-out well. They take care of you while you wait and everything is packed away nicely. I highly reccomend!
(4)
Kristie L.
I usually enjoy Bonefish but, this was not a good experience. Maybe it was the brunch menu - food was bad. I think I will be back for lunch or dinner abd skip out on the brunch..
(4)
Sue N.
A mid week treat thanks to a gift card from a Yelp event we attended!! My kind of evening!! We started with an order of Bang Bang Shrimp. This was wonderful. The shrimp were very fresh and the flavors blended perfectly. A bit sweeter than I expected, but I will order this every time I go. I did notice they have Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, so that would be a great meal choice for next time. I chuckled a bit when I noticed almost every table had Bang Bang Shrimp on it!! I ordered the dinner special Crab Crusted Orange Roughy. This came with garlic mashed potatoes anfpd broccoli. The fish was cooked perfectly. It was lacking on crab on top, but the fish itself made up for that. Potatoes were great, but the broccoli seemed a bit salty to me. Hubby ordered the crab cake and steak meal. His steak was tough and a bit over cooked. The crab cake was yummy, but very small. Our waiter was awesome, service wonderful. All in all a great experience.
(4)
Chris N.
As the higher end chain restaurant in our cookie cutter 'burb, you'd hope Bonefish Grill would focus on quality and maintain what it started with. Unfortunately, the portion sizes have diminished, the service is average at best, and temp is either too cold or too hot in the restaurant. I think this has become a decent place to grab a drink and an app and scoot elsewhere for dinner. Especially laughable was the Ahi Tuna Bowl - scarcely any tuna - more is found in their appetizer - and overpriced for what was delivered. Stonewood is superior for your meal.
(2)
Anna M.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I don't normally eat at chain restaurants. I don't have anything against them, I just prefer to patronize the independently owned restaurants. Tonight I had an impromptu get together with a friend visiting home from Dallas, and this was a central meeting point for us. It was pouring rain and this Bonefish location was STILL packed! Luckily, we had reservations and we were sat quickly. Two words...BANG WEDNESDAY?! Well hell, no WONDER it was packed! Our server, Phannida, was such a delight and joy to deal with. She had such a great personality and was such a good sport! In addition, she was very attentive and efficient! I started with the Fresh Raspberry Martini. It was made with Reyka small-batch vodka, freshly muddled red raspberries, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. DELICIOUS! The only downside that was I was driving. Why do I always find drinks I love on "school nights?" So not fair! We split the Bang Bang Shrimp. A moral imperative for any Bonefish Grill diner, right? As always, very tasty! I had the Bonefish House Salad. It was a very good salad made with hearts of palm, kalamata olives, tossed with a citrus herb vinaigrette. I also chose to add Danish Bleu Cheese because basically...I love cheese. The portion was perfect. Like I have said in my past reviews, I am not a big eater. Splitting the Bang Bang Shrimp and having my salad was perfect for me. My companion evilly ordered the Macadamia Nut Brownie for dessert, which is a flourless brownie with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. It was too tempting for me to not resist a couple of bites. Yum! This certainly was one of the best experiences I have had at a Bonefish Grille. I have dined at four Bonefish Grille Bay Area locations, and this by far, is the best location. I don't know if it was the service, the location itself, the company I was keeping, or just the mere fact it was BANG WEDNESDAY, but I was beyond thrilled! I would certainly make the trek to dine at this location again and try more of their entrees!
(5)
Derek N.
Not bad for brunch. The service was a bit slow, and we had to remind our server to grab us bread and dip. She was busy moving tables and doing other things so several things were delayed with our visit. And of course it was when we were starving.... The burger for breakfast was HUGE!!! Probably because it had a inch thick tomato. The burger was undercooked, ordered medium and it was way more medium rare. But I was starving and was not planning on sending back. The fries were good. Not bad, but next time we will not go as starving so the lack of fast service will not bother us as bad.
(3)
Frank N.
Armed with our $50 Bonefish Gift Card from the BF Bar Bites tasting Yelp Event we enjoyed a very nice dinner. Having never tried their world famous appetizer, "Bang Bang Shrimp" we took the plunge. When they came I was surprised how generous the portion was. Plenty for 2, enough for three but that's a good thing. You won't want to stop eating them. They remind me of the Asian Candied Walnut Shrimp dish. Just a hint of heat, we devoured them. Very nice fresh baked bread with basil olive oil for dipping comes with your dinner. I ordered the sirloin and crab cake off the regular menu, wife the Crab Crusted Roughy from the Specials. My steak was not good, dry, tough and over cooked. The crab cake although tasty was embarrassingly small. Really it was about the size of a silver dollar. The rest on my plate, basil couscous and jasmine rice were forgettable. That's the bad. Now the good. Wife's Roughy was so freakin good I almost snatched it away from her. Order this dish if it's on the menu. Off the chain good. Service, as usual, was impeccable. No "Hi Guys" crap and the manager visiting every table during the meal is always the right thing to do. As a takeaway I would advise stay away from the Bone and stick with the Fish. The specials menu is where the gold lies.
(4)
Jason L.
Love Bonefish.
(5)
Michelle H.
I once again have nothing but the best to say about this Bonefish Grill. I continue to explore the menu and I'm just as pleased with everything I've had there. I have learned to make reservations if you want to get to the delicious food quicker, but if you do have to wait, it's so worth it! I also want to give a shout out to Robert Hayman, he is the Guest Service Associate for this restaurant. Robert is absolutely amazing, he is a wonderful guest liason and exquisitely refined. Once you meet him and become a regular visitor, he will make each visit the best he possibly can, and believe me it is spot on.
(5)
Laura D.
Well, I am a little disappointed. Went for Father's Day and the air conditioning was not working. They failed to warn customers about the issue. They were rushing sitting down, ordering drinks, and appetizers so customers would not leave. At first my aunt and myself though that the air conditioning was too low but then we noticed that it was broken. They had a fan in one side of the restaurant but that didn't helped. We were not the only ones sweating. We did not enjoyed our brunch. Then we went in July 4th and ordered the Lily's chicken. The chicken was terrible unseasoned. The garlic potatoes were cold and dry. And the vegetables were not good. By the way, I got 4 small strips of vegetables. The entire plate was awful and poor. I am very disappointed with the experience so far.
(2)
Whitney H.
Overall, a good experience. We were promptly greeted by management and seated immediately (5:45pm on a Sunday). Our waitress was very good and stayed on top of our refills (the little things that count). We ordered bang bang shrimp. As always, they were very good but I was a little disappointed_in that some of the shrimp were drenched in sauce and others were more properly coated. We also got a kids order of popcorn shrimp w/ fries (my son actually ate) and salads for the adults. Our entree choice was the shrimp & scallops w/ butter sauce and we substituted the vegetable for whipped mashed potatoes (+$1.00). Entree was good.....not much more to say than that.... I will have to say my only other issue was with my wine. When I am paying +10.00 a glass, I want a proper cabernet glass_ not a white wine glass. This was my first experience at this location and I will absolutely return. I found this location to be much easier than the South Tampa_to get in and out of.
(3)
Sasha P.
The food was delectable and the ambiance was very romantic and calm. It was our first time going there and we are excited to go back again!
(5)
Kayli K.
It's okay. Food isn't bad but isn't great either. It's very overpriced for the bland lackluster experience.
(3)
John T.
20 minutes after eating my mediocre food, I had Extremely painful cramps and explosive diarhea
(5)
Tanya S.
A nice way to celebrate our anniversary of 12 years! We were starving and the restaurant accommodated us although near about 20 minutes to closing. I ordered the filet mignon and shrimp. Then I changed my mind since I'm not a beef eater and had the smoke salmon instead. The waiter changed my order without even grumbling. Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. My hubby had the lobster tails. Delicious the little bit he let me taste. I forgot to add the mussels and bread in white wine sauce was superb. Yeah we will back before the next anniversary .
(4)
Robert G.
Tremendous experience with Chris, Jenny and Robert. Our food though varied was all great from the bang bang shrimp to the mussels, crab cakes, scallops and even the beef and deserts. The service was just over the top good, friendly with an efficient touch. We all loved the experience.
(4)
Kristine O.
Would love to review food.. But never seated. Given a 20 minute wait, but after 50 minutes and still 3rd in line decided to leave.
(1)
Derick M.
Great service I had the Tuna Bowl and as an appetizer the Bang bang shrimp was outstanding.
(4)
Ashley S.
Tuna tartare is delicious. Drinks could be stronger. I miss their lobster bisque. Please bring it back!
(3)
Pattie P.
So I ordered the grilled Mahi with broccoli. I got couscous on my plate and and I told the waitress that I did not like the couscous. She told me to scrape it off my plate. What the heck? Great service?
(2)
Cody S.
Bonefish grill. Much like all the rest. Overall one of my favorite chain restaurants. Go for the Bang bang shrimp. Or the saucy shrimp (no longer on menu, but still can be ordered). Fontina Chop is one of my favorite entries.
(4)
Sharina J.
I've only ever been to this location but I'm hoping they are all this good. Food: We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer. It didn't come out until after our food arrived but that didn't really bother us. It might have bothered other people but it went well with our main courses. I ordered the sirloin well done. Must places burn a well done steak and it normally taste dried out. My streak was phenomenal! Mashed potatoes were good, bread was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside just like I love it. And the$5 raspberry Tom Collins was definitely a highlight. And to top off our meal we git the chocolate creme brulee....it was to die for! Service: The last two times we had the same server Phanida (hope I spelled it correctly). She is so nice and enjoy talking with her. She had excellent recommendations and was very prompt. We will definitely request her section from now on. Restaurant: Loved the fact they had a half booth/half table in the bar. Most bars in this area don't have any seats that are wheelchair accessible. The layout I'd good and easy to maneuver in a wheelchair. The bathroom is fully accessible and I give this restaurant an A for accessibility.
(5)
Monica N.
I rarely have a problem at a restaurant but tonight I was completely turned off by this place. My girlfriend and I wanted to have a few drinks because we had dinner already and sat at a table at the bar that, I feel no one would really sit at for dinner anyway and it was 9:30 so it was kind of late. Anyways first we waited well over 5 minutes for a server, which I had to ask the host for. Once we got a server she said her name was Alina , we said we just wanted to have a few drinks. She was so so short with us. Once she brought us our drinks she literally stayed away from us, didn't ask us if we needed anything, never said please or thank you. It was so awkward. For the most part I never am really upset when a server but she was so short with me, for some reason she just came off really standoff-ish and really upset me.
(1)
Stacy S.
Good service. Shrimp pad Thai is good but a bit saucy, bang bang shrimp and Atlantic salmon was yummy
(4)
Lisa Z.
The Bang Bang Shrimp is always awesome! Also, it was pouring rain when we arrived. The manager actually ran out to our car with an umbrella to escort us into the restaurant! Now THAT'S customer service!
(5)
Alyssa H.
Another greatest at bonefish! Tried one of there new appetizers-lobster stuffed shrimp. It was very good but you only got four portions so it left me wanting more. Had another special where u could get a beer and bang bang shrimp for $9. Why not? I always get the imperial longfjn entree. Soooo good! Our server was friendly and paced out meal nicely so we did not feel rushed. Four stars is a good rating.....good food, good service, but nothing "wowed" me.
(4)
Bruce M.
Great experience Clean, fresh and polite. This joint definatly satisfied. Nice atmosphere too boot, thx ill be back bonefish
(4)
Tweet G.
Can't beat $6 Bang Bang shrimp on Wednesdays. Its loud inside although the lighting set for a more intimate dinner. Not so great for a first date on Wednesdays when the place is jammed pack with people chompin at the bit for a deal. Im included in those numbers. Although, the Banana Foster dessert is an explosion of of flavor! Its worth fighting the crowd!
(4)
Raquel Z.
Love this place.. We try to go every Wednesday for $5 Bang Bang Shrimp. Our cheap affordable meal turns into a huge bill because the cocktails are the best there.. WAY BETTER COSMO (we do it better cosmo) a must have!
(5)
Naima W.
I really enjoyed my Bonefish Grill experience and actually ate here twice last week! The food is fresh and consistently delicious. The service is always top notch so I have no complaints. I started with the house salad and the server suggested I add feta cheese. That was a wonderful suggestion and made the salad extremely tasty. I definitely plan to have this salad every time I come here! I had the bang bang shrimp on the first visit ad the Imperial Longfin fish the second night. Both were awesome! This is one of my favorite restaurants and I hope to continue having great experiences. Definitely plan to remain a regular here!
(5)
J M.
Love this place. I go here at least once a month with a few friends. The service is always great and the bang bang shrimp is always amazing.
(5)
Acelyn B.
BANG BANG SHRIMP IS BANGIN! ... especially for $5 Wednesday special! I almost want to just leave that as my review because it's that good. If you're looking for seafood done right, this is the place to go. Our waitress was friendly and obviously willing to serve us as if we were her only table. Plenty of seafood options, and even other meats too. I ordered the Diablo Shrimp Fettuccine, and my friend ordered a burger. Both were packed with taste. The only setback was that they got my friend's burger order wrong, coming out with pickles & onions when she asked for neither. However, our waitress quickly brought it back to the kitchen and came back with a fresh one without the unwanted toppings. It is a bit pricey, but I think you get the bang(in bang bang shrimp!) for your buck. ;)
(4)
Lauren M.
It's a chain, but this is definitely better than your Olive Garden or Red Lobster. The food was reasonable and delicious. The waitress was friendly and very helpful. Everything arrived as ordered and we had an uneventful, delicious dinner. I would definitely frequent this restaurant often if I lived in the area.
(4)
Leo M.
The brunch here is always amazing!! Endless bubbles is the way to go. Unlimited bellini or mimosa's with a fixed menu that you can choose from for an incredible price of $19.95. I recommended anything in the breakfast menu., but I at ok to my two eggs over medium with toast and bacon.
(5)
Hanne K.
I *love* this place! I like really fresh, simple food - where you can see what's what, where the delicate flavors speak for themselves and the dish overall is marked by its fresh ingredients and some kick ass cooking skills. I also like a well made cocktail and a fine glass of wine, and I like to take it all in in a great atmosphere underlined by pleasant, modern yet cosy design. Bonefish offers all of that! I come to Brandon once a year to visit friends and we have gone here several times. I'll be going again soon. NOTE: Great for seafood, crisp sauvignon blanc and Cosmos!
(5)
Rebecca K.
It has been years since I've dined at Bonefish and was secretly excited when I received a gift card! The SO was definitely not as enthused as I was when I wanted to make use of my gc last night, citing a handful of reasons why he isn't a big fan, but after the dinner, he had changed his tune dramatically. No wait at 6:30p on a Friday night? Awesome! Excellent service throughout the whole meal. Never an empty cup or a request for anything. Our server was attentive and nice. The staff over all was great. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp for starter and I ordered a Raspberry Vodka Collins. I loved the fresh raspberries muddled in the drink. The app came out super quick and was piping hot and super saucy. It was devoured! Fresh warm bread and dip along side our salads was nice too. I ordered the Panko Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout with the seasonal fresh side which happened to be a succatash of corn, lima beans, red pepper, and turkey sausage. It was buttery and delicious. My fish was super fresh and the artichoke hearts on top were amazing. His order was the stuffed tilapia dish. He didn't leave a bite on the plate. Always a good sign! Will make a return to Bonefish more frequently after being away for so long! I like the new menu setup and the summer specials!
(4)
Lola B.
My first visit to Bonefish was terrible. Server was slow and not very attentive and the fish was not fresh. I decided to give it another shot but this visit only reinforced my original feelings. Giving the fish another try I am absolutely certain it was not fresh. The texture was off and whenever fish tastes/smells fishy you know there is a problem. I will say the service was much better this time though.
(1)
Mia J.
Horrible service- taking way too long to come and take our order. Forgot to bring bread out and tried to take our orders for entrees before we even had a chance to order appetizers. The bang bang shrimp was smothered in the mayo sauce to the point where I felt it was not edible. Good martini though.
(1)
Alisha V.
Impeccable! Great consistent service and food. Nice ambiance. Definitely a favorite. If you've never been here, that's a sin...
(5)
Evan H.
Had a great business meal here while I was in town. Appetizer - seared tuna plate. Tuna tasted great and was fresh. Dinner - Special of the night - monkfish wrapped in prusciutto. Never had monkfish before but it had the texture of scallops which I love so this was a great meal. Would go back and try other items next time I am in town.
(4)
Jason K.
I usually don't like chain restaurants and try to find mom and pop type places, but damn this place is good. I suppose everything in moderation and I don't go as much as I wish I could...but let's be honest, if I went all the time perhaps I wouldn't think all that much of it...this place is a treat and I've never had anything that wasn't great on the menu. It's a special occasion type place for us as it is pricy but damn well worth it.
(5)
Rachel B.
Bang bang shrimp are so good. Also loved the grilled tile fish topped with lump crab meat. Pricey, but good food and a nice atmosphere.
(4)
Anonymou S.
I cannot believe this place got 4 1/2 stars! The food was tasteless, at best: ... crappy eats dressed up to seem a steal for the price. The bang bang shrimp was laughable, my "Cobb" salad a pitiful pile of greens straight out of the Publix bag with 1 - ONE - measly... LONELY piece of avocado amidst the mountain of pumpkin seeds, and my husband's "special" steak tasted like water with an ant hill of the left-over morsels of lobster on top. The service was superficial - at best: ... our waiter talked a good talk, but his schpiel was so rehearsed, he reminded me of a crappy Vegas entertainers at the beat-up club 3 blocks off the strip. He was persistent, though... came to our table several times prompting us to agree with his assessment of, "everything good, right?" We don't ask for much... but I am beginning to think we would've been better off hitting the Waffle House instead.
(2)
Maria B.
My family and I ate here late one night while we were staying in Brandon. It is probably the best restaurant in the area. Food, drinks and service was really good!
(4)
Marcia D.
Sorry, but not at all up to their usual standards. Have had great meals here many times, but tonight was really not one of those times. We had 7 P M reservations for four and arrived a few minutes before. The place was packed, with people waiting inside, outside and on the roof for all I know! We checked in and were told it would be " a few minutes". We were not seated until 7:40. Our waiter was prompt and told us the kitchen was slow so we should order appetizers or salads, which we did. It took 20 minutes to get our salads, and another 25 to get our meals. We tried two of the new entrees, and they were just adequate . The maitre'd tried to alleviate the wait with a glass of wine offered, and then the waiter tried to twice get us to pay for it. They were clearly overbooked and just wanted to jam as many tables in as they could. We will certainly stay away for awhile and look for places that value the customer's experience and not their bottom line.
(2)
Griffin H.
We went for dinner last night (Friday). We walked right in and were seated. We started out with the Bang Bang Shrimp ($8.9). It is fantastic! We get that every time we go. It's actually a good size portion. The appetizer and our Caesar salads ($2.9) came out very quickly. The salad was very fresh and the homemade croutons made it even better. For our entree we both ordered tilapia with the chimichurri sauce and the au gratin potatoes ($14.9). The entrees took a little while longer to come out. However, it was a delicious meal and we were stuffed afterwards. Our waitress was very nice and attentive to our needs. We enjoy the atmosphere and of course the food every time. We will continue to return to BoneFish Grill.
(4)
Cathie D.
Always great food!! I typically order one of the items on the special menu, & I've never had anything bad! The Bang Bang shrimp are great!! Bonefish always makes my dirty martini exactly the way I want it. I know it's a chain, but very good quality seafood. My husband is in the seafood sales industry & trust me he is picky about his seafood!!
(5)
Marissa W.
Bill and I just went to Bonefish last night to celebrate my new job and we absolutely loved it!! He has ate here several times however, it was my first time. For appetizers, we ordered the bang bang shrimp and the coconut shrimp which was amazing! For dinner, I ordered the scallop special that was over a creamed corn/jalepeno mixture. Let me tell you....these were the best scallops I have ever had, anywhere. Bill ordered the Imperial Longfish which was stuffed with scallops, crab meat, and shrimp. He was quite impressed by it. In addition, the service was excellent. Our waiter was so cute and knowledgable about the way the dishes were prepared and gave excellent recommendatons. Also, don't pass up the strawberry martini when your there! It's phenomenal! I had two ;) On the expensive side definitely. . .but, well worth it in my opinion.
(5)
Todd K.
Yes I know its a chain--but they do it right so what more can you say. Good, solid seafood, attentative service and reasonable pricing makes for a reliable choice when I am on the road. Took customers for dinner and all were happy and full when we left--could not even eat all we got.
(5)
Huong P.
Every item on the menu is truly delicious, cook to perfection, friendly service, and you can draw on the tables...or at least I hope so :D This is definitely my go-to franchise restaurant!
(5)
Gary V.
Food was excellent, surpassed only by the waiter - Kyle S Ask for him!!
(5)
Essie A.
Bonefish grill... you are so delicious! I always think that the food doesn't look like a lot but it ends up being way more than enough! A bit too much at times! The only reason why I didn't give Bonefish 5 stars is because they didn't really get our Bang Bang Shrimp right. It came out really chewy and just not the usual AMAZING bang bang shrimp!! So we let the waiter know, and they brought us out another batch and they were delicious. Also, the last time I was at this Bonefish, they left us for quite some time before coming to take our orders... like maybe 20 minutes or so! Overall though, this place is delicious, service is usually nice and friendly, and ambiance is nice!
(4)
Susie F.
We took kids out there on Sunday, The kids and my husband they really like their food and also the excellent service, Will come back if we go to brandon mall next time
(5)
Lauree W.
I don't care if it's a chain restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I ordered the fish and chips...they were cooked to perfection and I really liked the breading. My sister ordered the seafood ceviche and it was AMAZING! seriously, you have to try it. other people in my group ordered a steak and koby beef burger which I did not taste but they approved. The kids meal is a little more expensive than comparable restaurants but the food was good and it was a good amount for my child. My only regret is that I didn't get my servers name because she was by far one of the best waitresses we have ever had. She didn't miss a trick and was on top of everything without being pushy or annoying. I am still fairly new to the Brandon area and this has become my new favorite restaurant.
(5)
Patricia H.
Food was good, server was great. Will go back
(3)
Romain C.
first time at bonefish. it was ok. the white ahi tuna and fish and chips were good. marybeth was nice.
(4)
Ken A.
Great food, and it fits almost any expense budget for business travelers like me
(4)
Cecilia F.
I enjoy the Tuna! And the service is always been great!
(4)
Lori E.
Just had a great birthday dinner here. Bang bang shrimp were very good and plentiful. Wanted to do the restaurant week menu but it's only served in the evening and we went around 1pm, but they do have a Sunday brunch. I ordered the tilapia w/ shrimp, crab, scallops with lemon caper sauce, it was very good. Beer was cold, bread hot and service great. Overall, a nice experience.
(4)
Emmett F.
Food is great, no surprise. Staff is excellent and I am sitting at the very busy bar, which is notable. Just good people and a nice collection of great beers, which isn't easy to find. I've rec'd perfect service all around.
(5)
Steven K.
We were celebrating tonight and this looked like a good spot. It was an excellent choice. The wait staff was very helpful - but not overly so, recommended the right things and paid the right amount of attention to us. The stone crab claws appetizer was messy and delicious, the rainbow trout was seasoned perfectly and the two lobster tails were done just right. A great place for a casual celebration.
(5)
Marianne M.
I think this is not only the best seafood in Brandon but the best restaurant overall. Always great food and staff is well trained and helpful.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Samantha J.
I was pleasantly surprised on my first trip here! I was unsure of how good a chain seafood restaurant could be, but the food and service were way above my expectations! They didn't have an expansive menu, which is most cases I like because it is much easier to choose something to eat. I had their lump crab and corn chowder soup - AWESOME! For an appetizer the table also got their flash fried calamari, which came with the Asian Zing Bang Bang Sauce and was unlike anything I've ever tried before. I got the wood-grilled tilapia as an entree and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We were way too full for dessert, so no opinion available there. The service was top notch always checking on our beverages and explaining each dish to us to help make the best choice for our meal. If ever near one of their restaurants I highly recommend giving it a try!
(5)Rebecca M.
This location was fantastic. We had a 9 month with is and they were nice to bring mashed potatoes, blackberries, chopped mango and other fruit to keep him occupied. The wait staff was great and everyone was very friendly!
(5)Mariella S.
I am a fan of bonefish. I have visited a couple of times and find their food to be fresh and delicious with exceptional customer service this location is no different. We visited today for brunch they have an option just under $20 that includes an entree and unlimited mimosas, bellinis, and sangria- what a deal! We went through about 7 rounds at which time we ordered shots. The manager came over and wanted to make sure we were ok for shots our dd wasnt drinking as much as the rest of us and after some conversation this was evident to the manager. He was so friendly and instead of being annoyed I was happy he stopped by, it shows he takes his job seriously. Sunday brunch at Bonefish is a must try.
(5)Jom F.
Bonefish is heading down hill fast. We use to be regulars here until recent changes have forced us to change our minds. The server was inattentive either our of competence or being new. We ordered wine at the start of the meal. It took about 30 mins to get the bottle because it wasn't cold and when it was brought over the manger just said sorry. The app came out before the bottle and was finished before we even for the bottle. When we finally ordered dinner we were forced to have a certain side which we weren't in the past. And any change was a dollar extra. I'm a manager at a restaurant and if a guest had this many problems at one table we would have apologized and compensated the table in some form. Not just say sorry it happens. Poor overall service.
(2)C S.
Very excellent meal here tonight! We has 2 specials: crab crusted orange roughy, and whole grilled branzino. Both were juicy, crispy outside, fresh and delicious. Both the house and the special Chilean chardonnays were great with the fish. I've been to Bonefish in several cities and they are always spot-on. Keep up the good work!
(5)Dana G.
Great service, great seafood! Went here with my dad who was visiting from out of town, we shared the crab cake appetizer and a plate of lobster Thermidor! Plenty of food for both of us, however I eat very little!
(5)Lara R.
Great happy hour selection of food and wine and the bartenders and wait staff are always friendly!
(4)Elana L.
What great food! I really thought we'd be getting 'chain restaurant' quality food, but was pleasantly surprised with our meals! Warm soft bread with garlic oil to dip in. YUM Bang Bang tacos. DELISH! Their flavor was delightful! "Two tortillas filled with Bang Bang shrimp, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream. Served with fresh greens or house made chips." Lily's Chicken "Chicken breast, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts and a lemon basil sauce." Need I say more!?? My husband had a new, to him, beer; Magic Hat #9. It was very good! We've actually tried finding it in a store, and found it at Target and Sam's Club. For dessert: Creme Brulee. It was very good; Surprisingly cold, when typically it would be served warm, but still good. The hospitality here was outstanding! We were checked on multiple times and our water glasses were never empty.
(5)Gerry R.
Went on valentines day and had a great meal with my wife. Great staff all around it was dinner and a movie.
(5)Callie S.
the food and service is great. Owner Bruce even came by our table to ask if the food was accommodating. Place was very clean, romantic lighting, outstanding servers, and chefs. I asked for a good sushi place and he also directed me to a great place at the outback plaza. Overall great experience and great referrals. Place does get busy so its best to go at an off peak time.
(5)Randy K.
Stopped at this Bonefish Grill as we were traveling down I-75 on the way home. Like other Bonefish Restaurants, the food was great, as was the service by Sara S. Tuesday Lobster specials are a wonderful value, especially the lobster tail dinner. This was our first visit to this Bonefish Restaurant, but we've eaten at many others. They are all consistently excellent.
(5)Grant J.
Great Sunday brunch. Unlimited mimosas and delicious fish... can't think of a better combo!
(5)Shawn W.
The food is always good at BFG. I have never left this restaurant disappointed with service, food, or the price I pay. The waitress was very nice and knew the menu like the back of her hand. This is one of the few chains where the food is consistently good at any of their restaurants which is why I seek it out when in a new area. This is the place to go and the mojito was fantastic.
(4)Regina C.
I love this place. The food is great and the service is amazing. Every time we come here we ask for Antoine. He's the best waiter EVER! We've built a nice connection and he always gives us amazing service. We've never had a bad experience at Bonefish Grill on Causeway Blvd. The bang bang shrimp is my delicious; one of their best appetizers.
(5)JEREMY G.
What can be said for a franchise experience that hasn't been said before when it comes to food. It's the service that will make the difference and thankfully bonefish always seems to hold itself to a higher standard with how the restraunt experience it handled. With that being said, the food was great and the drinks were spot on. Come for the food, but enjoy the ambience and great service.
(4)Tarun R.
Most tastiest fish and sides combination Ask for sea bass grill with special imperial stuffing Or artic char. .With shrimp rice on side And your soul will say thank you to me !!
(5)Carol M.
Food was okay but temperature in the restaurant was not. It was downright hot in there and I was dripping sweat just trying to eat hot food. Fish and chips was okay but more emphasis on breading than fish - I did find some fish buried in there. I realized much later that coleslaw was missing and we didn't bother to ask for it. Corn crab chowder was kind of lukewarm and seemed really thick but tasted pretty good. Service was friendly, efficient but to the point of rushed, seemed like our server wanted to get everything out and on the table quickly so we could eat and move on out. Maybe with the room temperature, it was advised? Seasonal strawberry shortcake dessert wasn't impressive, not overly sweet which was good but served with a hard biscuit-like base which was bad. Next time I'd skip it. I know Bonefish can do better but this experience didn't leave me wanting more.
(2)Chad M.
Bonefish Grill passes for fine dining in Brandon, and that's okay. It's consistently good and a place where I can take my father for a decent and healthful meal. On this particular night in late October, my Dad said to the server, "What's the meaning of life?" "42" she responded. Totally made my night.
(5)Crystal C.
The food was good but I had to send a dish back because of allergies.......and the waitress and the manager kept asking me why...... What the $&@@..... I don't want it .....period..... That was a little strange especially after I told you why
(3)Nadine S.
Never been to this chain before but my sister who visits from New Hampshire loves this place so I decided to try it out and am glad I did. We went about 12:30 and it was not just at all so were seated quickly and our waiter came very fast. The lemonade from the bar is unbelievable and although there are no refills it is totally worth ordering. Freshly squeezed and absolutely the best I have ever had. Started out with the bang bang shrimp appetizer based on the Yelp reviews and glad we did. A little spicy but oh so yummy! A pretty big portion also for an appetizer. We also tried the corn chowder with crab and bacon. You can get a bowl or cup DNS if you get an entree it is only $3.00 additional and if you get a sandwich it can be added as the side. Definitely need to try it but he careful as very filling and probably cannot eat an entree with the appetizer first. We ordered the fish sandwich which was a blackened tilapia and a salmon entree that was made with goat cheese, spinach and pesto oil. It came with a side and I chose the couscous which came cold and was refreshing. The salmon will be my dinner tonight as too much food. Glad I tried this restaurant and will be back. The only drawback was when I looked up the menu it was not what we got when we arrived as the menu online was their dinner menu which is different from their lunch menu.
(5)Elizabeth W.
YUMMY! My fiancé and I stopped in for brunch over the weekend and were plesently surprised! We were sat right away in a roomy booth and were promptly greeted. He orded a beer and I ordered a Bellini. For brunch you can do endless mimosa, bellini or sangria. I didn't do it but next time I will for sure! I ordered the Bang Bang Benedict and it was soo good!!! It was a twist on your normal benedict in that it had their Bang Bang shrimp and a spicy hollandaise sauce on it. I got the potatos au gratin with it and they were yummy as well! This is def. a great place for brunch :)
(4)Ian S.
Bonefish Grill is a regular stop for me, it's right by my house and consistently has good food. Of course they're known for their seafood, but their steaks are good, and the Fontina Chop is the best pork chop I've ever had. I love the fresh fish selections, the sauces you can choose from, and all the sides! The au gratin potatoes are to die for, and the succotash is delicious too. They make a mean corn chowder that they put fresh crab on, they have awesome salads, and one of my favorite appetizers - bang-bang shrimp. BTW, they also do take-out well. They take care of you while you wait and everything is packed away nicely. I highly reccomend!
(4)Kristie L.
I usually enjoy Bonefish but, this was not a good experience. Maybe it was the brunch menu - food was bad. I think I will be back for lunch or dinner abd skip out on the brunch..
(4)Sue N.
A mid week treat thanks to a gift card from a Yelp event we attended!! My kind of evening!! We started with an order of Bang Bang Shrimp. This was wonderful. The shrimp were very fresh and the flavors blended perfectly. A bit sweeter than I expected, but I will order this every time I go. I did notice they have Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, so that would be a great meal choice for next time. I chuckled a bit when I noticed almost every table had Bang Bang Shrimp on it!! I ordered the dinner special Crab Crusted Orange Roughy. This came with garlic mashed potatoes anfpd broccoli. The fish was cooked perfectly. It was lacking on crab on top, but the fish itself made up for that. Potatoes were great, but the broccoli seemed a bit salty to me. Hubby ordered the crab cake and steak meal. His steak was tough and a bit over cooked. The crab cake was yummy, but very small. Our waiter was awesome, service wonderful. All in all a great experience.
(4)Chris N.
As the higher end chain restaurant in our cookie cutter 'burb, you'd hope Bonefish Grill would focus on quality and maintain what it started with. Unfortunately, the portion sizes have diminished, the service is average at best, and temp is either too cold or too hot in the restaurant. I think this has become a decent place to grab a drink and an app and scoot elsewhere for dinner. Especially laughable was the Ahi Tuna Bowl - scarcely any tuna - more is found in their appetizer - and overpriced for what was delivered. Stonewood is superior for your meal.
(2)Anna M.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I don't normally eat at chain restaurants. I don't have anything against them, I just prefer to patronize the independently owned restaurants. Tonight I had an impromptu get together with a friend visiting home from Dallas, and this was a central meeting point for us. It was pouring rain and this Bonefish location was STILL packed! Luckily, we had reservations and we were sat quickly. Two words...BANG WEDNESDAY?! Well hell, no WONDER it was packed! Our server, Phannida, was such a delight and joy to deal with. She had such a great personality and was such a good sport! In addition, she was very attentive and efficient! I started with the Fresh Raspberry Martini. It was made with Reyka small-batch vodka, freshly muddled red raspberries, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. DELICIOUS! The only downside that was I was driving. Why do I always find drinks I love on "school nights?" So not fair! We split the Bang Bang Shrimp. A moral imperative for any Bonefish Grill diner, right? As always, very tasty! I had the Bonefish House Salad. It was a very good salad made with hearts of palm, kalamata olives, tossed with a citrus herb vinaigrette. I also chose to add Danish Bleu Cheese because basically...I love cheese. The portion was perfect. Like I have said in my past reviews, I am not a big eater. Splitting the Bang Bang Shrimp and having my salad was perfect for me. My companion evilly ordered the Macadamia Nut Brownie for dessert, which is a flourless brownie with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. It was too tempting for me to not resist a couple of bites. Yum! This certainly was one of the best experiences I have had at a Bonefish Grille. I have dined at four Bonefish Grille Bay Area locations, and this by far, is the best location. I don't know if it was the service, the location itself, the company I was keeping, or just the mere fact it was BANG WEDNESDAY, but I was beyond thrilled! I would certainly make the trek to dine at this location again and try more of their entrees!
(5)Derek N.
Not bad for brunch. The service was a bit slow, and we had to remind our server to grab us bread and dip. She was busy moving tables and doing other things so several things were delayed with our visit. And of course it was when we were starving.... The burger for breakfast was HUGE!!! Probably because it had a inch thick tomato. The burger was undercooked, ordered medium and it was way more medium rare. But I was starving and was not planning on sending back. The fries were good. Not bad, but next time we will not go as starving so the lack of fast service will not bother us as bad.
(3)Frank N.
Armed with our $50 Bonefish Gift Card from the BF Bar Bites tasting Yelp Event we enjoyed a very nice dinner. Having never tried their world famous appetizer, "Bang Bang Shrimp" we took the plunge. When they came I was surprised how generous the portion was. Plenty for 2, enough for three but that's a good thing. You won't want to stop eating them. They remind me of the Asian Candied Walnut Shrimp dish. Just a hint of heat, we devoured them. Very nice fresh baked bread with basil olive oil for dipping comes with your dinner. I ordered the sirloin and crab cake off the regular menu, wife the Crab Crusted Roughy from the Specials. My steak was not good, dry, tough and over cooked. The crab cake although tasty was embarrassingly small. Really it was about the size of a silver dollar. The rest on my plate, basil couscous and jasmine rice were forgettable. That's the bad. Now the good. Wife's Roughy was so freakin good I almost snatched it away from her. Order this dish if it's on the menu. Off the chain good. Service, as usual, was impeccable. No "Hi Guys" crap and the manager visiting every table during the meal is always the right thing to do. As a takeaway I would advise stay away from the Bone and stick with the Fish. The specials menu is where the gold lies.
(4)Jason L.
Love Bonefish.
(5)Michelle H.
I once again have nothing but the best to say about this Bonefish Grill. I continue to explore the menu and I'm just as pleased with everything I've had there. I have learned to make reservations if you want to get to the delicious food quicker, but if you do have to wait, it's so worth it! I also want to give a shout out to Robert Hayman, he is the Guest Service Associate for this restaurant. Robert is absolutely amazing, he is a wonderful guest liason and exquisitely refined. Once you meet him and become a regular visitor, he will make each visit the best he possibly can, and believe me it is spot on.
(5)Laura D.
Well, I am a little disappointed. Went for Father's Day and the air conditioning was not working. They failed to warn customers about the issue. They were rushing sitting down, ordering drinks, and appetizers so customers would not leave. At first my aunt and myself though that the air conditioning was too low but then we noticed that it was broken. They had a fan in one side of the restaurant but that didn't helped. We were not the only ones sweating. We did not enjoyed our brunch. Then we went in July 4th and ordered the Lily's chicken. The chicken was terrible unseasoned. The garlic potatoes were cold and dry. And the vegetables were not good. By the way, I got 4 small strips of vegetables. The entire plate was awful and poor. I am very disappointed with the experience so far.
(2)Whitney H.
Overall, a good experience. We were promptly greeted by management and seated immediately (5:45pm on a Sunday). Our waitress was very good and stayed on top of our refills (the little things that count). We ordered bang bang shrimp. As always, they were very good but I was a little disappointed_in that some of the shrimp were drenched in sauce and others were more properly coated. We also got a kids order of popcorn shrimp w/ fries (my son actually ate) and salads for the adults. Our entree choice was the shrimp & scallops w/ butter sauce and we substituted the vegetable for whipped mashed potatoes (+$1.00). Entree was good.....not much more to say than that.... I will have to say my only other issue was with my wine. When I am paying +10.00 a glass, I want a proper cabernet glass_ not a white wine glass. This was my first experience at this location and I will absolutely return. I found this location to be much easier than the South Tampa_to get in and out of.
(3)Sasha P.
The food was delectable and the ambiance was very romantic and calm. It was our first time going there and we are excited to go back again!
(5)Kayli K.
It's okay. Food isn't bad but isn't great either. It's very overpriced for the bland lackluster experience.
(3)John T.
20 minutes after eating my mediocre food, I had Extremely painful cramps and explosive diarhea
(5)Tanya S.
A nice way to celebrate our anniversary of 12 years! We were starving and the restaurant accommodated us although near about 20 minutes to closing. I ordered the filet mignon and shrimp. Then I changed my mind since I'm not a beef eater and had the smoke salmon instead. The waiter changed my order without even grumbling. Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. My hubby had the lobster tails. Delicious the little bit he let me taste. I forgot to add the mussels and bread in white wine sauce was superb. Yeah we will back before the next anniversary .
(4)Robert G.
Tremendous experience with Chris, Jenny and Robert. Our food though varied was all great from the bang bang shrimp to the mussels, crab cakes, scallops and even the beef and deserts. The service was just over the top good, friendly with an efficient touch. We all loved the experience.
(4)Kristine O.
Would love to review food.. But never seated. Given a 20 minute wait, but after 50 minutes and still 3rd in line decided to leave.
(1)Derick M.
Great service I had the Tuna Bowl and as an appetizer the Bang bang shrimp was outstanding.
(4)Ashley S.
Tuna tartare is delicious. Drinks could be stronger. I miss their lobster bisque. Please bring it back!
(3)Pattie P.
So I ordered the grilled Mahi with broccoli. I got couscous on my plate and and I told the waitress that I did not like the couscous. She told me to scrape it off my plate. What the heck? Great service?
(2)Cody S.
Bonefish grill. Much like all the rest. Overall one of my favorite chain restaurants. Go for the Bang bang shrimp. Or the saucy shrimp (no longer on menu, but still can be ordered). Fontina Chop is one of my favorite entries.
(4)Sharina J.
I've only ever been to this location but I'm hoping they are all this good. Food: We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer. It didn't come out until after our food arrived but that didn't really bother us. It might have bothered other people but it went well with our main courses. I ordered the sirloin well done. Must places burn a well done steak and it normally taste dried out. My streak was phenomenal! Mashed potatoes were good, bread was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside just like I love it. And the$5 raspberry Tom Collins was definitely a highlight. And to top off our meal we git the chocolate creme brulee....it was to die for! Service: The last two times we had the same server Phanida (hope I spelled it correctly). She is so nice and enjoy talking with her. She had excellent recommendations and was very prompt. We will definitely request her section from now on. Restaurant: Loved the fact they had a half booth/half table in the bar. Most bars in this area don't have any seats that are wheelchair accessible. The layout I'd good and easy to maneuver in a wheelchair. The bathroom is fully accessible and I give this restaurant an A for accessibility.
(5)Monica N.
I rarely have a problem at a restaurant but tonight I was completely turned off by this place. My girlfriend and I wanted to have a few drinks because we had dinner already and sat at a table at the bar that, I feel no one would really sit at for dinner anyway and it was 9:30 so it was kind of late. Anyways first we waited well over 5 minutes for a server, which I had to ask the host for. Once we got a server she said her name was Alina , we said we just wanted to have a few drinks. She was so so short with us. Once she brought us our drinks she literally stayed away from us, didn't ask us if we needed anything, never said please or thank you. It was so awkward. For the most part I never am really upset when a server but she was so short with me, for some reason she just came off really standoff-ish and really upset me.
(1)Stacy S.
Good service. Shrimp pad Thai is good but a bit saucy, bang bang shrimp and Atlantic salmon was yummy
(4)Lisa Z.
The Bang Bang Shrimp is always awesome! Also, it was pouring rain when we arrived. The manager actually ran out to our car with an umbrella to escort us into the restaurant! Now THAT'S customer service!
(5)Alyssa H.
Another greatest at bonefish! Tried one of there new appetizers-lobster stuffed shrimp. It was very good but you only got four portions so it left me wanting more. Had another special where u could get a beer and bang bang shrimp for $9. Why not? I always get the imperial longfjn entree. Soooo good! Our server was friendly and paced out meal nicely so we did not feel rushed. Four stars is a good rating.....good food, good service, but nothing "wowed" me.
(4)Bruce M.
Great experience Clean, fresh and polite. This joint definatly satisfied. Nice atmosphere too boot, thx ill be back bonefish
(4)Tweet G.
Can't beat $6 Bang Bang shrimp on Wednesdays. Its loud inside although the lighting set for a more intimate dinner. Not so great for a first date on Wednesdays when the place is jammed pack with people chompin at the bit for a deal. Im included in those numbers. Although, the Banana Foster dessert is an explosion of of flavor! Its worth fighting the crowd!
(4)Raquel Z.
Love this place.. We try to go every Wednesday for $5 Bang Bang Shrimp. Our cheap affordable meal turns into a huge bill because the cocktails are the best there.. WAY BETTER COSMO (we do it better cosmo) a must have!
(5)Naima W.
I really enjoyed my Bonefish Grill experience and actually ate here twice last week! The food is fresh and consistently delicious. The service is always top notch so I have no complaints. I started with the house salad and the server suggested I add feta cheese. That was a wonderful suggestion and made the salad extremely tasty. I definitely plan to have this salad every time I come here! I had the bang bang shrimp on the first visit ad the Imperial Longfin fish the second night. Both were awesome! This is one of my favorite restaurants and I hope to continue having great experiences. Definitely plan to remain a regular here!
(5)J M.
Love this place. I go here at least once a month with a few friends. The service is always great and the bang bang shrimp is always amazing.
(5)Acelyn B.
BANG BANG SHRIMP IS BANGIN! ... especially for $5 Wednesday special! I almost want to just leave that as my review because it's that good. If you're looking for seafood done right, this is the place to go. Our waitress was friendly and obviously willing to serve us as if we were her only table. Plenty of seafood options, and even other meats too. I ordered the Diablo Shrimp Fettuccine, and my friend ordered a burger. Both were packed with taste. The only setback was that they got my friend's burger order wrong, coming out with pickles & onions when she asked for neither. However, our waitress quickly brought it back to the kitchen and came back with a fresh one without the unwanted toppings. It is a bit pricey, but I think you get the bang(in bang bang shrimp!) for your buck. ;)
(4)Lauren M.
It's a chain, but this is definitely better than your Olive Garden or Red Lobster. The food was reasonable and delicious. The waitress was friendly and very helpful. Everything arrived as ordered and we had an uneventful, delicious dinner. I would definitely frequent this restaurant often if I lived in the area.
(4)Leo M.
The brunch here is always amazing!! Endless bubbles is the way to go. Unlimited bellini or mimosa's with a fixed menu that you can choose from for an incredible price of $19.95. I recommended anything in the breakfast menu., but I at ok to my two eggs over medium with toast and bacon.
(5)Hanne K.
I *love* this place! I like really fresh, simple food - where you can see what's what, where the delicate flavors speak for themselves and the dish overall is marked by its fresh ingredients and some kick ass cooking skills. I also like a well made cocktail and a fine glass of wine, and I like to take it all in in a great atmosphere underlined by pleasant, modern yet cosy design. Bonefish offers all of that! I come to Brandon once a year to visit friends and we have gone here several times. I'll be going again soon. NOTE: Great for seafood, crisp sauvignon blanc and Cosmos!
(5)Rebecca K.
It has been years since I've dined at Bonefish and was secretly excited when I received a gift card! The SO was definitely not as enthused as I was when I wanted to make use of my gc last night, citing a handful of reasons why he isn't a big fan, but after the dinner, he had changed his tune dramatically. No wait at 6:30p on a Friday night? Awesome! Excellent service throughout the whole meal. Never an empty cup or a request for anything. Our server was attentive and nice. The staff over all was great. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp for starter and I ordered a Raspberry Vodka Collins. I loved the fresh raspberries muddled in the drink. The app came out super quick and was piping hot and super saucy. It was devoured! Fresh warm bread and dip along side our salads was nice too. I ordered the Panko Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout with the seasonal fresh side which happened to be a succatash of corn, lima beans, red pepper, and turkey sausage. It was buttery and delicious. My fish was super fresh and the artichoke hearts on top were amazing. His order was the stuffed tilapia dish. He didn't leave a bite on the plate. Always a good sign! Will make a return to Bonefish more frequently after being away for so long! I like the new menu setup and the summer specials!
(4)Lola B.
My first visit to Bonefish was terrible. Server was slow and not very attentive and the fish was not fresh. I decided to give it another shot but this visit only reinforced my original feelings. Giving the fish another try I am absolutely certain it was not fresh. The texture was off and whenever fish tastes/smells fishy you know there is a problem. I will say the service was much better this time though.
(1)Mia J.
Horrible service- taking way too long to come and take our order. Forgot to bring bread out and tried to take our orders for entrees before we even had a chance to order appetizers. The bang bang shrimp was smothered in the mayo sauce to the point where I felt it was not edible. Good martini though.
(1)Alisha V.
Impeccable! Great consistent service and food. Nice ambiance. Definitely a favorite. If you've never been here, that's a sin...
(5)Evan H.
Had a great business meal here while I was in town. Appetizer - seared tuna plate. Tuna tasted great and was fresh. Dinner - Special of the night - monkfish wrapped in prusciutto. Never had monkfish before but it had the texture of scallops which I love so this was a great meal. Would go back and try other items next time I am in town.
(4)Jason K.
I usually don't like chain restaurants and try to find mom and pop type places, but damn this place is good. I suppose everything in moderation and I don't go as much as I wish I could...but let's be honest, if I went all the time perhaps I wouldn't think all that much of it...this place is a treat and I've never had anything that wasn't great on the menu. It's a special occasion type place for us as it is pricy but damn well worth it.
(5)Rachel B.
Bang bang shrimp are so good. Also loved the grilled tile fish topped with lump crab meat. Pricey, but good food and a nice atmosphere.
(4)Anonymou S.
I cannot believe this place got 4 1/2 stars! The food was tasteless, at best: ... crappy eats dressed up to seem a steal for the price. The bang bang shrimp was laughable, my "Cobb" salad a pitiful pile of greens straight out of the Publix bag with 1 - ONE - measly... LONELY piece of avocado amidst the mountain of pumpkin seeds, and my husband's "special" steak tasted like water with an ant hill of the left-over morsels of lobster on top. The service was superficial - at best: ... our waiter talked a good talk, but his schpiel was so rehearsed, he reminded me of a crappy Vegas entertainers at the beat-up club 3 blocks off the strip. He was persistent, though... came to our table several times prompting us to agree with his assessment of, "everything good, right?" We don't ask for much... but I am beginning to think we would've been better off hitting the Waffle House instead.
(2)Maria B.
My family and I ate here late one night while we were staying in Brandon. It is probably the best restaurant in the area. Food, drinks and service was really good!
(4)Marcia D.
Sorry, but not at all up to their usual standards. Have had great meals here many times, but tonight was really not one of those times. We had 7 P M reservations for four and arrived a few minutes before. The place was packed, with people waiting inside, outside and on the roof for all I know! We checked in and were told it would be " a few minutes". We were not seated until 7:40. Our waiter was prompt and told us the kitchen was slow so we should order appetizers or salads, which we did. It took 20 minutes to get our salads, and another 25 to get our meals. We tried two of the new entrees, and they were just adequate . The maitre'd tried to alleviate the wait with a glass of wine offered, and then the waiter tried to twice get us to pay for it. They were clearly overbooked and just wanted to jam as many tables in as they could. We will certainly stay away for awhile and look for places that value the customer's experience and not their bottom line.
(2)Griffin H.
We went for dinner last night (Friday). We walked right in and were seated. We started out with the Bang Bang Shrimp ($8.9). It is fantastic! We get that every time we go. It's actually a good size portion. The appetizer and our Caesar salads ($2.9) came out very quickly. The salad was very fresh and the homemade croutons made it even better. For our entree we both ordered tilapia with the chimichurri sauce and the au gratin potatoes ($14.9). The entrees took a little while longer to come out. However, it was a delicious meal and we were stuffed afterwards. Our waitress was very nice and attentive to our needs. We enjoy the atmosphere and of course the food every time. We will continue to return to BoneFish Grill.
(4)Cathie D.
Always great food!! I typically order one of the items on the special menu, & I've never had anything bad! The Bang Bang shrimp are great!! Bonefish always makes my dirty martini exactly the way I want it. I know it's a chain, but very good quality seafood. My husband is in the seafood sales industry & trust me he is picky about his seafood!!
(5)Marissa W.
Bill and I just went to Bonefish last night to celebrate my new job and we absolutely loved it!! He has ate here several times however, it was my first time. For appetizers, we ordered the bang bang shrimp and the coconut shrimp which was amazing! For dinner, I ordered the scallop special that was over a creamed corn/jalepeno mixture. Let me tell you....these were the best scallops I have ever had, anywhere. Bill ordered the Imperial Longfish which was stuffed with scallops, crab meat, and shrimp. He was quite impressed by it. In addition, the service was excellent. Our waiter was so cute and knowledgable about the way the dishes were prepared and gave excellent recommendatons. Also, don't pass up the strawberry martini when your there! It's phenomenal! I had two ;) On the expensive side definitely. . .but, well worth it in my opinion.
(5)Todd K.
Yes I know its a chain--but they do it right so what more can you say. Good, solid seafood, attentative service and reasonable pricing makes for a reliable choice when I am on the road. Took customers for dinner and all were happy and full when we left--could not even eat all we got.
(5)Huong P.
Every item on the menu is truly delicious, cook to perfection, friendly service, and you can draw on the tables...or at least I hope so :D This is definitely my go-to franchise restaurant!
(5)Gary V.
Food was excellent, surpassed only by the waiter - Kyle S Ask for him!!
(5)Essie A.
Bonefish grill... you are so delicious! I always think that the food doesn't look like a lot but it ends up being way more than enough! A bit too much at times! The only reason why I didn't give Bonefish 5 stars is because they didn't really get our Bang Bang Shrimp right. It came out really chewy and just not the usual AMAZING bang bang shrimp!! So we let the waiter know, and they brought us out another batch and they were delicious. Also, the last time I was at this Bonefish, they left us for quite some time before coming to take our orders... like maybe 20 minutes or so! Overall though, this place is delicious, service is usually nice and friendly, and ambiance is nice!
(4)Susie F.
We took kids out there on Sunday, The kids and my husband they really like their food and also the excellent service, Will come back if we go to brandon mall next time
(5)Lauree W.
I don't care if it's a chain restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I ordered the fish and chips...they were cooked to perfection and I really liked the breading. My sister ordered the seafood ceviche and it was AMAZING! seriously, you have to try it. other people in my group ordered a steak and koby beef burger which I did not taste but they approved. The kids meal is a little more expensive than comparable restaurants but the food was good and it was a good amount for my child. My only regret is that I didn't get my servers name because she was by far one of the best waitresses we have ever had. She didn't miss a trick and was on top of everything without being pushy or annoying. I am still fairly new to the Brandon area and this has become my new favorite restaurant.
(5)Patricia H.
Food was good, server was great. Will go back
(3)Romain C.
first time at bonefish. it was ok. the white ahi tuna and fish and chips were good. marybeth was nice.
(4)Ken A.
Great food, and it fits almost any expense budget for business travelers like me
(4)Cecilia F.
I enjoy the Tuna! And the service is always been great!
(4)Lori E.
Just had a great birthday dinner here. Bang bang shrimp were very good and plentiful. Wanted to do the restaurant week menu but it's only served in the evening and we went around 1pm, but they do have a Sunday brunch. I ordered the tilapia w/ shrimp, crab, scallops with lemon caper sauce, it was very good. Beer was cold, bread hot and service great. Overall, a nice experience.
(4)Emmett F.
Food is great, no surprise. Staff is excellent and I am sitting at the very busy bar, which is notable. Just good people and a nice collection of great beers, which isn't easy to find. I've rec'd perfect service all around.
(5)Steven K.
We were celebrating tonight and this looked like a good spot. It was an excellent choice. The wait staff was very helpful - but not overly so, recommended the right things and paid the right amount of attention to us. The stone crab claws appetizer was messy and delicious, the rainbow trout was seasoned perfectly and the two lobster tails were done just right. A great place for a casual celebration.
(5)Marianne M.
I think this is not only the best seafood in Brandon but the best restaurant overall. Always great food and staff is well trained and helpful.
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