I've been to this location several times. They always impress. Especially for a chain place. Everyone there is always nice. Place is always clean. A little on the dark side usually. Food is always great. Bang Bang shrimp is a must! I am partial to the fish tacos or bang bang tacos but this time got the lobster grilled cheese with lobster bisque. Slap your mana good!
(5)
Jay W.
Service was great! Great people but the food was mediocre. Had the Bang Bang shrimp, I've had it better. Then I ordered the Sock-eye Salmon with mango Salsa, was pretty weak. The salmon taste like it was fresh out the sea, no flavor, I've had better fish from Publix.
(3)
Nehal P.
I wish I could give this a 3.5. You cannot leave Bonefish without having the bang bang shrimp! For a petite girl like me, this could be a meal. The portion is generous (especially for the price of ~$8!) and the sauce that it comes in is savory and ever so slightly spicy. My sister got the fish and chips. Our waitress wanted to make sure we knew that 'chips' were not really American potato chips. I thought this was funny.. I wonder how many people she serves a day that really think they are getting potato chips! The fish was encased in a thin, yet very crispy fried layer of batter. I was overpowered by the fish itself though. The breading is too thin and the fish was just too much for my liking. It was bland too, but I guess I'm just being picky because fish and chips are not known to be flavorful. We got the chocolate creme brulee which had a hint of Gran Mariner. I thought it was just a hint. My sister, who does not drink, thought it was overwhelming. She described the after taste to be equivalent to the menthol after taste of Nyquil. Don't let her scare you though! Once again, it was a big portion.. we had trouble finishing it and it satisfied my post-dinner sweet tooth. FYI - Bang bang shrimp is $5 on Wednesdays!
(3)
Chriss F.
I really enjoyed this location of Bonefish Grill again. I have been about four times. The service is fantastic and food has great presentation. Many people are involved serving your meal..a sign of a upper scale restaurant. I had the fish tacos and the ahi tuna. The manager came over and talked to our table for about 5 minutes to see how things were. Their fish is brought in fresh daily..not frozen or flash frozen. Great place for a date !
(5)
Stacey W.
We were very happy with the service and the food was amazing! I ordered the parmesan crusted Rainbow trout which was a gigantic portion and delish! (Though a little greasy from the lemon butter). Overall this place is a new favorite of mine. You MUST try the black cherry guava mojito!
(4)
Mike S.
The seafood was amazing, I had the "Bang Bang shrimp" and the longfin. It was fantastic.
(4)
B S.
If I was rating the food only they would get 5 stars. Our server was over the top! We were looking for a relaxing dinner and told her we were in no hurry. Ordered drinks and appetizer. She said take your time but continually interrupted us to ask for our order and pushed certain food items on us. When we ordered, she finally left us alone. Brought us bread and when we didn't eat it immediately, wanted us to pass her our bread plates so she could do her cleaning. OMG! Received our orders and food was great! When we didn't order dessert it seem to bother her and brought our bill. Kept asking us about it til we moved it out of her reach. When we paid, she took it away. We waited and waited to get it back to sign. Finally ask to get our bill and she said that we didn't give it to her. Argued with us and told her she needed to find our card. Said she had drink orders to put in first - WTH??? She finally came back with our card and said someone had run it for her ???? What a pain in the a$$! This wasn't our first time out but our last time here! Please retrain Livia! In the restaurant bus. most if my life and this was bad!
(1)
Adam H.
I really do love Bonefish and have never had a bad experience at any of their locations. They always have a great wait staff and bartender, and I can not remember ever going without the manager coming by to see how diner is going. This place is great for finding a variety of fish, but not limited to only seafood. They have steak and chicken options for those not feeling the seafood. The core of the menu is a choice of different fish and then you choose how you want it cooked with the sauce or cooking style. One of my favorite plates to get is the mussels josephine appetizer, a very large bowl of muscles in a buttery garlic sauce with red onion and tomato. I also highly recommend getting the chimichurri sauce option with any of the fish or even add it to the steak!
(4)
Doug C.
The food at this location is not that bad and probably deserves 3 stars. The biggest problem and the main reason for only 2 stars is that the service, price, and portions really come up short. My experience there twice had me thinking of somewhere else to go before the end of each meal. If they could manage to serve the food with half of the pretentious atmosphere I would return there.
(2)
Peter O.
Always liked what they do, the Bang Bang Shrimp has always been an easy choice as a starter, but I switched up and tried the Wayuga Beef Dumplings in Ginger Sauce. This tops the Bang Bang Shrimp, delish!
(4)
Dave L.
Ok, like baseball 3 strikes and your out. Trip one we were charged for a bottle of wine and not the glass. Honest mistake so on to another. Trip two, Fish was raw. Waited a few months, returned this past week and fish was killed. Have you ever chewed on taffy? Ok, that was the fish. Not just me but the entire table. Sent one dish back and returned with another serving of taffy. Never knew there was such a thing as "Taffy Fish" Strike 3! Why 2 stars? The wait staff each time was great. I felt so bad for them serving "Taffy Fish" to the crowds (we were not the only table sending items back) The manager, though very frustrated was very professional. Cooking fish can be tricky and I find it more of an advanced style of cooking than beef. Until this location can find some experience in the kitchen then Taffy Fish may be the new treat. Another reason for a Star. Bang Bang Shrimp and the bartender. Both good! Until I see more of a star history, this guy nor his wife and group of friends will be returning.
(2)
Fresh M.
Have never had a below average experience at a Bonefish Grille until this one. The bartenders avoided eye contact as much as possible - which meant very slow service. When asking 3 waiters standing around doing nothing if we could get some service - it was the "this is not our section" story. The food was also not up to the normal Bonefish standards!!!
(2)
Jazzie S.
Food is really good, especially the Bang Bang Shrimp!! Portions are rather small so you'll probably have room for dessert. Overall, I'm a fan.
(4)
Russ G.
Very much like their location in Alpharetta, this place is super romantic feeling with dimly lit lighting, rich wood fixtures, lots of nice decor. I've only been once on a Friday night but service was pretty quick for the crowd, got seated at a long table in front of the bar and quickly ordered drinks. Wine list is extensive with numerous choices per glass and bottle, beer selection is average but this is more a wine/liquor place. Liquor is well stock to full highend spirits so you can spend a little or a lot, good if you're a drinker on a budget. Food is A+, always cooked to order, fresh, and delicious, they aim more towards seafood but a steak here is just as good as any other steak place at this price, and better than an Outback or Long Horn. Overall it's a great place for a date, a group, or just by yourself, just a little more pricey than I usually spend.
(4)
Keiristin H.
I really like Bonefish Grill! Today is Wednesday, an excellent day to go to Bonefish since today is Bang Bang Wednesday. The Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer is easily Bonefish's most popular dish. This dish is delicious!!!! The shrimp is crunchy and the sauce is tangy and spicy! The flatbread is delicious too! A new item for fall is the Fresh AppleTini! This drink is delicious. It is made by soaking apples in Vodka for 3 days! It also has a cinnamon rim. Overall, it's a nice, strong drink.
(4)
Lori M.
Food was great.Server was Eric ,he was wonderful. Restaurant was clean and employees appeared happy with their jobs. I WILL BE BACK!
(4)
Binnie N.
This was my first time here. I came with my bf and his parents who have been here before. My bf hadn't been here in a very long time. The decor, atmosphere, and service were great. I will go straight into talking about the food. As raved by previous reviewers, the bang bang shrimp was great along with the bread. My bf did mention that the shrimps seem A LOT smaller than he had years ago. The bf's mother got the seared ahi tuna sashimi appetizer as her entree. she loved it. The bf's dad got one of the new specials; the shrimp and scallop firepot which is spicy Latin flavored grilled shrimp and scallops over vegetables and potatoes. He was not a fan of it because of how it was sold to him versus how it actually came out. The bf had the lamb chops special which were terrible. They were supposed to be medium rare and came out medium. Luckily it was still tender. The downfall were the two sides. Their in season veggies; sugar snap peas were raw and they had some kind of small fried baked potatoes that were hard and bland. I had ordered the pecan Parmesan crusted rainbow trout with the same raw sugar snap peas and dry undercooked rice. The fish was very bland and much needed salt. overall not worth the money
(2)
Harold H.
First of all, reservations were 25 minutes late. The manager came out and apologized and offered complimentary appetizers. "They will be waiting for you by the time you are seated." After 35 minutes they finally arrived. The server ignored my request for separate checks. Drink order took extra time to get. Order in. Let's see how long it takes to get food. Stay tuned....it is now 8:40 and food finally arrives, but wait, there's no place to place it because appetizer dishes haven't been removed. So far, service has been sub-par. The entrees were artfully presented. My wife had the grilled shrimp and scallops, I had the spicy ahi tuna bowl. She complained the scallops were overlooked and rubbery. Oddly the server didn't ask me how I wanted my tuna cooked. I prefer rare, but was served medium. I expected more skilled and attentive service, but alas, it didn't exist this visit.
(3)
Melissa R.
Food was excellent. My husband and I enjoyed the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer, then he had the tilapia, and I had the cilantro lime shrimp salad. Both entrees were cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. We had Jenna F as a server, she was impeccably rude. Started by interrupting our conversation by talking above us with an attitude. Sorry honey, you are not the most important part of our day/evening. My husband was ready to get up and leave after her introduction. I do hope management reviews this. Authorization #: 080569 Rec#: 140.
(3)
Dianne S.
My family and I ate here for dinner and fell in love with the bang-bang shrimp. The staff was very friendly and always there when we needed something. Will come back again
(5)
Christina K.
It was my brother's bday and I made online reservations and specified we were celebrating his birthday. Waiter said they don't offer any bday specials and was overall a very slow server. Waited a while for appetizers and entrees and entrees lacked flavor. Not satisfied with the service or food and will not be back. If you want good seafood I suggest Atlanta Fish Market for a few bucks more.
(1)
Anthony Z.
Not a terrible restaurant, I like much of their food and I LOVE their Bang Bang shrimp (worth going there alone). I have had a few bad experiences with food being served at room temperature and waited incredibly long times without notice. I keep wanting to go back for Bang Bang but it's hard to convince my wife to go there and wait that long when there are so many other good choices in the area.
(3)
Bebe B.
Sat at the bar on a Tuesday night, bartender was so slow and had an attitude, I don't think there was any Vodka in my martini, not sure what her name was but was transferred from St. Pete, FL bad taste in my mouth after waiting to use my Mothers Day gift card
(2)
Robbie P.
This is a great standby. No matter who I take here, they will find something to eat and have a good time. Safe for a dinner outing with customers you are not familiar with. I have never been disappointed with BF. I always get the Bang Bang Shrimp for an appetizer, and I never get tired of it. Lots of choices for entrees. Fish is always a good choice. Surprisingly, a good wine selection and a few good wine from which to choose. Bon appetite!
Great food and service. Ordered an appetizer, manager came over and apologized that they were out of what we ordered. We chose another and it came out as priority number one! She also never charged us for the appetizer. Great way to connect with your customer and show you care. Our Thursday night date night is now this location of Bonefish!!!
(5)
Meagan S.
From the second you walk in to the second you leave the staff is friendly and helpful. The food is awesome! Even if they make the smallest mistake, they jump right on it and make sure your every need is taken care of. One of my favorite places to go to around my house.
(4)
Margo R.
Bad Experience Dropped in for carry out, busy Saturday night but I placed my order via phone. I had a fantastic experience at the BoneFish Grill in Fayetteville, AR so I hoped this location would be good also. This one was not even close. The staff was friendly but fairly incompetent. The hostess placed me on hold 3 times before completing my order. Her knowledge of the menu was minimal. When I arrived, I was so relieved that I wasn't eating dinner in the restaurant. It was dark and stuffy and over crowded with about 20 disgruntled customers waiting for a table with not enough places to wait. One customer complained to the hostesses that she was waiting an hour and they didn't express concern or accommodation. Onto the food. I ordered the grilled salmon with mango salsa as well as a house salad. My friend ordered bang bang shrimp. Even though I called my order in 15 minutes in advance, I still waited about 25min to receive it. The hostess said it would be a 12 minute wait. The hostess offered me iced tea while I waited. She brought it in a tiny to-go cup. The tea was room temp almost hot. No ice or lemon accompanied it or was offered. I brought my food home. The salad had an unnatural odor it smelled like the lettuce was in a bin full of preservative. I didn't eat it. The salmon was almost over cooked even though I asked for it to be M/R. It came with a teaspoon of succotash (was this the side veggie?). The mango salsa fortunately was on the side. It was thick, sticky and not pleasant to taste. I ended up making my own kale salad at home and eating it with the salmon dry. Bang Bang shrimp was ok but not outstanding. After $40 and 40 min. wait, I would not recommend this place.
(1)
RJ L.
This is a great place for a date night, or to celebrate a special occasion. The atmosphere is nice and the wait stagf is courteous. They tend to be a little busy at times and there is a wait. Thankfully there is a noce bar to sit at while you wait :)
(4)
Greg H.
Ah yea! Birthday Bonefish! I love this place! Kobi burger and bang bang shrimp. Service is top notch. Food is awesome! I wish they would put me on a meal plan. Dont hang out in the bar, but it is nice with several tv's.
(5)
Marcia M.
I have eaten at several Bonefish Grill restaurants in several cities and have not had a bad experience until unfortunately at this location. Our waitress was I think overwhelmed with too many tables, I waited 20 minutes to see her to ask for a glass of wine. When our meal came my sea bass was cold as was the rice and vegetables. I sent it back, by the time I received another one my date was finished with his meal. My bass tasted good, but when I got home, I woke up at 1:30 a.m. feeling terrible, I know the signs of undercooked food or poorly handled, and the diarrhea and vomiting I experienced were clear signs. I would feel reluctant to eat here again.
(2)
Fidaa M.
The place is good the food was okay. I expected the food to taste a little better. It is not bad but definitely not one of the first places to go for seafood. Red lobster is way better
(3)
Ray C.
Great food, great service... The staff was amazing. They were very helpful and kind. This was our first time there and the server spent a good amount of time walking us threw the menu. The manager came by and called me by name which was a good touch. The food was not only great but came out hot and fresh. We definitely will be back again soon. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice night out with or without kids.
(5)
Vance B.
I went there with a group from work and overall I thought it was ok. For a large party we were seated promptly and the servers were very attentive. We started with the bang-bang shrimp and calamari and both were decent. The fish dishes on the menu were mostly salmon and tuna (there were several dishes with these species), both of which I am not a huge fan. Tilapia is a bottom feeder that doesn't have taste and I wasn't in the mood for sea bass. I ended up getting the chicken and it was dried out and flavorless. I should know better than to order chicken at a seafood restaurant, but the choices did not appeal to me. I do miss my New England seafood. I may go again, but definitely not ordering the chicken.
(3)
Deanna L.
The best customer service I've ever had. I had a minor problem with my to go order and they went way above and beyond to make sure I was happy. Jason and Lindsey are dedicated to making sure you have a great experience. The food is always great. This is definitely my favorite bonefish grill.
(5)
Sniper X.
Everything was fine until the meal arrived. The presentation f the sides was cafeteria like, where an ice cream Scoop was used or somethig. One play was wiped off with something greasy to clean the edge of the plate. My steak was raw, my lobster tail was just barely warm. She found hair in her plate of cheese and tomatoes. I sent the steak back, and it came back cooked to mid rare as I requested, but now was charred and re-seasoned tithe point that it was like eating a salt-lick. Based on the responses to my Facebook post of the experience, I should have asked around first. This is apparently normal for Fishbone. I'm not doing this again.
(2)
Kathy H.
Pedestrian. Dirty martini was overburdened with olive juice, almost undrinkable. Bang bang is reliable, but after the first bite or two I'm bored. Pretty decent little wine list, but nothing especially remarkable. If it's the only thing around, you won't be sorry, but if there's anything non-chain that's remotely interesting, just say no.
(2)
Zee Z.
Been here like 5-6 times...when red lobster gets overdone, i usually take my family out here. Its got a chic ambiance, nice light music, dimmed lighting, classy milfs drinking white wine...you catch my drift? Crab cakes were fine here. Of coarse you have to get the bang bang shrimp. Fish and chips are bomb. Tilapia is on point too. Basically almost everything i ate, i enjoyed. They have a martini that comes with a glow stick...thought that was cool. Btw bang bang shrimp on wednesday are like 5 dolla...that makes me holla.
(4)
Richard R.
The Scene: After spending the day @ Gwinnett Enviornmental and Heritage Center with the kids, we scooted over to Bonefish to use our $25 gift certificate given to my wife for being a volunteer room mom most of the school season. NOTE: They have a revolving glass door at the entrance!!! The kid in me has a hard time walking through revolving doors and not wanting to act out the scene from the movie Elf: youtube.com/watch?featur… But I resisted since this place looks so classy and all! LOL Date & Time: Saturday June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:15pm Dining Companions: family (wife and 2 kids) What to expect: Dark glass rovolving door, classy interior where the servers dress like Chefs. We were greeted immediately and seated as it was not very crowded. Music: soft rock Atmosphere: Easy to hear, business casual (although we were very casual) Decor: Nice wood bar & floors, Tuscan flavor and colors, brown parchment paper on tables, dim lighting Service: Livia was a true saleman, super proper in her pronunciations and wouldn't take no for an answer when I decided against adding the crab cakes to my entry. Her persistence beat me down into submission Liquid: water Ordered: Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer ($8.90), Sirloin Steak w/Caesar salad ($17.70), Crab Cake addition to entree ($5.90) Dislikes: Veggies included as a garnishment were super salty and mushy. Total: $34.45 The Food: The Bang Bang shrimp are the whole reason to come here. This was our second visit in the past 5 years and I felt the same today as I did in 2007. The food is 'meh', but the shrimp are awesome. Steak was ok, but the crab cake was very good. I was having a little ordering remorse before the food arrived since our server wouldn't stop insisting I try it (for $6 additional charge), but I'm glad I did. It was better than the steak for sure! The veggies they included as a plate filler were so salty I almost gaged. However, the garlic mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had. The Verdict: I'm not wow'd enough by the food here to become a regular, but the Bang Bang Shrimp would make any visit worth it! I do wish all the shrimps would've had been nicely seared prior to tossing in the bang bang sauce. They would look less raw and the few that were seared were more pleasing to eat.
(3)
Christopher S.
Very delicious food and good quality for the price. Highly recommend.
(5)
Nina S.
We've dined here before but this will be our last time. We have no complaints about the service, none! There was no quality to my dinner selection this evening, it was replaced and there was NO follow up by the management whether we were satisfied with the replacement. Please, look closely into your meal because you'll often find things that aren't fresh as they appear.
(2)
Kevin Y.
I usually reserve coming to BFG when I'm with clients and an expense acct. Not cheap, but great atmosphere, bartenders, all pros. You get what you pay for. This is a high end, upbeat casual, great food gathering place. Middle tables in the bar are my fav- especially in other locations around the south where I'm alone. Sit at the table and people join, you have company!!! I usually get the fish options ( Pan Asian) my fav-or the Trout is great too. Always get the mussels and a Grey Goose Martini with blue cheese olives. One of my fav go to places for business and the occasional date night or treat. Bang Bang shrimp are to die for!!!
(5)
Zoe M.
This was our first time at bonefish due to the reviews I have read I thought it would be a great stop for date night with my boyfriend. The restaurant looked very low-key and romantic. There was a 30 minute wait....as we waited at the bar we were offered drinks until our table was ready. When being sat we had to wait and even help the host set up the table. When our server Kevin finally arrived to the table were ready to order. He told us he would get drinks and bread. After dropping the drinks he passed the table 7 times when he stopped to refill drinks he told us he was waiting for bread to bake even though we had realized many other servers come out with bread. Our app (bang bang shrimp) arrived before the bread which was delicious as mentioned on other reviews. I ordered that tilapia and my boyfriend ordered the Kobe beef burger. When the food came out it looked and tasted pretty average I was quite disappointed for the price we paid.
(2)
John C.
Service is always above average but I always leave feeling unsatisfied. Basically it comes down to value. At Red Lobster prices this place would great but at Bonefish print just not worth it.
(2)
Michael L.
I have been here enough times with my wife and others that I can easily give this place 5 stars. Been here in Buford and the one in Snellville about 8-10 times and have never had a bad experience. Service is always good. The food has always been great. Of course the bang bang shrimp and calamari are great appetizers and I recommend the steak and crab cakes and the salmon and asparagus salad among other things. One thing to consider is how crowded the place is. We usually either call ahead or go early for dinner to avoid the wait. I read many complaints about that and yes it is a reality at this place but it can be avoided.
(5)
Jory F.
We had so much fun here last night. Our server amanda was wonderful. She answered all of our questions from wine to dessert with on point recommendations. Thank you for the great experience!
(5)
Cindy W.
My first time here. The food was excellent. The wait can be frustrating so keep your eyes open for an opening at the first come first serve hi top tables near the bar. I love The fact that my caesar salad came with the option of adding anchovies. I had the sirloin and crab cake which was delectable. If you choose to have steak, do yourself a favor and do not have it cooked more than medium. I'm sorry it took me this long to visit.
(5)
Andi S.
Bonefish grill has excellent service. I recommend the bang bang shrimp for appetizer. Tim, the manager is very professional and always makes sure you are taken care of.
(5)
Jim O.
I have eaten here a few times now; and I have not been disappointed yet. While it's not the best seafood I have eaten, it's really good for inland fare. I had the wolf fish this most recent visit; and I discovered that while ugly, this fish is superb. Evidently, the little critters like to feed on lobster, so the story goes; and subsequently, their meat is really sweet. I agree. Well prepared and tasty for sure. Their Bang Bang Shrimp seems to be a hit with everyone. I tend to agree. It seems a simplistic enough dish that really can send your taste buds sailing. The service is generally good here though we did not get our appetizer on time this last visit. The atmosphere is low light, dark woods and cozy, which is right up my alley. I always enjoy coming here when I do.
(4)
Shannon P.
I've been to this location 3 times within the past year. The service is friendly, but what's with the high prices and small portion sizes? It's a franchise, so it's not "upscale" - I only go here when I have gift cards, so I can't complain too much. But the filet mignon wasn't that good and dry, and I even go it "medium" cooked. Skip this place and go to Stoney River!
(1)
Tricia N.
I love Bonefish Grille. I have been to this location a few times and have always enjoyed my experience. I recently dined here with some family. I think reservations are necessary for dinner time, especially for a larger party, so we made one a day in advance. My husband had the tuna appetizer and the salmon entree, which he enjoyed. I had the watermelon salad appetizer, which felt a little uninspired. It was not exactly a composed salad - just watermelon on a plate with arugula and feta cheese. It would've benefitted from some fresh mint and maybe a balsamic glaze. My grouper entree was wonderful. The service was a little rushed. We had two waitresses working with us, and they would not stop asking us if we were ready to order. Within a minute of sitting, they wanted our appetizer order. A lot of the family hadn't seen each other in a while, and we were just trying to say hello and catch up for a few minutes. We said we needed some time with the menus, and they were literally back in two minutes, asking again. In total, they asked four times. We finally just ordered, but I had barely looked at the menu. I kind of settled on my entree choice, as I felt totally rushed. I was not disappointed by the food, but that's not the point. If a table says to give them a few minutes, then give them a few minutes. We were all a little annoyed by this. In addition, one of the waitresses kept on touching my sister. I know she was just trying to be friendly and cordial. It wasn't uncomfortable or anything, but just bizarre. Overall, the food and drinks were great, but our servers were frantic and over the top. We felt they pestered us to order.
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Lisa E.
At bonefish in Buford hostess staff and waiter staff is very nice an attentive. We have visited this place many times through the years. Good food for the price, bang bang shrimp on Wednesdays. TV at the bar great staff behind the bar, I always find it nice to sit at the bar and watch the action on a busy night. Chilean Sea Bass is great. Steaks are usually cooked to perfection. Don't be afraid if it's not, they will make it right. If you want a quite place this is not it in the dining area, its small and tables are side by side. You can get more privacy at the booths. Community tables are in the bar area and are first come first serve. Go for the house red wine, good bang for your buck.
(3)
Mario F.
I Love this place, everything was on point! The service was great! I felt like they really appreciated my business! To top it off, Loving the bang bang shrimp! My girlfriend had the dynamite king salmon and I had the stuffed Tilapia. I love the dimmed lighting, it set the mode right for you to be romantic with your lover. I really enjoyed being there with my girlfriend, she and I both enjoyed it very much. We had great conversations and we were both enjoying each others company.
(5)
Viktoriya I.
Overall experience was beyond our expectations. Our server was so friendly. I think by far the nicest service we have received. Me and my husband are so glad we decided to try this place out. The fish was so perfect. We are definitely coming back. I think we found our favorite seafood restaurant.
(5)
Lindsay S.
Ever since my trip to Nashville when I tried fish and chips for the first time I have been obsessed with fish...all kinds of fish...like fascinated by all types and completely fearless when trying new kinds (this is so unlike me!). Anyway, we received a gift certificate from Bonefish Grill from one of our dear dear friends for our engagement gift and decided to try it out. I have gone to Bonefish before and have always been that girl in a seafood restaurant eating a Cesar salad for my entree. So, after trying their delicious Black Cherry Guava Mojito I was feeling adventurous and convinced Bobby to split the Maryland Crab Cake appetizer with me. He all too quickly agreed. When they came to the table, I took a bite and instantly fell in love. So delicious! Silly me, thought we would still be hungry after the two crab cakes and decided to order the fish and chips (just to try them out). Wow! These fish and chips are almost as good as the ones I had in Nashville at Fleetstreet pub! I even ended up taking them home and actually eating them the next day for breakfast. Really good. This place is perfect for date night but make sure you call ahead to set a reservation or you'll be waiting a while this location fills up super fast!
(4)
Suhana A.
Great food all the time, every time. Great service. My favorite appetizer is bang bang shrimp- oh so good!!! It's $5 on Wednesdays. Anything on their menu is great. I love getting the rainbow trout. Portion is huge and worth the money. It's not expensive-fancy but doable-fancy restaurant.
Loveee their fish and chips!! Nice vibe and good food. A little pricey in my opinion. Good for a date night!
(4)
Todd T.
The Food and server was delicous. Will go back very soon.
(5)
Jolie C.
This was my first visit to Bonefish and I was impressed. We went for my mom's birthday on a Tuesday night. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp to start, and let me just say- YUMMY! Sooo good. Try it! It's lightly spicy, crunchy, juicy, flavor-packed- all of that! For the main course I ordered Lily's Chicken with goat cheese, spinach, artichokes, and a lemon basil sauce. It was delicious. The goat cheese was so warm, and creamy, and smooooth. Everything on that plate was delicious. My mom ended up ordering the wrong salad, so I don't know what she actually got, but my dad ordered the Wagyu beef burger (or was it Kobe?). He said it was delicious. The presentation on everything was beautiful and that just complimented the flavor of the food. The ambiance of the restaurant is classy without being stuffy. The decoration is nice, and the service we received was attentive. Our server seemed like he knew the menu like the back of his hand, but he wasn't pushy or annoying. Oops, I forgot to mention dessert. I LOVE LOVE LOVE creme brulee, so when I saw it on the menu I was excited. Ummm... yeah... not so much. The custard itself was good, but the actual "brulee" (the burnt sugar) wasn't quite up to par. I don't know if the torch broke or if they pre-fired these, but the top wasn't crunchy and it was paper thin or thinner. And my mom hated the flour-less brownie- so did I. It was like a chocolate overdose on a plate. So, the desserts left much to be desired, but everything else was phenomenal.
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Vonnie S.
My 10 year old and I went early on a Sat. afternoon (around 3/4pm) so we were able to beat the dinner crowd that we usually see there. The reason that I am only giving 2 stars is because the place nearly killed me! Pros: Chilean Sea Bass was delish and is one of my absolute favorites. The portion was perfect and the sauteed spinach beneath was yummy too. Our waiter was SO personable and he really made a difference in the overall experience Cons: Uhm... the huge metal screw that was in my succotash (sp). Yeah, picking up a fork filled with food and sharp metal objects is never a good dining experience. The manager was called and he apologized, advising that it must have fallen from the hanging rack that the plate was sitting under (makes you wonder what else might fall in there... ick). He offered to replace the meal (uhm, duh) and also offered my daughter free dessert. They still wanted me to pay for the meal though (which was over-priced). I was a bit shocked by that. I didnt even want the second plate after the initial experience Also had the bang-bang shrimp which was highly tauted as phenomenal... It started to gross me out as it was covered in a rich and spicy mayo sauce which didn't sit well on my tummy. Overall - great service, okay food and nothing else to write home about!
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Rox R.
I don't like seafood but I like this place. I'm taking my mom here when shes in town and she loves seafood. The waitress recommend the crab cakes and she is from the capital, Annapolis MD. Great suggestion. I wish I had gotten that. My fish was just ok. I would get the crab cakes, pomegranate martini - oh my ... and the desserts, they warn you, its big enough for 2.. Banana's foster was great but too much. We had a chicken appetizer and it was great.. at a seafood place. Since my last review- I always get the crabcakes. Most amazing I have had and ruins ever crabcake I have had since. Bang Bang shrimp is amazing. I don't care for shrimp but it's all about the amazing sauce it's made in. Creamed corn is amazing. It's like whole kernel corn in spicy cheese goodness. Pomegrante martini a must. If it had refills, trouble would be ahead so I savor 1. Service is always amazing, friendly and very attentive.
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Aaron W.
Went to satisfy my lobster roll craving. unfortunately it left me less than overwhelmed. The bun was great but the lobster seemed to mostly be leg meat and lacked enough mayo for a traditional New England style. On the plus side, the service was fantastic. I had my 1 year old daughter and every single employee seemed to stop by and make sure we were taken care of. They could not have been nicer. I ordered my daughter a kid's meal, the Tilapia with asparagus. It was a great value at $5.99. Not a fan of Tilapia but this was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the asparagus was huge. I would not order the lobster roll again but will absolutely take her back soon. I have always loved their other food.
This is my favorite restaurant! They always have a new special that I like to try. Creative chefs make DELICIOUS food. Their alcoholic drinks are yummy, too. I recommend trying the calamari, and creme brulee. I was upset that they seemed to remove the ceviche from their menu. That was one of my faves too. Note: If you plan on going on a weekend, make a reservation or you will have an hour wait. It's worth it, though. Why do you think all those people are willing to wait that long?
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Kev H.
The Bang Bang Shrimp and the Kobe Burger is a must have.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Thomas B.
I've been to this location several times. They always impress. Especially for a chain place. Everyone there is always nice. Place is always clean. A little on the dark side usually. Food is always great. Bang Bang shrimp is a must! I am partial to the fish tacos or bang bang tacos but this time got the lobster grilled cheese with lobster bisque. Slap your mana good!
(5)Jay W.
Service was great! Great people but the food was mediocre. Had the Bang Bang shrimp, I've had it better. Then I ordered the Sock-eye Salmon with mango Salsa, was pretty weak. The salmon taste like it was fresh out the sea, no flavor, I've had better fish from Publix.
(3)Nehal P.
I wish I could give this a 3.5. You cannot leave Bonefish without having the bang bang shrimp! For a petite girl like me, this could be a meal. The portion is generous (especially for the price of ~$8!) and the sauce that it comes in is savory and ever so slightly spicy. My sister got the fish and chips. Our waitress wanted to make sure we knew that 'chips' were not really American potato chips. I thought this was funny.. I wonder how many people she serves a day that really think they are getting potato chips! The fish was encased in a thin, yet very crispy fried layer of batter. I was overpowered by the fish itself though. The breading is too thin and the fish was just too much for my liking. It was bland too, but I guess I'm just being picky because fish and chips are not known to be flavorful. We got the chocolate creme brulee which had a hint of Gran Mariner. I thought it was just a hint. My sister, who does not drink, thought it was overwhelming. She described the after taste to be equivalent to the menthol after taste of Nyquil. Don't let her scare you though! Once again, it was a big portion.. we had trouble finishing it and it satisfied my post-dinner sweet tooth. FYI - Bang bang shrimp is $5 on Wednesdays!
(3)Chriss F.
I really enjoyed this location of Bonefish Grill again. I have been about four times. The service is fantastic and food has great presentation. Many people are involved serving your meal..a sign of a upper scale restaurant. I had the fish tacos and the ahi tuna. The manager came over and talked to our table for about 5 minutes to see how things were. Their fish is brought in fresh daily..not frozen or flash frozen. Great place for a date !
(5)Stacey W.
We were very happy with the service and the food was amazing! I ordered the parmesan crusted Rainbow trout which was a gigantic portion and delish! (Though a little greasy from the lemon butter). Overall this place is a new favorite of mine. You MUST try the black cherry guava mojito!
(4)Mike S.
The seafood was amazing, I had the "Bang Bang shrimp" and the longfin. It was fantastic.
(4)B S.
If I was rating the food only they would get 5 stars. Our server was over the top! We were looking for a relaxing dinner and told her we were in no hurry. Ordered drinks and appetizer. She said take your time but continually interrupted us to ask for our order and pushed certain food items on us. When we ordered, she finally left us alone. Brought us bread and when we didn't eat it immediately, wanted us to pass her our bread plates so she could do her cleaning. OMG! Received our orders and food was great! When we didn't order dessert it seem to bother her and brought our bill. Kept asking us about it til we moved it out of her reach. When we paid, she took it away. We waited and waited to get it back to sign. Finally ask to get our bill and she said that we didn't give it to her. Argued with us and told her she needed to find our card. Said she had drink orders to put in first - WTH??? She finally came back with our card and said someone had run it for her ???? What a pain in the a$$! This wasn't our first time out but our last time here! Please retrain Livia! In the restaurant bus. most if my life and this was bad!
(1)Adam H.
I really do love Bonefish and have never had a bad experience at any of their locations. They always have a great wait staff and bartender, and I can not remember ever going without the manager coming by to see how diner is going. This place is great for finding a variety of fish, but not limited to only seafood. They have steak and chicken options for those not feeling the seafood. The core of the menu is a choice of different fish and then you choose how you want it cooked with the sauce or cooking style. One of my favorite plates to get is the mussels josephine appetizer, a very large bowl of muscles in a buttery garlic sauce with red onion and tomato. I also highly recommend getting the chimichurri sauce option with any of the fish or even add it to the steak!
(4)Doug C.
The food at this location is not that bad and probably deserves 3 stars. The biggest problem and the main reason for only 2 stars is that the service, price, and portions really come up short. My experience there twice had me thinking of somewhere else to go before the end of each meal. If they could manage to serve the food with half of the pretentious atmosphere I would return there.
(2)Peter O.
Always liked what they do, the Bang Bang Shrimp has always been an easy choice as a starter, but I switched up and tried the Wayuga Beef Dumplings in Ginger Sauce. This tops the Bang Bang Shrimp, delish!
(4)Dave L.
Ok, like baseball 3 strikes and your out. Trip one we were charged for a bottle of wine and not the glass. Honest mistake so on to another. Trip two, Fish was raw. Waited a few months, returned this past week and fish was killed. Have you ever chewed on taffy? Ok, that was the fish. Not just me but the entire table. Sent one dish back and returned with another serving of taffy. Never knew there was such a thing as "Taffy Fish" Strike 3! Why 2 stars? The wait staff each time was great. I felt so bad for them serving "Taffy Fish" to the crowds (we were not the only table sending items back) The manager, though very frustrated was very professional. Cooking fish can be tricky and I find it more of an advanced style of cooking than beef. Until this location can find some experience in the kitchen then Taffy Fish may be the new treat. Another reason for a Star. Bang Bang Shrimp and the bartender. Both good! Until I see more of a star history, this guy nor his wife and group of friends will be returning.
(2)Fresh M.
Have never had a below average experience at a Bonefish Grille until this one. The bartenders avoided eye contact as much as possible - which meant very slow service. When asking 3 waiters standing around doing nothing if we could get some service - it was the "this is not our section" story. The food was also not up to the normal Bonefish standards!!!
(2)Jazzie S.
Food is really good, especially the Bang Bang Shrimp!! Portions are rather small so you'll probably have room for dessert. Overall, I'm a fan.
(4)Russ G.
Very much like their location in Alpharetta, this place is super romantic feeling with dimly lit lighting, rich wood fixtures, lots of nice decor. I've only been once on a Friday night but service was pretty quick for the crowd, got seated at a long table in front of the bar and quickly ordered drinks. Wine list is extensive with numerous choices per glass and bottle, beer selection is average but this is more a wine/liquor place. Liquor is well stock to full highend spirits so you can spend a little or a lot, good if you're a drinker on a budget. Food is A+, always cooked to order, fresh, and delicious, they aim more towards seafood but a steak here is just as good as any other steak place at this price, and better than an Outback or Long Horn. Overall it's a great place for a date, a group, or just by yourself, just a little more pricey than I usually spend.
(4)Keiristin H.
I really like Bonefish Grill! Today is Wednesday, an excellent day to go to Bonefish since today is Bang Bang Wednesday. The Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer is easily Bonefish's most popular dish. This dish is delicious!!!! The shrimp is crunchy and the sauce is tangy and spicy! The flatbread is delicious too! A new item for fall is the Fresh AppleTini! This drink is delicious. It is made by soaking apples in Vodka for 3 days! It also has a cinnamon rim. Overall, it's a nice, strong drink.
(4)Lori M.
Food was great.Server was Eric ,he was wonderful. Restaurant was clean and employees appeared happy with their jobs. I WILL BE BACK!
(4)Binnie N.
This was my first time here. I came with my bf and his parents who have been here before. My bf hadn't been here in a very long time. The decor, atmosphere, and service were great. I will go straight into talking about the food. As raved by previous reviewers, the bang bang shrimp was great along with the bread. My bf did mention that the shrimps seem A LOT smaller than he had years ago. The bf's mother got the seared ahi tuna sashimi appetizer as her entree. she loved it. The bf's dad got one of the new specials; the shrimp and scallop firepot which is spicy Latin flavored grilled shrimp and scallops over vegetables and potatoes. He was not a fan of it because of how it was sold to him versus how it actually came out. The bf had the lamb chops special which were terrible. They were supposed to be medium rare and came out medium. Luckily it was still tender. The downfall were the two sides. Their in season veggies; sugar snap peas were raw and they had some kind of small fried baked potatoes that were hard and bland. I had ordered the pecan Parmesan crusted rainbow trout with the same raw sugar snap peas and dry undercooked rice. The fish was very bland and much needed salt. overall not worth the money
(2)Harold H.
First of all, reservations were 25 minutes late. The manager came out and apologized and offered complimentary appetizers. "They will be waiting for you by the time you are seated." After 35 minutes they finally arrived. The server ignored my request for separate checks. Drink order took extra time to get. Order in. Let's see how long it takes to get food. Stay tuned....it is now 8:40 and food finally arrives, but wait, there's no place to place it because appetizer dishes haven't been removed. So far, service has been sub-par. The entrees were artfully presented. My wife had the grilled shrimp and scallops, I had the spicy ahi tuna bowl. She complained the scallops were overlooked and rubbery. Oddly the server didn't ask me how I wanted my tuna cooked. I prefer rare, but was served medium. I expected more skilled and attentive service, but alas, it didn't exist this visit.
(3)Melissa R.
Food was excellent. My husband and I enjoyed the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer, then he had the tilapia, and I had the cilantro lime shrimp salad. Both entrees were cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. We had Jenna F as a server, she was impeccably rude. Started by interrupting our conversation by talking above us with an attitude. Sorry honey, you are not the most important part of our day/evening. My husband was ready to get up and leave after her introduction. I do hope management reviews this. Authorization #: 080569 Rec#: 140.
(3)Dianne S.
My family and I ate here for dinner and fell in love with the bang-bang shrimp. The staff was very friendly and always there when we needed something. Will come back again
(5)Christina K.
It was my brother's bday and I made online reservations and specified we were celebrating his birthday. Waiter said they don't offer any bday specials and was overall a very slow server. Waited a while for appetizers and entrees and entrees lacked flavor. Not satisfied with the service or food and will not be back. If you want good seafood I suggest Atlanta Fish Market for a few bucks more.
(1)Anthony Z.
Not a terrible restaurant, I like much of their food and I LOVE their Bang Bang shrimp (worth going there alone). I have had a few bad experiences with food being served at room temperature and waited incredibly long times without notice. I keep wanting to go back for Bang Bang but it's hard to convince my wife to go there and wait that long when there are so many other good choices in the area.
(3)Bebe B.
Sat at the bar on a Tuesday night, bartender was so slow and had an attitude, I don't think there was any Vodka in my martini, not sure what her name was but was transferred from St. Pete, FL bad taste in my mouth after waiting to use my Mothers Day gift card
(2)Robbie P.
This is a great standby. No matter who I take here, they will find something to eat and have a good time. Safe for a dinner outing with customers you are not familiar with. I have never been disappointed with BF. I always get the Bang Bang Shrimp for an appetizer, and I never get tired of it. Lots of choices for entrees. Fish is always a good choice. Surprisingly, a good wine selection and a few good wine from which to choose. Bon appetite!
(4)Ashley D.
Love this place! It's super convenient that my favorite hair salon happens to be in the same shopping center as my favorite restaurant ! I love the Bang Bang Shrimp! that alone is reason enough to go! My fiancé does not eat seafood ever but we love this place because we can both find something on the menu we each enjoy! For me it's either their special or the Imperial Longfin! For him, well he is a classic guy who likes Meat and Potatoes ...... So naturally that is a steak for him. We went recently and Jenna was our server! Now I was a server through college and tend to be critical sometimes. Jenna was Perfection!!! She anticipated my needs before I could vocalize them to her. Drinks stayed filled. Dirty dishes immediately cleared. Constantly checking on us! Way to go girl! You are truly amazing and we look forward to our next visit in your section!
(4)Jessica W.
Great food and service. Ordered an appetizer, manager came over and apologized that they were out of what we ordered. We chose another and it came out as priority number one! She also never charged us for the appetizer. Great way to connect with your customer and show you care. Our Thursday night date night is now this location of Bonefish!!!
(5)Meagan S.
From the second you walk in to the second you leave the staff is friendly and helpful. The food is awesome! Even if they make the smallest mistake, they jump right on it and make sure your every need is taken care of. One of my favorite places to go to around my house.
(4)Margo R.
Bad Experience Dropped in for carry out, busy Saturday night but I placed my order via phone. I had a fantastic experience at the BoneFish Grill in Fayetteville, AR so I hoped this location would be good also. This one was not even close. The staff was friendly but fairly incompetent. The hostess placed me on hold 3 times before completing my order. Her knowledge of the menu was minimal. When I arrived, I was so relieved that I wasn't eating dinner in the restaurant. It was dark and stuffy and over crowded with about 20 disgruntled customers waiting for a table with not enough places to wait. One customer complained to the hostesses that she was waiting an hour and they didn't express concern or accommodation. Onto the food. I ordered the grilled salmon with mango salsa as well as a house salad. My friend ordered bang bang shrimp. Even though I called my order in 15 minutes in advance, I still waited about 25min to receive it. The hostess said it would be a 12 minute wait. The hostess offered me iced tea while I waited. She brought it in a tiny to-go cup. The tea was room temp almost hot. No ice or lemon accompanied it or was offered. I brought my food home. The salad had an unnatural odor it smelled like the lettuce was in a bin full of preservative. I didn't eat it. The salmon was almost over cooked even though I asked for it to be M/R. It came with a teaspoon of succotash (was this the side veggie?). The mango salsa fortunately was on the side. It was thick, sticky and not pleasant to taste. I ended up making my own kale salad at home and eating it with the salmon dry. Bang Bang shrimp was ok but not outstanding. After $40 and 40 min. wait, I would not recommend this place.
(1)RJ L.
This is a great place for a date night, or to celebrate a special occasion. The atmosphere is nice and the wait stagf is courteous. They tend to be a little busy at times and there is a wait. Thankfully there is a noce bar to sit at while you wait :)
(4)Greg H.
Ah yea! Birthday Bonefish! I love this place! Kobi burger and bang bang shrimp. Service is top notch. Food is awesome! I wish they would put me on a meal plan. Dont hang out in the bar, but it is nice with several tv's.
(5)Marcia M.
I have eaten at several Bonefish Grill restaurants in several cities and have not had a bad experience until unfortunately at this location. Our waitress was I think overwhelmed with too many tables, I waited 20 minutes to see her to ask for a glass of wine. When our meal came my sea bass was cold as was the rice and vegetables. I sent it back, by the time I received another one my date was finished with his meal. My bass tasted good, but when I got home, I woke up at 1:30 a.m. feeling terrible, I know the signs of undercooked food or poorly handled, and the diarrhea and vomiting I experienced were clear signs. I would feel reluctant to eat here again.
(2)Fidaa M.
The place is good the food was okay. I expected the food to taste a little better. It is not bad but definitely not one of the first places to go for seafood. Red lobster is way better
(3)Ray C.
Great food, great service... The staff was amazing. They were very helpful and kind. This was our first time there and the server spent a good amount of time walking us threw the menu. The manager came by and called me by name which was a good touch. The food was not only great but came out hot and fresh. We definitely will be back again soon. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice night out with or without kids.
(5)Vance B.
I went there with a group from work and overall I thought it was ok. For a large party we were seated promptly and the servers were very attentive. We started with the bang-bang shrimp and calamari and both were decent. The fish dishes on the menu were mostly salmon and tuna (there were several dishes with these species), both of which I am not a huge fan. Tilapia is a bottom feeder that doesn't have taste and I wasn't in the mood for sea bass. I ended up getting the chicken and it was dried out and flavorless. I should know better than to order chicken at a seafood restaurant, but the choices did not appeal to me. I do miss my New England seafood. I may go again, but definitely not ordering the chicken.
(3)Deanna L.
The best customer service I've ever had. I had a minor problem with my to go order and they went way above and beyond to make sure I was happy. Jason and Lindsey are dedicated to making sure you have a great experience. The food is always great. This is definitely my favorite bonefish grill.
(5)Sniper X.
Everything was fine until the meal arrived. The presentation f the sides was cafeteria like, where an ice cream Scoop was used or somethig. One play was wiped off with something greasy to clean the edge of the plate. My steak was raw, my lobster tail was just barely warm. She found hair in her plate of cheese and tomatoes. I sent the steak back, and it came back cooked to mid rare as I requested, but now was charred and re-seasoned tithe point that it was like eating a salt-lick. Based on the responses to my Facebook post of the experience, I should have asked around first. This is apparently normal for Fishbone. I'm not doing this again.
(2)Kathy H.
Pedestrian. Dirty martini was overburdened with olive juice, almost undrinkable. Bang bang is reliable, but after the first bite or two I'm bored. Pretty decent little wine list, but nothing especially remarkable. If it's the only thing around, you won't be sorry, but if there's anything non-chain that's remotely interesting, just say no.
(2)Zee Z.
Been here like 5-6 times...when red lobster gets overdone, i usually take my family out here. Its got a chic ambiance, nice light music, dimmed lighting, classy milfs drinking white wine...you catch my drift? Crab cakes were fine here. Of coarse you have to get the bang bang shrimp. Fish and chips are bomb. Tilapia is on point too. Basically almost everything i ate, i enjoyed. They have a martini that comes with a glow stick...thought that was cool. Btw bang bang shrimp on wednesday are like 5 dolla...that makes me holla.
(4)Richard R.
The Scene: After spending the day @ Gwinnett Enviornmental and Heritage Center with the kids, we scooted over to Bonefish to use our $25 gift certificate given to my wife for being a volunteer room mom most of the school season. NOTE: They have a revolving glass door at the entrance!!! The kid in me has a hard time walking through revolving doors and not wanting to act out the scene from the movie Elf: youtube.com/watch?featur… But I resisted since this place looks so classy and all! LOL Date & Time: Saturday June 2nd, 2012 @ 4:15pm Dining Companions: family (wife and 2 kids) What to expect: Dark glass rovolving door, classy interior where the servers dress like Chefs. We were greeted immediately and seated as it was not very crowded. Music: soft rock Atmosphere: Easy to hear, business casual (although we were very casual) Decor: Nice wood bar & floors, Tuscan flavor and colors, brown parchment paper on tables, dim lighting Service: Livia was a true saleman, super proper in her pronunciations and wouldn't take no for an answer when I decided against adding the crab cakes to my entry. Her persistence beat me down into submission Liquid: water Ordered: Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer ($8.90), Sirloin Steak w/Caesar salad ($17.70), Crab Cake addition to entree ($5.90) Dislikes: Veggies included as a garnishment were super salty and mushy. Total: $34.45 The Food: The Bang Bang shrimp are the whole reason to come here. This was our second visit in the past 5 years and I felt the same today as I did in 2007. The food is 'meh', but the shrimp are awesome. Steak was ok, but the crab cake was very good. I was having a little ordering remorse before the food arrived since our server wouldn't stop insisting I try it (for $6 additional charge), but I'm glad I did. It was better than the steak for sure! The veggies they included as a plate filler were so salty I almost gaged. However, the garlic mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had. The Verdict: I'm not wow'd enough by the food here to become a regular, but the Bang Bang Shrimp would make any visit worth it! I do wish all the shrimps would've had been nicely seared prior to tossing in the bang bang sauce. They would look less raw and the few that were seared were more pleasing to eat.
(3)Christopher S.
Very delicious food and good quality for the price. Highly recommend.
(5)Nina S.
We've dined here before but this will be our last time. We have no complaints about the service, none! There was no quality to my dinner selection this evening, it was replaced and there was NO follow up by the management whether we were satisfied with the replacement. Please, look closely into your meal because you'll often find things that aren't fresh as they appear.
(2)Kevin Y.
I usually reserve coming to BFG when I'm with clients and an expense acct. Not cheap, but great atmosphere, bartenders, all pros. You get what you pay for. This is a high end, upbeat casual, great food gathering place. Middle tables in the bar are my fav- especially in other locations around the south where I'm alone. Sit at the table and people join, you have company!!! I usually get the fish options ( Pan Asian) my fav-or the Trout is great too. Always get the mussels and a Grey Goose Martini with blue cheese olives. One of my fav go to places for business and the occasional date night or treat. Bang Bang shrimp are to die for!!!
(5)Zoe M.
This was our first time at bonefish due to the reviews I have read I thought it would be a great stop for date night with my boyfriend. The restaurant looked very low-key and romantic. There was a 30 minute wait....as we waited at the bar we were offered drinks until our table was ready. When being sat we had to wait and even help the host set up the table. When our server Kevin finally arrived to the table were ready to order. He told us he would get drinks and bread. After dropping the drinks he passed the table 7 times when he stopped to refill drinks he told us he was waiting for bread to bake even though we had realized many other servers come out with bread. Our app (bang bang shrimp) arrived before the bread which was delicious as mentioned on other reviews. I ordered that tilapia and my boyfriend ordered the Kobe beef burger. When the food came out it looked and tasted pretty average I was quite disappointed for the price we paid.
(2)John C.
Service is always above average but I always leave feeling unsatisfied. Basically it comes down to value. At Red Lobster prices this place would great but at Bonefish print just not worth it.
(2)Michael L.
I have been here enough times with my wife and others that I can easily give this place 5 stars. Been here in Buford and the one in Snellville about 8-10 times and have never had a bad experience. Service is always good. The food has always been great. Of course the bang bang shrimp and calamari are great appetizers and I recommend the steak and crab cakes and the salmon and asparagus salad among other things. One thing to consider is how crowded the place is. We usually either call ahead or go early for dinner to avoid the wait. I read many complaints about that and yes it is a reality at this place but it can be avoided.
(5)Jory F.
We had so much fun here last night. Our server amanda was wonderful. She answered all of our questions from wine to dessert with on point recommendations. Thank you for the great experience!
(5)Cindy W.
My first time here. The food was excellent. The wait can be frustrating so keep your eyes open for an opening at the first come first serve hi top tables near the bar. I love The fact that my caesar salad came with the option of adding anchovies. I had the sirloin and crab cake which was delectable. If you choose to have steak, do yourself a favor and do not have it cooked more than medium. I'm sorry it took me this long to visit.
(5)Andi S.
Bonefish grill has excellent service. I recommend the bang bang shrimp for appetizer. Tim, the manager is very professional and always makes sure you are taken care of.
(5)Jim O.
I have eaten here a few times now; and I have not been disappointed yet. While it's not the best seafood I have eaten, it's really good for inland fare. I had the wolf fish this most recent visit; and I discovered that while ugly, this fish is superb. Evidently, the little critters like to feed on lobster, so the story goes; and subsequently, their meat is really sweet. I agree. Well prepared and tasty for sure. Their Bang Bang Shrimp seems to be a hit with everyone. I tend to agree. It seems a simplistic enough dish that really can send your taste buds sailing. The service is generally good here though we did not get our appetizer on time this last visit. The atmosphere is low light, dark woods and cozy, which is right up my alley. I always enjoy coming here when I do.
(4)Shannon P.
I've been to this location 3 times within the past year. The service is friendly, but what's with the high prices and small portion sizes? It's a franchise, so it's not "upscale" - I only go here when I have gift cards, so I can't complain too much. But the filet mignon wasn't that good and dry, and I even go it "medium" cooked. Skip this place and go to Stoney River!
(1)Tricia N.
I love Bonefish Grille. I have been to this location a few times and have always enjoyed my experience. I recently dined here with some family. I think reservations are necessary for dinner time, especially for a larger party, so we made one a day in advance. My husband had the tuna appetizer and the salmon entree, which he enjoyed. I had the watermelon salad appetizer, which felt a little uninspired. It was not exactly a composed salad - just watermelon on a plate with arugula and feta cheese. It would've benefitted from some fresh mint and maybe a balsamic glaze. My grouper entree was wonderful. The service was a little rushed. We had two waitresses working with us, and they would not stop asking us if we were ready to order. Within a minute of sitting, they wanted our appetizer order. A lot of the family hadn't seen each other in a while, and we were just trying to say hello and catch up for a few minutes. We said we needed some time with the menus, and they were literally back in two minutes, asking again. In total, they asked four times. We finally just ordered, but I had barely looked at the menu. I kind of settled on my entree choice, as I felt totally rushed. I was not disappointed by the food, but that's not the point. If a table says to give them a few minutes, then give them a few minutes. We were all a little annoyed by this. In addition, one of the waitresses kept on touching my sister. I know she was just trying to be friendly and cordial. It wasn't uncomfortable or anything, but just bizarre. Overall, the food and drinks were great, but our servers were frantic and over the top. We felt they pestered us to order.
(4)Lisa E.
At bonefish in Buford hostess staff and waiter staff is very nice an attentive. We have visited this place many times through the years. Good food for the price, bang bang shrimp on Wednesdays. TV at the bar great staff behind the bar, I always find it nice to sit at the bar and watch the action on a busy night. Chilean Sea Bass is great. Steaks are usually cooked to perfection. Don't be afraid if it's not, they will make it right. If you want a quite place this is not it in the dining area, its small and tables are side by side. You can get more privacy at the booths. Community tables are in the bar area and are first come first serve. Go for the house red wine, good bang for your buck.
(3)Mario F.
I Love this place, everything was on point! The service was great! I felt like they really appreciated my business! To top it off, Loving the bang bang shrimp! My girlfriend had the dynamite king salmon and I had the stuffed Tilapia. I love the dimmed lighting, it set the mode right for you to be romantic with your lover. I really enjoyed being there with my girlfriend, she and I both enjoyed it very much. We had great conversations and we were both enjoying each others company.
(5)Viktoriya I.
Overall experience was beyond our expectations. Our server was so friendly. I think by far the nicest service we have received. Me and my husband are so glad we decided to try this place out. The fish was so perfect. We are definitely coming back. I think we found our favorite seafood restaurant.
(5)Lindsay S.
Ever since my trip to Nashville when I tried fish and chips for the first time I have been obsessed with fish...all kinds of fish...like fascinated by all types and completely fearless when trying new kinds (this is so unlike me!). Anyway, we received a gift certificate from Bonefish Grill from one of our dear dear friends for our engagement gift and decided to try it out. I have gone to Bonefish before and have always been that girl in a seafood restaurant eating a Cesar salad for my entree. So, after trying their delicious Black Cherry Guava Mojito I was feeling adventurous and convinced Bobby to split the Maryland Crab Cake appetizer with me. He all too quickly agreed. When they came to the table, I took a bite and instantly fell in love. So delicious! Silly me, thought we would still be hungry after the two crab cakes and decided to order the fish and chips (just to try them out). Wow! These fish and chips are almost as good as the ones I had in Nashville at Fleetstreet pub! I even ended up taking them home and actually eating them the next day for breakfast. Really good. This place is perfect for date night but make sure you call ahead to set a reservation or you'll be waiting a while this location fills up super fast!
(4)Suhana A.
Great food all the time, every time. Great service. My favorite appetizer is bang bang shrimp- oh so good!!! It's $5 on Wednesdays. Anything on their menu is great. I love getting the rainbow trout. Portion is huge and worth the money. It's not expensive-fancy but doable-fancy restaurant.
(5)Jennifer B.
A-mazing! Lets see we started with: A Bee's Knees & Hyptonic Martini (Recommend both, but if they have the bee's knees go for that first) Mussels Josephine Then we moved forward with the: Prince Edward Island Mussels sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, basil and lemon wine sauce. Attention to every detail, flavor & tenderness of the mussels was executed here. For our entrees: Chilean Seabass & Longfin stuffed with shrimp, crab, & scallops. And finally the Creme Brulee' -- a first for me & I was NOT dissapointed. Mmm can't wait to go back.
(5)Andreea K.
Loveee their fish and chips!! Nice vibe and good food. A little pricey in my opinion. Good for a date night!
(4)Todd T.
The Food and server was delicous. Will go back very soon.
(5)Jolie C.
This was my first visit to Bonefish and I was impressed. We went for my mom's birthday on a Tuesday night. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp to start, and let me just say- YUMMY! Sooo good. Try it! It's lightly spicy, crunchy, juicy, flavor-packed- all of that! For the main course I ordered Lily's Chicken with goat cheese, spinach, artichokes, and a lemon basil sauce. It was delicious. The goat cheese was so warm, and creamy, and smooooth. Everything on that plate was delicious. My mom ended up ordering the wrong salad, so I don't know what she actually got, but my dad ordered the Wagyu beef burger (or was it Kobe?). He said it was delicious. The presentation on everything was beautiful and that just complimented the flavor of the food. The ambiance of the restaurant is classy without being stuffy. The decoration is nice, and the service we received was attentive. Our server seemed like he knew the menu like the back of his hand, but he wasn't pushy or annoying. Oops, I forgot to mention dessert. I LOVE LOVE LOVE creme brulee, so when I saw it on the menu I was excited. Ummm... yeah... not so much. The custard itself was good, but the actual "brulee" (the burnt sugar) wasn't quite up to par. I don't know if the torch broke or if they pre-fired these, but the top wasn't crunchy and it was paper thin or thinner. And my mom hated the flour-less brownie- so did I. It was like a chocolate overdose on a plate. So, the desserts left much to be desired, but everything else was phenomenal.
(4)Vonnie S.
My 10 year old and I went early on a Sat. afternoon (around 3/4pm) so we were able to beat the dinner crowd that we usually see there. The reason that I am only giving 2 stars is because the place nearly killed me! Pros: Chilean Sea Bass was delish and is one of my absolute favorites. The portion was perfect and the sauteed spinach beneath was yummy too. Our waiter was SO personable and he really made a difference in the overall experience Cons: Uhm... the huge metal screw that was in my succotash (sp). Yeah, picking up a fork filled with food and sharp metal objects is never a good dining experience. The manager was called and he apologized, advising that it must have fallen from the hanging rack that the plate was sitting under (makes you wonder what else might fall in there... ick). He offered to replace the meal (uhm, duh) and also offered my daughter free dessert. They still wanted me to pay for the meal though (which was over-priced). I was a bit shocked by that. I didnt even want the second plate after the initial experience Also had the bang-bang shrimp which was highly tauted as phenomenal... It started to gross me out as it was covered in a rich and spicy mayo sauce which didn't sit well on my tummy. Overall - great service, okay food and nothing else to write home about!
(2)Rox R.
I don't like seafood but I like this place. I'm taking my mom here when shes in town and she loves seafood. The waitress recommend the crab cakes and she is from the capital, Annapolis MD. Great suggestion. I wish I had gotten that. My fish was just ok. I would get the crab cakes, pomegranate martini - oh my ... and the desserts, they warn you, its big enough for 2.. Banana's foster was great but too much. We had a chicken appetizer and it was great.. at a seafood place. Since my last review- I always get the crabcakes. Most amazing I have had and ruins ever crabcake I have had since. Bang Bang shrimp is amazing. I don't care for shrimp but it's all about the amazing sauce it's made in. Creamed corn is amazing. It's like whole kernel corn in spicy cheese goodness. Pomegrante martini a must. If it had refills, trouble would be ahead so I savor 1. Service is always amazing, friendly and very attentive.
(5)Aaron W.
Went to satisfy my lobster roll craving. unfortunately it left me less than overwhelmed. The bun was great but the lobster seemed to mostly be leg meat and lacked enough mayo for a traditional New England style. On the plus side, the service was fantastic. I had my 1 year old daughter and every single employee seemed to stop by and make sure we were taken care of. They could not have been nicer. I ordered my daughter a kid's meal, the Tilapia with asparagus. It was a great value at $5.99. Not a fan of Tilapia but this was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the asparagus was huge. I would not order the lobster roll again but will absolutely take her back soon. I have always loved their other food.
(4)Thomas S.
With a $100 gift card in hand, I was ready and willing to blow it all in one visit. The only problem is that we had to drive 45 minutes from Marietta to use it. We invited friends and only had to wait at the bar about 45 minutes. These places are all pretty standard so the décor is not what I'll be mentioning. I just feel bad for the hostesses that have to listen to that squeaky revolving door all night. We started with the chicken rolls and an order of edamame. While the rolls were good, the edamame had a sweet addition to what I hoped would be just salty. It was not bad, but not what I had anticipated. My Mahi-Mahi was very well cooked and the service was very good. Overall it was not spectacular but very much what I expected given my visits to other locations. I was so full of food and booze by the time we left I slept in the car the whole way home. There was probably a goofy smile on my face.
(4)Jeremy D.
Freaking delicious is all I can say.
(5)Kerry S.
Good food. Great service.
(4)Nichole N.
This is my favorite restaurant! They always have a new special that I like to try. Creative chefs make DELICIOUS food. Their alcoholic drinks are yummy, too. I recommend trying the calamari, and creme brulee. I was upset that they seemed to remove the ceviche from their menu. That was one of my faves too. Note: If you plan on going on a weekend, make a reservation or you will have an hour wait. It's worth it, though. Why do you think all those people are willing to wait that long?
(5)Kev H.
The Bang Bang Shrimp and the Kobe Burger is a must have.
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