Karina our waitress was great. Manager was rude and unkind. He seemed irritated and abrupt. Food was slow. They seemed to focus more on the carry outs than the sit down guest. read more

Eh... depends on the day and whose cooking. It's all prepackaged, shipped and microwaved before it gets to you anyways. As for the seafood if it doesn't smell 100% fresh, it's 100% not! You can paint a turd pretty but it's still shit! read more

Stop in here a few times a year and always enjoy my meal. They have bar seating if there's a wait for the dining room. There are nice wine by the glass options and several tasty appetizers. Not a fish person (unless it's raw) so I grab a salad or some other meat entree. One of the better chain options out there today. read more

Service was great, food served hot and delicious, salad was fresh and dessert outstanding. Great Job team !!

Just ate here again for easter with my mom. Damien our server did a phenomenal job! Food was great and Damien's recommendations for dessert and sauce with our food was spot on. Flying Dog on tap was a great addition to my dinner. Will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Always prompt in service. Delectable meal choices. Food tastes great, especially the Bong Bong shrimp with Wednesday half price special. Convenient location. read more

Had the fish and chips. The fish was good the tarter was good. The fries could be better. The calamari app was a bit greasy.

The food and drinks here are so delightful! A fun atmosphere and good service. I would give 5 stars for more smiles from the staff. They make it real obvious they are looking for their shift to end and while I would to.... I feel like make the best of it and smile. Enjoy all parts of life! read more

Not a great visit. Server was pleasant but food was not. Sprung for Chilean Sea Bass but it was awful. Not a great result for the cost. Small portion of very tough, luke warm, undercooked fish. I did not eat it. Server felt bad but wasn't his fault. I can say that I liked the bread and healthy portion of saute spinach. read more

OK, so this is my first official review in MD! Yay! Call me a food snob, but I rarely eat at restaurant chains these days because I generally regret those meals. There is no feeling quite like having an unsatisfying meal-yes? But I had lunch at Bonefish a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. The infamous "bang bang shrimp" definitely banged my tongue in a good way. My Salmon Salad was almost as good as it sounded on the menu. ...complete with Asparagus, Goat Cheese (my fave), Fennel and mixed greens. But you know what gets me? Why do chefs put greens on the plate that you clearly can't get on your fork? I cant shove a branch in my mouth. Besides that everything, even the bread, was great! I might even go again....shhh just don't tell any of my other food snob friends. read more

Fell in love with their dessert! Food and cocktail drinks were great. Will definitely go back again. read more

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No matter where I am Bonefish is always a pleasant experience. You can catch there happy hour at 4 I think everyday and get good drink prices. House wine is only $3.25 during. We got the crab fried rice and a couscous dish they added to their menu. Everything was so good. Plus the service is always excellent! read more

Bonefish Grill - Small salmon with lime, tomato, and garlic sauce - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I made a reservation three weeks ago for Valentine's Day and the woman I spoke to over the phone never recorded any of my information. I was transferred to a manager when my information couldn't be found. He also searched to no success. He told me that I was welcome to come in and wait on a table, but he couldn't tell me how long my wait would be. I didn't receive an apology or any accommodations for the poor service. read more

Wow, I can honestly say I was very impressed with our trip to Bonefish. Seriously, the food, the drinks, the service, all wonderful. I never give 5 stars to chains but they totally deserve it. First, our server Chloe was on point the whole time. She absolutely contributed to the experience. Next, the drinks were great. You never really know what you are going to get from the bar in these chain places but their bar was very nice and had quality drinks. Bang Bang Shrimp is a must. I like to dump mine out of the bowl once the sauce drips down into the lettuce. You should try it. My husband had the Fontina Chops with the crab fried rice and both were delicious. It had been years since my last Bonefish trip but I went with my "usual" which is a medium rare filet with the Lily's Chicken topping (goat cheese, spinach, artichoke and creamy butter sauce). Man, was it delicious paired with the au gratin potatoes and the zucchini and tomatoes. If I wasn't still so full I would go eat my leftovers right now. Also, they have a special Bang Bang menu on Wednesdays which was priced awesome and we'll likely be checking it out very soon. read more

There's no real need to go to chain restaurants in Frederick because there are so many amazing independent places here, but sometimes you just end up at a chain. And, if you do, Bonefish isn't the worst place to end up. I've always found the service to be good (but very pushy with their specials) and the food, especially the seafood, to be darn tasty. As most people have mentioned in previous reviews, the coconut shrimp and the bang bang shrimp are amazingly good. It's worth coming here just for those if you're in the mood for seafood. The place is very big so you can almost always get a seat without a reservation. I've never had an issue, but I'm sure there are times when a reservation is most likely needed. read more

I normally avoid chains like the plague, even chains that have fairly favorable reviews because I have a thing against cookie-cutter food...unless it's actually, you know, cookies. However we were having dinner with some friends who have a small child. Up in Frederick. In the middle of winter and cold. So our dining options were limited. I must admit that for an corporate cookie-cutter restaurant chain, it was remarkably decent. The restaurant is seated in the middle of the parking lot of a sad strip mall, however, the bar and dining room is warm and cozy. The decor isn't anything to write home about - it's rather standard for chains; dark wood paneling, low hanging ceiling lamps over each table, dark standard wood chairs and booths, but the room was a welcome cheery contrast to the bleak outside. Although we used the "call-ahead" service (as they didn't take reservations), we still had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. While not bad for a Saturday evening, it became a little frustrating, as we had an antsy and hungry 3 year old on our hands. When we were finally seated, our waiter was very friendly and extremely charming. Although he did the TWO things that irritate me beyond belief - writing his name on the white paper "table cloth", and going through the patter of the day's special at the speed of light. However, he redeemed himself in his recitation of the specials with an air as if he knew that it was a futile and annoying process. He recognized that the child with us was not going to be able to sit still for long, so he quickly got our drink orders and bread on the table while we read through the menu. He recommended the Bang-Bang Shrimp - which were very delicious! Hot, crisp and crunchy, they were a great start to the meal. The dipping sauce had just enough spice to make the shrimp interesting. Normally not a fan of deep fried appetizers, but this one was definitely worth getting again. We all got various fish for our entrees, and after the great start with the Bang Bang Shrimp, I was a little disappointed. Although the fish were all cooked well - juicy, flaky and tender - it was plopped down on the plate like a pitiful Denny's Blue Plate special. The slab of fish on one side, the side order of broccoli on the other, and a scoop of mango salsa in the middle. There was nothing to connect the three elements, they were just three separate lumps of food on one plate. If they could work on the plating a little - perhaps a lettuce leaf under the fish, or perhaps serving the salsa on top of the fish with the broccoli in it's own side dish - I would gladly give them another star. Why did they lose a star for something as lame as plating/presentation? Because we were in a fairly nice restaurant. Our friends were having a rare meal out. We ordered $20 entrees. Our meals, while tasty, should also be pleasing to the eye. I'm not expecting the same level of creativity as I would from Nobu or Citronelle, however, something as simple as putting the salsa on top of the fish would have at least tied those two elements together. The plating that we got was on the level of a greasy spoon or even my own homecooking. Not for a restaurant that was actually quite lovely. The dessert was OK. Again, I'm not a huge dessert person, so when my husband ordered the brownie sundae, I knew I wasn't going to have more then a few bites of it. It was acceptable, and my husband finished every last bite. One final "quirk" that made me feel confident in giving BoneFish Grill my 3 star rating, was during dessert. Our friends' child dropped her spoon, and our server was busy with two other tables. We noticed that there were 3 other busboys standing in the back toward the kitchen. We signaled to them - and two of them looked DIRECTLY AT US - then turned away. We signal again, and the third one looked at us, then looked away. I finally had to do the thing that I absolutely hate the most - I had to pretend I'm trying to land a 747, and wave my arms around like an idiot. Even still - the busboys stood around and finished their conversation up, before coming over to us to hand us a new spoon. Some of you might feel that I'm being harsh with my rating as our waiter was EXCELLENT and should not be penalized for his wonderful service. However, as the entire wait staff should be a team, poor performance by one (or in this instance, three) is indicative of poor management and lack of proper training. read more

In Frederick, there isn't too many options as far as nicer restaurants or even fine dining. I would say Bonefish is somewhere between an TGiFridays and Volt Restaurant. They are still considered a chain restaurant, but at the same time they offer great food and service. Was pleasantly surprised that there is a Bonefish about 5 mins. away from our new home in Frederick. We have also been to the one in Alexandria, VA a lot too because it was so close to our apartment at the time. Bonefish is specializes in seafood plates, but still offers other entrees for those that maybe prefer something else. We always start off with a couple of drinks at the bar! Good luck finding a seat in Alexandria....Frederick location is not nearly as busy. If you are concerned about getting a table, you can call ahead to make a faux reservation (they don't actually take reservations, but if you put your name in earlier that day/week then you will get ahead of all the walk-ins...or so they say). Anyways, appetizers are great, especially the Bang Bang Shrimp and Calamari. I haven't met one person that didn't like the Bang Bang Shrimp. Their house salads are amazing...I think its the mainly the dressing though. The Pan-Asian Salmon is my go too, and my husband always tries something new...I think he has had everything on the menu! They will always have a specials menu, so it gives you something new to try if you are kinda like us and visit often! All their meals come with your choice of two sides and there is something for everyone. Creme Brulee is really good, and the Strawberry Shortcake (special) is delish! If you are looking for a place too celebrate an special occasion or just to have a great meal I think Bonefish is a great pick! read more

I sat at the bar; bartender was very friendly and attentive. The bread and olive oil was delicious. Had the Chilean Sea Bass. I've had the dish before. It was good, but the piece I had looked like a Wendy's hamburger (square and thin). The taste was good, but it stayed with me all night with every burp. read more

Bonefish Grill - Chilean Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I like Bonefish for what it is: a corporate chain seafood restaurant that does a pretty good job with the food. The fish is good as are the crab cakes and the Bang Bang shrimp. It can get crowded at times but you can usually grab a table in the non-smoking bar and get quick service. The service was really good when they first opened, now it's just above OK. Parking gets crowded on the weekends. read more

I don't know what has changed here in the last year, but it seems that last three visits we have made here have been disappointing. The service has been fine, but when I know I can cook seafood better than a seafood place I am not happy. We went last Friday. My wife ordered wolf fish grilled and I got the grouper "burger". both of our fish entrees were overcooked and cold. How does this happen. I would expect that it sat in the warming area as we were waiting a long while for our food to arrive. The last time we were there I ordered wolf fish rockefeller. The fish was overcooked, cold and the sauce had congealed into some spackle-like material that I avoided. I can say that at least on the last visit, they did remove the cold wolf fish from our bill. Like I said, their service is friendly and professional. It is the execution in the kitchen or the expediting that is the issue here. read more

We love Bonefish! Their Sunday brunch is my favorite. For $20 you can get endless mimosas and a breakfast entry. It's such a great deal, and the menu choices for brunch are excellent! During the week, of course we love bang bang Wednesdays! The bang bang tacos and house salad are excellent as well. The place gets very busy on Wednesdays, so we usually do carry out. Their regular happy hour (Monday-Thursday) is also very good and I like that HH is available in the entire restaurant and not just at the bar. The service is decent. Nothing horrible, but nothing memorable either. We go here because the food is good! read more

The family and I ate here tonight and we had great service and great grub. For appetizers we split some Bang Bang shrimp and Calamari. I had the Grouper with the Mediterranean sauce. The Med sauce was a little strong, but still tasty. Also, for those with really big appetites you can add fillet to your entree for 9.90. Went here again and was hanging at the bar while waiting for the family. I met a dude named Uncle Fun. He was a balding, Vietnam vet hitting on some middle aged ladies and joking with the bartenders. He definitely lived up to his namesake. read more

This was our first time eating here (not much of a fish person ) but, my wife loves fish and so I finally gave in and took her. I must say we were both extremely pleased and will be back again. Our server (Bobby) was awesome and answered all of our questions. He stopped by several times to make sure we had everything we needed. My wife got the rainbow trout and I got the steak and crab cakes. Both were extremely good! Then, we finished off with the strawberry shortcake and it was also fresh and delicious! read more

I was in Frederick, MD this past week and wasn't able to find too much that was convenient to get to from where I was to eat for dinner. As a result I found myself back here twice during the week. Both trips were rock solid. The first bonus was the happy hour - it runs every weekday until 6:30 and they have, among other things, Maker's Mark at half off FTW. The food they serve is a standard upper range chain quality - very good, but not outstanding. On my first trip I had a chicken dish with goat cheese and sautéed spinach (very good, but the chicken was a tad tough). On my second trip I went for the sea bass with the mango salsa (very tasty). The one big ding I have against them was the timing the second time around. I wanted a salad to start, but didn't get it for quite a while, and the meal came out not minutes after getting my salad. My choices were to either abandon the salad (which was what I chose) or to let my food go cold. All that being said, a rock solid place, especially for a chain. read more

Though I did enjoy the ceviche, the service was surprisingly poor. From having to ask for our water to be refilled (every time) to waiting 10 minutes (which is a long time when you know they are ready to go in the kitchen) for a dessert to be brought out, it was a long dinner. If you're going to be a waiter/server, please show up and be attentive This may be your job and I know you may have had a long day, but this was our dinner. It should be more of an experience then just eating food. read more

Great service and great quality food! The Grilled salmon superfood salad with extra grilled shrimp on there too is well worth every penny!!!! read more

stopped at the restaurant next door that had a 40 min wait .Decided to check out Bone fish as we had not been in there for a while . We are so glad we did . Our server Damon did a wonderful job,drinks were great as was the food. We had a great conversation with Beth the manager . Fabulous time we will be back read more

Really don't have too much to say about this place didn't really enjoy it but the mussles were delicious

The place was crowded once we got there but we were immediately sat at an open table where you just had to find seats. I like the concept. The dynamite fish was great but the pecan encrusted fish I got as an entree was horrible. read more

Audrey made me do it. I had forgotten about the Bonefish Grill until I read Audrey's review. I have been there a few times and each time it was very good. The atmosphere is nice. The staff was efficient. The food was pretty good. I wouldn't rate it as the best place in Frederick, but it's decent. Even my daughter who is variously vegan and vegetarian found something she could eat. What I don't like is the old 7th Street Shopping Center parking and the "corporate" feel of the restaurant. I guess 7th Street had to reinvent itself, but I don't like the cluttered feel you get there now. Too much in too little space. But I don't think you'll be disappointed if you don't mind the corporate feel. read more

The manager told us a story which I loved, about all the fishes you sea (pun intended) on the wall. Apparently a young man approached the first bonefish grill when it opened with hia paintings. Impressed by his work and boldness I'm sure, they made a deal to hang up his work in that store and any to follow. That's what you see today. I'm pretty sure he is now a happy guy! Love stories tied to the places I eat. Makes the eating experience so much better. The service at this location in Fredrick MD was great. The waitress was lovely and thw atmosphere what you'd like on a chilly Saturday night for an intimate dinner. Got the signature bang bang shrimp, along with the rainbow trout with mango salsa. For sides ordered coleslaw and potatos au gratin. The whole meal even the bread and pesto on the table was fabulous. I would only recommended a wee bit more seasoning on the fish and a little less batter on the fish and chips cod, otherwise yes I'll be going back to this spot! read more

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Went for Sunday lunch. Waitress was so timid and wouldn't actually speak up when I asked her too, instead she just repeated herself, with no increase in sound. The soup wasn't hot. The entrees were not hot. They switched my side dishes with another person's. When they came back out, fixed, there was Marsala sauce in my broccoli that definitely was leftover from the first plate. The crab cakes were full of breading. I can think of three seafood places in Frederick that we could have gone to. We won't come back here. read more

Recently heard a friend talking about Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish, and I have also previously heard someone talking about how good their sea bass is, when I was trying to take my friend to Cava this week and it was super packed, we decided to give Bonefish a try. For appetizer, we ordered the famous Bang Bang Shrimp and mussels. Let's talk about the mussels first...the mussels was not fresh..they were big in size, but the taste... And Bang Bang shrimp is Bonefish's take on the shrimp and walnut dish from Chinese cuisine, and it explains why they serve it with chop sticks. If you like Bang Bang Shrimp, definitely try the original, then you will see the difference. For entree, we had the special of the day - soft shell crab, sea bass, and the crab cake and filet mignon. Everything could be better, and the sea bass, the soft shell crab and crab cake all had the same taste...same seasoning..same sauce. After awhile, everything just tasted the same and I just got bored of the taste. By all means, I think Bonefish is a solid restaurant, and their food is well suited for the price tag. The quality is what you paid for. It's not going to be those restaurants that I will crave for or drool over, and there's nothing I had that I will feel miss out if I don't have it again. But if I am really hungry and I happen to see a Bonefish, I wouldn't mind eating there again. read more

I ordered the fish and chip, and a corn chowder crab dish. The crab dish was a perfect balance of spice. And the fish was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend read more

Things you should know up front: (1) I've only been to Bonefish one time so this review could change depending on my next experience, and (2) my wife is a strict vegetarian. (3) its been a while since we went - I'm just getting around to finishing this review. Okay... Had always heard good things about Bonefish, and had gone a couple of times but was unwilling to wait (usually a long wait time). Finally went to the one just off 15 in Frederick, determined to give it a try. When they finally called our name, we were seated at a tiny table really close to other diners. Our conversations easily overheard due to the proximity. The couple next to us were on a date, and a bit awkward, which was amusing. Anyway, I digress... My wife found precious little to eat. Usually she can find something substantial, but Bonefish offers...salad. Oh you could order a couple of sides as well. I am for the most part vegetarian, with the occasional foray into a delicious fish plate. I was determined to get salmon, and almost did, until my eyes spotted mahi Maui (seasonal?). I looove mahi mahi. I usually reserve my mahi mahi intake for The Main Cup in Middletown, but at the last minute decided to order it here. I had the option of the regular dish or large dish. The waiter explained that the large was a bigger serving, duh, but I tentatively ordered the regular. Big mistake. From the first forkful I was hooked (haha). Yeah, I didn't give this place 5 stars, but it wasn't the mahi mahi's fault. In fact, I'd like to give the place 3 stars because of the over-crowded dining area, unattentive staff (can we please have more water??), the chincey sides, and awful lobby service (she's spending a lot of time texting on her phone). We felt like they were doing us a favor and not so much like valued customers. read more

Great food, but honestly...can't say too much about the management staff. Met friends for brunch and it was their regualr brunch bartender's last day before he started perusing better things in his life. At one point, as a small group... we clapped and congratulated our favorite bartender for moving on.. and management staff told us we had to be quiet and keep it down. Obviously, management staff here really isn't as "real" they like to play off as... read more

The bang-bang shrimp is pretty good, but I really enjoyed coming here for the fish. It's nice to see a chain restaurant take on simple fish entrees, similar to nice seafood restaurants near the Bay. For those types of dishes, however, quality really depends on who the chef is and where they're sourcing their protein. I've had hit and miss with this restaurant. That said, they're pretty open about replacing dishes. I've probably been to this particular restaurant four times or so with family, and I've sent back two of my dishes: once the Chilean sea bass and once their swordfish. The sea bass was overcooked (completely charred black and the chef still sent it out) and the swordfish was old and mushy. The manager apologized, and that was fine. He even went so far as to bash his own swordfish dish -- which was.. weird. I almost wanted to ask why he sent out if he felt that way about it, but it wasn't worth it. That said, I bet it's pretty high stress managing this busy of a restaurant that has food cost this high when your chefs aren't always on point. Also, I've been here while this restaurant ran out of their special dishes at 6 PM on a Wednesday. I'm not really sure how that happens. I guess it was really popular. In my opinion, this place is fine if you don't know how to cook your own fish. But if you do, you could probably do just as well and save some money by making your own dinner. P.S. Order the green beans, not the asparagus. Asparagus is good, but the spears are super thick. The green beans are the way to go. Also, like the other reviews note, this place gets PACKED. If you're looking for date night, this probably isn't the place to go. read more

We went on a Wednesday with a reservation we made online. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes to be seated. Once seated, what was strange is that the check from the last party was on our clean and set table. When we asked what it was, The hostess said that they are not allowed to touch the checks and left it there. Why bother seating us yet then? Our waiter took a bit longer than we expected between trips. We ordered the $6 Bang Bang Shrimp (special offer on Wednesday's) and it was really good! They did not skimp on the amount of shrimp. We ordered fish, salmon and tilapia- both were tasty, including the sides. Our waiter asked if all of our food was excellent. I actually liked this way of asking since they are now setting a standard for taste and not asking if everything is just "okay". One other thing is that the booth seating is somewhat uncomfortable because the tables are so high, design flaw. Overall though we had a great time and enjoyed our food. read more

Ordered the ahi tuna steak as take-out! Service was very good and the tuna steak was definitely a great choice! I highly recommend it. read more

Bonefish Grill - Yummy Ahi tuna steak - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We only came here because we had a gift card. It's hard to believe a restaurant that charges as much as they do per entree can get away with serving pre-cooked food. I had the tuna steak and my partner had the shrimp & scallop dinner and it all seemed to be warmed over. Even the sides were bad. The best part of the meal was my blueberry martini. The bar area seems nice so maybe just stop by for a drink and then go to Glory Days or somewhere else that doesn't pretend to be better than they are read more