Bonefish Grill is our go-to restaurant when we feel like eating out. We have never had a bad meal! The fish is always fresh and very tasty. And the service is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend! read more

I had the pleasure of meeting the manager Christian Copland. Every establishment should have a manager like him, he has impeccable management skills and was quite tenacious. Because of him Bonefish Grill will remain one of our family's monthly dine-outs. Whoever trained him, both of you, keep up the good work. -Vera Ward read more

I went there today for the first time (9/2, Labour Day) and at the time I'm writing this I'm having a severe food poisoning. I ate beef sliders and crispy broccoli, and not sure which one was bad, but I'm still vomiting them all. Worse than food that taste bad is food that makes you sick. read more

nice atmosphere....smaller than It looks frm the outside. A bit pricey didnt really have a taste for anything special. My 8 yr old wanted to try this place but It really isn't kid friendly. They only had 5 items on the kid menu. Mywe son ordered the grill chicken....Bad decesion......It came back dried and unseasoned and cut up....I sent it back and asked if they had chicken tenders. The chicken tenders came back hard a lil over done. Really how do you screw up chicken tenders? I had the ceviche it was really good. It contained shrimp, scallops, pineapple, red peppers, cilantro with guacamole on top. read more

I truly enjoyed my experience at this location, myself and a few of my friends had a great time and the service by Ana W. was superb..she was very nice and attentive to everyone at our table, the manager Christian was also so very nice and efficient, we will definitely be returning..thank you all very much! read more

Stopped in for a quick and solo dinner at the bar prior to a work event in the evening. Prompt and friendly service from the bartender and ordered the three course, hooked on Tuesday option with: a house salad, scallops & shrimp, and cheesecake. Delicious salad, but by the end of it the (much older) gentleman next to me had sparked a friendly, no nonsense conversation with me. That was fine. Then it got weird. Guess that's what I get for being friendly now and then. Last time I let that happen! read more

I am not typically one to frequent chain establishments but the bartender, Christian, is worth coming back again and again for. He clearly has a small following of regulars, testament to his friendly and inviting nature. I've been here only three times over a period of almost a year and he remembers who I am, adding a personal touch to his service by asking something about our last conversation. Potential here for a grand hospitality professional. The food is typical of a seafood and steakhouse chain, and the happy hour is decent. The temp on the meat has always been correct and the side dishes well seasoned. No complaints here, especially so long as Christian remains with the establishment. read more

after a successful yelp event or two hosted by other bonefish locations, i didn't want to write off the chain so quickly... and i'm glad i came back to this location... the new-ness has worn off this mercer mall spot, and they seem to really have settled into a good groove. after a full day of errand-running with boyfriend, we landed here for a late dinner. it was about an hour before closing time on a sunday, and the resto only had 2 other tables of diners. this typically concerns me, as i tend to wonder about quality of food and service when the staff are anxious to close up shop, but i was too exhausted to go elsewhere and i needed a draaank(s). to my surprise, we scored one of the best waitresses i've ever had, got piping hot, well-executed dishes, perfect cocktails, and a really great experience overall. the bang-bang shrimp are wonderful, and it was great to have 'em fresh out of the kitchen before the fried morsels had a chance to start getting soggy under the spicy sauce. i tried a seared tuna/rice bowl creation this time, and absolutely loved it. the sauce was fantastic, and it tasted good reheated the next day for lunch too. i won't hesitate to come back to this bonefish after such a good experience. in a small jersey strip mall, surrounded by lunch/dinner options including hooters, houlihans, outback, olive garden, cheeburger cheeburger, etc, it's not easy to stand out- but the great service here seals the deal. read more

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Went to Bonefish last night. Having lived in the South for most of my life, this was not my first visit to the chain which seems to have recently made its way further North. Pros: The food at Bonefish is good particularly compared to other chain restaurants. Like all restaurants in the bloomin'brands group (Outback etc...) there is an emphasis on freshness (daily made salad dressings etc...) that helps to set the food apart from other restaurants. It is still a chain, but the food is on the higher end of the chain food spectrum. Their menu is interesting, including the bang-bang shrimp that set off a mild fury in the restaurant industry and spawned a variety of imitators, but they really seem to excel with the fresh fish options that tend to be well cooked with simple methods that prevent the delicate fish flavors from being overwhelmed. My Sangria was good, but lacked the fruit slices that are included at better bars. I had the lobster thermidor which was lovely and was being served with a garbanzo bean dish that was surprisingly good. My partner had the sea bass with the mango salsa that was also quite good. The tuna tartare (a dish that really separates the great from the good in terms of restaurants) was passable but not particularly memorable. The wait staff was very attentive. After spilling my nearly full drink, I got a replacement at no additional cost and a visit from the waiter who saw it happen, my own waitress, the manager and the owner. It is hard to tell if that type of attention will continue for the location's duration, but they do seem very eager to please. Our waitress was pleasant but not intrusive, which I appreciate when I am out to dinner. Cons: There was a good amount of ineptitude, which again may be due to the newness of the location. When my partner and I entered we waited for a significant amount of time to put our names on the waiting list while the hostess flirted pretty shamelessly with the two men who entered before we did. As this was the first person we encountered, it didn't create a great first impression. We were approached while we waited for a drink order, which was a nice bit of customer service. However, the girl who took our drink order indicated that the well gins available for my partners g&t were Tanqueray and Bombay. We asked again to be sure that these were the well gins, she assured us that these and others like Jack Daniels were, so my partner asked for the Bombay. When the check arrived, it did, of course, include the up-charge for the better gin. Again, this was the second person we encountered and so it made a bigger impression than it probably should have. The young lady who was assigned to take us to our seat apparently didn't know where she was going so we walked in a couple of circles while she tried to figure out where the table was. There was only one open table in the restaurant and we probably could have gotten there a little quicker on our own. At this point, it was just beginning to feel like the staff didn't know what they were doing. In sum - All of these issues are easily addressed and are hopefully the result of the location's newness. Bonesfish is definitely worth a try, and my excellent experience at other locations in the South will bring me back here in the hope that the service issues were a fluke. read more

Sometimes preconceptions can be deceiving. I had been here before for dinner(gift card) and we both enjoyed it, not enough to rush back, but we did feel we would go again. Fast forward 6 months and another gift card brings me here for lunch today. I was expecting a quick, relatively inexpensive lunch. I pretty much all but wrote the 3 star review. But I had a pleasant surprise. The shrimp tacos were better than fair, they were actually very tasty. Medium sized shrimp basted in a somewhat asian inspired hot sauce, served atop lettuce, toms, and sour cream. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and there were 5 or more per taco. Even the tortillas were nice and fresh. Natural cut fries came with it and they were not oily, salty or stale. When I was seated it took a few minutes before I was waited on. But I was not in a hurry, and it was not terribly long. After ordering the manager came over to me and apologized, even though I had not made an issue out of it, or even mentioned it. He comped me a dessert too. I was full enough so I took it to go, but it turned out to be one of the best key lime pies I've had in recent memory. I will be going back, if it's for lunch I just may get those tacos again. 4 bones! read more

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I thought it was excellent. If u have read my other reviews, I am very difficult to please. I often eschew chain restaurants, so I had never before been to a Bonefish grill. I find Red Lobster insipid and forget about Joe's Crab Shack. It was the attention to detail that impressed me. Mr. Trueblood was there and I would have thanked him for the excellent meal and service, had he not been engaged @ another table. Our drinks came out promptly and server inquired as to food allergies, which I thought was a nice touch. I enjoyed the mixed ceviche with the freshly made tortilla chips. I'd probably lose the ice glass, it made things rather mushy at the bottom. The hot bread came out promptly with the herb infused olive oil AND butter. My brother and his wife enjoyed their Seared Tuna and Swordfish, which was quite moist and made plainly, as she liked it. I wanted to sample their sautéed zucchini, which looked delicious. I love potatoes, which accompanied both dishes. My husband said the fish and chips were properly hot, battered and greasy with succulent white fish. But it was woofed down before I got a chance at it. Eating utensils were provided and on the real tablecloth when we sat down. So far, lots of pluses here and nice touches. The bathrooms were adequate. I always visit the bathroom as I feel it's a indicator of how clean the kitchen is kept. Not stirling, but not terrible, either. Best yet, the bill was on $95. Whoopee! Not bad at all. On the down side, my baby arugula salad was quite overdressed, swimming in olive oil. The accompanying watermelon was warm. But I could c how this combination would work well and hope to try it with some of my home grown greens. Apparently, the hostess had some how "lost" my reservation, even though I had an e-mail confirmation I also spoke with the restaurant 1 hr before we arrived. The hostess seemed rather perplexed, biting her lip and scanning the screen. As the place was virtually empty, I didn't c why she didn't just say, "Right this way." We were only a party of 4. Thx, Mr. Trueblood for running a restaurant that seemed like a small independent, upscale dining experience. I will certainly be back. read more

We've been to several Bone Fish locations in several different states and food is usually good. Appetizers: ceviche dry and the bang bang shrimp drenched in sauce Entrees: ahi tuna bowl - good not fabulous however they first brought me the chicken teriyaki bowl and crab-cakes & steak which were good not fabulous The owner brought a free entree coupon for our troubles and he was charming and exceptionally nice which is why I'll try again read more

They're new and very busy so they're trying to work out the kinks. Understandable. I will say though, the place wouldn't be quite so busy if they had simply made it larger. I my opinion, this area doesn't need an Outback Steakhouse... and it would have been a better decision to have the Bonefish Grill take up the lot. Oh well, but the sharing if the bathrooms thing is just bizarre. read more

Unfortunately I experienced my first major disappointment today at this location, it's too bad as I've dined here several times before, and service and quality have always been good, at least 4 stars each time! Today it was mainly about the lack of service we experienced. Our waitress, K.D. was apathetic towards us, at best. First, she didn't bother to check on on us, after taking our orders, therefore when our entrees arrived we had to tell her that our soup never came. She forgot, we even ordered it, as she never stopped by before the entrees came. After that though, she was never to be found again. Never refilled our water glasses, I was so thirsty, with no water and she never bothered to ask if I wanted another glass of wine either though my glass was empty before my meal was even done. No water or wine, that stinks. Then the waiting game started again, just simply trying to get the check. Again she's nowhere to be found, finally when we got her attention (she left so quickly after taking our dessert order, we didn't get a chance to tell her to bring the check as well). Big mistake. We had to wait for the check. Afterwards, when she finally took it (meal was already finished) it was another 20 minutes we had to wait again. I was going to complain to the manager, but I didn't want to make a stink with other diners around. In addition, the food quality left much to be desired as well. The baja tacos have always been great, tasty and filling. Now they changed the entree altogether, it's more of a small plate as the size of the taco has shrunk, and the shell is now fried, making it more like an appetizer than entree. Lastly, the whip cream on my dessert was horrible, texture, look wise, and taste wise as well. Like a mushy gelatinous blob, it made the dessert look very unappetizing. Fortunately I just moved it to the side, as it was solid lump anyway. It will be a while before I return to this location again. It's not like the restaurant was overcrowded either. I think it was just bad luck on our part, as the other waitstaff seemed competent. Too bad, you look forward to dining after a long week, during the holidays, on a Friday evevning, and this was a major let down. read more

Been here many times but each time, the service is consistently poor. Bartender who works on Friday nights isn't pleasant at all, not even basic cordialities, and made the pumpkin martini with rumchata seemingly without the pumpkin-twice. This place is average at best-due solely to the service-which is a shame. Management: just hire diff people who are attentive & actually care. It goes a long way. read more

I have been here a few times. First time for dinner. Fish is very fresh and we had the edamame hummus with flatbread which was great. The bread was warm and very crispy on the outside. The staff was very nice. Helpful but not hovering. Even a decent wine list with a large selection by the glass. Hank the owner stopped by to check on us. Trout and sea bass were very good. Mostly fish but at least 6 additional non fish entrees including a few vegetarian selections. read more

Bonefish Grill - Edamame Hummus with flatbread. - Seafood Near Me - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Just spent another evening at Bonefish Grill! Delicious Mahi Mahi , grilled steak, service point on! For a chain this place never disappoints! read more

Stopped in for the first time. Food was really good and our waiter was excellent and very attentive. The red sangria was better than the white but the white has less calories. LoL I had the grilled scallops and shrimp with mango salsa. Cooked perfectly since so many places tend to over cook scallops. Plus it was less than 200 calories. My wife had the bang bang shrimp tacos and enjoyed them. The calamari appetizer was good because the batter was a lite coating. Too much batter sucks and this place got it right. We did not fo desserts but will next time. read more

I went for brunch with a friend on a Sunday. The restaurant is new - this was the first brunch Sunday since its opening. Our server was in training, so we had, in effect, two servers. Service started off pleasantly enough. We ordered orange juices - and I would strongly recommend avoiding the orange juice. For the price, it tastes a lot like something that came out of a can and water added. I was hoping for fresh squeezed considering the type of restaurant. Both of us ordered eggs hollandaise - he ordered the huevos rancheros version, I ordered the lobster and steak. It took a long time for our order to come up and when it was delivered, I received a completely incorrect dish (eggs hollandaise with ham). I mentioned this to the server in training who seemed at a loss for what to do next. The trainer took my plate away without saying anything. The huevos rancheros were decent. My friend finished before I received my order, but in that time I was visited by the manager and the owner, to apologize for the mistake. When my order came up, it was "good", but there was barely any steak or lobster on a muffin that was too thick for the toppings. The hollandaise sauce was good. I wish they had heated the plates so the food would stay warm longer. The eggs were poached inconsistently, and one of them was overdone. Our brunch ended up being comped for the inconvenience, which was surprising but also shows how committed they are to getting things up and running to the standard of the franchise. All in all, a good start for a new restaurant. I will visit again, but likely in a couple of months when all the kinks are worked out. read more

We arrived right on time for our reservation and were told that they were running 30 minutes behind schedule. We were not given any notice about this scheduling problem until we arrived at our confirmed time. They clearly seated others without reservations in order to fit in as many customers as they could despite having reserved tables. I would not recommend dining here purely because of the improper management. I am writing this review while waiting for my table so I will update it if my opinion changes after we are finally seated and get to experience the food and table service. Update: The food and service were very good and the entrés moderately priced for seafood. The manager approached us toward the end of the meal to ask how everything was and decided to comp our dessert after hearing about the problem. I increased my rating because of the quality of the meal and service, but left it at three stars because of the wait and the fact that the manager never really took blame for being behind schedule. It does not seem like they will do anything to prevent this from happening in the future. read more

Went to this location for the first time because I received an add in the newspaper with coupons. Unfortunately the add was misleading, I though it read "all apps at happy hour $5 each" and I went there to eat the crap out of some apps!! However, it said "starting at $5 each" :-( We still ordered some apps and entrees. We actually met the owner of this location while we were there. This place is definitely worth a shot because the food, atmosphere and service were good. Our bartender had to leave half way through our dinner to go to his other job somewhere else?... He was a wet paper towel anyways, so our second bartender was cool and made up for it and we forgot the first guys name. Will definitely go back. I ordered a crab fried rice and the crab was bad and smelled gross, but they quickly corrected it. If it wasn't for that, it would have been 5 stars. If I have a perfect time next visit, I will upgrade the rating. read more

When - you made a reservation at 6:30PM several hours before - for a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday, - and you show up at 6:29PM - and you wait, wait and wait - while no on check on you or keep you updated Well whatever lands in your plate, you feel Bonefish Grill has let you down. So please: - you might forgive them for the noise - you might forgive them to dress the waiters as if they were chefs - you might forgive them for having a below average bar tending They get 1 star and only one. read more

Love the seared ahi tuna; can't wait to return and order the larger size. Will ask them not to squeeze onto it the yellow sauce that I didn't care for because I imagined that it was mayonnaise-based. They also squirted a red (pepper?) sauce on the plate that I didn't mind. Absolutely LOVE the summer berry shortcake dessert made with shortcake biscuits, whipped cream, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Our waitress Krista was excellent. read more

Good ambiance nice bar and better than average effort to please customers. Food a bit over spiced which characterizes chains of this type. Company also owns Outback right next door. Recommend ordering fresh catch prepared grilled. Crab crusted cod was excellent. They served us too quickly and had to ask the staff to slow down so we could finish the excellent BangBang shrimp. They served the salad before we even started in the appetizer. Staff was courteous and apologized politely. Manager also checked in on us as is customary. Above average prices but not above average food but better than Res Lobster down the road read more

The restaurant should have been clear about the wait time. They told us it would be 20-30 minutes. When that was up, they kept saying we would be seated right away. Every time we were about to leave because the wait was too long, they would tell us that we would be seated soon. WE ENDED UP WAITING TWO HOURS. They should have been honest about the wait time instead of continuously keeping us waiting. The food was only so-so. The beef was too tough. Price was too expensive for the quality. Our experience was tarnished by the two hour wait. read more

My favorite appetizer is the bang bang shrimp.. I get it every time.. I dream about it.. in fact I think I've had nightmares they stopped making it... Consistently great entrees and great service at this location. read more

This is our new go to seafood place. We like the imperial dip, pumpkin ravioli, and fish entrees. Biggest complaint is the bad beer selection. Really wish they would carry at least one hoppy beer. read more

I frequent this establishment very often not only because of the great food, but the excellent service that is always provided. I always look forward to seeing Max and Krista-two of the best bartenders you'll find, and the biggest reasons I keep coming back. Excellent management team as well. 5/5 read more

A good friend and I stop by for an early dinner on way back home from a meeting in Princeton. I didn't remember this Bonefish being here so it must be newer. So glad we saw it from rt 1. Service was quick - from being greeted to being seated. The holdiday decor was warm and not overly done. Within a very reasonable amount of time, I had before me an awesome Salmon with Pan Asian sauce. Oh, a Mushroom flatbread was a tasty starter that I'll sure have each time I return. I got a $50 Bonefish gift card over the holiday. Looking to book another meeting in Princeton. read more

Excellent food and service...... we will go back. Maryland crab cake was excellent as was the swordfish. Great atmosphere, waitress was lovely. read more

I love Bonefish grill and with an amazing bartender as Rich, you can never go wrong. I usually get the espresso martini. The Godiva chocolate rim really makes this classic martini absolutely phenomenal! All the drinks and food are so fresh and savory. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Bonefish Grill - Expresso Martini - Seafood Near Me - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

A lively atmosphere with friendly staff and good food. Prices and portions are good. The owner was very friendly and went around to say hi to tables read more

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Had a wonderful Pork Chop dinner and the best smoked old fashion ever. My server Anna was timely, courteous and friendly. She made me feel welcome and made the meal. Will come back for Anna wonderful server deserves all the high praise. Everyone I encountered in the staff wise were helpful and very friendly. 10+ for great staff. read more

Consistent good quality fresh fish. Good selection of sides. Friendly service. Bang-banf shrimp is the go to appetizer.

I would like to shout out a huge THANK YOU to Dan and Andrew for feeding the staff today at a senior care facility nearby that was touched by Covid-19. Right at Home of CNJ is so glad we could partner to bring Bonefish Grill's yummy food to those on the frontlines! It so great to see those that are willing to help in times of need! Restaurant workers and owners are heroes too! Please support local businesses! read more

This place is officially off my list of places to go!! I got so sick after eating this. never again

Nice seafood seletion as well as choices for non seafood eaters . Good service and the Happy Hour, is great!

What a terrible experience. Booked a table for 7pm to celebrate with our daughter before she returned overseas. It was a Saturday night. Arrived 6.50pm to be told table would be 5 mins. Still standing 7.20pm as were many other people I must say. Went back to desk was told that they didn't know when our table would be available and that they would give us the first one that left. Desk manager sounded as if he couldn't care and was clearly overwhelmed. There were seats at their high table weren't offered them and they gave them to walk-ins. This restaurant has struggled to meet capacity for a long time and we were a patron even when we were in the restaurant on a Saturday night with a handful of others. Seems when times have changed the people who stuck with them are long forgotten and the walk-ins rule the day. read more

The food was disgusting. My mom had the fish and chips and barely made it out of the revolving front doors before nearly defacating in the parking lot. Luckily, she was able to make it home before doing so, but the abdominal pain and cramping she subsequently experienced made for an unbearable ride home. My sister's swordfish was as bland as eating a piece of printer paper with nothing typed on it. The only enjoyable portion of this dining experience was the cocktail sauce. My mother is still having nauseous symptoms as this is being typed. read more

I had a 6:15 reservation. Upon arrival, I was told that there were reservations ahead of me that still needed to be seated and they were waiting for big parties to get up so they could separate the tables for smaller parties. It appeared that the wait would be 30-45 mins. Why take a reservation and not honor it. What ever happened to customer service? Poor management makes for poor business. I would not recommend Bonefish Grill at all. read more