I love the food there ! Even though the mash potatoes is a bit on the salty side . But yesterday I came in and the young bartender guy thought I was under the influence. Maybe it's because how I speak and English is my second language. Anyway I was NOT drunk ! And it really offended me that he would say that to me , " he said I don't feel comfortable serving you drinks because I think you are drunk " I really got so annoyed with this though because I had just came after being in the playground with my kids. Anyway I said to him " how can you assume that I'm drunk that's CRAZY !!!!!! I was shocked at words like this ! I mean seriously! And on top of that he said it happened last time too .! That I came there drunk . And that they were afraid how was I going to get home!!!!! (The whole crazy point is that THAT WAS NOT ME! I think they mixed me up for some one else !!!!!!! I don't even drink a lot !!!! Like how can you say that?!?!?! I would not post this here ; but that guy bartender ruined my mood the customer service was not nice there !!!!!!!!! By telling me and assuming that I was drunk ! Which i was NOT! I was tired I came there to relax and unwind after being with my kids in the playground and after taking them home to their father. I guess he judged me because I came there alone ! But that is really not nice to say to someone!!!!!!!!!! Also I am in the medical field so I know what I need to do for my body I would never consume more than 2 drinks or even 1 !!!!!!!! Well thanks for ruining my day and for that customer service!!!!!! You never know a person so don't assume!!!!!!!!! read more

By far the BEST Bonefish Grill I've ever been to and that says a lot because I've visited others, including the one in Secaucus, which doesn't even come close to measuring up. From the moment we walked in, the experience was amazing from beginning to end. We went for a couples date night and were warmly greeted by the manager, who (sadly for Manalapan!) is moving to the Brunswick location. His hospitality and management style are unmatched. I'll definitely be following him there because it made such a difference in our experience. We kicked off the night with the Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini and WOW, I'm hooked! Absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced. For appetizers, we went all out: a variety of oysters, the classic Bang Bang Shrimp, and chicken egg rolls. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For my main course, I had the Crab mushroom Salmon, and it was perfection, cooked just right, flaky, and packed with flavor and very creamy topping. I ended the night with the Pumpkin Brûlée, which had just the right amount of sweetness and was the perfect seasonal touch. A special shoutout goes to our waiter, Mufasa. He was absolutely AMAZING. Incredibly attentive, patient, and took the time to explain each dish thoroughly. You can tell he genuinely enjoys his job and cares about the guests' experience. If I could give him 100 stars, I would! I highly recommend this Bonefish Grill location. I honestly wish every Bonefish ran like this one. Top-tier service, incredible food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

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I was craving fish for my birthday dinner, so we decided to eat at Bonefish. We were seated quickly and in a nice section in the back. The waiter came over to welcome us and take our drink order. The ambiance was very nice. We got bread with seasoned olive oil for dipping. The bread, unfortunately, was not very warm and was a bit tough to break open. Our food, however, was better. The coleslaw was extremely good as were the mashed potatoes, rice, and chicken. The fish was a tad dry and the lobster stuffed shrimp, which was recommended by the waiter, was good, but not as great as he made it sound. Overall, is was tasty, but needs a little better timing on the cooking. read more

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I loved interior. I liked drinks menu. Food menu looks great. Service was best in Manalapan. The only reason for dropping a star is food quality. It certainly beats other restaurants in the area, but I'd love to see quality one step above. Hard to tell. This might be "you get what you pay for" or "very good in the neighborhood". read more

I ordered the pan fried trout. It was absolutely delicious, I enjoyed every bite. The waitress was very nice & accommodating.

Food was very good, the service person we had was very attentive to the needs of over 15 people. The atmosphere was a casual upscale feel. If it weren't so expensive I'd go there again. read more

It's been a while since I last reviewed this place and figure I would update it. We came here for dinner and were immediately seated after arriving. We ordered the following: Ocean Mixed Grill - which serves two. We chose a Caesar salad and Daughter thought it was good, but it felt like it came from a bag. Hubs thought it was up to par with Trader Joes. The second choice we chose was the Corn Chowder and Lump Crab, Hubs wasn't impressed but Daughter thought it was ok. The grill came along with a platter of wood-grilled Atlantic Salmon topped with Pan-Asian sauce, mahi mahi topped with chimichuuri, shrimp topped with mango salsa and ahi tuna topped with lemon butter and soy mustard glaze. Hubs and daughter thought that the salmon was way overdone and felt it could've been better. Mahi mahi was a little overcooked and had the consistency of steak and we didn't want steak. The mango shrimp was overpowered by the mango salsa to the point that we couldn't taste the shrimp. Lastly, we asked for the ahi tuna to be rare and it wasn't. It was more like medium well. By rare, we mean fish is still swimming and this wasn't. For the two premium sharable sides, they chose: Potatoes au gratin, which daughter liked it a lot because it was cheesy. Hubs didn't care for it and took it home. He ended up throwing it away. Seasonal Risotto- they thought this was pretty ok Meanwhile, I ordered the Pan Asian Butterfish, which is made with savory sweet glaze of soy, ginger, garlic and served with jasmine rice and sautéed spinach. This was the best item on the table of the night. It was delicious. Lesson learned for hubs. Don't order the special. LOL. Service was quick and friendly, though. read more

Had a birthday luncheon today and it was terrific. The food, the staff and the attitude was fantastic. The waitress went out of her way make everything special.The food was fresh and delicious. They set the tables up as a horseshoe, which made the room look elegant. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch or for parties. You really outdid yourselves. Thank you for making my day. read more

Food was so amazing, great experience server was amazing express service waitress was so kind

To say I'm extremely sad and disappointed by today's visit wouldn't begin to describe my experience. My kids and I love bone fish and try to make a frequent trip. We haven't been since April. Upon arriving their menu looked extremely limited with super high prices. I ordered the Ecco domani Pinot Grigio and got a quarter of a glass. I asked if I can get the beef potstickers which I normally love. They were so salty I couldn't eat more than 2. My daughter tried one and spit it out saying it was way too salty. My side Caesar salad was very heavily dressed to the point I had to leave most of it as well. Overall the food was all left on the plate and the waiter didn't even bother to ask if everything was ok with the food when he saw how Much food was leftover. I am so upset that we won't be coming back because I do enjoy the quiet vibe the place has to offer for lunch as well as their previous menu. I don't understand how they charge the same money as before yet their portions and menu changed drastically. I also don't understand how you serve someone a quarter glass of wine for the same price as before. read more

Fabulous service--food was the same!! Loved the surroundings! Cool place-keep up the great work!!

This place never fails me. Great food & yummy cock tails. The ambiance always sets the tone!

Every once in a while, we will have lunch or dinner at the Bonefish Grill. It was very convenient yesterday since we were near Manalapan, so we decided to return for dinner. We were greeted and seated quickly at a table, because all the booths were taken. I ordered grilled trout, and my wife had the bourbon glazed salmon. We both had mashed potatoes and cole slaw as sides. Both dishes were very flavorful and filling. The bread and dipping oil before the meal is always tasty and a good start to the meal. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We were totally satisfied with our choice of having dinner at the Bonefish Grill. read more

I had a lovely dinner here and it exceeded expectations! I ordered the bourbon-glazed salmon, and wow -- chef's kiss! Perfectly cooked, flavorful, with just the right balance of sweetness and smoky depth. It paired beautifully with the seasonal sides. What really made the evening special, though, was my server, Amy. Not only was she attentive and warm without being overbearing, but we also discovered we're both musical theater fans! Cue the instant connection. We had a fun little chat about some favorite shows -- she has great taste, by the way -- and it added a personal touch that made the whole experience feel more like dinner with a friend than a routine night out. read more

As always the food was great at this location and drink was on point. The bar was pretty busy and that's where I choose to sit. The bartender worked the bar as well as she could so no complaints here much. The ambiance is just like all other Bonefish grills. It's a family restaurant so it's more of a intimate mood to me but I enjoy going there and eating alone. read more

One of the greatest experience the minute I walked in the food was really special seasoning amazing Atlantic salmon you gotta try beautiful experience waitress was amazing read more

Bonefish Grill has good food for a chain restaurant. I have to give it 4 stars today as I enjoyed everything I had. They start you with delicious bread and dipping oil to start. For appetizer I had the Bang Bang shrimp which is one Bonefish's top appetizers. It was really tasty! For dinner I had the cedar plank roasted salmon brushed with honey bourbon glaze which was very good! I upgraded to a premium side with my dinner and had the Mac cheese. The Mac and cheese was good, but it could of been more cheesier. For dessert I had the macadamia nut brownie which was delicious! My waitress Isabelle was very sweet and attentive. I recommend dining at Bonefish Grill in Manalapan! read more

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Made a reservation for 6:30pm, when I arrived at 6:25pm, I was told that I needed to put my name on the waitlist and would need to wait at least 15 minutes because according to the host, they had a lot of walk-ins. Isn't the point of reservations that they hold the table for you so you have priority over walk-ins? I feel like I'm in that episode of Seinfeld, they know how to take a reservation but they don't know how to hold the reservation! Will not be returning to this Bonefish Grill anytime soon. At other Bonefish Grills they always have a table held for us when we make a reservation. Edit: Now that 20 mins have passed, they told us we need to wait another 15-20 mins for a table, and this is WITH a reservation. But the table was not ready even after 40 mins. After waiting an hour, our table is still not ready and we gave up and went to another restaurant. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends at our local Bonefish Grill! Food was delicious and our server, Amy, took great care of us. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food and especially appreciate my server Amy. Always friendly, always knowledgeable. Love Bonefish and my server ;)

Party of 4 dined on a Friday night. Good service. Mussels and Calamari for apps; average to good, no complaints. For entrees, Salmon got the highest marks, Imperial cod was also good. Ladies enjoyed the crème brûlée dessert . Restaurant was very quiet for a Friday night. read more

I love coming here, especially for Happy Hour. I think I have tried 90% of their menu. Love the bang bang shrimp, beef potstickers, and mussels are delicious. Great atmosphere and their staff is pretty friendly. Good drinks and good crowd. Def. recommend this location, too. read more

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Everything I had at this restaurant was not the greatest. I was extremely disappointed at how little taste there was for each of the dishes we got. The service was great but the food was not as good as it looked. O read more

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We've been going to this restaurant for years, and never had a problem, until recently we went there to celebrate my birthday and sat at the bar and ordered two martinis with three olives ! That's the last time we'll visit this location since the bar tender decided to stick his hand in the olive juice and grab the olives for our drinks with his bare hands after touching money and who knows what else! I'm sure his breaking every health code out there! And not to mention killing some one with the bacteria from his hands !! Disgusting!! ZERO STARS FOR BONEFISH read more

Wow this is fun! We're up to appetizers and we've already had our fair share of dirty dishes/glasses...see pics. And our 12 year old manager tried to assist with bread and dip Luv this place! read more

Bonefish Grill - Not so clean glasses - Seafood Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

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Let me start off saying that i have always loved Bonefish Grill. Yesterday we had just finished moving my son into his 4th floor dorm room at Rugers with tons of stuff and no elevator. So we were exhausted a little bit of a mess and really wanted a descent meal after the day that we just had. I guess maybe because we were in shorts and slightly discheveled the waiter might have made a decision about to put it nicely "or social class" and he was literally beyond horrible!!! Service was poor and very slow he did not really care if the food came out hot or if we needed anything but we dealt with it since we needed to relax anyway. Toward the end of the meal I started to lose my patience. I ordered a cappuchino waited quite a while for it and then he came over, slapped it on the table with a piece of cheesecake for my husband and the check! The capuccino was tepid at best with no spoon, no sugar and without him ever bothering to ask if we needed anything else. He was clearly in a rush to run off to another table and I honestly think he decided we were poor by the way we probably looked, lol. After my husband finished cheesecake I waited a few minutes for him to come back, he never did so I went up to the hostess to pay the check and you never saw anyone arrive so quickly out of thin air! He did not take our tel number, offer us our rewards or do anything of the like! For less money I could have gone to the diner, been treated like a human being and had a delicious meal regardless of if I looked like who the cat dragged in! I am sooo disappointed and will NEVER go back there again! The food was fine not spectacular not horrible but I was appalled at the way we were treated!!! Disgusting read more

This was overall a very good dining experience, and that's great being that it was my first time at a Bonefish Grill! Initially the seating process was a bit scattered which almost caused us to leave, but once it was figured out and we sat down, everything was great from there! We started with the "Bang Bang" shrimp and calamari for appetizers. The calamari was more on the Rhode Island style side, with peppers, yet it wasn't finished with an actual pickled pepper juice, so the mark was a little missed there. Other than that, it was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and paired with a sweeter sauce we honestly could not figure out. The shrimp dish was a clear winner here as it blew us away with its sauce, crisp integrity and slight spice. This dish will have you eating the bed of lettuce under to catch any remaining sauce you can. As far as entrees go, we really tried a little bit of everything. The Cobb salad with chicken was very nice and fresh. The Ahi tuna bowl was good, however the ratio of rice to protein was a bit off, it should offer a little more protein and less rice. My wife had cobia, which was my first time coming across it. To give you an idea of the taste it is a very strong cross between king and swordfish. Very meaty like chicken, and not easily broken down in the cooking process. However, the presentation was very bleh. The dishes that stood out the most was- a BURGER! Suggested by the host, the wagyu burger arrives as your typical lettuce, tomato, fries, but the pattie is done so well with so much flavor. It is very strange to get this at a fish place, but the taste was wildly unexpected and delicious. The salmon with the artichoke dip on top delivers an amazing experience all throughout. Removing another cliche, of never ordering fish and cheese, this has broken the flavor barrier. The salmon itself was very well cooked. I look forward to visiting bonefish again in the future. read more

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Crab cake very salty , although they are generous with the crab meat. Mussels taste good the broth is good with the free hot bread they give . I love the cream of spinach it is just right not to creamy and spinach still has texture . read more

Bonefish Grill - Mussels, crab cake and cream of spinach - Seafood Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Fresh fish lovers beware!! Very disappointing. It has been years since I went to a Bonefish Grille and I wanted to check it out again as I used to enjoy it a lot. Went for lunch today around noon. Nice setting and pleasant enough service, though the server was wearing multiple hats. Only a few other parties were there in a very busy shopping center. Hmmm... As a seafood lover going to a seafood-themed restaurant, I ordered fire-grilled Mahi Mahi with Pan Asian sauce. But The fish they served me tasted nothing like fresh Mahi Mahi! It was dry and salty and tasted like it was prepacked, premarinated, and reheated. The sauce was salty and bitter. For $22, how dare they!?! I felt like I was eating at Applebees, but paying for something much more upscale. Only the broccoli tasted fresh. Even the free bread they brought to the table looked and tasted sad and reheated. My mother ordered the crabcake appetizer with fries and coleslaw for $24. The 2 crabcakes were the smallest I have ever seen, and didn't look plump and fresh. The fries and coleslaw were good. Looks like the days of freshly prepared food and a good value are gone in yet another chain restaurant! Don't waste your time and money on this place! read more

So I screwed up and I ordered food to other location in East Brunswick; being in Manalapan that's a problem. The manager from the other location refunded me the money and I ordered to this location. Unfortunately I had made them crazy looking for my non-existing order. While we waited the staff brought us cookies and bread. Amazing customer service bar none. Could not been nicer or more polite. I cannot say how kind it was during this pandemic. I cannot wait to make this a place I come back to and have full dining experience. Well at least we gave them some laughs for the day . read more

Bonefish Grill - the inside of a takeout container - Seafood Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Had a delicious dinner at Bonefish in Manalapan,NJ the other day.. Everything was great except the waiter. No personality and very condescending when asking questions about the menu. Will definitely return for dinner but make sure this waiter is not part of our dining experience. read more

The Applebees of seafood? Sure. Maybe. But I got no gripe with this place. Bartenders are very generous with their drink ratios. My kids finish their meals here, and they have a great selection for all courses of the meal. Is this a Michelin rated establishment? No. Do they try to be? Also no. Well managed. Food is fresh. Around the corner. What else do you need? read more

The food is always fresh & servers were very accommodating. The meal was spot on. We were seated promptly.

Someone else choosing a restaurant for an occasion is the only reason I've ever been to a few Bonefish Grill locations. This is why I found myself at the Manalapan copy. They are all terrible, and mostly for the same reasons: The fish is not freshly prepared in the strict sense. It is prepackaged, and probably precooked as well. The kitchen needs only to reheat in one way or another. Butter and/or oil, plus sugar appear in abundance in virtually everything, This is a widespread and well-known technique to fool many palates in to thinking they are eating something delicious. And delicious it may be for them, but for the wrong reasons. The service is usually friendly and the push to build the check begins as soon as your waitperson arrives: "Can we start you off with..." (fill in the blank.) But most of the servers are not pros, and it shows in the ways they present plates, and the annoying practice of clearing any plate that appears to be finished. This is probably a management edict, but it's not one you'll see in better restaurants. Dishes and silverware are not always clean, and sometimes not even vaguely clean, especially during an evening crush when the hardware needs to get turned around in a hurry. When your cold drink arrives in a warm, not totally dry glass, that is the reason. Bonefish is a suburban mecca, and offers a vaguely "upscale" experience which is reliably familiar to its local fans. Don't count me as one. It's a chain restaurant. So are Nobu, The Palm, Del Frisco's and Popeye's. Those three serve excellent food at widely different prices. Bonefish Grill is apparently successful because it has a game plan that works. Just not for me. read more

Went to Bonefish last night. I always order the cod imperial and it is usually great. Last night there was sooo much salt on it it was hard to eat. Very disappointing. Our server was not on his game either. Asked for bread, never came or water. Oh well. read more

This place is good to come to if you just want good consistent seafood dishes. Food comes out hot and seasoned well but nothing is super special or out of the ordinary. Bang bang shrimp is definitely an appetizer you have to get every time you come here . I came here with a party of 7 with a reservation on Thursday night at 6 PM. The place was packed, every table was full because they were running a 3 course lobster special. If you plan on coming in Thursday make a reservation haha. Service was on the slower side, appetizers took about 10 min while entrees took 25 min. However, our waiter was quite accommodating & friendly his name was Tim. read more

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I'm usually right down the middle on these chain restaurants but this one stinks. Went during lunch so it was fairly empty. The inside is very nice and there is a huge bar area. I'm not sure if our waiter was new or high but he handed us dirty plates to go with our bread (brownie or chocolate cake was smushed between the two plates). He really didn't seem to care and said oh I should get you some new plates....ya think? Food came out pretty quick and was fine but nothing great and after the dirty plates I just felt grossed out eating there. There are so many real options for meal this place is a joke. read more

Bonefish Grill - Chicken salad - Seafood Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

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Bonefish Grill has been a staple of suburban New Jersey dining for our family. Decades of enjoyment have been had over the bang bang shrimp, the saucy shrimp, and cheesy whipped potatoes. On our most recent visit, we didn't live our best lives. The bang bang shrimp were approximately 7 shrimp and 4 handfuls of lettuce. The lobster roll was about 1/2 celery. What Harvard MBA is running this cost cutting scheme?? HOWEVER, the drinks were A+ and the butter sauce in the muscles Josephine were notable (however, you're definitely gonna need more bread). Three out of five. read more

My family & I were in NJ & decided to come here to get something to eat. My sister & cousin was familiar with Bonefish Grill, but prior to this day, I don't think I heard of them, but I surely would be on the lookout now. Due to the pandemic there's still no dining inside, so we sat outside. We were a party of 8 & I like that their outside seating had a tent over to help with the sun, because it surly was sunny that day & a little warm. For entrees some people at my table had Fish & Chips, a salad with crab cakes & my sister & I both had the Chilean Sea Bass with mango salsa & I had seasonal veggies w/ mashed potatoes & my sister had the mac & cheese with veggies. The fish was cooked perfectly & the mango salsa on top added some sweetness to it & my sides were good too. I tried my sisters mac & cheese & that was also good. For a beverage I had the pomegranate martini which was very good & one of my cousins had a cosmo (I don't recall the flavor) but that was good as well. The staff was courtesy & we had just came from a funeral & the waitress & manager sending their condolences I thought was very touching. When we were seated they asked were we celebrating an occasion & that's when we told them. Overall I was really happy with the food & service. I'm not sure if this restaurant is located in the metropolitan area, but I would check it out for sure. read more

A bit disappointed but to be honest, based on reading the reviews, I'm not shocked. Where to begin.... We were seated to a nice booth where our waiter came to give us our menu. As my hubby and I reviewed their very limited lunch selection, we noticed "fish for a day." The waiter wasn't 100% sure. It's ok. We peruse at the menu and noticed the liquor on the back if the menu is more extensive than the food menu. Ummmmmm, ok? Onto our food. We ordered Lily's Salmon and Maryland crab cakes. The salmon was definitely not something to rave about. It was thin, a tad dry and small. My order was equally small. For $14.99 you get two crab cakes instead of one for $11.99. It is like two small ice cream scoops. It was delicious though. It's doesn't have filler like most places so with that in mind, I won't complain too much. However, we did have to ask for water refills constantly and when the manager came by to ask how was everything, she literally was walking to the next table already as I told her the Parmesan fries are soggy. When finally registered I wasn't saying, "everything is fine," she came back and suggested "the next time we come back, we should tell the server to request the fries to be crispier." No apologies nor "oh please, let me get you a complimentary bowl of fries that will only really cost us a dollar for the potato and Parmesan but smile as we charge you quite a bit as appetizer. " Nope. Poor manager and customer service skills. Will take my business elsewhere where they know how to be more gracious. One final note, the waiter totally forgot to give us bread. We ordered two entrees and he forgot the bread. I thought maybe lunch didn't come with it until I noticed other tables had it with a different waiter. I was generous as I gave them two stars. They really do give you bone minimum. read more

Bonefish Grill - Lily's Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

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