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    Fish Bones Grill

    4.3 (222 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Seared tuna
    Ellen B.

    Went for an early Valentine's Day dinner. This is such a great spot for a nice romantic dinner. Our waitress was very attentive and everything came out without a long wait. The bread here is so good! I swear I could've made a meal out of just that! I had the sesame seared tuna, and my husband had the scallops carbonara. I was amazed at how much tuna they gave me! This was not a small portion by any means. It was served with sticky rice and sautéed vegetables in a teriyaki sauce. I probably should've gotten the teriyaki sauce on the side, as I don't like a lot of sauce on vegetables. Vegetables were cooked to perfection though, as was the fish. The carbonara was rich and creamy with some good sized scallops on it. We also had the beet and goat cheese salad, which was large and definitely enough to share. We ended with the flourless torte, which was very rich and decadently chocolate. A few bites was enough, and we were able to take the rest home for later. Great meal that did not break the bank as opposed to Portland prices, and there was parking!

    The view from the end of the bar. Manhattan very dry & up on the right. Tall non-alcoholic seltzer and lime on the left.
    Dave R.

    Recently (June '24), we decided to break up the long drive to Acadia from our home in Massachusetts with an overnight stay at the (roughly) halfway point. When we factored in hotel availability and affordability, that point was Auburn/Lewiston. Luckily, that meant we got to sample Fish Bones Grill for dinner. I'm an ardent Yelper when deciding where to eat in an unfamiliar town. Once we entered our search criteria for dinner near our hotel, Fish Bones Grill was at the top of the search results. Now that we've been, it's easy to understand why. First, the setting is *very* cool: A well-appointed, upscale/casual restaurant in a nicely remodeled mill building from circa 1857. Kudos to the owners and decorators on a job well done. We favor seats at the bar when it's just the two of us. It's easier to sit close together--as we still like to do. Like the rest of the restaurant, the bar is nicely designed and comfortable. I started with my usual Manhattan (very dry & up) while my better half ordered a non-alcoholic seltzer and lime. The Manhattan arrived perfectly chilled and not too sweet, the way I like it For dinner, we started with the Cultured Mussels appetizer. The mussels came in white wine, garlic, shallots, leeks, and a grainy mustard sauce. They were delicious! They also came with toasted Focaccia. It was a great start to our meal. She ordered Steamed Salmon for the main course, while I ordered the Halibut special. Her salmon sat on a carrot puree with roasted broccolini, while my halibut came with zucchini noodles and pesto sauce. Pictures below. She liked her dish very much. I thought mine was OUT OF THIS WORLD. It was so good she couldn't stop stealing bites of my dish. I don't know whether or not we'll ever end up in the Auburn/Lewison area again, but if we do, I know where I'm going for dinner.

    Wonderful wine that works so well with the food!
    Kim L.

    We had just a minor wait, as walk-in's we expected that & were quickly seated in the bar area. Perfectly prepared martini & great Caesar salad got us started. We both opted for seafood pasta dishes - which could not have been better-although I like smaller shrimp better, these were cooked perfectly and the pasta - yummm. The scallops were seared and then added to the pasta. A bit of added Parmesan and the perfect wine kept us very happy. Kari, our server was very good - attentive without being overly so. We always like sitting in the bar area and people watching. PS-we don't usually get dessert, but Kari shared that the crème brûlée was vanilla - so yup, so we did it! No pic cuz we dug right in.

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    Stan H.

    Sister restaurant Pine Fish Grill didn't have the hours we needed and another nice establishment close by our stay was booked. So we ended up here and it is worth the trip. Fresh quality bread. I didn't see lobster roll on the menu but that is okay since you can get a good lobster roll "anywhere" here in this state. They also sold out the lobster rangoons here which surprised me as it seems like a slightly "faux dumpling" that is really really well made. Sazernac was strong with quality bitters and orange peel. Since the restaurant was pretty busy even for a Tuesday, I didn't know what my day vegetable option was and was just given potato fries and green beans which were still good. I had the seafood casserole which I loved but I just like seafood in general and casseroles. I got to sample steak which was exquisite the way they cooked it- juicy and flavorful and not overcooked or undercooked. I took a chance on their maple pancake cheesecake and while it wasn't turning my head, it was well done and a very presentable dessert aesthetically and taste wise. I unintentionally annoyed our waitress a bit probably since one of my relatives was in the bathroom so he didn't get a chocolate mint. We ended up with three extra when I asked for one.

    Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna* & Soba Salad
    Danielle V.

    I was dog sitting in the area and went to dinner here a little bit ago. We got a reservation but then ended up getting a seat at the bar (we love the bar). I was very excited to eat here cause everyone talks about how great it is but unfortunately I was not impressed. We are huge oyster fans so we asked what kind they were serving and the bar tender said oysters. She didn't know what kind and seemed annoyed we wanted to know what kind they were. We did end up getting them and they weren't great. I got the tuna dish and it was good but not amazing. For what we got it was very pricey as well. Overall I was expecting more. If I'm in the area I might have to try again but we will see.

    The drifter
    Michele J.

    Stopped in for some dinner. Love the ambiance, the old kill revitalized. The service was awesome and the food was delicious. Drinks were top notched

    Lobster rangoons
    Michele M.

    Lovely ambiance and attentive service in this date worthy restaurant. The prices are a bit high and our server was a little standoffish compared to what we've been used to in Maine. The dishes were artistically prepared and delicious. He had the haddock, she had the seared scallops and I had the lobster rangoons. Not a place to eat at every night, but for special occasions, which this was. We met up with a friend we haven't seen in 4 years. The menu didn't have as many choices as we would have liked, but there's variety. They serve plenty of beer and wine. It was a pleasant place to spend a couple of hours with friends.

    Outside dining next to the canal. Beautiful day!
    Jeff K.

    Visiting Auburn/Lewiston ME on business vacation. Fish Bone was recommended by several sources. The local oysters were from Bath, ME. They were fresh and good sized and had a nice briney flavor. The lobster rangoon were light and delicious. The seafood chowder was the best. I had the land and sea. Steak medallions with a skewer of grilled shrimp and scallops. The steak was good but a little over cooked. Still delicious. The shrimp and scallops were perfectly seasoned. We shared an order of the crispy Brussel sprouts. They were sautéed and served in a small skillet. Very good. The service and attitude of the staff invites you to come back.

    Smores chocolate torte

    This is a sister restaurant to Pine Point in Scarborough - and there is a similar "vibe" to the cuisine. And, that's a good thing. We came for the "Maine Restaurant Week" menu - and we weren't disappointed. We both ordered the Ahi Tuna Crisps - basically raw tuna done like a poke bowl on a crisp on a bed of seafood salad - there was a strong flavor of sesame and other ingredients to go with the fish. I adored the result, but my spouse thought the flavors overwhelmed the fish. Plating was lovely. For a main course, she had Mushroom Ravioli - which was carried off very nicely, but isn't a dish that leaves the restaurant a lot of room to show off. I had the Seafood Casserole, one of this restaurant's signature dishes. The fish and haddock in lobster sauce were delicious and well prepared - almost all fish and very little crumb or filler. There were some crumbs on top - and they were a bit hard, but overall, we were truly pleased with both the flavor and quality of the dish. For a dessert, again she ordered something plain, the Cream Cheese Buttercake - the crust was dry, but the center of the cake was delightful. The plating was exceptional. I had the Smores Chocolate Torte - that one was a home run - not too dense, lots of fun, and again the plating, with lots of fresh berries, was just a treat.

    Land and sea
    Olivia W.

    Loved everything about this place - atmosphere was very warm and inviting, service was great and the food was delicious! So glad we were able to make last minute reservations and try out Fish Bones! We tried the local oysters (highly recommend), shrimp cocktail, FBG chowder, Land and Sea and the apple crisp. My favorite was definitely the oysters and the Land and Sea - small steak with a side of shrimp and scallops, everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned great. Can't wait to go back next time we're in the area!

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    It is in the Bates mill in Lewiston; I used Siri instead of typing & spellcheck/review

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    Everything was awesome. The tuna crisps were fantastic and the smoked Old Fashion was incredible

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    the atmosphere is top notch - only place in L/A you can treat yourself to oysters, excellent cocktails, and Portland quality food & service

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    Great service and large portion sizes! Had the oysters, and tuna and everything was on point. Must try!

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    Food was great, service was excellent, atmosphere quiet enough to actually have a conversation. Definitely going here again.

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