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Tacos At Bonefish
St. Petersburg, Florida USA
Cuisine Style: Seafood, Chain
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined in: August 2018
Article Updated: December 2019
Article Updated: December 2019
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Bonefish Grill Zomato rating:
Bonefish Grill was founded in St Petersburg, Florida in 2000 by Tim Curci and Chris Parker. In October of 2001 Bloomin' Brands, headquartered in Tampa, Florida acquired the restaurant which at the time, had three locations. Today they have seven franchised restaurants and 151 corporate-owned and operated Grills across 28 states.
This is my wife and I’s fourth visit to our St Petersburg location and review, where during previous visits we had the bone-in ribeye with truffle macaroni and cheese, bang-bang shrimp, stone crab claws, saucy shrimp appetizer, the six-ounce filet and a surf upgrade with the turf of Maryland crab cakes filled with jumbo lump crab meat and topped with red remoulade sauce to name a few.
Menu:
• Starters + Sharing
• Soups + Greens
• Grilled Fish
• Wood-Grilled Steaks + Chops
• Sautéed, Baked + Steamed
• Hand-Held
• Bowls
• Fresh Sides
• Deluxe Sides
• Desserts
On this visit, the service was just as good as our previous visits, as we enjoy sitting at the bar seeing the best of both worlds to the restaurant. My wife had a glass of 2017 SAVED Magic Marker Rosé from California which according to the winemakers tasting notes has a deep salmon color crafted primarily from Grenache, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese. On the nose, it offers alluring aromas of white peach. Its flavors are brightly layered with notes of tangerine, strawberries, and green apple. Don’t be fooled by its delicate color, this is a crisp, refreshing wine. I started with a local beer from the Cigar City Brewing Company called the Jai alai, followed by a glass of the Federalist Zinfandel to go with the food. I had this same wine on my last visit, which is grown near the Lodi AVA. The Federalist wine was named after the old American Federalist movement, today they are known by my political party affiliation, the Libertarians.
For this visit, we shared the fish tacos in soft-shells with three to the order, with diced mango, green onions, cilantro, and peppers. They were very juicy, and the fish was fresh and not too over seasoned like some fish tacos we have had in other restaurants. My wife ordered the tropic ‘heat-tini’ with Absolute Vodka, house-infused with pineapples and the fresh flavors of mango and lemon, garnished with a thin slice of jalapeño for a slightly spicy finish.
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| Bonefish Grill / Fish Tacos |
We also ordered a side dish of bacon macaroni and cheese, very creamy, bold cheese flavors and you can’t go wrong with crispy pork either! The dish was topped with breadcrumbs, baked to a golden brown, and paired with the tacos perfectly.
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| Bonefish Grill / Bacon Mac and Cheese |
Dessert:
We did not have dessert on this visit, however, on the previous dining, we had the autumn special of a pumpkin creme brûlée.
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Final notes, review basics, observations, and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience, and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give Bonefish Grill a 3 out of 5 stars, meaning that they exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants. The other three visits review scores were also 3 of 5 stars, so they have remained at the same excellence as my previous visits.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for Bonefish Grill
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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11
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11
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0
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Food quality
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11
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8
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3
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Plate presentation
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10
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10
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0
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Customer service
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13
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8
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5
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Alcohol and other beverages
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10
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7
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3
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Total regular points awarded
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55
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44
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11
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.8
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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0
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.8
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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3
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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3 of 5 Stars:
80% Rating with a 0 point “wow” bonus
Exceeded My Expectations in a Dining Experience
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Wine List:
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Bonefish Grill Wine rating:
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5 of 10
Old World selections:
France, Italy
New World selections:
Argentina, New Zealand, California, Oregon, Australia, Washington State
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Corkage fees:
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Bonefish Grill does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant-style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style at Bonefish Grill:
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American, Chain, Seafood
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Low Carb Choices, Pescatarian, Sustainable, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wears flip-flops!
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Bonefish Grill Experiences:
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Modern, Business parties, Great bar, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Bonefish Grill has a public lot
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Wifi:
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Low
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Smoking:
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Bonefish Grill is a non-smoking restaurant
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Patio or terrace:
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No
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€€
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Alcohol prices:
$24.00 USD
Bonefish Grill:
5062 4th St North
St Petersburg
Florida 33703
Contact Information:
| Restaurant website: | Bonefish Grill |
Maître d or host:
| +1 727 521 3434 |
| Website Contact: | Contact Bonefish Grill |
| Serving hours: Eastern Standard Time (GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00) | Mon - Thur 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Social Media
And
Accolades for Bonefish Grill:
| Bonefish Facebook link |
| Bonefish on Twitter | |
| Bonefish on Pinterest | |
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