It felt great to spend the whole day with my husband. He’s my favorite.
Perfect Wedding
Our date began with a matinee showing of a local play at the Ocala Civic Theater.
The show, Perfect Wedding, was quite funny! It reminded me a lot of Rumors, the last show we saw at the theater and was filled with miscommunication and lots of humorous one-liners. So far I’m rather impressed with Ocala’s community theater!
I also appreciate that intermission snacks are reasonably priced.
$1? Yes, please!
When I was in New York with my friends and we went to see the show How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (which was awesome), a bag of M&Ms cost nearly $5! That’s like $.50 per M.
After the show, neither Ryan nor I were hungry enough for dinner quite yet, so we ran some errands.
We stopped by Barnes & Nobel because Ryan wanted to pick up the eighth book in a series he’s reading and I wanted to snag Fever, the sequel to Wither, the book I began reading last week.
Fever is on mega-hold at our local library (I’m 13th in line) and since I just finished Wither yesterday, I’m feeling quite anxious to continue on with the series.
Unfortunately Fever is only available in hardback and cost nearly $18 at Barnes & Noble, so I passed and ordered it on Amazon when we got home.
I saved $6! (And that’s my stink eye face. Not my best look.)
After our time at Barnes & Noble, we were ready for dinner.
Dinner at Bonefish Grill
We were excited to try out our local Bonefish Grill since we’ve only ever been to one in St. Petersburg with my family and we really enjoyed the food.
A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by an account associate with Bonefish Grill and offered $25 toward any meal at the restaurant. (Don’t worry, there’s something in it for you, too!)
Since we arrived before 6:30 p.m. we were able to take advantage of Bonefish Grill’s happy hour, which not only includes discounted drinks, but discounted food for only $5 from 4 – 6:30 p.m. through April 16, including:
- Fresh Ceviche
- Bang Bang Tacos (featuring Bonefish Grill’s signature Bang Bang Shrimp)
- Bang Bang Chicken
We started our meal with their freshly baked bread and olive oil.
I ended up eating three pieces. Stick warm, doughy bread in front of me even when I’m not hungry and I can’t say no!
For an appetizer, Ryan and I shared an order of the Mussels Josepheine, which included Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, basil and lemon wine sauce.
Anytime I see mussels on a menu, I have to get them, so I was happy when Ryan was game! The sauce with the mussels was slightly sweet and incredibly delicious. I’d love to try to recreate it at home, but I have a feeling I’d botch it up pretty horribly and ruin perfectly good mussels in the process.
For our entrees, Ryan ended up getting the Bang Bang Tacos (only $5!) and they were fantastic!
I ordered the lobster with a side of asparagus and their vegetable of the day which included garbanzo beans and Andouille sausage.
We both cleared our plates!
Our date night to Bonefish Grill was a lot of fun and I’d gladly go back! Ryan and I both commented that we were especially impressed with our waiter. He was so personable, friendly and we had a great time joking around with him.
Annnnd here’s the best part!
You can win your own $25 gift card to Bonefish Grill!
A list of their locations may be seen here.
Bonefish Grill is giving away two $25 gift cards to two PBF readers! To enter this giveaway, simply comment below, telling me what dish you’d most like to try at Bonefish Grill or what your favorite dish from the restaurant is if you’ve been there before.
I will randomly select two winners tomorrow morning.
Good luck!
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I’ve heard rave reviews about the bang bang shrimp and I’d love to try them!
I love the crab cakes and the raspberry martinis!
Love, love, love Bonefish. Must have is the bang bang shrimp or the crab cakes.
I LOVE their salmon! And the bang bang shrimp is awesome!
First of all I have to comment on the awesome $1 M&Ms….that’s better than most vending machines now-a-days! And bonefish is TO DIE FOR! I absolutely love anything bang bang and their fish is always so fresh and amazing. Even if you get it naked/simple style it is to die for. There is something about that place! I love having one near by because it is such a great go to place and especially on nights when you want to get a little fancy but not spend and arm and a leg 😉
Steak and crab cakes!
I love Bonefish! The bang bang shrimp are my absolute favorite!
Im in Denver, Id like to try the bang bang shrimp!
I haven’t been to Bonefish in forever, but I love their Bang Bang Shrimp! Yum.
mmmm that lobster looks amazing! that is for sure what i would be ordering too!!
The bang bang tacos for sure!!
I love bang bang shrimp! One of the current specials at the restaurant nearest me is a flounder piccata, which is right up my alley!
dying to try the bang bang shrimp! we have a bonefish right by us (in NC) but haven’t tried it yet!
Omg the menu looks dee-lish! I don’t even know how I’d choose but the new Zealand orange roughy topped with lump crab meat sounds pretty unreal and the bonefish martini sounds right up my alley…a martini with prosecco?? Sign me up!!
My husband and I always have date night at bonefish and I love their bang bang shrimp for our starter but we always end up ordering off the specials menu and we never leave disappointed 🙂
I would love to try the lobster you ordered! Yum!
I’ve heard amazing things about their bang bang shrimp so I would definitely try that! I think my husband would really love it aswell.
I LOVE Bonefish!! The crabcakes are my favorite- so full of meat! I love their salads and of course the Bang Bang Shrimp!!
Yum, I’d like some bang bang tacos right now please!
Those tacos look fantastic! Or, I am always interested in trying crab cakes ANYWHERE! Yum!
First off thanks for the chance to win, but the Grilled Salmon and Asparagus Salad is top shelf
Those meals both look delicious! Can I have a look at the menu first?
I love salmon and swordfish, as they are the “meatier” fishes. Would love to try some of that yummy bread as well!
Oh I always have to get the bang bang shrimp anytime you go to Bonefish! Yum!
I’ve never eaten there but heard so many good things. Would love to try it sometime since I am a BIG sea food lovah’
I love Bonefish! Especially the cerviche and bang bang shrimp!!
I’ve never been there but there is one near my house I’ve been wanting to try! That lobster looks delicious so I would definitely want to try that!!!
Ahi Tuna Sashimi, for sure!
LOVE the bang bang shrimp app and a glass of sangria. Yum!
The bang bang shrimp are the best!
Those bang bang shrimp tacos look delicious!
I’d love to take my boyfriend since he’s never had lobster in his life . . .and he’s 27!
I went to Bonefish on my birthday and got the most DELICIOUS black cherry pomegranate mojito! The vegetable sides are always delicious like a chick pea and sauteed spinach side… mmm mmm! With a gorgeous piece of grilled salmon that is one wonderful meal!
How was the book? I’ve been super intrigued about it since you first posted! I added it to my book list and since I’m about to finish my current read, I’m trying to decide what to tackle next.
I’ve never gotten the opportunity to go to bonefish, but my parents love it! If I went, I think i’d like to try their filet mignon!
I love their corn and shrimp chowder!! Yum yum! A cup is never enough!
The salmon salad is amazing! It comes with goat cheese and asparagus on a gorgeous bed of greens. Simply divine!!
I’d pick the Norwegian Salmon! I’ve never been so I just had to look at the menu and now I’m hungry for salmon 🙂
The Bonefish Grill is one of my favorite restaurants!! My favorite is their Bang Bang Shrimp and Mussels Josephine! I hope I win!!! 🙂
I’ve never been there before! I see most people comment on the “Bang Bang” items, so I may try that. And a cocktail also!
Yum! I love seafood 🙂 I’ve never been to the Bonefish Grill but if I do go I’d definitely want to try the Ceviche and the Chilean Sea Bass.
Lily’s Chicken is my fav! 🙂
Yum those bang bang tacos look delicious!! I’m the same way with bread, even if I’m not hungry I can’t pass it up. I haven’t been to Bonefish Grill but there is one close to us that I would love to try.
I would definitely want to try the Bang Bang Tacos! They look sooooo good!
The bang bang shrimp of course 🙂 But inside a taco shell? now that’s something I’m excited to try!
I would love to try the bang bang tacos…they look delish!!!
I love their Bang Bang shrimp and I’d love to try that lobster you ordered! It looks amazing!
Count me in for “BIG BANG TACOS”. They look delicious!
I want those tacos! They look amazing!
I would get those delicious looking mussels!!