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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Those bang bang tacos look delicious. Sadly it doesn’t look like they have any Texas locations, but they have locations where I have family! I have several cousins graduating soon 🙂
Bang bang tacos baby!
I’d love to try the bang bang shrimp. It looks amazing!
Their baja fish tacos with mango salsa are fabulous! Yum.
I LOVE their Bang Bang Shrimp!! That appetizer is baaangin’ 🙂
Embarrassed to say I have never tried their bang and shrimp…would definitely dive into those first….for starters of course!!
I would love to try the bang bang shrimp! Looks delicious.
The bang bang shrimp is really good, but also the starter bread!
My family enjoys going in the summer because the Bonefish near our house has outdoor seating which is oh so lovely on a warm night : ) I typically order whatever grilled fish is their special with the warm mango salsa. YUM!
yummmm, great review! I never been before but I just found out there is one only 20 mins away from me. Id order the Pecan Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout: Sautéed and topped with artichoke hearts, fresh basil and lemon butter. IT SOUNDS AMAZING
the salmon and the warm mango salsa look delicious!
I would love to try their crab cakes, their desserts sound totally yummy too!
I’ve never had lobster! I’m kind of picky with seafood and have never had the guts since it’s so expensive.
Bang bang shrimp!!!! get in my tummy!
I would love to try the bang bang shrimp – they look delicious!
I have drove pass this restaurant a million times but never had the chance to try it. If I were to go there I would probably get…
Lily’s Chicken – Chicken breast, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts and a lemon basil sauce.
It just sounds amazing.
I love the bang bang shrimp and would love to try the mussels!
Try this recipe…https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mussels-in-white-wine-recipe/index.html
You cant mess it up. The one downfall, requires saffron but it’s quite necessary.
Yum! I love Bonefish Grill. The Bang Bang Shrimp is my FAVORITE, but I had no idea they have Bang Bang Tacos!
I’m in college, and the bang bang shrimp special on Wednesday nights here in South Bend is very popular!! So I would definitely be using it for that!
My favorite meal from Bonefish Grill is happy hour! That totally counts right? No? Okay, the bang bang shrimp are my favorite then 🙂
I would love to try the sea bass!
i love the bang bang shrimp! And the scallops are to die.
I would love to try those bang bang tacos! They look awesome!
I would love to try Lily’s chicken!
I love the bang bang shrimp, & believe it or not their garlic mashed potatoes are phenomenal!!!
oh my gosh by far my favorite dish from Bonefish is their bangbang shrimp! I can never go without ordering it! Oh and if their bread and amazing herb-infused olive oil counts then I’ll totally include that too 🙂
I would definitely try those bang bang tacos!! i havent been to bonefish grill in years but i always love their bang bang shrimp and i didnt know they had them in taco form. Although, that lobster also looks amazing.
I have been to one in IL. When we get back for a visit, I would love to go again. One of the specials tonight at the Skokie restaurant is: White Tuna Tacos Starter – seared sushi grade Albacore, crispy wontons, sesame ginger cole slaw + lime sour cream
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Thanks for the offer
I want to try the salmon and the bang bang tacos! those look really good!
I would get their New Zealand Orange Roughy- fish, spinach, and crab all in one meal?- yes please!!
My parents were just telling me yesterday about the bang bang tacos so I would have to try those! My dad also said wine is cheap during happy hour so I would need a glass of that too 🙂
I’ve had the Bang Bang Shrimp which are amazing but I would definitely LOVE to try those Bang Bang tacos! Mmmm
I’d love to try the Bang Bang Shrimp.
I love their bang bang shrimp and the Imperial Longfin.
I love their Bang Bang Shrimp, but for the main course, I like just mixing and matching their fish with their different types of sauce. Yummy!
I’ve seen more then one person rave about those bang bang shrimp on Facebook. I’m more then intrigued now to try them!! 🙂
Bang Bang shrimp!!! SOOO AMAZING!!
All of it sounds amazing, but I would love to try their lobster dish especially! 🙂
Bang Bang Shrimp are fantastic!
Yummmm. I LOVE Bonefish Grill. The Chilean Sea Bass is BOMB! 🙂
I’d like to try the bang bang shrimp, they look great! Or I wonder if they have swordfish on the menu….must look & see!
I would love to be a winner. I’ve never been to Bonefish Grill because it’s a bit pricey for me.. (on a college budget 😉 ) I have recently gone pescatarian this year, so this would be a great restaurant for me to try!
I love the basic bang bang shrimp and the crapcakes!!! YUM-O
Their ceviche is yummy!
I have never eaten at Bonefish, but I need to try those Bang Bang tacos ASAP!
Bang Bang tacos for sure! I have always heard people rave about them, and I would love to try them myself.
I love the scallops with the pan-Asian sauce. Yum!!!
I love the bang bang shrimp! Anything with their mango salsa is great too and I would love to try a mango martini!
Love the filet, it cuts like butter! And the mashed potatoes are to die for!