What is your favorite sauce? If you said butter, you're in luck. Can't go wrong with butter. This place is all butter, all the time. There are not many restaurant choices in Gainesville, so this is a good bet - if you like butter sauce. read more

I've been here three times, not all in the same calendar year, and the wait staff is always horrible. That tells me it must be the management that is failing to provide leadership and direction to it's employees. I've never had a problem with the food or the back of house getting their food out. It always seems like the front of house has issues. This place doesn't cater to the customer at all for some reason. I have always felt like I'm a burden to them because I want to get dinner. read more

Quick suggestion: add whipped cauliflower and cauliflower rice to menu for diet conscious and advertise it as a healthy choice. Nobody else does this and in our era of increasing diet concerns this would be a hit! read more

Bonefish is one of those restaurants that is often hyped, but out of the handful of times I have eaten there, I have never been impressed. There is a tendency for this particular Bonefish to fill up pretty quickly, so it's probably a good idea to call ahead for reservations. I have no complaints about the service, as each time I have eaten here they've seated me quickly and been fairly good about being there when you need something, but not hovering over you whilst you eat. Parking isn't bad due to the gargantuan lot in front of the supermarket. My main issue with the restaurant is that it attempts to pass off fairly average food as gourmet. The food is not bad, it's just not good enough to justify that rather hefty price tags. It may have been my fault for ordering items like the Shrimp Diablo with capers (which was over-caper'd beyond belief) when a more conservative choice might have been advisable, but the overall feel I got was a chain restaurant trying too hard to be gourmet. In my opinion, there are better options out there, in a cheaper price range. read more

This was the first time I have ever dined at this location of Bonefish. It was a pretty nice experience and I would be willing to try it again. My husband and I ate here last night. Although the restaurant was pretty packed, the hostess sat our party of two in no time. Our waiter was very nice and very new. He forgot a few things, but that comes with the territory of being new. We declined an appetizer but decided to get some adult beverages. My husband got a draft beer and I got their lemon drop martini (with ketel one instead of absolute). The martini was ice cold and very well made! For our entree, I got the Kobe beef burger with bacon, (bacon is an extra $.90 but everything is better with bacon) and instead of greens or chips, I got sweet potato mash as a side. I'm very glad I did. The Kobe burger was perfectly cooked at medium, but it was VERY greasy. (Including the bun). Other than being greasy, it was very good. As was my sweet potato mash. It was a pretty small portion and cost an extra $1.50. It was worth it though, it helped balance out the greasiness of the burger. My husband got the chowder and the spicy tuna bowl. He said both were tasty, but he wasn't blown away. All in all, I would give Bonefish another chance. I will definitely be back for more of those delicious martinis. read more

This is a disappointment for me. Went here for wife's birthday. I ordered the ribeye steak cooked medium well. A lot of fat one this steak and medium well escapes the kitchen staff. read more

Bonefish Grill - So called medium well steak. - Seafood Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

I was here recently with family for dinner during the holidays. I have also been to one other location. Both have been excellent. They are typically ridiculously crowded so make a reservation. This has to be one of the best chains going. The menu has a nice selection and their main entrees they let you decide how you want it prepared and what type of sauce. I did the shrimp and scallops with a butter sauce on my first visit. The second time I had the fish taco's. I don't even care for fish but those taco's were one of the tastiest things I have had. So good. Also had the Bang Bang shrimp on both visits, which as sure everyone has noted is excellent as well. I think most locations have a $5 special on it on Wednesday nights, but don't quote me on that. read more

The food is excellent and the service exceeded our expectations. Everyone is very friendly. The Gainesville Bonefish is very well managed. They go out of their way to make sure you are happy with your order, the tables are bused quickly and that your overall experience will bring you back. We make this a regular stop! read more

I've heard so many good things about Bonefish, so I wanted to check it out myself. My wife and I went out on Saturday and stopped at Bonefish for dinner. I made reservations before hand, which was nice, because none of that's not something Outback does. We were seated five minutes after we arrived. The server asked us if it was our first time at a Bonefish (which it was) and he went over the menu with us and made a few suggestions. My wife isn't really a big seafood fan and we joked about what she would be able to eat. She ended up having a burger, which she enjoyed very much. I had the Imperial Longfin and was very pleased! The atmosphere was pleasant for a couple on a date. They sat us at a table that was designed for four and they removed two of the chairs before we sat down. Dessert was excellent! My wife had an apple dish and I had the coconut rum cake. I'll be back to try other menu items! :) read more

A friend and I arrived at 4:00 PM, when they opened. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server, Andrew, was very upbeat, efficient, attentive and knowledgeable. The Bang Bang Shrimp needs no explanation! It was Bang Bang Awesome! The house salad was lager than I remembered and consistently yummy. The bread was good as usual. I ordered the parmesan crusted trout with artichoke hearts and a lemon basil drizzle. My sides were garlic mashed potatoes and a seasonal veggie mix. The fish portion was huge with a very mild flavor. The seasonal veggies consisted of corn, lima beans, peas and diced red peppers. All of which I normally like. The veggies were odd, not the variety but the preparation. They were very firm but not crunchy. Kinda like frozen and blanched. My friend ordered the 6oz fillet with shrimp and scampi sauce. He chose seasonal veggies and broccoli as his sides. His steak was prepared correctly and had a very good flavor. Obviously over a wood burning grill. As for his side, he ate every bite! Overall our dining experience was very good. Ample parking, easily accessible, nonsmoking. read more

The 2 stars are for our waiter Jason last night. He actually was the highlight of our meal. A very friendly guy who kept my water glass full! The restaurant gets zip! #1. The young lady at the door when we came in at &;10 told us a 20 minute wait. I mentioned to her that there was a number of empty tables (and seeing how it was an odd time), her response was they were all being held for reservations. Thankfully within about 2 minutes the gentleman came up and over-ruled that lapse of sanity and seated us. #2. Each of the three things on my plates was at the most....slightly warm. The steak, the crab cake, and the potatoes. My wife's trout I found out later was the same. It had been a long day and I was in no mood to send mine back so I just ate it. The place was packed and noisy and I just wanted out of there. Sorry folks...Bonefish is a dead fish in my book and my wife has the same feelings. read more

It's been awhile since I have been to Bone Fish. For the appetizer we have shrimp stuffed with lobster encrusted with a crumble with capers. Limited time available it was delicious and a must try. I had the North Atlantic Haddock with a side of couscous. She had the chilean Sea bass. Everything was cooked prefect and busting with favors. I need to come back more often. read more

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Last night my husband and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary at the Bonefish Grill in Gainesville Va We couldn't have made a better choice. The food was impeccable. My husband ordered the Thermador Gnochi and I had the scallops. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. We were treated like royalty by the staff. Jack, our waiter, attended to our every need. He asked about our wedding, our honeymoon, and told us that he really wanted to make our evening special. The manager (I'm embarrassed to admit I can't remember his name ) offered us a toast, brought us a card and chocolates, and an appetizer offer for our next visit. Our desert was served with a candle and was complimentary. We couldn't have been more pleased, or recommend them more highly. read more

Went there for a business meeting. Had the Bang Bang Shrimp and a couple of Kettle One and Tonics. The Bang Bang is always bangin'. The mixoligists are not that great. If there isn't too much booze, there's not enough. Service was fine and the staff always looks great. I'm certain I'll return. read more

Bonefish is owned by Outback/Carrabba chain. The food is decent. Not a bad atmosphere. A little noisy. It looks like they stay pretty busy. I know my friends/family who like seafood really enjoy it. I like that even though I don't eat seafood there are other options on the menu that are still tasty! read more

Always a good experience for us here. Ahi Tuna and Bang Bang shrimp are favorites. Crab cakes are very tasty, no real breaking, all mustard/mayo to make the cake. Fillet is tender, flavorful. Veggies are fresh, French style green beans crunchy, ratatouille was American style but very tasty. Overall portions are on the small side. read more

We were a party of 5 the Friday before Valentine's Day. It was very crowded (as expected) and extremely loud (more than I expected) We were seated in the bar area. All of the food we ordered was unremarkable...not bad....just not amazing. We ordered calamari to start. Half way through, it was soooo oily....eek! The sauce was tasty. I ordered the Salmon/Asparagus salad. I very nice portion however the asparagus were very thick, thus quite fiberous. For dessert, we finished with the brownie with ice cream. Very yummy. Service was adequate though not particularly prompt, courtenous but not particularly friendly... An okay place during the week but not someplace ideal for a special occasion or in the attempts of impressing someone...I would only go here if there is no where else to go....or fast food was the only other option. read more

I just had dinner here in Gainesville and it was decent. The waiter Sebastian was great, food was out in a timely fashion. But the pad Thai...it was overwhelming and pretty gross. I tried to eat it and had to pass. I was expecting a visit from the manager but I guess they had no idea I sent back food... maybe next time bone fish read more

For a chain, this place is quite good. It's atmospheres above Red Lobster. The staff discovered that this was our first time here, and did pretty much everything they could to make it a positive experience. I see why people love the bang bang shrimp -- who wouldn't like deep fried shrimp covered in chili aoli? read more

Went for apps and drinks with a friend and for a chain this place is still a favorite of mine. They have taken the Hypnotiq martini off the menu but kind bartenders will make it without a problem. The mussels Josephine is consistently good and the portion size is enough for two. The pecan Parmesan crusted rainbow trout and seasonal rock fish are always well seasoned and tasty. I never have to wait for a table and the staff is so knowledgable and kind. read more

I must say I have always loved Bonefish, but the Gainesville location has been hit or miss for me lately. We live practically walking distance from this place so we have visited it frequently for several happy hours and dinners. The wait time is pretty long, as can be expected, but my main complaint is their bang bang shrimp. I've read several reviews on here saying they love the bang bang shrimp, so maybe I've just had a few poor experiences, but my shrimp always seems to come out soggy and really unappetizing. Also the few times that we have come for dinner, the waiters completely forgot about us, probably since they were so busy, but they were always apologetic and friendly. I will definitely continue to come to Bonefish, I just hope they step up their game on the shrimp! It's the only dish I ever get and it would be a shame to stop enjoying it! read more

I like Bonefish in general - the fish is really well prepared, and you can get any of their regular fishes prepared in any variety of ways. I went to this location the first weekend they opened (maybe 2+ years ago), and experienced the worst service of any restaurant I've ever been to. I went again this summer with my sister, and was very pleased at how much better the experience was. Our server was pleasant, and they include a few local wines on their wine list. read more

I went into Bonefish on a weekday night, so it wasn't as crowded as a weekend but they still had a pretty decent crowd there. Our server was great--he fully explained everything on the menu and gave us thorough, and honest, recommendations. I always appreciate the honesty because it helps me avoid getting a lackluster dish. They have some great seafood options--fresh fish from all over the place, served to you in a variety of different ways depending on your tastes. They also had steak options, which I think is important for those who don't enjoy the taste of the ocean. I, however, do--and so I liked the selection very much. Everything was pretty good. We got the bacon-wrapped scallops and the ahi appetizer--both were good, but the ahi was much better. The scallops were dry, and it was hard to get past the bacon (I never thought I'd say that!). For dinner, we got king salmon and the sea bass: mmm! We ate every bite. The sauces that they give to accompany their fish are delicious! For dessert: key lime pie. Another mmm! But very, very tart. It could have benefited from more whipped cream, but that is a matter of personal preference. The prices were reasonable--the same fish at Bonefish is half the price of the fish at the seafood restaurant where I work. They have a wide variety of options that come at a price for every wallet. I gave it only 4 stars because I wasn't "wowed." Everything was good, but nothing was killer. But it was a nice, leisurely meal that didn't disappoint. I was disappointed, however, to find that they were not open for lunch. read more

The first time we went here was about 3 or 4 years ago, when they first opened. The food was pretty good but not spectacular. We returned a few more time and it just seemed to go down hill. We stopped going and our first time back in at least 2 years was last week or so. The service has always been good and attentive but not hovering. That is the good I have to say. The rest is.... That the food is still bad. It doesn't taste fresh, the sides are fat laden and yucky. Scalloped potatoes that looked more like mac and cheese and some soggy frozen vegetables. Bleh. I had a fish with the chimchuri sauce..the sauce overpowered everything. It was way too strong and the fish was overcooked. The salmon my husband was also dry and overcooked. Almost as if it had been reheated. The bread was cold, and even the olive oil dipping mixture seemed less tasty. Too much $ for too little quality. And I don't want to be mean, but the waitress didn't fit in her jacket. I don't know if she was trying to hide that she was pregnant or just outgrew her jacket, but she looked like a sausage and looked real uncomfortable. It just added to the whole, "we are fast food masquarading as a quality restaurant" atmosphere. All in all, the restaurant has a dingy air to it and the food reflected that same lack of attention to detail. No need for us to go there again if we don't have to. ( we have friends who really like the place, but I can tell you we will try to stear them elsewhere) read more

Came with my husband this evening for the cold-water lobster tail special, arrived at 6:45 and was told the wait would be 45 min to 1 hour. We ended up waiting an hour and 15 min for a seat. Seems like they must have been understaffed because we saw many empty tables, and people would leave and the table turned over, but would remain empty for some time. When we were finally seated, the lobster tails were sold out (of course). The hour + we were waiting for a table I guess that's what most people were ordering. We ended up getting the Chilean sea bass instead, which was pretty good, but not what I'd had my heart set on. For the appetizer we had the wagyu beef ginger potstickers - they came out lukewarm, but even if they had been hot they would have still been just okay. I think we'll stick with the bang-bang shrimp. As a side note, we witnessed quite a few people complaining about the wait time or the time it was taking their food to come out, so we weren't the only ones with grievances. This visit definitely wasn't up to par with our previous ones. Overall, we left feeling the wait was not worth the visit. read more

I came to Bonefish for my anniversary because I love bang bang shrimp little did I know it was going to take 3 hours to get that bang bang shrimp. The night started off with an 1hr + wait. I was then seated at the smallest table possible. My boyfriend and I then waited 15 minutes until I had to get up and ask someone to get us water. The manager then apologized and gave me an order of free bang bang shrimp. We then proceed to move tables and the service was still atrocious. The waiter took forever to take out order. The food when then brought AN HOUR later. I could keep going about how awful the service was but I am mentally exhausted after spending a total of 3 hours at Bonefish. I will NEVER being coming here again. Worst anniversary ever. read more

This is by far our favorite place to go in Gainesville. The service is always great and we find their wait staff is a notch above the rest. You can tell they receive great training and care about customer service. I have never ordered anything I didn't like - highly recommend!! Make a reservation if going on the weekend because it gets very busy. You still may have to wait a little while, but you will get in much quicker with a reservation. read more

Very good food. I've had several items and have not been disappointed. The bread is fantastic--very flavorful. The only downside is that it seems to be awfully noisy. I mean really, really noisy. read more

Elegant interior, only 4 families inside so there was plenty of space. With covid still lingering you would think they would have taken advantage of the 6 foot rule and spaced us all out but weird as it was they smashed all 4 families right next to one another for their convienience and I did not like this. The waiter was friendly but racing through everything like he was competing for a prize. The food was meh, typical line cook stuff with minimal effort and no creativity. Taste was ok speed to table was exceptional and resrooms were immaculate. All in all ok but dont plan a return. read more

After going to this Bonefish location monthly or every other month for more than 7 years as a group of retirees I was stunned to be turned away, and told to come back 4 hours later, due to a reservation error on the part of the restaurant. I made the reservation for 3 PM on a Saturday (our regular time and regular day) for 12 people at the host desk as our group was leaving from the previous gathering there the month before. At that time, I watched the hostess make the reservation as I gave her the information. However, when we arrived this time the manager told us the system said our reservation was for 7 pm (our group has NEVER made a reservation for 7 pm) and that he could not seat us until then. He also said that he had 40 reservations that he could not move and therefore he would not be able to accommodate our group. He had no care whatsoever for the fact that we were regular customers. Though he said he was sorry, his manner was rather indifferent toward us and he could only tell us to come back at 7 o'clock. I don't know what he thought 12 people were going to do for 4 hours before they would have the privilege of dining at this establishment, but the decision was made to never return as a group. Historically we have always had great food and great service, but this abrupt treatment was shocking. No offer of compensation, no effort at a sincere apology, no asking "Wow, what could have happened here with this regular group of loyal Dine Rewards customers?" Nothing. Fortunately, Glory Days across the parking lot was more than happy to immediately take us in. The food was fantastic, the service superb, and the manager more than happy to make some extra big bucks that day (we eat and drink a fair sum). So, Bonefish Gainesville - MASSIVE FAIL. read more

Strike three with Gainesville Bonefish................. We were patrons regularly for at least 12-15 a year for the past ten years. During the last several ocassions, the wait staff was sub par forgeting things or food arriving cold. Saturday night was the final straw. Upon entering the location, both myself and my wife noticed a rank odor. (that should have been the clue) We were too tired and too hungry so we sat down an ordered. Both orders were terrible, (lobster roll/fish tacos) I've complained before, but this time, threw in the towel and vowed to never return. To top it off, Sunday morning both of us woke up sick................ What was an A + location in Gainesville, has turned into an D- Stay away. read more

We had a very pleasant lunch. We were seated very quickly and got our drinks. We ordered the bang bang shrimp appetizer it was great. We then had the blacken Fish Tacos with mango salsa they to were great. We didn't have room for desert. Service was great to it was an wonderful experience read more

Had a fabulous evening with gracious staff & especially our hostess Emily! They were quite attentive in service making sure we had everything we needed. We did not have to wait long for our food, nor did we feel we were being rushed through our meal. Our party of eight enjoyed the variety of delicious foods...from starters to desserts! read more

Great food and service! They have changed their potato au gratin, and the new one is not so great. Portions are decent and their coconut shrimp is one of my favorites! read more

He only negative is sometimes they are so busy the wait is long. ESP on special occasions like Valentine's Day. It's worth it though. The Caesar salad is the best I've ever had. I love the Lily's chicken and the filet mignon. Bread and olive oil dip is delicious as well. We used to love the chocolate creme brûlée, but it was discontinued. please bring it back!!! read more

Bonefish Grill - Filet mignon, Marsala gravy, mashed potatoes, and zucchini. All delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

We went here, Sunday March 06, 2016, for lunch. This review is mostly for our server, (James) Brian. He did an outstanding job. Very friendly, knowledgeable and on point. We will definitely ask for Brian next time we visit. Keep up the good work, Brian. We had the Bang-Bang Shrimp, Fish Tacos and Salmon. All of the food was fresh and seasoned very well. read more

I have been here various times mainly for my own anniversary (it was the place I had my first date with my husband) and my parents' anniversary. My husband is always branching out and trying new menu items. I normally stick to my usual scallops and shrimp. However, they did have a special with crab that was to die for! The cream sauce that came with the dish was simply amazing. One of the best seafood dishes I have had in a while. My only negative comment is that my husband and I went here before his deployment in 2011. It was a few weeks before our second anniversary (of dating at the time). They were very crowded. Once we started digging into our appetizer - the popular Bang Bang shrimp - I noted that they tasted really "gummy." I cut one open and removed the sauce only to find it virtually uncooked and gray. This turned my mood off for the evening and I was sick with food poisoning that night into the next morning... not the ideal situation when my husband is deploying a couple days later. It took me 2 years to go back (when they had the crab special listed above) and it didn't take long to cure whatever worries I had about getting sick again. read more

Excellent experience. I brought the family for a birthday event, and everyone enjoyed their food. The Bang Bang Shrimp is an appetizer that you can not go wrong with, The Dumplings were also very tasty. I ordered the Snapper with Shrimp special, and my wife ordered the crab cakes. Both were delicious. My mother in law had the Fish and Chips, which she loved! It had been some time since we had been here. We'll definitely come back sonner. read more

Agree with some of the other comments that this location isn't as good as other locations. We frequent Bonefish Grill around the country and our last home-base location was in Alexandria (Kingstowne) and must say that this location is the least favorable of all locations. But we love Bonefish Grill in general enough to keep coming back to this location for its proximity. Service here is good as you'd expect from Bonefish Grill, but not great as other locations. Most other locations, service is professional, friendly and warm. This location, it's mostly just professional, there's a couple of friendly and warm servers, but most are just professional. The last 3 times we've been to this location, they overcooked the Bang Bang Shrimp. One time, they brought out a second order because the first was way burnt and the second order still came out burnt. Management needs to seriously implement better quality controls in place. Ordered steak another time and it came out pass well-done and I had asked for medium. The room temperature in this location is often chilly....is that their intention? read more

I'm not from this area, not even from this state, nor have I ever even tried bonefish before coming here. Since staying in this area for a few months, this is by far my favorite place to eat in this area. This food is not only great but the costumer service is excellent. A few of us came in to eat one night and hadn't realized how late it was already. They fired the grills back up for us. You can't beat that. read more