
We went there on only their third night open. With no advertising, they were packed from 6pm to 9 pm; not a free table to be found. As one lady predicted, while leaving, “This place will be filled up every night”, and we agree!
What’s the deal? For starters, the location, for lunch or dinner, with a beautiful view of water and boats, variegated condos and sunset, beats so many other views, hands down. To have just drinks and appetizers on the patio, enjoying the sunset, well, count me and a few thousand others in, to get early seats for the show.
View Just Before Sunset

The décor is warm, woodsy, with artistic flourishes as metal sculptures of bonefish in the Keys. Go to the end wall, the West wall, and look at the beautifully colored prints of two snook (below), and of two Japanese groupers, made by pressing the actual fish on the paper, then coloring the outline.


The popular Hypnotiq Breeze Martini ($7.30), with Bacardi Coco Rum, Hypntotiq liquor, and pineapple juice was also a hit.
Want something lighter, try the beautiful Strawberry Basil Lemonade (7.5),(below) with Stoli Ohranj vodka, muddled strawberries, with fresh basil and fresh sour mix- a great thirst quencher.

With these prices, it’s fun to go with a group of 4 or six, and taste many things!
Appetizers start with Bang Bang Shrimp (7.9) (below) with tender crispy shrimp in a spicy garlic chili aioli sauce.


The Ahi Tuna Sashimi (half 8.8, full 14.9) (below) is a stunning presentation, with sesame seared,thin sliced tuna, decorated with a tasty mayo wasabi, and also a sriracha soy sauce piped on the side.


The Sirloin Steak (13.9) is a great buy with a 10 oz. portion, seasoned and grilled, I recommend getting the Garlic Gorgonzola butter topping (1.5).
I had two piscine favorites. The Pistachio Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout (17.4), (below) sautéed, with a crust of pistachio and panko crumbs, then drizzled with a basil-lemon butter sauce, and a few artichoke hearts. A tender and delicious creation!

A royal delicacy was the special Imperial Gulf Grouper (18.2), with pan-seared grouper, baked then stuffed with shrimp, scallops, and crab meat.
Main Dining Room




The special Strawberry Shortcake (5.9), (below) is a delight with seasonal fresh strawberries, and a biscuit, Southern style, that stays crisp, with a thick crème anglaise, a large portion of freshly whipped cream, and a sprig of mint. WOW! There’s s also a Key Lime Pie (5.50), with a thick crunchy roasted pecan and graham cracker crust, freshly made every day.
. People were not shy on sharing their thoughts on their Bonefish dinners. The dad of a family of 5, when leaving said “I thought our bill was a mistake, and even re-checked it-it was so reasonable, we’ll be back”. One Naples couple said “We used to drive up to Bonita’s Bonefish, now we don’t have to, and the view is so gorgeous, we’ll start with drinks outside”. A man said “We had a filling dinner for two for under $40 with drinks, it doesn’t kill my wallet like spending $150 a couple on (Naples) 5th Ave South”. His wife said “Talking is easy here, you can hear the other person”. And another said” My favorite was the Sea Bass-fish here is tender, not overcooked, by the old Midwestern “cook till flaked” rule.
Lovely Greeter, Tim Breidel, Culinary Mgr.Evening at Naples Bonefish Grill. WOW!
Bonefish Grill, 1500 5th Ave South, Unit 112, Naples 239-417-1212
2 comments:
We are regulars here after only a few months. The food is fresh the wait isn't too long and the prices are right.
Keep up your good work on reporting good places to eat.
Their menu has changed a little which is a good thing. We like Olio and Bonefish and wish more places like them were around with very good food and prices.
Post a Comment