The Bonefish Grill, Egg Harbor City - Restaurant Review

I will not normally write a food review on a chain restaurant, but I read an article in the paper last week that impressed me, not only because it is one of just a few chain restaurants my wife and I enjoy eating at, but also the way this organization handles its employees and promotions. The Bonefish Grill, located at Fire and Tilton Roads in Egg Harbor Township has been open less than two years and has received a reputation of wonderful fresh seafood at a reasonable price.

During the winter months when many of the seasonal seafood restaurants are closed, we will head up the Parkway and eat at the Bonefish Grill. We normally try to make reservations because after 6:00PM on any given day, the place is at full capacity. We usually start our meal with the Bang Bang shrimp, which is a spicy, flavorful coated shrimp that you eat with chopsticks, which makes it very interesting. This appetizer, (which you can also ask for as your main course), is served hot over shredded lettuce, and the taste is wonderful. My wife does not like extreme spicy, but she always helps me devour this tasteful treat.

Most entrees range from $15.00 to $25.00, and come with hot warm bread that you can dip in the pesto oil that your waiter prepares at your table. I’ve tried many of the dishes such as the shrimp and scallops in a butter lemon sauce, Monkfish, Chilean Sea Bass, or one of the many specials they offer. My wife usually has the shrimp and scallops in Asian sauce, or she will choose one of the specials. Besides seafood, the menu also offers chicken, pork, and steak dishes.

On most days, the entrée is served with spaghetti squash that is fabulous, and a choice of potato, rice, or vegetable medley. Since we are all health conscience these days, you can eat a healthy portion of recommended fish and the vegetables will complete a great tasting, healthy meal.

The specialty desserts always look great, but after our appetizer, bread, and meal we are usually full enough to walk away without the sinful delicacies. For two, you can have a wonderful meal for about $70.00 with drinks and tip.

What I read in the newspaper that impressed me was that many of the entry-level employees who start off as dishwashers, bus persons, and prep chefs, work their way up the ladder and end up as managers/owners. Managing partners get a ten percent share of the profits that come from the restaurant. This explains the cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere of the restaurant.

I have enjoyed the Bonefish since it opened almost two years ago. My wife and I both agree that you can get a wonderful meal at a reasonable price and you walk away feeling satisfied both food wise and monetarily. Try the Bonefish. You will be pleasantly surprised.