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 LOVE their bang bang shrimp!! But that lobster looks so good!
Bang bang tacos’
My favorite dish is the Sir Will’s Fish & Chips!!
lobster, hands down. never had the bang bang shrimp but it sounds super good!!
Their ahi tuna app is the bomb!
Ps – Barnes and Noble* – although I’m sure 4567876 ppl have already said that 😉
I think I’d try the Imperial Longfin. It sounds fabulous!
My husband & I love their bang bang shrimp and their fish & chips!
I’ d love to try the jumbo sea scallops and shrimp, yum! I went for an anniversary a few years ago and they served chocolate-covered strawberry — so gooood!
They have one of the best steaks I have ever had in my life. You wouldn’t believe it coming for a restaurant that is geared towards seafood, but I can’t seem to get past anything else on the menu when I see that steak!
I’ve had the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer but never the Bang Bang Tacos! Two awesome foods put together = yum!
I would love to try the salmon salad! Sounds delish!
I’d want to try the mahi mahi 🙂
The grilled Atlantic salmon sounds delicious!
I always hear about the bang bang shrimp but I’ve never tried it so I would love to!
Bang Bang Tacos sounds delicious! I’d pair it with my favorite drink from there- the Hypnotic Martini!
I’ve only been to Bonefish a couple of times and both times had the bang bang shrimp. But at some point in time, I would like to try the grilled salmon.
i would love to try those bang bang tacos!! there is a BG right down the street from us, but we’ve never tried it. looks delicious!!
I would love to try lilly’s chicken!
I adore bang bang shrimp (like everyone else on the planet) but I haven’t tried the taco version. Bonefish is one of our fav restaurants, doesn’t matter what you get it’s all delish!
Bonefish is one of my favs. Unfortunately the Bang Bang shrimp is too spicy for me, but I love their bacon-wrapped scallop app!
Hard to decide … but from the reviews, I might have to shift from my standard salmon and give the Bang Bang shrimp a try.
The bang bang tacos look great, we’ve never been there before would live to try it!
The bang bang shrimp is amazing!!!
Yummm! I’ve never had bang bang tacos!
I love Bonefish – their food and service is consistently good! I am allergic to gluten, so I eat at Bonefish often, because they have a lengthy and diverse gluten free menu! One of my favorite entrees is the shrimp and scallops with the mango salsa.
Bang bang shrimp tacos sounds great!
everyone keeps talking about the bang bang shrimp.. so i’d love to try that!
i love their ceviche!
My best girlfriend and I always go to Bonefish for Wednesday night happy hour and treat ourselves to Bang Bang Shrimp and bread (and a bottle of wine)! Its the best!
I love their grilled salmon!
never been!! would love to try it! there’s one in indy, not far from the halfprice bookstore, now that’s a trip worth driving for!
I live in Orlando and have never been to Bonefish Grill! Always
have wanted to go, have heard great things 🙂 And their
commercials are funny! I would love to try the “Bang Bang
Tacos.” 🙂 This would be a great idea for a date night with
my boyfriend. Thanks for letting me know about the happy
hour! That gift card would make it a free date night, even
better! 🙂
Bang bang shrimp!!! oh my so good. I also have had swordfish at Bonefish that was delish..
I love Bonefish Grill! Last time I was there I had the most wonderful seared ahi tuna sashimi…had to fight off my husband for it. 😉
The bread for sure! (With a side of lobster!)
yum, yum. love good seafood. i would try their halibut with the chimichurri sauce. one of my fave sauces.
My favorite dish is the tuna! Although the mussels and bang bang shrimp are delicious too!
I love the bang bang shrimp! They are, by far, my favorite appetizer!
I live the bang bang shrimp and the white fish tuna tacos. Such a great place!
I would love the Pecan Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout! There is a Bonefish Grill in Omaha, NE and we plan on taking our daughter there soon to visit their amazing zoo for her 2nd birthday. This certificate would be great!! 🙂
I’ve never been to bone fish grill but the tacos and the fresh bread look to die for!
We’re actually going for Mother’s Day! I love their bang bang shrimp (thanks for the $5 tip) and also their fish tacos.
The bang bang tacos look deliciousss!!
LOVE their bang bang shrimp (and their happy hour prices).
The tacos look amazing! I have always wanted to go to Bonefish!
I love me some crab cakes! Yum.
My parents always rave about the Bang Bang Shrimp. But since I can’t eat shellfish, salmon for me! mmmmm
Yum!! I’d like to try their mussels too, they look so yummy!
mahi mahi and drinks!!!
Mmmm I love the bang bang shrimp and blackened salmon!