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 are pretty mouth watering so i would get that
I love the bang bang shrimp so I’d love to try the tacos!! Yum! 🙂
The ahi tuna sounds awesome!
I always get the Ahi Tuna.. it never lets me down!
I love their salmon, but next time I go I definitely want to try the bang bang shrimp
I love the Bang Bang Shirmp. I would eat them everyday if I could. I will have to try the mussels. I am hooked on Carrabbas mussels. I would love to see how they can compare.
I LOVE the bang bang shrimp! Its only $5 on Wednesdays and my fiance and I like to go there and each get the appetizer and a side salad. Its a delicious meal that is perfect for our graduate school budget! Although I bet the tacos would be good, too!
Bang Bang Tacos would love to try those. 🙂
I love the BANG BANG Shrimp!! The best and only $5 on Wednesday:))
Love Bonefish grill!!! Everything there is great, but I LOVE the bang bang shrimp!
I would DEF try those mussels! We watched Iron Chef on the Food Network last night on mussels and I’ve been craving them ever since. BONEFISH RULES
What series is Ryan reading?
This giveaway is so funny! We tried to eat Bonefish Grill for lunch yesterday but they don’t open until 4 here. Would live a certificate to try again!
I love lobster and would love to try the dish you ordered!!!
The Mahi mahi with mango salsa was really good!
I’d love to try those mussels or the Mahi Mahi! They have a gluten free menu which makes eating out as a Celiac so much easier! I love it!
I get their Bang Bang Shrimp as an entree every time! They are so good and surprisingly filling, although I’m sure all of the bread that I eat with them helps 😉
I would love to try those mussels! The ahi tuna sashimi looks awesome too!
Your lobster looks delicious! I would try that. There’s a Bonefish Grill in my town but I never thought to try it really.
I would love to try their calamari!
We now have a Bone Fish Gril in East TN 🙂 WOO HOO! Wes and I haven’t had a chance to eat there yet but we want to. We just have to work our our schedules. LOL.
I’ve tried the bang bang shrimp once and it was amazing! But gosh those lobster tails made my mouth start watering. I think I’d have to give those a shot. My parents have been and said they wanted to try everything on the menu 🙂 So it must be good.
Glad you both hade a wonderful date night.
We have never been to Bonefish, but have some in the area. I would try their Sea Bass or tilapia. Yum everything looks tasty and fresh!
Mm those shrimp tacos look awesome! I’d love to try it!
I’ve never tried Bonefish so I would love to check it out on a date night with my husband. Chilean Sea Bass is my favorite so I would most likely try that!
I used to live right by the Columbus, OH location and never had the chance to try it out. I would love to try their Grilled Salmon and Asparagus salad… my favorite fish and vegetable in one meal!
We don’t go that often as it is a treat for us, but I love their mahi mahi and would score some of that! Yum!
I would love to try their sea bass!
Love the bang bang shrimp!!
I would love to try their Chilean sea bass with mango salsa!
I love bonefish grill! My family goes there all the time. I like getting the scallops with the mango salsa…yum!
I’m a big sucker for fish tacos, so any & every version they have available would be my choice! And I’d love to take my wife on a date there, of course.
I’d love to try the grilled salmon and asparagus salad!
I’d love to try the scallops or those fish tacos!
the lobster you had looks amazing, i’d love to try that!
Definitely would LOVE to try their ceviche (one of my favorite dishes) or the bang bang shrimp cuz it sounds amazee!
Sea scallops and shrimp? With mango salsa? Yes, please!
I’ve never gone, but it’d be nice to grab a nice dinner with my brother in the short time when I’ll be home from Ireland and before he moves from New York to California.
Such a fun place! I went to one right after the opened in my hometown. I would order the Florida Cobb Salad w/o chicken.
That fooks delicious! I would love to try their lobster!!
That food looks delicious! I would love to try their lobster!!
I’ve never been but i would love to try those tacos!
Haven’t visited a Bonefish Grill yet but it sure seems delicious!
Looking at their menu for Illinois, Bayou Atlantic Golden Tilefish + Shrimp sounds absolutely wonderful.
I love the bang bang shrimp!
My hubby and I love bonefish because I’m terrible at cooking seafood. My favorites are their calamari appetizer and any fish in their pan Asian sauce! So yummy
I’ve never been to Bonefish Grill but I would LOVE to try it. My parents recently bought a condo in the Sarasota area (they live in Maine – I’m in Boston) and last time I was down there I noticed there was a Bonefish Grill nearby. I would love to give them this certificate so that they can celebrate my Mom’s recent retirement. 🙂
The shrimp appetizer is delicious!
I have never been to a Bonefish! But i’d sure love to give it a try 🙂 I’d get anything involving shrimp and scallops!
Wow! I’ve always wanted to go here! I’m with you on the mussels. I can’t resist when I see them on a menu. I’d like to try those.
ive been to bonefish before and im obsessed with their bang bang shrimp- so id most likely want to try the bang bang tacos!
YUM!
I would LOVE to get the mussels!!
My favorite dish is the salmon salad! It comes with asparagus and goat cheese mixed in–nothing better!
My favorite dish is the Bang Bang shrimp! I love it and have to get it every time I go there!