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| - I went to Bonefish in another city years ago and was so turned off by how crowded it was and how close the tables were that I have never been back.
A friend met me here last night and I'm glad I went. Of course it was not the weekend so it wasn't crowded, but as the tables were not as close as the 1st BF I went to, perhaps on a busy night it wouldn't be too bad, either.
99% of the time, I am a leisurely diner.That is, it's social for me and I don't like to rush. At first I think that threw our server, but once he realized we were going to hang out, he was not intrusive and seemed to be able to gauge just the right amount of service (thanks!).
We had tuna sashimi to start. It did have a sauce on it that was not identified in the menu description, but it was just drizzled partially over the fish so it didn't overpower the ability to taste the fish. That being said, the fish was not that flavorful.
We then shared mussels.I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels were cooked just right, and the "white wine" broth was very rich. Although the garlic was obvious, what did it for me was the distinct flavor of what I thought was fennel. The server confirmed Anisette.
I try to stay away from chain restaurants, but if I find myself going to BF again, it will be for these mussels.
We finished with coconut pie. I didn't want to like it, but it was warm and dense, and the rum cut the sweetness, and I exceeded my intent to have "just one bite" by about 5.
Good dinner out.
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