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| - Bonefish Grill has a lot of potential it doesn't tap in to. It has a good location on the west side of Madison and a good exterior/interior appearance. However, each time I visit it gets close to impressing and then fails to do so. We dined at Bonefish this past Saturday evening. Once we were seated it was immediately noticeable that the music was far too loud. Not only was the music far too loud, but it was also Techno music. Given the restaurant's clientele I don't think their music volume and music choice is the best idea. Most of the diners were middle aged, some with children in tow. For being a Saturday evening, the restaurant was half empty. Perhaps, that is reflection of the fact that the restaurant is just ok for the price you pay. Our waitress was friendly. When the lobster tails we ordered arrived, they were served without melted butter. After finally flagging down an employee to inquire about the butter, she stated the kitchen had been out and was making more and implied we should have known that already. Strange.
My Moscow mule was tasty. The bread and olive oil dipping sauce was also good. Once the butter arrived the lobster didn't disappoint. However, I find that their sides are lackluster. They are just ok, nothing to write home about.
For dessert we tried the homemade donuts with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce and they were by far the best item of the evening.
In summary, I recommend if Bonefish wants to retain and gain new diners they should turn down the music, select more dining appropriate music and amp up their entrée sides. This would ensure the dining experience you get is more in line with the prices they charge.
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