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| - First trip to Bonefish Grill. As we normally try to do on a first visit, we started with lunch. The restaurant is a chain so we really did not expect too much. The interior is very nice and somewhat upscale. Darkwoods and white linens set the tone, making it feel very warm and subtle. You can tell it was thought out, if but by a corporate interior designer, and that the space is likely repeated dozens of times over across the nation. But that's OK because, while not unique, it works. The waitstaff is very attentive and knowledgeable about their menu. We were pretty impressed with the variety and fairly modest cost of their lunch menu. They have a few nice drink specials, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. We had one of each, although I do not remember what they were. But they were good. I had the snapper special for lunch which, with fries, was approximately $15. My wife had the fish tacos which was approximately $10. My wife's entrée was ample. But I left somewhat hungry, which is not too surprising given that it was a small fish entrée. Food was just okay snd plainly presented. But the fish was not overcooked or overseasoned. Definite points for that. With drinks and tips, I think we spent almost $40. Not too bad. All said and done, it was just an OK lunch. Nothing particularly special or memorable. But here in Madison with all of the dining choices, I think $40 would've gotten us a better and larger lunch somewhere else. So I do not think I would return unless I needed a quiet and professional space for a business lunch. But this was a nice change and a nice place to spend a quiet lunch hour. Very nice for a business lunch. Not too much fun or appropriate for family dining with younger children or those who are hungry and on a modest or less budget.
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