Good Meals and Good Times at Bonefish Grill

By Coastal Angler Staff

The two major components of the Bonefish philosophy are simple, and two words all anglers can relate to: fish and adventure. The Bonefish Grill opened in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 15, 2000, where co-founders Tim Curci and the late Chris Parker shared their passion for fresh caught fish and finely crafted dinner dishes with an exuberant clientele. Following this initial success, Bonefish Grill expanded across the northeast and southeast coasts of the United States, with continuing plans today to expand across the entire country. Wherever there are hungry people with an appetite for fish, Bonefish Grill will find a way to get there.

The founders of Bonefish Grill set out with a mission in mind—to make fish edible for everyone, from those who largely avoided it to those who were always up for new culinary exploits and adventures. Curci and Parker went in search of fish from across the globe that met their high standards, seeking purveyors with that same commitment to quality. They hired what is lovingly known as a “fish guy,” who has dedicated his career to traversing the globe in search of the finest cuts for Bonefish Grill’s tables.

Even as Bonefish Grill expanded from a single location in Florida, into a profitable chain across the east coast, the dedication to superiority never wavered. In the early days, founders Curci and Parker would receive the day’s fish shipments and inspect them with trained eyes. Their ritual of inspection and preparation continues today in every restaurant, where their trusted partners practice the same cycle of receiving, inspecting, and hand cutting fish daily, an example of the continuing commitment to quality and excellence at every level of the restaurant’s hierarchy, in every location.

One of the restaurant’s leading creeds is “laugh more, worry less,” a belief that covers the entire process of bringing fish from the ocean to your table. Bonefish Grill is marked by a remarkable dedication to high quality and culinary excellence in their kitchens and dining rooms up and down the East Coast, as well as a sense of environmental responsibility that far too many people seem to lack today. Fish just tastes better when it comes to those who prepare it through safe and healthy channels. To that end, Bonefish Grill is committed to responsible fishing practices and stewardship of the world’s marine resources. Their procurement process is guided by NOAA recommendations and government regulations, meaning your meal at Bonefish Grill begins with the finest fish brought to your table safely and responsibly.

Additionally, Bonefish Grill works as a partner with the Ocean Trust, an award-winning ocean conservation organization that is working toward ocean sustainability, to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans. Bonefish Grill’s coastal locations have proven excellent places to host a series of fundraising promotions and events, and the restaurant has contributed proceeds from these fundraisers to Ocean Trust, so the organization can continue the fantastic work they do.

“Happiness starts when you walk in the door,” their website proudly proclaims. Stop into the Bonefish Grill’s Massachusetts location for dinner tonight and put their words to the test. You won’t be disappointed.

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