"The Bonefish Grill Experience (Online Order/Curbside Edition). I decided to venture to Greensboro and knew Bonefish Grill would be one of my stops. Where I reside now in Winston-Salem, we used to have a Bonefish Grill, but it closed soon after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I originally wanted to eat inside and get the whole dining experience, but late reservations were the only thing available. So I opt-in placing an online order. I ordered mussels made with tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, and lemon wine sauce. Also, I selected the Imperial Dip made with shrimp, lump crab, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses with a side of seasoned house-made tortilla chips. I also ordered a seasonal special, the Baja Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta made with bay scallops, tossed with shrimp in a garlic scampi sauce, topped with fresh tomatoes over linguini. I also ordered a side of spinach. The online ordering system gave me a 45 minute pick-up time and was easy to use. I pulled beside the curbside pick-up sign upon arriving after the designated timeframe. After parking, someone came outside to ask for my name. After giving my name, my bag of food came out. Once home, I warmed up my meal and found the mussels sauce delicious but did find some grit in one or two of them. The Imperial Dip was pretty good, but I felt it would have been better if eaten at the restaurant. The Baja Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta had no flavor and needed a ton of salt and pepper. A selection such as pasta at a fish place was my fault. So would I go back to Bonefish Grill? I would go back to Bonefish but probably opt-out of ordering takeout. Instead, I would dine in and get the whole experience. The cheeses from the dip did not hold up on the ride home, and microwaving did not provide the taste as if eaten from stove to table. In addition, the pasta dish was not the best representation of Bonefish Grill. Yet, I would be willing to give them another try if and when in the area again."
