Bonefish Grill Makes Happy Hour a Whole Lot Happier as Food Joins the Fun for $5

Bonefish Grill Creates Even More Reasons to Enjoy "Happier Hours" With Exciting Roster of $5 Appetizers and Cocktails

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Feb 27, 2012, 08:00 ET

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonefish Grill's happy hour has long been the restaurant's best-kept secret, with those in the know enjoying handcrafted cocktails at specialty prices and a perpetual list of $5 drinks. Now food joins the fun, making Bonefish Grill's "Happier Hours"* a great experience with friends at a terrific value.

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From February 21 through April 16, Bonefish Grill will offer four exciting, $5 shared appetizers during Happier Hours from 4:00–6:30 p.m., to accompany its ever-popular $5 libation list, available all day, every day. To complement the new in-restaurant offerings, guests can visit Facebook.com/BonefishGrill to "unlock" an exclusive invitation to a special Happier Hours launch celebration on Thursday, March 1st.

"Whether catching up after work or a weekend night out, our Happier Hours at Bonefish Grill offer an affordable way to inject fun into any night of the week," said John Cooper, president of Bonefish Grill. "We're thrilled to match our innovative cocktails with new appetizer options that are perfect to share."

The 2011 ZAGAT-award winning restaurant adapted the flavors of its signature Bang Bang Shrimp, Ahi Tuna, and fresh seafood to give guests more of what they crave in innovative new recipes, including:

Bang Chicken - Crispy chicken tossed in Bonefish Grill's secret creamy, spicy sauce
Bang Tacos - Signature Bang Bang Shrimp with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream
Lollipop Sushi Roll - Atlantic salmon, Albacore tuna, Ahi tuna + crab wrapped in cucumber with a rice wine-wasabi dipping sauce
Fresh Ceviche - Chilled seafood, avocado, peppers, citrus, cilantro
Rum Punch - A fruity and refreshing favorite
Classic Side Car with a Mango Twist – A bubbly mix of brandy, orange liqueur and sour mix with a twist of mango and slice of lemon. See recipe and image:

BONEFISH GRILL'S CLASSIC SIDECAR WITH A MANGO TWIST

Ingredients:
Your favorite Brandy - 2 oz
Patron Citronge - 1/2 oz
Fresh Sour Mix - 2 oz
Mango Syrup or Mango Juice - 1/2 oz
Lemon wedge - 1 piece
Soda Water

Procedure:
Squeeze 1 lemon wedge in pint glass or shaker and drop in wedge. Add brandy, Patron, sour mix, mango juice and ice until glass is 3/4 full. Cover and shake well, and then pour all ingredients (including ice) into a sugar-rimmed wine glass. Top with a good splash of soda water and swizzle stick. Cheers!

* Editorial Note: "Happier Hours" food specials not available in Arkansas; Colorado; Iowa; Nebraska; Oklahoma; Wichita, Kansas.

ABOUT BONEFISH GRILL

Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bonefish Grill experience is the perfect recipe marrying simplicity, quality and consistency in food, service, ambiance and value. As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (our service staff) provide the best in what we like to call "chef's coat service." Our Anglers pride themselves on guiding our guests' journey through our innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. We combine this with a big-city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.

Named "Top Overall Restaurant", "Best Seafood," "Top Service," "Top Rated Food," "Top Healthy Options" and "Top Rated Facilities" category winner of ZAGAT's 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey and "Best Seafood Restaurant in the Nation" by a leading consumer product guide, Bonefish Grill has locations in several states and prides itself on the local feel of each restaurant. For more information on Bonefish Grill, visit www.bonefishgrill.com, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow us on Twitter @bonefishgrill.

SOURCE Bonefish Grill