We had about a 20 minute wait which was no problem at all. It was my first visit and the restaurant was a flurry of activity, no doubt from the holidays. A nice touch the restaurant could adopt is to have shawls or blankets on hand for these guests (think small airline blankets).Īs I am writing this, I am sitting and enjoying my leftovers from my meal at Bonefish Grill last night. There is a senior living center down the road from the restaurant (Brookdale Island Lake) and I have noticed guests from there visit this location a lot. If you are with an elderly guest or susceptible to the cold, bring a jacket or sweater. If you are on a budget, they have a nice Happy Hour and specials on Tuesday nights with Hooked on Tuesday. Everyone loves their Bang Bang Shrimp, but on their Starters menu try the Lamb Lollipop Chops, they are terrific. I especially love the Ahi Tuna Sashimi (large as an entrée) and the Pecan Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout. They are known for their seafood of course and they hit the mark every time. Delicious! I have not had a bad meal here. The staff, handsome in their white jackets, are attentive, informed and kind with my elderly mother and mother-in-law. The Manager there (I cannot recall her name) is very attentive and noticeably on the floor managing operations and checking on every guest.
The service and food are continually excellent. We learned that the hard way.).As a family we visit this location monthly, perhaps more. As far as submitting the application for the Traveler Health Visa, don’t be afraid to submit it more than once, or to call the hotline number provided (be aware of potential international charges should you call from a cell phone. This route worked for two in our crew who had trouble scheduling tests at clinics near their homes. We also found some online solutions, like. Don’t assume you can just walk into a place, take a test, and have results in the timeframe needed. My advice on navigating the COVID restrictions: Consult with your primary-care doctor and call around to various clinics in order to plan ahead. The hardest part of the trip might just have been getting there. Despite all the travel precautions and the extra measures we needed to observe, it felt great to be there. Truth be told, we had better results spearfishing, but everybody had a blast regardless. This can be a challenge, especially for travelers coming from Florida, where COVID tests are in high demand and results can take several days to a week.ĭuring their six-day trip, they were limited to only a few hours of fishing - unfortunately, with little success. Incoming visitors need to obtain a Traveler Health Visa by submitting a negative COVID-19 test within 10 days of arrival. And thanks to some good weather and a seaworthy boat, none of us returned to Florida any worse for wear (despite some serious reservations about coming back at all).īeginning in July, most of the Bahamas opened back up for travel, albeit under tight restrictions. As nuts as it sounds to write that amid the craziness of COVID-19, restricted travel and everything else, it’s true. In mid-July, I joined a crew of eight with Roswell Marine for Sport Fishing and Boating magazines to spend a week in the Bahamas aboard an Invincible 37 Cat, exploring several of the Out Islands. Check online resources for updates on damage as well as entry requirements before planning a run to the islands. Garrett CorteseĮditor’s note: This trip was made before Hurricane Isaias blew through the Bahamas. Editor Garrett Cortese joined a crew from Roswell Marine in mid-July to travel by boat - an Invincible 37 Cat - to the Bahamas for a fishing and diving adventure.