Fish Bones American Grill is located in the renovated Bates Mill Complex of Lewiston, Maine. Opened in 2005, we offer a full menu from the land and sea. Please join us for dinner, or to enjoy a pleasant evening in our comfortable Bar area. We hope to make your visit to downtown Lewiston/Auburn a memorable one.
"The food was tremendous, especially the Seafood Provencial. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. We're glad we went there for our 35th Wedding Anniversary."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We were looking forward to our dinner - the third one in as many months. But the waitress brought the wrong dinner for my husband and although she offered to exchange it, we had to keep an eye on the clock as we had theater tickets. So that was a disappointment this time. And the special she brought cost $10 more than his original order."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Met my gorgeous lady at Fish Bones on a weeknight around 7pm. We were greeted with big enthusiastic smiles, seated right away, and received some of the best service I can recall at any restaurant in quite some time. The Bordeaux wine was great. The food was excellent and the entire time was absolutely wonderful. The prices were moderate and we will absolutely return. Such a great experience - and It may have helped too that my date was the most beautiful woman I've ever known :)"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Friendliest staff ever! made us feel welcome and comfortable. Light-hearted "fun" waitstaff, willing to joke around, but still very efficient and did a great job."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"Prior to this visit I had always found the food to be terrific but such was not the case this time. When my food arrived it was luke warm at best. My wife's was warm and served at the correct temperature. When my server returned the plate warmed up I returned to eating and tried the rice pilof. It was tasteless. The seafood on the Medley plate was also blander than usual.
I was stunned as it has always been very favorful in the past.
As my wife and I eat we compared notes and both agreed that the food did not seem up to par with our past experience and was disappointing.
The place will probably get another chance because of past experiences but if this is the new version of Fishbones then I'm sailing off in the sunset."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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"Group of 5 close friends. The menu choices were broad. Each person choose a different entree. All were rated excellent. Special house Cocktails were available. Again the ones chosen by our party were all considered very good to excellent. Wine list was extensive but a bit pricy for the non expert."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Lovely restaurant with a very fresh, updated menu. Staff were terrifically friendly with our boys, who found great items on the menu. I know we'd be Fish Bones regulars if we lived in the Lewiston/Auburn area. Fred and Amy Call"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"The food was good, but didn't have much flavor. It seemed to be for the typical Lewiston/Auburn crowd were they didn't want to push the flavor or selection envelope. For a seafood restaurant, I would have expected more selection."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
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"We were seated just beyond the entrance to the dining room...a table that I would have expected would have been assigned to a walk-in. It was consequentially in the middle of "traffic" and quite noisy. This is our second visit in two months: the first time we felt that the service was lacking; not so this time. However, the seating was significantly improved the first time. It just seems that when one aspect is in place, another one is lacking. Therefore, I find it overpriced; suspect that the prices are to "appear" competitive with another upscale dining choice nearby, where the details hit the mark every time."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
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"Our meals, for three of us, were all excellent. The calamari appetizer with Asian influence, was as good a Calamari as I've had. Lightly fried, coupled with Japanese vegetables and a light, Thai-type sauce. Terrific. The tuna sashimi was fresh, perfectly cooked, and nicely presented. Desert was decadent.(The walnut and caramel torte.) And, our waiter was extremely personable, efficient, and helpful. All in all, a very pleasant experience, and much appreciated by our guest from Australia."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"Easy to find with plenty of parking available. We were greated as soon as we entered and shown to our waiting table. It was a very busy night and the service was a little slower than usual. Food was very tasty with a good selection available. Looking forward to going again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"The hostess was warm, courteous,professional and friendly. She moved to thank us for coming as we left. The food was exceptional, as was the service. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"First, only approximately 1/4 of all tables were booked even though Open Table had no availability for the following hour after our reservation. The food was so disappointing. I used to like FishBones but things have gone downhill quite a bit. The entree lacked any sort of flavor, mixed grill entree, and the demi caesar salad tasted completely different than the caesar salad entree, if nothing else, you'd think you'd use the same croutons and cheese. Based on the most recent experience I'd never return."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2012
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"Great pre-Theatre prix fixe dinner menu - wonderful choices, amazing prices! The service was terrific - accomodating our late arrivals and still getting us out on time. Thanks for a great experience."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Fishbones Restaurant is our go to place for special celebrations. Food is good - stick to the seafood though although a bit pricey. Waitstaff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Smaller dining room has nice ambience - larger area gets a bit noisy. It is worth a visit!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Fishbones is without a doubt one of our favorite restaurants in all of Maine. We love the laid-back atmosphere, the friendly service and the outstanding food with healthy portion sizes (in other words, you feel like the plate is worthy of the price paid). I always get the Lobster Rangoons - which again did not disappoint. I usually always get the sea scallops as an entree but this time took a leap and ordered the Tuna Sashimi and can say with certainty that I've found my new favorite. It was absolutely delicious - I will absolutely be ordering it again."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We went to Fishbones during Maine restaurant week. For the appetizer we got the lobster rangoon and the mussels margarita - both were fantastic. Only came with 2 rangoons so not great for sharing but got a lot of mussels. For our entrees, my partner got the filet on shrimp risotto and I got the panko crusted haddock with fingerling potatoes. I don't eat filet but I tried the risotto and it was amazing, as was my entire plate. For dessert, we got the apple cobbler with bacon brittle ice cream and the brownie sundae with strawberry balsamic ice cream...both great. The service was above average and the environment hip but relaxed. I'd make the drive to go again!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Been to Fishbones many times, always dependably excellent meals. I almost always order from that day's specials list. Because it's located in Maine, getting fresh seafood is never an issue. The seared tuna appetizer and the fish stew or seared scallop entrees are favorites of mine on the regular menu."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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"The server was fine. The service was angonizingly slow. We waited 25 minutes between appitizers and entres. It was very loud adn lacked much in teh way of ambiance. Disappointing."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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"The food and service were absolutely phenomenal. We enjoyed the prix fixe for Maine Restaurant week and were very, very pleased with the selection, the quality and the value."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Our reservation was held on time. Our lunch was held for a 70th birthday party for a friend and was accomadated with a dessert with a candle. Wonderful place, can't wait to go back!!!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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"My wife and I finally made it to Fishbones and we weren't disappointed. We visited during Maine Restaurant Week, which we have been trying to do the past few years but were not able to make it. The food and service was great and our waitress, Karen, was very good and answered any questions we had. We will definitely come back again. It is worth the 45 minute drive for us to get there."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Fabulous, as always. Haddock and scallops were delicious; breads are always first rate and salads are perfectly dressed. This is a restaurant that pays attention to the little details and it results in a sumptuous, relaxing meal!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"This was our 3rd time here in 3 months! We love it, and our 3 young boys do too! Wide variety of a kids menu including one being a steak option! However, my kids love the pizza and the cheeseburgers. The bread to start is amazing, and you get a choice salad and soup. I always get the New England clam chowder, very tasteful! I always get the filet mignon with mushroom risotto, for my entree, WOW!!! To be honest, we have never tried the dessert because we are always to full, so you do get what you pay for! I'm also an executive chef, so take it from a food critic!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"As one of the more expensive restaraunts in our area, we had high expectations, and were not disappointed. The menu choices are creative and flavorful. Our waiter was excellent, and the atmosphere was comfortable and calm. For me personally, it was also nostalgic, because my grandparents and great-grandparents had worked in the mill where it is now located."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"My friend and I frequent many resturants through out the year, this experience was outstanding!! We did not feel rushed in any way for the resturant to turn tables over. We do plan our adventure on those wonderful couches in the lounge..."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"I love Fishbones. Go there often. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and the food is always great. I particularly like the sashimi, but loved the lobster risotto on this occasion. If you enjoy the wine you get there it's available most likely at the local Roopers."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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"The food at Fish Bones is the best restaurant food I've had in New England! While priced a little high for my budget, my wife and I love it for special occasions."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"My husband loved his Tuna dish, however, my Salmon was salty. We reserve for early dining due to noise level. Too bad they don't deal with noise level."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We are never disappointed- food was great and service as well."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"I made reservations on line and we arrived 15 minutes early and were greeted and seated without a wait. There was a good selections of entrees. The waitress was very attentive and was great. The steak was done to perfection and the seafood soup was a pure delight. We had a great dining ecperience and would definatelf dine there again."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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