Tampa, FL (August 19, 2008) – Consumers have voted and the results are in: Bonefish Grill has been awarded the Platinum Award in the seafood category at this year’s Consumers’ Choice in Chains Awards. Platinum is the highest honor. The annual survey, conducted by Restaurants & Institutions magazine and now in its 28th year, is considered a key measure of success for restaurant chains across the nation.

For the 2008 awards, more than 3,100 consumers were asked to rate 120 restaurant brands on eight customer satisfaction attributes: food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, reputation and convenience.

“We are especially thrilled that this award is voted on by consumers,” said John Cooper, President of Bonefish Grill. “It means our customers appreciate the lengths we go to in delivering an exceptional dining experience. Congratulations and thanks go to our teams across the country.”

Said Patricia Daily, Restaurants & Institutions’ publisher, “The R&I Consumers’ Choice in Chains awards is a people’s choice award that conveys to the industry and beyond which restaurants have earned consistent business and guest loyalty and why,”.

Winners were honored in a ceremony on August 18, 2008 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, California. Complete survey results will be available through Restaurants & Institutions magazine (www.rimag.com) in early September.

About Bonefish Grill: Simply put, Bonefish Grill has created the polished casual dining experience. With attentive personal service and an atmosphere that combines casual attitude and value-conscious prices with a big city bar, guests find themselves amidst a warm and inviting environment.

About Bonefish Grill: Simply put, Bonefish Grill has created the polished casual dining experience. With attentive personal service and an atmosphere that combines casual attitude and value-conscious prices with a big city bar, guests find themselves amidst a warm and inviting environment.

As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market fresh fish cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill. An unrivaled commitment to quality finds Bonefish Grill culinary leaders searching for traditional and unique varieties of fish such as Icelandic Arctic Charr, Florida Grouper and Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon at the peak of their seasons. A tantalizing array of sauces and original toppings are made daily using the freshest ingredients. These sauces and toppings range from delicate and light to rich and indulgent and provide a variety of choices. Enticing dishes such as Scampi-topped Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin Piccata and Diablo Shrimp Spinach Fettuccine are also among guest’s favorites.

Lively community tables teem with shared plates of inspired appetizers, bar-fresh martinis and signature cocktails. An evolving wine list that regularly features 40 wines by the glass is also offered. Featuring sleek, hardwood floors, commissioned art, eclectic music and knowledgeable service, the dining room is an oasis within which to enjoy a sensational meal. For more information and sample menus, visit www.bonefishgrill.com.

BFG supports Ocean Trust and other organizations that also have missions that promote the conservation of our oceans.