344131 Sun Nov 19 04:20:56 -0800 2006 10 12 Boston Area 0 2033357 Has anybody tried this new restaurant/fish market? Any thoughts? Sun Nov 19 04:20:56 -0800 2006 28854 bookworm 1 2537722 Had takeout from Fishbones ( http://fishbonesofchelmsford.com/ ) last Saturday night. I had the Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Scallop combo and my wife had Fried Haddock. Quality was excellent, although I was not a huge fan of the bland stuffing. Portions were not huge - but most seafood restaurants don't give a ton of food. Thumbs up on the lightly battered Onion Rings (Liken them to the rings at Kelly's Roast Beef). The massive fish case was stock full of very fresh looking fish and shellfish. The place is always packed on the weekends and has been since it opened - so that says a lot too. I'll definitely go back sometime. A new restaurant is being built in Chelmsford center (Behind to the Shell Station) called The Center Grill. Not sure what the exact concept is going to be, but I'm interested in finding out. Thu May 03 08:39:09 -0700 2007 2033357 14385 mjg0725 1 3450075 Can't resist letting off some steam about this place. Needing to try a healthier diet, my husband and I have tried Fish Bones on and off since it first opened. I guess we never learn. Anyway, the quality is OK, there's no confusing it with Legal or anything, but when we show up after work we have had anything but a relaxing experience. It has always been rushed, uncomfortable, and crowded--probably because we have so few restaurants to choose from in Chelmsford. Once, after being crammed into a tiny, drafty, alcove in Winter, to wait for a table, we were crammed into what seemed to be a make-shift "deuce" table in the front by the other customers awaiting their table. We had to move our legs out of the way of the waitstaff...the diners next to us an elbow's length away. No privacy, and the food and prices average. So, maybe buy the fish and bring it home...but if you need a meal at a peak period, skip this place and move on. Sat Mar 01 13:48:27 -0800 2008 2033357 170881 lambarama 2 3450390 i wonder how is the fish market part there is almost nothing up this way for fresh fish Sat Mar 01 15:48:37 -0800 2008 3450075 113619 foodperv 3 3486629 Alpine Butcher Shop in Chelmsford, which is moving to Lowell if it hasn't already, has a small selection of fresh fish on Thurs,Fri,Sat. The quality is outstanding. Wed Mar 12 15:08:54 -0700 2008 3450390 159317 greygarious 4 3489372 cool thank you Thu Mar 13 11:32:48 -0700 2008 3486629 113619 foodperv 2 4066931 I've always had a good experience with the food at Fishbone's. Consistently good quality and good service in a very nice atmosphere. It is quite popular now so there can be a long wait. They expanded and now have a full length bar. Sat Sep 27 21:01:03 -0700 2008 3450075 229023 robertlf 1 3452418 We only bought fish from Fish Bones once. While it was no bargain, the quality was excellent. There is another seafood/fish? market in Westford, next to the Westford Grille at the Westford Valley Marketplace on 110. I know nothing about it, except that it exists. It has existed for some time now, so it must be all right. If we give it a try, we will report. Perhaps if you check it out, you could do the same! Sun Mar 02 13:21:23 -0800 2008 2033357 170881 lambarama 2 3452600 thanks i will check the westford one out too Sun Mar 02 14:24:27 -0800 2008 3452418 113619 foodperv 2 4066934 That would be Wally's Westford Seafood. They now serve lobster rolls on a some sort of round bun. Haven't tried it. Sat Sep 27 21:02:12 -0700 2008 3452418 229023 robertlf 1 4061679 I used to go there for lunch about a year ago since I really liked the sesame crusted tuna sandwich with their excellent fries. However after repeated failures to get the tuna anywhere near rare, I gave up. When I complained the waitress said you could get a smaller but thicker piece so it would be rare. Never worked. Fast forward to this year when I recently tried it again (did I say that I liked the place?) and much to my surprise the waitress actually asked what temperature I wanted my tuna! Instead of being my normal wiseass and reply 125 I asked for rare and when it arrived I nearly fell off my chair! It was rare! I have been back a couple of times after that and it was no accident. On a sidenote, they also have expanded and are now about twice the size from before, service still good at lunch, haven't been there for dinner. The town are redoing the curbing and sidewalk outside the restaurant so the street parking is tight as is the parking behind the restaurant. Thu Sep 25 13:46:55 -0700 2008 2033357 206904 Ferrari328