Bonito Boathouse Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bonito Boathouse Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled on Fripp Island. Our menu celebrates fresh, local ingredients with an emphasis on Southern coastal cuisine, offering a delightful range of flavors that please both the palate and the eye.
Starters like our loaded nachos topped with vibrant mango salsa set a festive tone for your meal. For the main course, the stuffed flounder and boathouse ribeye shine, showcasing skillful preparation. Fried shrimp tacos offer a light, crispy option that defies expectations, all delivered with impeccable service.
Don’t overlook the desserts; the two-layer strawberry cake and pluff mud pie are crowd favorites, promising a sweet finish to your dining experience. Whether you dine indoors or on our scenic deck watching boats glide by, every element at Bonito Boathouse is designed to deliver a memorable meal on this beautiful island.
Starters
She Crab Soup - Cup
8oz
She Crab Soup - Bowl
12oz
Fripp Fried Shrimp
8 Shrimp: Grilled or Fried. Plain or Buffalo-Tossed
Fripp Island Crab Cake
Over Adluh Mills Grits, topped with Corn Pico de Gallo
Fried Oysters
8 Oysters served with Cajun Remoulade
Duck Bacon & Corn Wontons
3 Wontons served with a Honey Sriracha Sauce
Southwest Cigars
Jalapeno & Cheese Spring Rolls served with Salsa Verde
Chicken Wings
8 Wings: Naked, Buffalo, Hot. Served with Celery Sticks & Ranch/Blue Cheese
Loaded Island Nachos
Mango Salsa, Queso, Sour Cream, Cheddar, Jalapenos
Key West Smoked Fish Dip
5oz Dip served with Captain's Wafers Crackers
Loaded Potato Skins
6 Crispy Skins topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream & Scallions
Iceberg Wedge
Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Red Onion, Bacon, Tomatoes & Blue Cheese Crumbles
Bonito Boathouse House Salad - Side
Romaine & Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Croutons
Bonito Boathouse House Salad - Entree
Romaine & Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Croutons
Caesar Salad - Side
Romaine Lettuce tossed in Classic Caesar Dressing and topped with Parmesan Cheese & Croutons
Caesar Salad - Entree
Romaine Lettuce tossed in Classic Caesar Dressing and topped with Parmesan Cheese & Croutons
Salads
Handhelds
Bonito Burger (8oz)
Choice of Cheese: American, Cheddar or Provolone. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
Impossible (Plant-Based) Burger
Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
Fried Fish Tacos
2 Flounder Tacos topped with Cole Slaw, Mango Relish & Chipotle Mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (8oz)
Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
Fripp Island Crab Cakes
2 Crab Cakes served over Adluh Mills & Corn Pico de Gallo
Shrimp & Grits
Adluh Mills Grits, Andouille Sausage & Tasso Gravy
Cajun Chicken & Grits
Adluh Mills Grits, Andouille Sausage & Tasso Gravy
Orange Maple Glazed Salmon
Balsamic Reduction, Choice of Side
Boathouse Ribeye (12oz)
Topped with 2 Onion Rings and a choice of side
Boathouse Surf & Turf
12oz Ribeye & 6 Shrimp with choice of side
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
10 Citrus BBQ Shrimp served with a Pico de Gallo & choice of side
Harvest Medley
Root Vegetables, Roasted Red Potatoes, Grilled Portabella Mushrooms topped with a Balsamic Reduction
Farmhouse Chicken (8oz)
Topped with Bacon, Honeycomb Mustard Sauce & Provolone Cheese. Choice of side
Shrimp & Crab Alfredo
Penne Noodles tossed in Alfredo Sauce and topped with Parmesan Cheese and Arugula
Chicken Alfredo
Penne Noodles tossed in Alfredo Sauce and topped with Parmesan Cheese and Arugula
Chef Specialties
Southern-Fried Seafood
Shrimp (12)
Served with Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, & choice of side
Oysters (12)
Served with Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, & choice of side
Flounder (2 Filets)
Served with Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, & choice of side
Scallops (6)
Served with Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, & choice of side
Combo Platter
1 Flounder Filet, 4 Shrimp, 4 Oyster, 3 Scallops. Served with Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, & choice of side
Baked Potato
Served with Butter and Sour Cream
Loaded Baked Potato
Loaded with Bacon, Cheese & Chives. Served with Butter & Sour Cream
Onion Rings
Cole Slaw
French Fries
Macaroni & Cheese
Daily Vegetable
Sides
Kid's Menu
Fripp Shrimp (6)
Choice of Fries, Vegetable, or Cole Slaw
Chicken Tenders
Grilled of Fried. Choice of Fries, Vegetable, or Cole Slaw
Pirate Pasta
Alfredo or Plain-Butter. Choice of Fries, Vegetable, or Cole Slaw
Macaroni & Cheese
Choice of Fries, Vegetable, or Cole Slaw
Brownie Sundae
Warm Fudge Brownie, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce & Whipped Cream
Key Lime Pie
Topped with Raspberry Sauce & Whipped Cream
Pluff Mud Pie
Chocolate Mousse, Toffee, Whipped Cream
Funfetti Cake
Rainbow Sprinkles Cake, Vanilla Buttercream
2 Layer Strawberry Cake
Buttery Cake, Cream Cheese Icing, Strawberry Glaze