I ordered the same meal from Red Lobster and Bonefish Grill — the smaller chain felt like a great value and blew me away with its flavors

I tried a variety of shrimp-based dishes at Red Lobster and Bonefish Grill.Carolina Gazal

• I went to restaurant chains Red Lobster and Bonefish Grill to compare seafood dishes.
• The tacos at both establishments were delicious and, in my opinion, rivaled some big-name vendors.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy seafood and one of them is at a chain restaurant.

In search of the best food and deals, I visited seafood powerhouses Red Lobster and Bonefish Grill near me in Long Island, New York. To put these chains head-to-head, I got starter bread, tacos, and battered seafood from each.

Here's how they stacked up.