A Taste And Feel Of The Florida Keys

Bolingbrook, Illinois---Local residents and visitors to the Bolingbrook area will soon discover what it's like to dine in an ocean-front restaurant in south Florida.

The Islamorada (eye-lah-muh-rah-duh) Fish Company, located inside the hugely popular Bass Pro Shops store located at The Promenade at Bolingbrook, a new 1.1-million-square-foot retail center, offers a unique dining experience not found anywhere else in Illinois.

The name Islamorada was given by early inhabitants of the Florida Keys and means "Island Home." Throughout the 8,631 square-foot restaurant you will be amazed at the attention to detail. Upon entering the restaurant from the store there is an awesome vaulted ceiling 22 feet above with beautiful box beam trusses and ornate fish themed chandeliers. A large hand painted mural is located above the 32' long, 13,000 gallon saltwater aquarium which is raised 4' above the store and is visible from 360 degrees. The aquarium is home to scores of colorful, tropical fish. Trophy saltwater fish mounts hang from the walls, antiques and old pictures along with painted murals add to the relaxed dining mood.

In addition to the large dining room that will accommodate 108, there is a medium sized dining area that seats 60, and a private dining room for 12 for more intimate gatherings. The bar lounge area is trimmed out with rich mahogany paneled wood wainscoting and will accommodate 35.

An outside dining patio seats 80 and overlooks a large wet land area located between the store and Interstate I-355. Bass Pro Shops will be developing a nature area within a portion of that wet land area in the months to come.

The large dining area features a stone fireplace that is adjacent to the outside seating area. The only thing missing is the sandy beach and ocean waves outside your window.

As you would expect, Islamorada Fish Company features shrimp, lobster, oysters, crab, clams, mussels, mahi mahi, grouper, calamari, tuna, trout, and even fried catfish. Wild game offerings will include elk, buffalo, alligator, and venison. Traditional steak, pork chops and chicken dishes and sandwiches make this much more than a seafood restaurant.

You can enter the restaurant both from the outside as well from inside the Bass Pro Shops store.

"We are very excited about bringing the Islamorada Fish Company restaurant to the Bolingbrook community," said General Manager Zach Weiser. "Besides the fresh fish that will be flown in daily and other local favorites, the ambience of the Florida keys will offer people a truly unique dining experience not usually found in this area."

With a toll-free call at 1-800-258-2559 or a series of mouse clicks on www.fishcompany.com, you can also order Islamorada Fish Company's fresh stone crabs, Key West shrimp, Florida lobster and several varieties of fish by the pound or by the piece and have it delivered anywhere in United States. All orders are shipped direct from the Florida Keys and guaranteed to arrive fresh and cold at your doorstep. They'll even send you free recipes and other information on how to prepare your order.

About Islamorada Fish Company
Islamorada Fish Company began in 1948 as a marina snack bar in the Florida Keys offering the freshest fish possible, at a reasonable price, to individuals in the Keys. A full-service restaurant was added in 1994. Since then, IFC restaurants have opened in other Bass Pro Shops stores in 10 states across America with seven more states added by the end of this year. For restaurant locations, to see a complete menu or for more information go to www.fishcompany.com.

About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, an international catalog and internet retailer, is also America's most popular outdoor store, offering shoppers the largest selection of quality outdoor gear, clothing and accessories from top industry names and at value prices. More than just hunting and fishing stores, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World stores are also part museum, part art gallery, part education, conservation and entertainment centers. They offer equipment for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, boating, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center also serves up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture.

Award-winning in their concept and design, Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated high as tourist-destination picks. They were recently selected by Sporting Goods Business Magazine as the #1 outdoor retailer in America. Some 85 million people visit the stores annually. Widely recognized for their efforts in conservation and outdoor education, Bass Pro Shops stores also offer Outdoor Skills Workshops for adults, kids and families. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops currently has 40 retail locations in 23 states and Canada. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.