[jblum315]

Went once out of curiosity. Very noisy, very limited menu.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by newguyintv

Wear ear plugs. It's the noisiest joint I've ever been to. Anyone who says otherwise is surely deaf. Food was OK. Nothing to go crazy for.

Someday the tables will be wired for sound. Everyone will get a headphone that also has mic capabilities. You can listen and talk to everyone at the table or look down the table and hold up 2 fingers and get in a private conversation on channel 2 with your friend about their mushroom soup.

[bagboy]

We went to Honest Johns today for beer and apps. It was our first visit, but won't be our last. The atmosphere was comfortable, the bartender was friendly (not phoney friendly), the beer was cold and reasonably priced, and our popcorn, then onion rings and spin dip were good. I looked at the menu but without tasting the entrees, I can't say whether they were pricey or not for what you get.
I will say with the type of tile under the barstools, the barstools had a tendency to slide back while just sitting, and then not move easily when you wanted them to. All in all, a very nice addition to The Villages.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by bagboy

We went to Honest Johns today for beer and apps. It was our first visit, but won't be our last. The atmosphere was comfortable, the bartender was friendly (not phoney friendly), the beer was cold and reasonably priced, and our popcorn, then onion rings and spin dip were good. I looked at the menu but without tasting the entrees, I can't say whether they were pricey or not for what you get.
I will say with the type of tile under the barstools, they had a tendency to slide back while just sitting, and then not move easily when you wanted them to. All in all, a very nice addition to The Villages.

It won't be our last visit either. Went as a group and had a good time. Beer was ice cold. Popcorn and bread excellent. Service and food good as well. As far as the noise I would consider moderate since it is a tavern atmosphere. I've been in louder venues.

[Bonny]

I love the bar and must say they have a delicious hamburger !

[NYGUY]

We enjoy the noise of people enjoying themselves!!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

We enjoy the noise of people enjoying themselves!!

I agree. Nothing like family and / or friends spending time together talking and laughing and enjoying life. Always makes me smile !!

[linda_sears]

I have not been, but I have hear that their steaks are the best around.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by linda_sears

I have not been, but I have hear that their steaks are the best around.

The steaks are awesome !!

[Chatbrat]

The steaks are very good--but they're not even close to awesome-

1) They use choice meat--no way a choice cut can be awesome

2) Prime is prime-- I cooked a 2" 2.5lb pound bone in rib eye that was a "prime" cut &

honestly the only restaurant that could match it is Berns

Sear it @ 800 degrees 21/2 minutes each side -remove from grill -back to grill- when temp is 400

reduce temp to 400 degrees- when internal temp reaches 120-remove & tent the steak under foil with butter on top

Best steak in the Villages

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The steaks are very good--but they're not even close to awesome-

1) They use choice meat--no way a choice cut can be awesome

2) Prime is prime-- I cooked a 2" 2.5lb pound bone in rib eye that was a "prime" cut &

honestly the only restaurant that could match it is Berns

Sear it @ 800 degrees 21/2 minutes each side -remove from grill -back to grill- when temp is 400

reduce temp to 400 degrees- when internal temp reaches 120-remove & tent the steak under foil with butter on top

Best steak in the Villages

Well, I thought it was awesome ! Different strokes for different folks. You say yours is the best, never had it, so I guess I'm going to stick with Honest Johns.

[Polar Bear]

I always love it when somebody tells somebody else their opinion on something like food is wrong.

[Chatbrat]

Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

So appreciate the lesson of words I shouldn't use.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

Far out.