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Originally Posted by vintageogauge
We have tried them all, Lopez used to be our favorite of them but the last two times not so good, won't go back. Cane Garden has been having a lot of health code violations lately and their staff has a poor attitude, won't go back there, Palmer in my opinion is the best of the country club restaurants and all of the others are just fair at best.. I prefer Blue Fin or Prima's within The Villages but other's won't agree, guess it's all up to the individual.
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I couldn't agree more! This is a pet discussion of mine almost daily anymore.
Do you want great food or great prices? If I offered to buy you dinner ANYWHERE and pay for it, which place would you choose then, based on the FOOD and not the PRICE?
Lopez constantly gets mentioned to me by people, but the food there just does not measure up to something like the Angler's Club upstairs from Red Sauce. However, the food at Palmer IS on a par with Angler's Club, and the service is close to the same because the staff is happy and managers abound on the floor. Both Chef Matt at Angler's and Chef Lucy at Palmer are creative, accommodating, and something to look forward to days in advance of your reservation.
IMO, if you want good food and a good price, go to Lopez; but if you want great food and price is NOT the factor, try Palmer Legends. I recommend a cup of the lobster bisque (with chunks of lobster within) and a petite filet Oscar. Maybe a couple glasses of Meiomi Pinot Noir, if you are so inclined!