It's pretty obvious that there are different expectations when it comes to eating at the "Country Clubs". For the most part, these are not the clubs people think about when they were "up north". IMO, they range from what I would expect at an upscale semi-private club to what I see at muni courses. That, coupled with the apparent inconsistency in food and service, creates the differing opinions on whether the clubs are good or not so good. Some of the clubs are more consistent in food and service and usually garner the most favorable reviews. Others . . . . flip a coin and take your chances.
I remember when I first got here, I was told to avoid Palmer at all costs. Now I read positive reviews. Mallory was terrible for a while, now seems much better. Tierra got terrible reviews for a while. Cane seems to have avoided the swings in fortune. Anyone who went to Havana when it first opened would have been happy. I remember a nice prime rib special. They also had a nice lunch sandwich menu one summer that disappeared, perhaps because so many liked it??
This time of year I don't think anyone in management at these clubs really cares. They have more business than they can handle. Reality hits May through September when all they have is us frogs. Treat me well in the high season and you'll see me in the summer. Treat me poorly in the winter and you won't see me when you need me.
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