I didn't reply right away because I thought someone would of mentioned Sweet Tomatoes in the first couple of posts.
They are a chain out of San Diego. The Villages location is on Hwy 27/441 in front the shopping center where Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's is located. It's in the strip center out front next to the Leather Gallery.
When you enter, you get a tray like a cafeteria and work your way down the salad line. Once you're seated, you get your own food. Drinks, soups (pretty good chili) rolls, baked potatoes, pizza, soft ice cream, good macaroni. I get filled up and don't really eat an entree, just a bunch of different things.
Two people at lunch with drinks is about $25, it went up about $5 in the two years I've lived here, but if you go after 2pm and you're a senior, it's only $20 including drinks. Also, you can sign up at their website and they email coupons every week.
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes : Family Friendly Salad Bar & Buffet
The place can get really crowded, no seats anywhere at certain times. Don't go for lunch at noon, try and get there a little sooner. Once it's 12:00, then you might as well wait for the 2:00 special since it stays busy until about 1:30. However, at 2:00 it's no piece of cake, the line will stretch out the door. I've never been there for dinner, but prices go up about 4pm.