Arnold Palmer restaurant

[ronsroni]

Is four over par heading into the drink. Had dinner tonight. Ordered Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. Hubby got the $18 pork chop dinner.
My waitress was sweet and young. The shrimp on my salad were cold..... Not a hint of grilling... Salad was sparse and smooshy. I sent it back and got the same salad back with shrimp warmed a pinch. NEVER, EVER AGAIN.
Hubby's pork chop was LESS than 1/2 inch thick and doused with pepper as were the mashed spuds.
So, for $53, we came home and ate pb&j. By the way, we had soft drinks. No etoh.
Plainly speaking, it sucked.
:rant-rave:

[graciegirl]

I am going to defend them Roni, because we really enjoy their food. I think that no matter what fine quality is usually enjoyed, or what medium quality, in any restaurant, there are days that the MAIN cook is off, or the help didn't show up. Or the real good cook is on vacation.

I am so sorry this happened. I would go over and talk to the manager. I KNOW you aren't a person who likes to fuss, but that just sounds like something the manager should know.

[RErmer]

Sorry you had such a bad meal. That's why hubbie and I have lunch there (which they do very well) and not dinner.

[CFrance]

I agree with Gracie. Every restaurant has an off day here and there. You might try giving it one more chance.

[karostay]

:sigh: Good example of what businesses have to endure dealing with the public
Especially this establishment.They probably serve hundreds of covers a day 7 days a week with out praise of quality and service
Yet one off meal and it happens in the best of restaurants and it happens to all of us at one time or another and patrons can't post here fast enough expressing their displeasure

[Tobys Dad]

Why attack someone who simply was sharing their experience. There are time that contrary opinions are not necessary, this was one of them.

[yabbadu]

Why attack someone who simply was sharing their experience. There are time that contrary opinions are not necessary, this was one of them.

I Agree...Had two bad meals in a row at Palmer. Spoke with manager both times and they acted like they could care less. Posted it here and I was the bad guy for sharing the experience. I guess the do gooders only want to hear:crap2: what they think!

[mixsonci]

I Agree...Had two bad meals in a row at Palmer. Spoke with manager both times and they acted like they could care less. Posted it here and I was the bad guy for sharing the experience. I guess the do gooders only want to hear:crap2: what they think!

I agree also, if people don't write in about their experiences, good or bad, we won't have differing opinions which is what this is all about. Also, if one person writes a bad review, and 5 more follow, we know there is a trend and maybe want to stay away. But, if others write in in defense, like Gracie did, then we know to give it a chance. If you want to write in in praise of them, do so, but don't critizise someone else because they didn't have a good experience and want to share it and get opinions.

[CFrance]

Everyone is allowed to have a say, but attacking someone, even by ending around a personal attack by categorizing them as a group, is not right. All the yays and nays are helpful to hear, IMO.

[Tobys Dad]

:bowdown:
I Agree...Had two bad meals in a row at Palmer. Spoke with manager both times and they acted like they could care less. Posted it here and I was the bad guy for sharing the experience. I guess the do gooders only want to hear:crap2: what they think!

[Bogie Shooter]

:sigh: Good example of what businesses have to endure dealing with the public
Especially this establishment.They probably serve hundreds of covers a day 7 days a week with out praise of quality and service
Yet one off meal and it happens in the best of restaurants and it happens to all of us at one time or another and patrons can't post here fast enough expressing their displeasure

Your post was not out of line.........................

[Bonanza]

Well, it's the old story . . .
You ask ten people's opinion you'll get 10 different responses.

I will tell you one thing: Arnold Palmer has the best Lobster bisque -- and I mean the best.
If you get a bowl (it's huge) of that an an appetizer you are done; that's all you need.

[karostay]

Your post was not out of line.........................
Thank you

[DonH57]

Well, it's the old story . . .
You ask ten people's opinion you'll get 10 different responses.

I will tell you one thing: Arnold Palmer has the best Lobster bisque -- and I mean the best.
If you get a bowl (it's huge) of that an an appetizer you are done; that's all you need.

Their Lobster Bisque is the best I've had.

[graciegirl]

Their Lobster Bisque is the best I've had.


Wonderful servers, not better than the ones all around The Villages, but they wear snazzy ties at Arnold Palmer.

Speaking of wonderful servers, does anyone know if Jen at Cane Garden had her baby? What a wonderful, hard working girl.

[Kahuna32162]

I agree that it is not unheard of to occasionally have a bad restaurant experience, but when you have multiple bad experiences at the same establishment, this points to bigger issues. Like many Villagers, we eat out out a lot, 4-5 times a week, and I think that sometimes our expectations can get a little skewed if it isn't exactly what we want. We have not had a bad experience at Palmer (other than a very long wait one Friday night in season...go figure)

[Chi-Town]

A couple of times I when i took out of town guests to Palmer's there were issues. One time it was steak and lobster and the other time it was steak and shrimp. Both times the meal was fine except for the seafood items. They were cooked way too long. It was really disappointing, because we had just moved to The Villages and how better to show off than Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club. I still like Palmer's but as a steak place, as it has the perfect atmosphere to enjoy some red meat and a glass of wine.

[logdog]

Their Lobster Bisque is the best I've had.

If you like their Lobster Bisque (which is very good), try the Seafood Bisque at Lighthouse. Fantastic... I believe it's now a Wednesday special. It was off the menu for awhile but was brought back by popular demand.

[DonH57]

If you like their Lobster Bisque (which is very good), try the Seafood Bisque at Lighthouse. Fantastic... I believe it's now a Wednesday special. It was off the menu for awhile but was brought back by popular demand.

I've had the shrimp and grits at Lighthouse, Havana, and Eaton's Beach. All very good. Wish Palmer had it to.

[rubicon]

The Arnold Palmer Restaurant is an under performer. Had dinner there 3 times and both my wife I were disappointed and my wife never complains.

I defend my right to express my opinion. I respect the opinion of others and would appreciate a reciprocal. I wish my comments could have been otherwise. Please don't shoot the messenger.

If the consensus of this membership is that we only pass along positive comments and refrain from the reality of failures by restaurants, contractors medical providers, etc then I'll support that effort. However it will many people at a disadvantage.

[CFrance]

The Arnold Palmer Restaurant is an under performer. Had dinner there 3 times and both my wife I were disappointed and my wife never complains.

I defend my right to express my opinion. I respect the opinion of others and would appreciate a reciprocal. I wish my comments could have been otherwise. Please don't shoot the messenger.

If the consensus of this membership is that we only pass along positive comments and refrain from the reality of failures by restaurants, contractors medical providers, etc then I'll support that effort. However it will many people at a disadvantage.
Who said the consensus of the membership is that we only pass along positive comments? There was only one poster on this thread that I recall calling out others for negative reviews. The rest were explaining their personal experiences, positive and negative, or saying why not give it another chance.

I think this has been a very beneficial thread, and I don't see much that is abusive.

[Bonny]

We never eat at Palmer. We used to go there years ago, but I find them very inconsistent. It wasn't that they were so bad, there were just better places to go.

[rubicon]

Bonny, you know our restaurants and so I pay attention to your critics.

I referred to Palmer's as an under performer because it promotes itself as a cut above the rest in this area and they have not simply delivered and that is a product of expectations

[Bonny]

Bonny, you know our restaurants and so I pay attention to your critics.

I referred to Palmer's as an under performer because it promotes itself as a cut above the rest in this area and they have not simply delivered and that is a product of expectations
I agree. It's not that it's bad, it's just I've had better.

[raynan]

I agree with Bonny. We love to go to Palmer and we love the service but the food prep is inconsistent.
Nancy

[Jdmiata]

Almost all my out of town guests love Palmer's . We do too.

[gatherer47]

when it comes to food and restaurants,trust Bonny

[graciegirl]

when it comes to food and restaurants,trust Bonny


Bonny is one smart cookie and really beautiful. She can't help it. ;)

[Bonny]

Aw, I love you guys !! I just try to be fair in my comments. There are restaurants I have never been to, but I still want them to do good because other people like them. It's so awesome that we have good choices for everyone !!

[CFrance]

Aw, I love you guys !! I just try to be fair in my comments. There are are restaurants I have never been to, but I still want them to do good because other people like them. It's so awesome that we have good choices for everyone !!
I may have to go with you for the tapas! My husband hates to graze... wants a plate full of dinner all at once and not several little things.:grumpy: I have to drag him to tapas when it's my birthday or mother's day and he can't refuse!

[Bonny]

I may have to go with you for the tapas! My husband hates to graze... wants a plate full of dinner all at once and not several little things.:grumpy: I have to drag him to tapas when it's my birthday or mother's day and he can't refuse!
The menu looks really good. All we can do is give it a try and see just how small the plates really are. Who knows, maybe they are bigger than we think. LOL ;)

[chuckinca]

Tapas are sort of like Dim Sum but without the baskets.

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[Baboon]

Overall, you can judge a place by the order system: If they have one of those fancy computer systems with the push window orders, you are getting frozen meats, canned goods, and bottled flavorings.

An epidemic of crap has been sold to the restaurant ordering systems of most places these days. No need for Chefs, just a need for 10 dollar an hour "line cooks."

[graciegirl]

Overall, you can judge a place by the order system: If they have one of those fancy computer systems with the push window orders, you are getting frozen meats, canned goods, and bottled flavorings.

An epidemic of crap has been sold to the restaurant ordering systems of most places these days. No need for Chefs, just a need for 10 dollar an hour "line cooks."

You are absolutely right. But on the plus side, it keeps cost down. Most seniors are very interested in price.

[nitehawk]

Overall, you can judge a place by the order system: If they have one of those fancy computer systems with the push window orders, you are getting frozen meats, canned goods, and bottled flavorings.

An epidemic of crap has been sold to the restaurant ordering systems of most places these days. No need for Chefs, just a need for 10 dollar an hour "line cooks."

"""SAYS WHO""" Please give us a little information of your background that you feel makes you and expert on ordering systems and quallity of food


You are absolutely right. But on the plus side, it keeps cost down. Most seniors are very interested in price.

I see you agree -- you do not like the new computer systems - and therefor judge the food by the ordering system ??????? Times change --- Older is not better - even though some of us would like to believe that

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Sorry you had such a bad meal. That's why hubbie and I have lunch there (which they do very well) and not dinner.


That's exactly what we do. I think lunch is much better than dinner at Palmer. Nothing wrong with the dinners we have had just a much better value for what you get at lunch. I do have to say that the two dinners plus apps, desert and a bottle of wine for $ 50 is also not a bad deal

[graciegirl]

"""SAYS WHO""" Please give us a little information of your background that you feel makes you and expert on ordering systems and quallity of food




I see you agree -- you do not like the new computer systems - and therefor judge the food by the ordering system ??????? Times change --- Older is not better - even though some of us would like to believe that


I am not clear what you mean by the ordering system. I have not ever noticed if serving staff have some techy device.

There are a LOT of frozen and partially premade meals happening in the restaurant business. That doesn't mean they aren't good. I may not be as good a golfer as some, but I have been eating for a long time. AND....little kids, old men and drunks just love me.

There is a slight possibility if you knew me, you might like me.

I really like Arnold Palmer restaurant and think their burgers are delish. I know for a fact that they aren't premade.

P.S. I am also a fan of the TV show called "Semi Homemade". I think that is what a lot of restaurants do.

[rubicon]

Technology is a good thing. However there does not have to be an inversely related relationship between technology and a good product. Computers obviously are being used to cut a restaurants expenses, especially given health mandates, increases in minimum salaries, increase costs/shortage for food.

I could get very use to sitting at a table with a touch screen and placing my order and when finished with my meal using that same screen to pay my bill

Ostensibly a restaurant still has to get your order to you quickly and at the proper temperature. A restaurant still has to provide a good product in a pleasing presentation. A restaurant still has to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Given technology employees can be focused on those aforementioned issues.

Bon Appetit

[Dennisadamek@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the info. Saved us a bad experience.

[chuckster]

I've found that it's best to believe none of what you hear and read when it comes to restaurant reviews. I like to form my own opinions and not run with the "herd". jmho :)

[NYGUY]

I could get very use to sitting at a table with a touch screen and placing my order and when finished with my meal using that same screen to pay my bill

We have done this at the Carmel Cafe in Tampa using an ipad. Loved the high tech experience which worked great. The food was very good too!!