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mtdjed
09-23-2017, 09:50 PM
First visit tonight not received well by me.

Had a 12 person reservation. Had dueling assistant managers. Tall one said have to go to 3 separate tables somewhat close to each other, nothing else available (Why accept a 12 person reservation).

Got seated and was approached by short one asking why I was seated at table. Said it was for someone else and she was preparing our 12 person table. I said talk to tall one. Got a curt excuse.

That aside, no drafts beers tonight as they were having a craft brew draft only.

Not good so far.

Ordered half rack of ribs. Taste OK but no meat. Horrible. Ribs but only scrapings of meat on the bones that were served.

Side of macaroni tasteless and had to ask for pepper and salt which was not on table. Also had a crushed cracker topping, one was still in a fish form (wonder where that topping was from).

And then there was the coleslaw which was tasteless. Expect tangy got blah.

Sandtrap328
09-23-2017, 10:12 PM
Did you speak to the general manager about the quality of the food and advise him that you were going to post a negative review on TOTV?

Email their corporate headquarters and advise them of your experience.

JoMar
09-23-2017, 11:20 PM
Don't go back.....that will send a message plus it will make you feel better.

Carl in Tampa
09-23-2017, 11:29 PM
First visit tonight not received well by me.

Had a 12 person reservation. Had dueling assistant managers. Tall one said have to go to 3 separate tables somewhat close to each other, nothing else available (Why accept a 12 person reservation).

Got seated and was approached by short one asking why I was seated at table. Said it was for someone else and she was preparing our 12 person table. I said talk to tall one. Got a curt excuse.

That aside, no drafts beers tonight as they were having a craft brew draft only.

Not good so far.

Ordered half rack of ribs. Taste OK but no meat. Horrible. Ribs but only scrapings of meat on the bones that were served.

Side of macaroni tasteless and had to ask for pepper and salt which was not on table. Also had a crushed cracker topping, one was still in a fish form (wonder where that topping was from).

And then there was the coleslaw which was tasteless. Expect tangy got blah.

It sounds like you would have fared better at the Golden Corral, except for the fact that it has no snob appeal.

You might get the attention of management if you post your evaluation on the Google review page.

GuY Fieri's - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=GuY%20Fieri%27s&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=GuY+Fieri%27s&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=32100085,-98573927,1616185&tbm=lcl&rldimm=2329310806891238175&ved=0ahUKEwj6i-vv_LzWAhVIbiYKHd3fAVIQvS4IXzAB&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui: 9#rlfi=hd:;si:2329310806891238175;mv:!1m3!1d439832 3.559695244!2d-98.57392715!3d32.10008565!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i42 4!2i122!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e3!3s IAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9)

coffeebean
09-24-2017, 05:23 AM
Agree about the tasteless coleslaw. I had to "doctor up" the slaw with a mayonnaise which I asked for on the side, salt, pepper and a bit of sweetener. It was delicious with those additions because the thin cut of the cabbage was really nice. I did let the server know how tasteless the coleslaw was.

Same visit...... my brother-in -law and I ordered the Kobe beef burger. We both ordered them to be cooked medium rare. The server told us the policy is to cook the beef to medium well. (What restaurant kills a Kobe beef burger by cooking to that temperature???) We said we wanted the burgers to be pink on the inside and juicy. The server assured us the burgers would be pink and juicy. We received our burgers with a black char on the outside that ruined the flavor of the beef as the char was so overpowering. The inside of the burger had absolutely no pink but somehow, it was juicy. I must admit, this burger was the worst tasting burger I have ever had in a restaurant. We complained to the management and received 10% off of our bill. We did not send the burgers back because we did not want to have to wait. I know now not ever to order a burger or any kink of beef at this restaurant.

The trash can nachos were delicious. That was the only part of our meal that was great.

rubicon
09-24-2017, 05:35 AM
Its a big "like" for Golden Corral

Its a mistake to waste your time with the manager. first you explained the two head honcho contradicted one another. Secondly the problems you experienced were created by the manager and if s/he missed on those very basic s/he ought not to be a manager

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 08:18 AM
Its a big "like" for Golden Corral

Its a mistake to waste your time with the manager. first you explained the two head honcho contradicted one another. Secondly the problems you experienced were created by the manager and if s/he missed on those very basic s/he ought not to be a manager

And I suppose it does a lot of good to complain about it here?

PennBF
09-24-2017, 08:22 AM
We had the same experience regarding the food. In addition it is very loud and the menu is restrictive. Would
not go back.:wave:

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 08:27 AM
One poster in another thread actually bragged about how her/his "Reviews" were effective and those restaurants were no longer in business. Huge dollars were spent by investor/owners who took a chance and they lost it all. Do these incessant reviews by some of the same "experts" play a part? I don't know but it sure does not help.

rivaridger1
09-24-2017, 09:00 AM
In any restaurant I expect to be fed a good meal accompanied by prompt courteous efficient service. That is what I want in return for paying the tab and remunerating the servers with a respectable tip. In a more upscale restaurant I expect the quality of my meal to be top drawer, again with very good service. The tab, when it comes will be expensive, but will happily be paid if my expectations are met.

If my expectations are met, I will tell friends and neighbors and often times post a review on a forum such TOTV. If they are not, I also reserve the right to again tell the world how lousy my experience was and frankly do not give a rats behind if it contributes to the failure of the restaurant. Entirely too many investor/owners know nothing about the restaurant business, or how to hire competent managers if they themselves choose not to be actively involved. Good food and service are simple concepts and most customers in return for their hard earned money will walk away happy if the restaurant provides both. If it does not, why should it expect to remain in business ?

kstew43
09-24-2017, 09:25 AM
Its a big "like" for Golden Corral

Its a mistake to waste your time with the manager. first you explained the two head honcho contradicted one another. Secondly the problems you experienced were created by the manager and if s/he missed on those very basic s/he ought not to be a manager

I LOVE Golden Coral........a little bit of this...a little bit of that.....
no longer do I have to "ogal" what my table mates have ordered....and wish I had chosen that.....I simple get up and get my own....

Simple as that....

MrGolf
09-24-2017, 09:27 AM
Food was not well prepared. Sent back wings which came out half cooked. Appetizers were not as described. On a positive note, no problem getting seats and the server was very good. You could tell she was embarrassed by the quality of preparedness. Drink menu was ok and maybe that's all they care about. Not worth ever going back to. He should be ashamed having his name associated with this. Then again, the one in Orlando is equally as bad.

REDCART
09-24-2017, 10:00 AM
In any restaurant I expect to be fed a good meal accompanied by prompt courteous efficient service. That is what I want in return for paying the tab and remunerating the servers with a respectable tip. In a more upscale restaurant I expect the quality of my meal to be top drawer, again with very good service. The tab, when it comes will be expensive, but will happily be paid if my expectations are met.

If my expectations are met, I will tell friends and neighbors and often times post a review on a forum such TOTV. If they are not, I also reserve the right to again tell the world how lousy my experience was and frankly do not give a rats behind if it contributes to the failure of the restaurant. Entirely too many investor/owners know nothing about the restaurant business, or how to hire competent managers if they themselves choose not to be actively involved. Good food and service are simple concepts and most customers in return for their hard earned money will walk away happy if the restaurant provides both. If it does not, why should it expect to remain in business ?

Very well stated. Too many on TOTV believe only positive restaurant reviews are in order. I believe there’s room for honest reviews and let the marketplace sort them out. Exorbitant rents may but a lack of training in the kitchen and among the wait staff will surely kill a restaurant.

charmed59
09-24-2017, 10:07 AM
Stopped by for lunch yesterday. The tuna sashimi won ton tacos were excellent. We did not like the calamari, thought it may have been overfryed, but they were happy to replace it or take it off the bill. The bloody Mary's were huge, delicious and came with two skewers that I would classify as including it's own appetizers. It was truely big enough to share.

Count'n the days
09-24-2017, 10:17 AM
I was there for lunch with three friends a week or so after they opened. Not one of us were pleased with the food or service. We all ordered something different. Only one of us actually got all of what they ordered. They didn't charge me for my meal when I told them I couldn't eat it and they did give the others credits on their bills. We all left with the feeling we would never return. When I drove by yesterday I thought how much I wished it was still Honest John's where I always enjoyed eating.

Mikeod
09-24-2017, 11:06 AM
Very well stated. Too many on TOTV believe only positive restaurant reviews are in order. I believe there’s room for honest reviews and let the marketplace sort them out. Exorbitant rents may but a lack of training in the kitchen and among the wait staff will surely kill a restaurant.

I agree overall. But I’d like to see some detail. For example, a member above posted that the cole slaw was bland and that adding some mayo and seasoning made the difference. Now I know what to expect from the cole slaw. Statements that the food was awful with no detail give nothing. Descriptions about service also need detail. Some expect the server to almost hover in the neighborhood to handle any and all needs. Others feel they are being rushed if the server is always around.

So I don’t mind a critical review of a restaurant as long as it provides information that can help me or others understand what the problem was and whether, to me, that would be a reason to avoid the place, or not.

graciegirl
09-24-2017, 11:52 AM
I agree overall. But I’d like to see some detail. For example, a member above posted that the cole slaw was bland and that adding some mayo and seasoning made the difference. Now I know what to expect from the cole slaw. Statements that the food was awful with no detail give nothing. Descriptions about service also need detail. Some expect the server to almost hover in the neighborhood to handle any and all needs. Others feel they are being rushed if the server is always around.

So I don’t mind a critical review of a restaurant as long as it provides information that can help me or others understand what the problem was and whether, to me, that would be a reason to avoid the place, or not.


Well said.

I didn't like Sweet Tomatoes. We took vegan grandson there and we had not been before. It was lacking in ambiance to me, kind of an "industrial" décor.

It had a decent salad bar but I like the comfy chairs at Ruby Tuesday's if salad bar was what I wanted. I didn't find anything on the menu I liked and they do serve meat. Just not MY cup of tea.

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 12:12 PM
i retired as Chairman of the Board of the Universe a long time ago. I do not pretend to know why 70-80% of Small Businesses fail within 5 years. You appear to have some insight which would be put to better use if it was shared with the restaurant owners, not here.I do strongly admire someone who risks their hard earned money to start a business and wish them all the success in the world. I would rather offer my constructive thoughts to the owner of any business where it may do some good than post in a Forum that could hurt their chances for success. There were some folks who posted about the new Havana restaurant without setting foot in the place because they listened to others who did not like it for one reason or another.

fw102807
09-24-2017, 12:23 PM
I said it before and I will say it again. We all come from different areas of the country and all have different expectations. Just because your expectations are not met does not mean it is bad for everyone. I personally put grits in the same category as wallpaper paste but I know others think they are great. We went to Guy Fieri's and thought it was just OK mostly because much of it is fried which is not appealing to me.

Chatbrat
09-24-2017, 12:27 PM
I set foot in Havana.last afternoon--we had a quick snack at another club--their liquor and wine selection is way down in quality, finished the last of their good Vodka-- we'll wait to see if they get their menus together

Based up what we heard about Guy Fieris and after looking at their menu online--we'll pass on this place

If we eat @ LSL--it will be either Cody's or RJ Gators

Rapscallion St Croix
09-24-2017, 12:48 PM
Having been within earshot of a Guy Fieri public temper tantrum, I won't put a penny in that primadonna's pocket.

rivaridger1
09-24-2017, 01:31 PM
When you need to tell the owner/investor of a restaurant over and over again, they need to serve quality well prepared food and do so with prompt and courteous service the future of the establishment is pre-ordained. It will fail, and probably does the public a favor by doing it sooner then later.

Henryk
09-24-2017, 01:49 PM
Having been within earshot of a Guy Fieri public temper tantrum, I won't put a penny in that primadonna's pocket.

Okay, Canary, sing! I thrive on details. :icon_wink:

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 01:56 PM
When you need to tell the owner/investor of a restaurant over and over again, they need to serve quality well prepared food and do so with prompt and courteous service the future of the establishment is pre-ordained. It will fail, and probably does the public a favor by doing it sooner then later.

Puzzles me why you would keep going back to the same restaurant to tell the owner “over and over” when there are plenty of restaurants that you like better. It must be very frustrating for a man of your emence talents and intellect to have people not do exactly as you say. What could they be thinking? Yeah. Let ‘em grow broke!

Aloha1
09-24-2017, 02:28 PM
Puzzles me why you would keep going back to the same restaurant to tell the owner “over and over” when there are plenty of restaurants that you like better. It must be very frustrating for a man of your emence talents and intellect to have people not do exactly as you say. What could they be thinking? Yeah. Let ‘em grow broke!

PLEASE. Let's not turn TOTV into the on line paper's comments section.

CFrance
09-24-2017, 02:38 PM
And I suppose it does a lot of good to complain about it here?
Well... yes. I'll never order cole slaw there. That's two complaints on the cole slaw.

Carl in Tampa
09-24-2017, 02:57 PM
Well said.

I didn't like Sweet Tomatoes. We took vegan grandson there and we had not been before. It was lacking in ambiance to me, kind of an "industrial" décor.

It had a decent salad bar but I like the comfy chairs at Ruby Tuesday's if salad bar was what I wanted. I didn't find anything on the menu I liked and they do serve meat. Just not MY cup of tea.

I have to agree about the "industrial" feeling of the Sweet Tomatoes in The Villages.

In contrast, the Sweet Tomatoes in Tampa has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with friendly employees, somewhat subdued lighting, and a wide variety of made-from-scratch soups and breads accompanying the extensive salad bar. Also available are baked and sweet potatoes, and rice.

It is more than four times the size of the one in The Villages, and also has a small private dining room that can be reserved for meetings. The desert bar includes fresh fruit as well as cookies and soft serve ice cream.

They have been in business for over a decade, and it's one of my favorite places to eat. It's a shame that the one in The Villages doesn't compare well to the one in Tampa.

rubicon
09-24-2017, 03:21 PM
And I suppose it does a lot of good to complain about it here?

Do you or do you not agree that word of mouth concerning eateries is a critical factor as to their survival? If you do agree , then posting on TOTV to residents who are a large part of the captive group likely to choose a restaurthen indeed it does a lot of good. if however, you disagree believing posters are just complaining in the wind which you post indicates customers are wasting their time posting on TOTV.

I elected the former position. I also reiterate that management, including the owner(s) have the carrying oar. if a business opens they need to be ready to meet customers expectations. Most of what is being spoken here does not appear to be customers demanding the impossible.

Why is it a place like Givoanni's misses most of this criticism?

Personal Best Regards:

Chatbrat
09-24-2017, 03:44 PM
because its real food, not boil in the bag ,microwaveable -drek

asianthree
09-24-2017, 04:11 PM
because its real food, not boil in the bag ,microwaveable -drek

I'll second that. Is all most of us are asking for is something better then we can make it home. Since most of us don't know the faces of the owners of the restaurants here it's very difficult to voice your opinion to a manager that may or may not be able to pass on how good food and service or the lack of.

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 04:13 PM
Well... yes. I'll never order cole slaw there. That's two complaints on the cole slaw.

It comes with the meal so you are stuck now. Like it or not you got cole slaw. :)😂☺️

rivaridger1
09-24-2017, 05:04 PM
Puzzles me why you would keep going back to the same restaurant to tell the owner “over and over” when there are plenty of restaurants that you like better. It must be very frustrating for a man of your emence talents and intellect to have people not do exactly as you say. What could they be thinking? Yeah. Let ‘em grow broke!

I do not go back to a restaurant which does not serve good food. I also do not revisit restaurants which provide lousy service, nor did I imply I did. Most of the restaurants which fail probably do one or both, and many customers have to reach this conclusion before that happens. The personal insult I simply do not understand, but yes, if the food is not good consistently and the service worse, restaurants do deserve to go broke.

perrjojo
09-24-2017, 05:56 PM
We have been once. Service was excellent but the menu is not anything a person on a diet or healthy eating plan would want. May go back but only occasionally. Just not my type of food.

graciegirl
09-24-2017, 06:05 PM
Having been within earshot of a Guy Fieri public temper tantrum, I won't put a penny in that primadonna's pocket.

Me Too. HenryK and I wanna hear. Do tell.

Aloha1
09-24-2017, 06:15 PM
I have to agree about the "industrial" feeling of the Sweet Tomatoes in The Villages.

In contrast, the Sweet Tomatoes in Tampa has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with friendly employees, somewhat subdued lighting, and a wide variety of made-from-scratch soups and breads accompanying the extensive salad bar. Also available are baked and sweet potatoes, and rice.

FYI, the corporate parent of Sweet Tomatoes has filed for bankruptcy. Might be a real estate opening soon on 441.

villagerjack
09-24-2017, 06:45 PM
FYI, the corporate parent of Sweet Tomatoes has filed for bankruptcy. Might be a real estate opening soon on 441.

Chapter 7 or 11? Under 11 they will reorganize.

kstew43
09-24-2017, 09:12 PM
I have to agree about the "industrial" feeling of the Sweet Tomatoes in The Villages.

In contrast, the Sweet Tomatoes in Tampa has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with friendly employees, somewhat subdued lighting, and a wide variety of made-from-scratch soups and breads accompanying the extensive salad bar. Also available are baked and sweet potatoes, and rice.

It is more than four times the size of the one in The Villages, and also has a small private dining room that can be reserved for meetings. The desert bar includes fresh fruit as well as cookies and soft serve ice cream.

They have been in business for over a decade, and it's one of my favorite places to eat. It's a shame that the one in The Villages doesn't compare well to the one in Tampa.

same goes for the one in Pembroke Pines......great food and surroundings......

Aloha1
09-25-2017, 03:27 PM
Chapter 7 or 11? Under 11 they will reorganize.

I believe Chapter 11 which typically means downsizing.

Paper1
09-26-2017, 06:49 PM
It sounds like you would have fared better at the Golden Corral, except for the fact that it has no snob appeal.

You might get the attention of management if you post your evaluation on the Google review page.

GuY Fieri's - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=GuY%20Fieri%27s&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=GuY+Fieri%27s&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=32100085,-98573927,1616185&tbm=lcl&rldimm=2329310806891238175&ved=0ahUKEwj6i-vv_LzWAhVIbiYKHd3fAVIQvS4IXzAB&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui: 9#rlfi=hd:;si:2329310806891238175;mv:!1m3!1d439832 3.559695244!2d-98.57392715!3d32.10008565!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i42 4!2i122!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e3!3s IAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9)
Don't know you Carl but your first sentence made me laugh.

jnieman
09-26-2017, 09:35 PM
We had the same experience regarding the food. In addition it is very loud and the menu is restrictive. Would
not go back.:wave:

I agree.

rubicon
09-27-2017, 04:34 AM
[T]hey just cannot seem to get it right in The Villages.
I haven't had a meal here ever that i would write home about. wait! I am home:D

wisbad1
09-27-2017, 12:31 PM
too bad for honest john's,it had good burgers and beer. wait staff was good also. wonder why they closed?high rent,corprate problems? could have moved to 5 guys, worst food ever! overpriced! McD's is better than that. seems restrants(rashardis,country clubs,)are hit and miss.think how crappy they'll be when it's busy!

villagerjack
09-27-2017, 12:34 PM
too bad for honest john's,it had good burgers and beer. wait staff was good also. wonder why they closed?high rent,corprate problems? could have moved to 5 guys, worst food ever! overpriced! McD's is better than that. seems restrants(rashardis,country clubs,)are hit and miss.think how crappy they'll be when it's busy!

Good thing you are nit in charge of the menu. No one would understand it.

Jayhawk
09-27-2017, 12:38 PM
FYI, the corporate parent of Sweet Tomatoes has filed for bankruptcy. Might be a real estate opening soon on 441.

That was almost a year ago. The bankrupt parent company sold the remaining restaurants.

Souplantation restaurants are sold - The San Diego Union-Tribune (http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/restaurants/sd-fi-souplantation-sold-20170111-story.html)

Aloha1
09-27-2017, 03:58 PM
That was almost a year ago. The bankrupt parent company sold the remaining restaurants.

Souplantation restaurants are sold - The San Diego Union-Tribune (http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/restaurants/sd-fi-souplantation-sold-20170111-story.html)

Actually, all assets were sold this past month to 2 companies. Total dissolution of the corporate parent. Unsure how many locations will survive.

Chatbrat
09-27-2017, 05:36 PM
Ain't gonna make it double vig, pay the villages and another payment to Guy-- too much front end load--they're screwed

Henryk
09-28-2017, 02:52 PM
Ain't gonna make it double vig, pay the villages and another payment to Guy-- too much front end load--they're screwed

Huh?

Chatbrat
09-28-2017, 04:43 PM
Guess you don't know what vig means---interest to the loan shark

Northwoods
10-01-2017, 07:58 PM
I've been to Guy Fieri's twice. I enjoyed it both times. The first time my husband and I ordered The Big Dipper (roast beef on a hoagie with dipping sauce) and the Hot Pastrami Reuben. I thought both were very good. Drinks were a "good pour." The second time we went there I ordered the Reuben again. It was very good. At least two managers came by our table to ask how things were. Both times waitstaff was excellent. When we left at 5:00 pm there was a line out the door and people waiting outside. So.... although people posting on this site weren't happy, there seems to be another group of people that enjoy the food at this restaurant. I would definitely go back.

HoosierPa
10-01-2017, 08:24 PM
Went the other night. The Burgers friends had were good but all the fries were old and no one ate them. My pot pie was average. Sangria drinks were huge and good everyone agreed. Wouldn’t wait in line to eat there.

rubicon
10-02-2017, 04:40 AM
Boy Guy is going to be upset when he hears about his name being dragged through the mud

plimit56
10-02-2017, 07:37 AM
We went to the movies and decided to try the restaurant after the show. This is at 4:00pm, told we have at least a 20 minute wait! Looked around and only 1/2 the tables were filled. I asked with so many empty tables why we had to wait and was told the kitchen is very behind in getting the food orders out to the already sitting customers. We left after hearing that.

Chatbrat
10-02-2017, 08:02 AM
Its the old get a drink ploy prior to getting seated-

Viperguy
10-03-2017, 07:31 AM
Got to remember. Good restaurants require good management and a head chef. This is central Florida, in area where there are so many places with huge seasonal turnover. Stability in staff is the secret. Pretty hard to find here.

don t
10-03-2017, 11:23 AM
Had a similar experience. Group of 8 asked to be seated. We were told there would be wait, which we expected. We seated they gave us a booth which was too small in my opinion and asked about putting to empty tables together. The hostess mumbled something about 8:30, It was 8:15 and emptying out. We crammed in booth and ordered. when food came the trays (plates)would not fit on table. The waiter said we should not have been seated there. In any event, we managed after 2 apps (artichoke and something dip)were returned. The other food was acceptable but not very tasty except the wings. 2 apps were taken off check. Won't be back unless menu and choices change

vintageogauge
10-03-2017, 11:36 AM
We tried them on a weekday at 4:00, pretty full but we were seated right away. Service was quick, food was good. Only slight complaint is we asked if the sandwiches were large enough to share and he described them on the small side, they were not small which I guess was a good surprise. i would not hesitate going back. If I were to listen to all the bad raps restaurants get on here, there would be no place to eat. I've tried just about all the restaurants that had complaints here and didn't have a problem with any of them including the German restaurant that was in Brownwood. Maybe we just manage to hit these on their good days. There are two place that I would not go back to, I'll only name one as they have changed management and that was Havana. It started bad as we got there at 3:58 and they would not let us in as we were two minutes early, that should have been a sign. No sense going further since they have changed. The other was also a club restaurant, won't name it just won't go back.

rubicon
10-03-2017, 02:38 PM
Its the old get a drink ploy prior to getting seated-

yep big profits over the bar. My best friend owned a number of restaurants and told me that he made the majority of profit over the bar.

rubicon
10-03-2017, 02:40 PM
This is all very discouraging especially since we are not yet in or prime season

Henryk
10-03-2017, 03:01 PM
Had a similar experience. Group of 8 asked to be seated. We were told there would be wait, which we expected. We seated they gave us a booth which was too small in my opinion and asked about putting to empty tables together. The hostess mumbled something about 8:30, It was 8:15 and emptying out. We crammed in booth and ordered. when food came the trays (plates)would not fit on table. The waiter said we should not have been seated there. In any event, we managed after 2 apps (artichoke and something dip)were returned. The other food was acceptable but not very tasty except the wings. 2 apps were taken off check. Won't be back unless menu and choices change

That seating arrangement is entirely unacceptable. Was there no manager on duty?

perrjojo
10-04-2017, 06:35 PM
We were waiting and not being seated but there were several open tables. When we quizzed the manager said it was because the kitchen was behind. Our reply was that we would much prefer to sit and wait than stand and wait. He seated us promptly and yes, we waited but it was far more comfortable than standing at the door. By now the kitchen needs to be able to catch up. We will give it another try but it’s not looking good.

Chatbrat
10-15-2017, 05:00 AM
After looking at yesterdays public relations article and pictures of their typical food (in the Daily Sun & the unmentionable news )--nachos & burgers-- IMHO Guy's won't be around much longer--PR is used to help keep a sinking ship afloat

rubicon
10-15-2017, 05:08 AM
After a myriad of threads over the years of concerns questions complaints of poor and cold food, bad service and long waits why do people frequent restaurants so many times during a week?

asianthree
10-15-2017, 06:29 AM
After a myriad of threads over the years of concerns questions complaints of poor and cold food, bad service and long waits why do people frequent restaurants so many times during a week?

Hypothetically say in January thru March we have 100,000 people here and each person goes to said restaurant once. That number equals 1,111.11 people per day going out for food. Even if you cut the hundred thousand to 50,000 that’s a bunch of people going to a restaurant once and never returning. Hence the long longs of I tried it and won’t return. We have no ties to any restaurants and if we don’t like the food we express our opinions to staff and sometimes here.

villagerjack
10-15-2017, 08:27 AM
yep big profits over the bar. My best friend owned a number of restaurants and told me that he made the majority of profit over the bar.

Profits? Now why would anyone want to make a profit? A good restaurant should just give away the food and drink here in TV. Of course, it better be good !

jane032657
10-15-2017, 09:54 AM
The review in the online newspaper was written by me, not for public relations but as a follow up to a story I did in April 2017 in the online paper about Fieri's coming to The Villages. It was not a paid story nor was I paid to write it. It was just a review with no other purpose but that.

swooner
10-15-2017, 11:11 AM
After a myriad of threads over the years of concerns questions complaints of poor and cold food, bad service and long waits why do people frequent restaurants so many times during a week?
Don't know how to cook???

Chi-Town
10-15-2017, 11:23 AM
As far as I am concerned we should be happy to have a Guy Fieri's here and a Wolfgang Puck coming. Both add positive name recognition to our restaurant listings.

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