New restaurant coming to brownwood

[Lottoguy]

In the newspaper today they say a new restaurant called BLUE FIN will be coming to Brownwood in September. They will have both indoor and outdoor seating. This is great news!

[asianthree]

In the newspaper today they say a new restaurant called BLUE FIN will be coming to Brownwood in September. They will have both indoor and outdoor seating. This is great news!

Bluefin or bluefish, another poster said fish. Not that it matters, same owners have restaurants already in TV

[graciegirl]

Bluefin or bluefish, another poster said fish. Not that it matters, same owners have restaurants already in TV

Yes. And I hate to be negative but..........

[asianthree]

Yes. And I hate to be negative but..........

But what.... just quoted the article that say owner already have sites on property.

[JoMar]

Is that the corner property on the square....finally?

[graciegirl]

But what.... just quoted the article that say owner already have sites on property.

I don't LOVE their other restaurants.

[asianthree]

I don't LOVE their other restaurants.

Be careful someone is going to tell you to pack up and move for criticism of a restaurant. :boxing2: be strong GG. Not a fan either, but some take offense to my opinion. Although scooples can make a good milkshake, not so much on their malts.

[graciegirl]

Be careful someone is going to tell you to pack up and move for criticism of a restaurant. :boxing2: be strong GG. Not a fan either, but some take offense to my opinion. Although scooples can make a good milkshake, not so much on their malts.

:):):)

[champion6]

Is that the corner property on the square....finally?I'm correcting my erroneous post. Bluefin Seafood Restaurant will be located where Bavaian Brewhaus was located.

[davefin]

Yeah, Seafood! About time! I just hope the menu does not become stagnate like the owners other restaurants.

[Chi-Town]

Quality seafood is the key. Quality fish and quality chef. One can only hope. We'll see.

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[Brenda.ball]

Yes, the address shown in the paper appears to be on the corner, across the street (west) from the now-closed Bavarian Brewhaus.

I am so surprised the Brewhaus didn’t make it in TV. It seems to be thriving here in Nashville. It is our go to place for big groups!

[Chatbrat]

Just hope its not overseas raise shrimp and tilapia--we love shrimp, but after checking out how fish is farmed overseas--no more shrimp while dining out

Now going off topic--fixed income-I read where the majority of home owners in TV have no mortgage and when combined with an avg Income of $80K - they should not have to settle for the quality of food in TV

$80K is almost double the family income of people living in communities adj to TV--check teachers salaries ,police & fire salaries

You are really fortunate you didn't work in FL if you did , you would not be living here

[tophcfa]

So what are the other restaurants withe the same owner? That knowledge would allow others to draw their own opinion.

[Chatbrat]

Bonifay,Evans Prairie, Belle Glade, Scooples,-get ready for more pre-packed food from his purveyor-but if $3.00 martini's and $5.00 flat breads float your boat--enjoy--

Willing to bet the BONE has nothing to worry about

[My Post]

If it is the same as the one in Times Square, let's say it would be for tourists. And get a second mortgage and eat before you go. Tiny, tiny portions. A place where Vern from Iowa would sadly get ripped off after seeing "Hamilton."

[champion6]

Bonifay, Evans Prairie, Belle Glade, ScooplesPlus Orange Blossom Hills

[birdiebill]

Yes, the address shown in the paper appears to be on the corner, across the street (west) from the now-closed Bavarian Brewhaus.

2738 Brownwood Blvd is the address of the location of the ex-Bavarian Brewhaus, at least according to maps on my computer.

[champion6]

2738 Brownwood Blvd is the address of the location of the ex-Bavarian Brewhaus, at least according to maps on my computer.Yes, you are correct. I found the website of the closed Bavarian Brewhaus and it shows the address that has been indicated for Bluefin Seafood Restaurant.

By the way, three online maps - Google, Bing and MapQuest - each placed the pin at different locations for the address. Go figure!

[600th Photo Sq]

Bonifay,Evans Prairie, Belle Glade, Scooples,-get ready for more pre-packed food from his purveyor-but if $3.00 martini's and $5.00 flat breads float your boat--enjoy--

Willing to bet the BONE has nothing to worry about

Actually " TooJay's " a lot of their meals are surprise surprise Pre-packaged . Actually most...they have a central location that cooks their food, frozen then ......

Look at their menu pretty obvious.

[sail33or]

I have noticed that "Villagers" want "quality" restaurants, etc, but they also are tight fisted with money.

A "RUTH's CHRIS" in any part of The Villages would fail because "Villagers" would not actually support quality. They like free entertainment, free golf, 2 for 1 drinks, (Florida is low cost compared to Northeast), etc.

Waiters tell me tips are pretty low in THE VILLAGES.

People, you get what you pay for. Rule 1.

[Chatbrat]

I had customers of mine, that were in the food prep business, most of the food in " pedestrian restaurants" is the same --it comes off the same conveyors,same flash freezers--its the same and its all headed to most of the restaurants here and served to you via microwave and big boil kettles.

Most of all the food here is not cooked for YOU--

[eweissenbach]

Actually " TooJay's " a lot of their meals are surprise surprise Pre-packaged . Actually most...they have a central location that cooks their food, frozen then ......

Look at their menu pretty obvious.

And I find most of them quite tasty!

[asianthree]

I have noticed that "Villagers" want "quality" restaurants, etc, but they also are tight fisted with money.

A "RUTH's CHRIS" in any part of The Villages would fail because "Villagers" would not actually support quality. They like free entertainment, free golf, 2 for 1 drinks, (Florida is low cost compared to Northeast), etc.

Waiters tell me tips are pretty low in THE VILLAGES.

People, you get what you pay for. Rule 1.

Not everyone here goes to free entertainment, golf is really not free it’s part of the amenity fees we pay, as for 2 for one that’s just low end booze....There a plenty of restaurants that do well outside of the bubble, that serve quality food and good service.
I have never had a wait staff tell me how poorly everyone tips here. If they did I would expect they are not that good at their job.

[JoMar]

Not everyone here goes to free entertainment, golf is really not free it’s part of the amenity fees we pay, as for 2 for one that’s just low end booze....There a plenty of restaurants that do well outside of the bubble, that serve quality food and good service.
I have never had a wait staff tell me how poorly everyone tips here. If they did I would expect they are not that good at their job.

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.

[graciegirl]

I have noticed that "Villagers" want "quality" restaurants, etc, but they also are tight fisted with money.

A "RUTH's CHRIS" in any part of The Villages would fail because "Villagers" would not actually support quality. They like free entertainment, free golf, 2 for 1 drinks, (Florida is low cost compared to Northeast), etc.

Waiters tell me tips are pretty low in THE VILLAGES.

People, you get what you pay for. Rule 1.

You are indeed right. You get what you pay for and when you overspend with a limited income and amount in the bank, than you will be at the mercy of others to take care of you. For many of us that is one of our worst nightmares. Many people who are quite comfortable financially are still careful with their money. I find that to be a virtue.

As for bucks at the final curtain. It is better to have a few too many than a few too few.

[eweissenbach]

You are indeed right. You get what you pay for and when you overspend with a limited income and amount in the bank, than you will be at the mercy of others to take care of you. For many of us that is one of our worst nightmares. Many people who are quite comfortable financially are still careful with their money. I find that to be a virtue.

As for bucks at the final curtain. It is better to have a few too many than a few too few.

Yup!

[Bogie Shooter]

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.
:boom:

[justjim]

The Owner/Owners of the new Bluefish restaurant apparently have a “business model” that is working in The Villages.

$15/$16 dinners seems to be about right for most dinners with residents willing to pay a few dollars more on special occasions. The tips are what they are and the food is what it is. As the population of The Villages continues to grow, perhaps a true up-scale restaurant could be profitable in or near The Villages. We will see.....

[photo1902]

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.

:bigbow:

[asianthree]

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.

Here we go again the bashing of someone you don’t know, and even though we find we live in the friendly home town, you still find that 10% tell you to pack your bags and move out if you do not have the same opinion as theirs, or tell you don’t take it that way(that’s a new one). As to equals I have never MET anyone here who says because you live in this type of house, or dine in this restaurant, you think you are above me or below me, only on TOTV does that happen.

Thank god some don’t know where those you don’t like live, or one might find a mob outside of their door because that person thinks, eats, or looks, differently than you.

When we eat out we spend money in a restaurant that can prepare food well. Not a snob just enjoy fresh well prepared food.
We find a drive to a Disney, Tampa, Ocala or just to go to a Costco not a big deal for us. We both travel for a living so driving is never a big deal. One might find the younger residents leave the bubble more than those who don’t feel comfortable driving.

As to servers we don’t do fast food, so that’s out. As for speaking to servers about how the residents are not tipping how does that conversation start. Hi I am your server, that table only gave me 10% and that table didn’t tip me at all, so what do you want.

so I am wondering that if some only tip 10%, or 15%, have any of you thought maybe that’s all they can afford. Maybe it’s not about the service, or the food, maybe after they pay the bill, that all their budget will allow.

We entertain, sometimes up to 40 people at our home. Conversation is rarely about what size home you live in that’s just rude. It’s mostly about what Village, where did you originate from, can I have the recipe, and I love that vase where did you get it.

I was raised to value the opinion of others, just because One doesn’t have the same opinion, it does not make them evil or better than you. For some its ok to bully someone because there opinions are different.

[skip0358]

Actually " TooJay's " a lot of their meals are surprise surprise Pre-packaged . Actually most...they have a central location that cooks their food, frozen then ......

Look at their menu pretty obvious.

2 different owners of these Restaurants. So which owner will own the new one !

[ColdNoMore]

Here we go again the bashing of someone you don’t know, and even though we find we live in the friendly home town, you still find that 10% tell you to pack your bags and move out if you do not have the same opinion as theirs, or tell you don’t take it that way(that’s a new one). As to equals I have never MET anyone here who says because you live in this type of house, or dine in this restaurant, you think you are above me or below me, only on TOTV does that happen.

Thank god some don’t know where those you don’t like live, or one might find a mob outside of their door because that person thinks, eats, or looks, differently than you.

When we eat out we spend money in a restaurant that can prepare food well. Not a snob just enjoy fresh well prepared food.
We find a drive to a Disney, Tampa, Ocala or just to go to a Costco not a big deal for us. We both travel for a living so driving is never a big deal. One might find the younger residents leave the bubble more than those who don’t feel comfortable driving.

As to servers we don’t do fast food, so that’s out. As for speaking to servers about how the residents are not tipping how does that conversation start. Hi I am your server, that table only gave me 10% and that table didn’t tip me at all, so what do you want.

so I am wondering that if some only tip 10%, or 15%, have any of you thought maybe that’s all they can afford. Maybe it’s not about the service, or the food, maybe after they pay the bill, that all their budget will allow.

We entertain, sometimes up to 40 people at our home. Conversation is rarely about what size home you live in that’s just rude. It’s mostly about what Village, where did you originate from, can I have the recipe, and I love that vase where did you get it.

I was raised to value the opinion of others, just because One doesn’t have the same opinion, it does not make them evil or better than you. For some its ok to bully someone because their opinions are different.

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[CFrance]

And I find most of them quite tasty!
Me too! And how can you pre-prepare and then freeze a vegetarian ruben? It would be total mush when served.

[Taltarzac725]

Actually " TooJay's " a lot of their meals are surprise surprise Pre-packaged . Actually most...they have a central location that cooks their food, frozen then ......

Look at their menu pretty obvious.

TooJays | Original Gourmet Deli (https://www.toojays.com/)

I really like Too Jays and some of the hostesses and waitresses there.

We rarely get down to restaurants in the Brownwood area so it might take something special to get us to take a longer drive.

[JoMar]

Here we go again the bashing of someone you don’t know, and even though we find we live in the friendly home town, you still find that 10% tell you to pack your bags and move out if you do not have the same opinion as theirs, or tell you don’t take it that way(that’s a new one). As to equals I have never MET anyone here who says because you live in this type of house, or dine in this restaurant, you think you are above me or below me, only on TOTV does that happen.

Thank god some don’t know where those you don’t like live, or one might find a mob outside of their door because that person thinks, eats, or looks, differently than you.

When we eat out we spend money in a restaurant that can prepare food well. Not a snob just enjoy fresh well prepared food.
We find a drive to a Disney, Tampa, Ocala or just to go to a Costco not a big deal for us. We both travel for a living so driving is never a big deal. One might find the younger residents leave the bubble more than those who don’t feel comfortable driving.

As to servers we don’t do fast food, so that’s out. As for speaking to servers about how the residents are not tipping how does that conversation start. Hi I am your server, that table only gave me 10% and that table didn’t tip me at all, so what do you want.

so I am wondering that if some only tip 10%, or 15%, have any of you thought maybe that’s all they can afford. Maybe it’s not about the service, or the food, maybe after they pay the bill, that all their budget will allow.

We entertain, sometimes up to 40 people at our home. Conversation is rarely about what size home you live in that’s just rude. It’s mostly about what Village, where did you originate from, can I have the recipe, and I love that vase where did you get it.

I was raised to value the opinion of others, just because One doesn’t have the same opinion, it does not make them evil or better than you. For some its ok to bully someone because there opinions are different.

Thanks for helping make my point.

[Aloha1]

I, for one, wish FMK Restaurant Group well in this venture. Seafood is an underserved commodity in this area. And for those who say TV won't support higher prices, please explain why Bonefish is jammed every night of the week with an average ticket of $30-$40 per person? Before Hemmingway's lost it's key Chef, they had the best fresh seafood menu anywhere around TV and it wasn't $15 per person. Other factors drove them under but they never lacked for customers with that menu. Can't wait for September!

[thetruth]

Here we go again the bashing of someone you don’t know, and even though we find we live in the friendly home town, you still find that 10% tell you to pack your bags and move out if you do not have the same opinion as theirs, or tell you don’t take it that way(that’s a new one). As to equals I have never MET anyone here who says because you live in this type of house, or dine in this restaurant, you think you are above me or below me, only on TOTV does that happen.

Thank god some don’t know where those you don’t like live, or one might find a mob outside of their door because that person thinks, eats, or looks, differently than you.

When we eat out we spend money in a restaurant that can prepare food well. Not a snob just enjoy fresh well prepared food.
We find a drive to a Disney, Tampa, Ocala or just to go to a Costco not a big deal for us. We both travel for a living so driving is never a big deal. One might find the younger residents leave the bubble more than those who don’t feel comfortable driving.

As to servers we don’t do fast food, so that’s out. As for speaking to servers about how the residents are not tipping how does that conversation start. Hi I am your server, that table only gave me 10% and that table didn’t tip me at all, so what do you want.

so I am wondering that if some only tip 10%, or 15%, have any of you thought maybe that’s all they can afford. Maybe it’s not about the service, or the food, maybe after they pay the bill, that all their budget will allow.

We entertain, sometimes up to 40 people at our home. Conversation is rarely about what size home you live in that’s just rude. It’s mostly about what Village, where did you originate from, can I have the recipe, and I love that vase where did you get it.

I was raised to value the opinion of others, just because One doesn’t have the same opinion, it does not make them evil or better than you. For some its ok to bully someone because there opinions are different.

As to asking a waiter how they do on tips. DO THEY REALLY EXPECT AN HONEST ANSWER? If, you were to ask me what I have-If, I was to ask any of you what you have-FROM ME YOU WOULD NOT GET THE TRUTH AND I DOUBT ANY OF YOU WOULD SAY THE TRUTH EITHER,

As to disrespecting people who do not share your opinion.
Condi Rice says if all your friends agree with you, YOU NEED SOME NEW FRIENDS.

[600th Photo Sq]

TooJays | Original Gourmet Deli (https://www.toojays.com/)

I really like Too Jays and some of the hostesses and waitresses there.

We rarely get down to restaurants in the Brownwood area so it might take something special to get us to take a longer drive.

So continue to go their. I don't care . I report you decide. :plane:

[Newbeginnings]

:agree:I don't LOVE their other restaurants.

[Rwirish]

This is indeed great news. As we already see several Villagers will complain about anything. Always focus on the negative.

[My Daily Run]

I think that we should all sit tight and let them open and then have an opinion and if you do or don't like it, it is your personal taste. We all come from different parts of the country and being a New Englander I wish I could go to the boat and buy lobster for $5 bucks like I used to but I have chosen to move here and this is the place that I need to be happy. I happen to love O'Shucks because of their raw oysters and others would not step foot in their parking lot. Yes we all have opinions, likes and dislikes and you may not like their other restaurants but you can't tell me that there is nothing on those menus that you would enjoy. Sometimes we don't give a place a chance. One time and your out. We can't get into Bonefish and we can't get into the Lighthouse so obviously we need a seafood restaurant. Most do use Sysco and to be honest they do have a good product if it is prepared properly. I worked for an upscale caterer and that is what we used. Affordable and a good product and if you want fresh Sockeye Salmon at $15.00 a lb or fresh swordfish at $18.00 a lb or even red snapper and expect to pay $14. or $15. a plate with potato and vegetable you should stick to what you know and not have an opinion on restaurants. Between waste and overhead it is a tough business. Let's give them a chance please....

[deebrock]

But WHAT

[OhioBuckeye]

I won't judge it until it opens & I try it. I'm just trying to be fair & not pass judgement on them before they open. In all fairness I'm not big on fish!

[Brynnie]

It's a pity that so many of the restaurants in The Villages are owned by the same people. Even at the "country clubs" the food is mediocre at best, and that's putting it mildly. Same menus, same service, same blah food. Guess that's why Bonefish is always so crowded. People crave something different from the usual "syndicate" fare of restaurants owned by the same family. Just once I'd like to see a really good independent restaurant opened here, like the small establishments opened in Winter Park by REAL trained chefs who know quality fresh ingredients and stylish (not imitative) presentation. I'd rather pay more and get quality, freshly prepared food than pay cheap prices for cheap food. Would a restaurant like that be successful in The Villages?

[CFrance]

I think the fact that Villagers eat out such a tremendous amount of the time keeps up the demand for low prices.

[MrPelota]

Amazing to see where this thread has gone since the original post.....smh

[Doro22]

Bluefin or bluefish, another poster said fish. Not that it matters, same owners have restaurants already in TV

Yes...Bluefin...wonder if it will be more of their mediocre food...IMHO. Or will they improve the quality?

[C4Boston]

I for one think it is great news and want to give them a fair chance. If they create a great venue it will certainly be a welcome addition to Brownwood.

[Jayhawk]

Just once I'd like to see a really good independent restaurant opened here, like the small establishments opened in Winter Park by REAL trained chefs who know quality fresh ingredients and stylish (not imitative) presentation. I'd rather pay more and get quality, freshly prepared food than pay cheap prices for cheap food.


There is plenty of space available. Where are you thinking about opening?

[fsiems]

Hopefully the food will be better than the owner’s other restaurants where you feel like you’re eating out of the back of a Sysco food delivery truck!!

[JoMar]

It's a pity that so many of the restaurants in The Villages are owned by the same people. Even at the "country clubs" the food is mediocre at best, and that's putting it mildly. Same menus, same service, same blah food. Guess that's why Bonefish is always so crowded. People crave something different from the usual "syndicate" fare of restaurants owned by the same family. Just once I'd like to see a really good independent restaurant opened here, like the small establishments opened in Winter Park by REAL trained chefs who know quality fresh ingredients and stylish (not imitative) presentation. I'd rather pay more and get quality, freshly prepared food than pay cheap prices for cheap food. Would a restaurant like that be successful in The Villages?

Doubtful unless things have changed. Talking to some that have been here for a long time, restaurant's that provide higher quality continually do market studies and so far, they don't cross the bar. Asiantree had it right, there are quality places outside the bubble but they don't rely on Villagers for the majority of their business. I remember when Tapas opened in Brownwood, the posts were all about the prices and the small portions....which is what Tapas is all about. But not here.Not sure if Blue Fin is a franchise since there are other places with same name around the country or totally local. I will give it a chance and reserve judgement until they open.

[tomwed]

http://obxer.com/outer-banks-forum/images/upload/eoxhr55km0G_TaylorPorkRollAP%20c.1954_jpg.jpg

This would work. That was in Asbury Park. My dad called it Taylor Ham so that's what we called it but the real name is Taylor Pork Roll.

[ColdNoMore]

I got it!

What we need is a new restaurant that has Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, no meal over $15...and tipping is absolutely banned.

It will be called.....





....Bleu Hair.



:D

[askcarl]

Turner's. Leesburg. Take money, enjoy a great meal or go back to Red lobster/olive garden.

Taste reality. Print that great recipe u drool over on line, buy the "quality" products missing at all the TV restaurants. Then check your cost?

You won't eat that **** shrimp from Asia? What's the price for Keys shrimp at the dock? Transportation, train Chef, lease building, install kitchen, hire staff, food prep, cook, plate and kiss your ass service. All for $15 and a buck fifty tip.

You expect a quality meal on the cheap just because that's all the money Villagers have to spend? Look around. Conspicuous Consumption rules this place. Except when eating dinner out? I thought it was the current generation that's Entitled. The world owes you. What?

You won't find a great cheap meal anywhere. Although, Wendy's does have a 4 for $4 deal. Enjoy.

Don't like a restaurant that's not yet open? Open one yourself and be ......

The Talk of The Villages.

Let the bitching continue.....

[JoMar]

I got it!

What we need is a new restaurant that has Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, no meal over $15...and tipping is absolutely banned.

It will be called.....





....Bleu Hair.





:D

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[EnglishJW]

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.

There is a Facebook group about eating in and around The Villages. The vast majority of participants claim to tip 20% or more (on the total, after tax amount). Like you, we have seen otherwise and we have spoken with many servers who claim otherwise. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion on this (and the quality of service should, in our opinion, be taken into account). Servers have low paying jobs. Tips are an expected part of their incomes. If you don't enjoy a restaurant, don't return but don't penalize the server (unless there is a specific to be dissatisfied with the server).

[raynan]

Quality food, try The Rose Plantation in Fruitland Park off 466A. Not a long drive and excellent food. It will cost a lot more than you pay in The Villages but worth it.

[raynan]

I just hope Bluefin has a lot of cold water fish not just the usual grouper and tilapia that is served here.

[eweissenbach]

Quality food, try The Rose Plantation in Fruitland Park off 466A. Not a long drive and excellent food. It will cost a lot more than you pay in The Villages but worth it.
Miz Kathy's Cottillion in Wildwood!

[rsetterlund]

I am just wondering when this company will take over all the restaurants in the Villages. Move food to be prepared in Ocala and shipped to the Villages. What we need is variety, not rubber stamped stores and restaurants. I do like the fact that is being called.a fish restaurant.

[Chatbrat]

The Rose Plantation food is very good;however, the ambiance needs improvement--tables are too small ( for 2 people), especially if your table is loaded with wine glasses, water glasses, and a cocktail glass, feel like I have to have surgeons hands to fine tune , when I'm eating there--and the noise level can be harsh @ times--but we go there

[Doro22]

I am just wondering when this company will take over all the restaurants in the Villages. Move food to be prepared in Ocala and shipped to the Villages. What we need is variety, not rubber stamped stores and restaurants. I do like the fact that is being called.a fish restaurant.

:BigApplause:

[Chi-Town]

I just hope Bluefin has a lot of cold water fish not just the usual grouper and tilapia that is served here.So much for a fresh catch of the day. And farmed grouper and tilapia are common here. So warm water or cold we're losing out. Hopefully Bluefin will have a quality fishmonger.



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[kstew43]

The Rose Plantation food is very good;however, the ambiance needs improvement--tables are too small ( for 2 people), especially if your table is loaded with wine glasses, water glasses, and a cocktail glass, feel like I have to have surgeons hands to fine tune , when I'm eating there--and the noise level can be harsh @ times--but we go there

the neighborhood is also sort of lack luster.....

[skip0358]

All I can say is with all this supposed not up to par food served I wonder why when I go to most of these supposed bad places they're packed with people waiting to be seated. Also looking in the mirror I don't see where I'm not finding food to fill my belly. I came from the Northeast and most places I go I have no problem with if I do I scratch it from my list. We all have a bad night once in a while. Don't see this guy opening another Restaurant if he wasn't making money.

[Aloha1]

Well....the posters are just going by past experiences with said venue.

What venue?? It isn't open yet. Sheesh

[Doro22]

As I said: “past experience”....are you kidding? I’m referencing the other four country clubs that exist here in The Villages. I’ve been to every one of them. See half page ad on D11 of today’s Daily Sun. That’s what I am talking about. Do you want me to name each one? I didn’t say it was open yet. I repeat: “past experience”. Hopefully they can get it right for the fifth time around.

[perrjojo]

Sad that we live so close to the Gulf and Atlantic but no fresh seafood restaurants.

[Aloha1]

As I said: “past experience”....are you kidding? I’m referencing the other four country clubs that exist here in The Villages. I’ve been to every one of them. See half page ad on D11 of today’s Daily Sun. That’s what I am talking about. Do you want me to name each one? I didn’t say it was open yet. I repeat: “past experience”. Hopefully they can get it right for the fifth time around.

Frankly, compared to some of the other operations around here, they do pretty good by comparison. We don't go out more than once a week so we're a little picky and I have found good consistency in FMK's operations for very casual dining. My understanding is Bluefin will be upmarket from the usual TV country club menu. Let's hope.

[Aloha1]

Sad that we live so close to the Gulf and Atlantic but no fresh seafood restaurants.

Absolutely agree. Shouldn't have to drive to the coast when the product can be driven here in 2 hours.