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BobnBev
07-15-2019, 06:51 PM
We'll be there on opening day for our anniversary. I hope the steaks are really good.

JSR22
07-15-2019, 06:58 PM
The menu looks terrific. Need 8 for a res.

JoMar
07-15-2019, 09:02 PM
Ate at the Chop House in Dayton Ohio last night. Shrimp in the shrimp coctail were rubbery but the cocktail sauce was wonderful. The steak was seasoned well and tasted great but was difficult to cut, suspect a knife that was not up to the task. The salad and potato were good but nothing special. Server was great, facility was great. Should be a great addition to TV. There was a JAlexanders down the street and it was tempting but wanted to try a Chop House

Taltarzac725
07-15-2019, 09:21 PM
The employees bosses were having a big pow wow in the lanai area when I golf carted by around about 11:45 this morning.

They are all in uniforms. Or at least the employees looked to be.

pauld315
07-15-2019, 09:45 PM
Ate at the Chop House in Dayton Ohio last night. Shrimp in the shrimp coctail were rubbery but the cocktail sauce was wonderful. The steak was seasoned well and tasted great but was difficult to cut, suspect a knife that was not up to the task. The salad and potato were good but nothing special. Server was great, facility was great. Should be a great addition to TV. There was a JAlexanders down the street and it was tempting but wanted to try a Chop House

I don't think this is part of that chain, this is independent and owned by FMK who runs 4 of the country clubs around here as well as Bluefin in Brownwood

CWGUY
07-15-2019, 09:59 PM
I don't think this is part of that chain, this is independent and owned by FMK who runs 4 of the country clubs around here as well as Bluefin in Brownwood

:) I think you are correct. :shrug:

JoMar
07-15-2019, 10:42 PM
I don't think this is part of that chain, this is independent and owned by FMK who runs 4 of the country clubs around here as well as Bluefin in Brownwood

Not sure how they can use the logo and the name if not a franchise. Will know when we see the menu since they are all the same from what I saw online. The franchisee in Dayton owned 3 other restuaraunts in the area and the Chop House was but one. I am familiar with the and the ownership and they are smart business folks so taking a National Franchise if available and affordable would make sense, for anyone.

JSR22
07-16-2019, 05:51 AM
It is not part of the franchise. The name is Chop House at Lake Sumter. It is a different menu. It is on their FB page.

Bogie Shooter
07-16-2019, 06:56 AM
How can a comparison be made between two restaurants, one in Ohio & one in Florida??

B-flat
07-16-2019, 07:30 AM
My understating that there is a Chop House going into Ocala. That one may be part of the chain and seems to me Chop House could be a pretty generic name. Meanwhile, we used to visit the Davenport area and while staying there we went to a small chain called Manny’s Original Chop house in Haines City, we always had a great meal there.

karostay
07-16-2019, 07:55 AM
Ate at the Chop House in Dayton Ohio last night. Shrimp in the shrimp coctail were rubbery but the cocktail sauce was wonderful. The steak was seasoned well and tasted great but was difficult to cut, suspect a knife that was not up to the task. The salad and potato were good but nothing special. Server was great, facility was great. Should be a great addition to TV. There was a JAlexanders down the street and it was tempting but wanted to try a Chop House

Just sign of reviews to come.Their not even open

Chi-Town
07-16-2019, 08:11 AM
Chop House is a generic term for a certain type of restaurant. So having Chop House as part of the name does not group all into a chain. Google will show you that name is everywhere and unrelated.

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John_W
07-16-2019, 09:02 AM
FMK Restaurants (https://www.fmkrestaurants.com/index)

Chop House at Lake Sumter (https://www.chophousedining.com/)

Chi-Town
07-16-2019, 10:59 AM
A good start is a chop house menu selection. So far so good.

"FMK Restaurant group is excited to announce, Chop House at Lake Sumter, its newest concept located in The Villages, Florida with a planned opening of early Summer 2019. Chop House at Lake Sumter will provide an elegant menu with a focus on serving aged steaks, pork chops, chicken, as well as seafood"

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Chatbrat
07-17-2019, 01:03 PM
Just a thought, the best steak house in the US, Peter Luger charges $84.00/ for a steak for two--they have a six month wait list

Now some of the clubs here charge $38.00+ for a steak--here's the ?--how many people do you think would pay that kind of $$$ for a good steak in TV

Without support, the hope for a good steak house here will be nothing but a pipe dream

Hope it works

JSR22
07-17-2019, 01:18 PM
Chop House menu is on their FB page. Entree's under 30 with the exception of a few prime choices that will be MP. The menu selection looks good to me. Looking forward to going there. Peter Luger's prices would not work here and especially because you need to pay cash.

Aloha1
07-17-2019, 04:23 PM
Rooting for their success and hoping they add rib eye to the menu. As for Pete Lugers, buy a bottle of their signature steak sauce at Publix and get a prime steak at Fresh Market or Costco and enjoy! A heck of a lot cheaper than going to NYC.

Chatbrat
07-17-2019, 05:29 PM
no one who really knows uses any steak sauce on a truly good steak--the absolute best steaks for sale in this area are @ Sam's prime counter 2" thick ribeyes or humongous tomahawks--making a good or super steak isn't rocket science
1)prime meat @ room temp
2) sear each side @ 1000 degrees one minute
3 )remove set aside
4) place back in heat @ 450 smothered in butter till internal temp hits 110
5) tent 10 minutes

as good as Peter Luger

JSR22
07-17-2019, 06:13 PM
I like Costco prime better than Sam's prime. Costco's rib caps are wonderful.

Chatbrat
07-17-2019, 07:05 PM
Sam's is here Costco isn't , we buy Mercedes because we never have to set foot in a dealership in Orlando

JSR22
07-17-2019, 07:14 PM
Sam's is here Costco isn't , we buy Mercedes because we never have to set foot in a dealership in Orlando

I am happy to drive to Orlando for Costco, because of Millenia Mall and Capital Grille. I like nice department stores and boutiques.

B-flat
07-17-2019, 07:18 PM
Just a thought, the best steak house in the US, Peter Luger charges $84.00/ for a steak for two--they have a six month wait list

Now some of the clubs here charge $38.00+ for a steak--here's the ?--how many people do you think would pay that kind of $$$ for a good steak in TV

Without support, the hope for a good steak house here will be nothing but a pipe dream

Hope it works

We’ve been to Capital Grille here in the northeast. It’s pricey and we’ve only been a couple of times in 5 years for special occasions. Great steaks at about $60 per steak. A 22 oz Rib eye will set you back $59. Then there’s the 2 pound dry aged porter house for $78. I’m getting hungry writing about it.

Moderator
07-17-2019, 09:19 PM
The topic is the new "Chop House" restaurant in The Villages. It would be more useful if the posts were limited to those persons who have actually experienced the new restaurant.

If you want to have a general discussion about where to get good steaks, feel free to start another thread.


Anybody eaten at the Chop House yet???

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dewilson58
07-17-2019, 09:41 PM
The topic is the new "Chop House" restaurant in The Villages. It would be more useful if the posts were limited to those persons who have actually experienced the new restaurant.

If you want to have a general discussion about where to get good steaks, feel free to start another thread.


Anybody eaten at the Chop House yet???

Moderator




Not me, but I will.




:1rotfl:

thelegges
07-18-2019, 02:26 AM
The topic is the new "Chop House" restaurant in The Villages. It would be more useful if the posts were limited to those persons who have actually experienced the new restaurant.

If you want to have a general discussion about where to get good steaks, feel free to start another thread.


Anybody eaten at the Chop House yet???

Moderator

Unless there was a private soft opening, website say Chop House opens July 22,

Chatbrat
07-18-2019, 06:48 AM
As long as its not a chain, it might have a chance, hope they sell steaks by the pound, 12 oz--24 oz, keep it a steak house--no prime rib

dewilson58
07-18-2019, 07:15 AM
As long as its not a chain, it might have a chance, hope they sell steaks by the pound, 12 oz--24 oz, keep it a steak house--no prime rib




I know what you mean..........it's funny & sad at the same time.


Unfortunately, I don't think a higher-end priced house can survive here with retired budgets. There will probably be a weekly prime rib special for The Villagers.


Time will tell.

JSR22
07-18-2019, 07:26 AM
Their menu is on their FB page. There are steaks, no prime rib, duck, veal, lamb shank, short rib, salmon, chicken and more Several prime cuts at MP.

ColdNoMore
07-18-2019, 07:51 AM
I give it 18 months.

I don't believe there are enough non-tightwads in TV...to sustain a place like this. :duck:

Until such time however...it will be nice to have the choice. :thumbup:

Chatbrat
07-18-2019, 08:36 AM
Kinda of reminds me of when I was in business, I said I would do a job for nothing--some people would say "too much"

Its not IMHO, the idea of being on a fixed income is an excuse--some how when a person hits 70+, the cheap side of the brain takes over

Chi-Town
07-20-2019, 07:46 PM
Went past the Chop House last night, looked like they were having a soft opening. Driving past in the golf cart there was the distinct aroma of a steak house. That is a good sign.

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BobnBev
07-21-2019, 09:23 AM
The topic is the new "Chop House" restaurant in The Villages. It would be more useful if the posts were limited to those persons who have actually experienced the new restaurant.

If you want to have a general discussion about where to get good steaks, feel free to start another thread.


Anybody eaten at the Chop House yet???

Moderator

Somebody's not paying attention. It doesn't open till tomorrow.:ho::boom:

JSR22
07-21-2019, 09:28 AM
Somebody's not paying attention. It doesn't open till tomorrow.:ho::boom:

The Chop House has been open for the past week. Soft opening for friends and family.

CWGUY
07-21-2019, 10:10 AM
The Chop House has been open for the past week. Soft opening for friends and family.

:icon_wink: I agree..... looks like someone else is not paying attention. :oops:

thelegges
07-21-2019, 10:15 AM
Soft opening for family, friends equals to not open to public until tomorrow.
After all family and friends are not going to post all the things they did not go right during the nightmare of first week of business. Kinks take awhile to smooth out.

Chi-Town
07-21-2019, 12:35 PM
They just opened a chop house in northwest suburban Chicago. My kid sent this picture of his meal. Mouth watering photo. Can't wait for LSL one to open.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190721/9188dbb101d9a8791a2e19cf7c0f0c07.jpg

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JSR22
07-21-2019, 12:37 PM
They just opened a chop house in northwest suburban Chicago. My kid sent this picture of his meal. Mouth watering photo. Can't wait for LSL one to open.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190721/9188dbb101d9a8791a2e19cf7c0f0c07.jpg

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Chop House at Lake Sumter is not part of The Chop House Chain. The restaurant in TV is independently owned and not the same menu.

retiredguy123
07-21-2019, 12:55 PM
They just opened a chop house in northwest suburban Chicago. My kid sent this picture of his meal. Mouth watering photo. Can't wait for LSL one to open.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190721/9188dbb101d9a8791a2e19cf7c0f0c07.jpg

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Will that meal fit into my 1000 calorie per day diet?

Chi-Town
07-21-2019, 02:02 PM
Will that meal fit into my 1000 calorie per day diet?Perhaps if you just gnaw on the bone and eat the broccoli plain. [emoji6][emoji3052]

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Chi-Town
07-21-2019, 02:09 PM
Chop House at Lake Sumter is not part of The Chop House Chain. The restaurant in TV is independently owned and not the same menu.I know. There must be a thousand "chop houses" around the country. It's a generic name to denote a certain type of restaurant. Some are in a local chain but most are independent. The one pictured is called 815 Chop House (815 is the area code for that location). Open a month and doing well.


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champion6
07-21-2019, 02:13 PM
This thread has run amok. Can the Moderator lock this tread? Then someone can open a new thread at 11 a.m. on Monday when Chop House at Lake Sumter opens!

Bob Sackimanow
07-21-2019, 03:30 PM
Wish they along with Bluefin would take reservation for two. I get it but they could ask for a credit card number to hold the reservation. If the party of two is a no show, they then charge the card a fixed fee, starting at $25.00 and up. That will dissuade no shows. Other popular and upscale restaurants have this in place.

Bob Sackimanow
07-21-2019, 03:35 PM
I tried the steak at Lopez a month after it opened. A big disappointment for a $32.00 NY Strip. If you want to judge a restaurant's food quality and chef's ability, order a steak.

thelegges
07-21-2019, 03:39 PM
I tried the steak at Lopez a month after it opened. A big disappointment for a $32.00 NY Strip. If you want to judge a restaurant's food quality and chef's ability, order a steak.

You are correct if you can’t cook a rare to mid rare correctly the rest is just down hill

Bogie Shooter
07-21-2019, 03:41 PM
This thread has run amok. Can the Moderator lock this tread? Then someone can open a new thread at 11 a.m. on Monday when Chop House at Lake Sumter opens!

Not to be confused with the Cambodian Amok.

Amok is a major national culinary tradition in Cambodia, and also popular in Laos and Thailand. The Thai version uses the same Thai curry paste as red curry. Amok is thick soup cooked with fish, meat, vegetables, eggs and coconut milk.

:duck:

thelegges
07-21-2019, 03:49 PM
Not to be confused with the Cambodian Amok.

Amok is a major national culinary tradition in Cambodia, and also popular in Laos and Thailand. The Thai version uses the same Thai curry paste as red curry. Amok is thick soup cooked with fish, meat, vegetables, eggs and coconut milk.

:duck:

Culinary information many can not relate to. Good call on info not readily in knowledge bank

CWGUY
07-21-2019, 04:00 PM
Not to be confused with the Cambodian Amok.

Amok is a major national culinary tradition in Cambodia, and also popular in Laos and Thailand. The Thai version uses the same Thai curry paste as red curry. Amok is thick soup cooked with fish, meat, vegetables, eggs and coconut milk.

:duck:

I was in Thailand in 1969 for a week(can you spell R&R kids) most is a big blear but I must have run Amok. That was THE HOTTEST food I have ever eaten! :pepper2:

Chi-Town
07-21-2019, 06:14 PM
I was in Thailsnd in 1977. All I remember are the Thai dancers.


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pauld315
07-21-2019, 06:37 PM
I tried the steak at Lopez a month after it opened. A big disappointment for a $32.00 NY Strip. If you want to judge a restaurant's food quality and chef's ability, order a steak.

I have never had a problem with anything I have ordered at Lopez since they have reopened.

Chi-Town
07-21-2019, 07:10 PM
I tried the steak at Lopez a month after it opened. A big disappointment for a $32.00 NY Strip. If you want to judge a restaurant's food quality and chef's ability, order a steak.No matter what Lopez is not a steak house. It has too much country club atmosphere. But it is still very good.

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kcrazorbackfan
07-21-2019, 07:45 PM
Ok, Villagers. Some of you pined for "upscale dining"; now you have it. Enjoy...…...

leftyf
07-22-2019, 08:05 AM
I'm just waiting to hear from the first customers reviews before I go.

Chatbrat
07-22-2019, 09:45 AM
Read that the Chop House, gets their meat from Halperns, out of Grand Isle ,Ne--went to Halperns website ,they have an interesting video, while watching the video--noticed a label on their warehouse shelving--they provide meat for Shula's--looks like a good indicator

Just hope they don't use a jigger to pour their drinks

Henryk
07-22-2019, 10:55 AM
Will that meal fit into my 1000 calorie per day diet?

Maybe not, but that steak has a really cool handle.

CWGUY
07-23-2019, 12:21 AM
We'll be there on opening day for our anniversary. I hope the steaks are really good.

:thumbup::shrug::yuck: Which was it?

Chatbrat
07-23-2019, 04:36 PM
Open two days and no real review, Bonny where are you, when we need you--I know you would say everything was yummy--RIP

coffeebean
07-24-2019, 07:18 PM
I came here to read what folks have to say about TV new Chop House. What, not one review?

Chi-Town
08-08-2019, 09:07 PM
Checked out the outside bar. Very nice, good drinks, and an excellent shrimp cocktail. But what really stood out was no smoking. I spoke to a manager who said smoking was not allowed, because in no way do they want to inconvenience their customers. Left at 7:30 and the place was packed inside and out. It was also nice that people dressed accordingly for an upscale restaurant.

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valuemkt
08-09-2019, 08:25 AM
Got there at 5 pm last Saturday hoping to celebrate our anniversary. Overflow crowd waiting outside. They estimated an hour forty five minute wait.. No room at the small bar. They dont take reservations for 2 or 4 .. Went elsewhere.

Skip
08-11-2019, 03:13 PM
I came here to read what folks have to say about TV new Chop House. What, not one review?

I read reviews on The Villages Gourmet Club (http://thevillagesgourmetclub.com/page1.html) website. Pretty good.

Skip

cheryl0217
11-24-2019, 11:05 AM
My husband and I went yesterday for a late afternoon lunch. We sat outside it was a beautiful afternoon ordered a drink 2 appetizers (they are huge) which we could have split one. I got the beef wellington app as my lunch delicious and the onion soup which was so sweet and buttery. My husband got the stuffed atrichokes as an app really yummy and the veal steak w/sides. No room for desert to full. Next visit i'm starting with the martini and creme brulee and go from there :) We'll definitely be back. We got there around 4:00 there were a good # of people dining inside and out but when we left around 5:30 standing room only. People were waiting outside to be seated. Congrats and continued success Chop House see you soon!