Nancy Lopez restaurant

[rmd2]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I eat dinner there 4 or 5 times a month everything is great there from service to food to decor

[jdulej]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.

I agree. We had a great dinner there last night with friends. My wife is one of those with the unfortunate birthdate of 9/11, so we kept it low-key. Only downside was when we got back to our car, there was a love bug sitting on the hood daring me to try to squish it!

[LateBoomer]

was there friday night. I agree, it's a cut above.

[tophcfa]

Do they take reservations?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Yes

[Kelevision]

It’s so much nicer than any of the other country clubs here.

[Skip]

It’s so much nicer than any of the other country clubs here.
For years, since it was built, Legacy Restaurant (NOT Nancy Lopez Restaurant) was the most popular and high class place to each in The Villages. It was run by John McDonough, who seems to have disappeared before he opened his second location in Ocala. Strange.

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[walterray1]

For years, since it was built, Legacy Restaurant (NOT Nancy Lopez Restaurant) was the most popular and high class place to each in The Villages. It was run by John McDonough, who seems to have disappeared before he opened his second location in Ocala. Strange.

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not quite sure what point you are making. Strange is your post.

[randykw]

Lopez is the BEST!

[banjobob]

Our fave. of all we have tried.

[Girlcopper]

For years, since it was built, Legacy Restaurant (NOT Nancy Lopez Restaurant) was the most popular and high class place to each in The Villages. It was run by John McDonough, who seems to have disappeared before he opened his second location in Ocala. Strange.

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And???……..

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.
By far better than the others, The Suileman family that owns it, has a gem of a Chef and a staff to prove it. The best wait staff too, we were there last night, I had the Chateaubriand which was wonderful, my wife had the almond encrusted haddock with shrimp, on our table of 6 all ordered different meals and all came out piping hot and tremendously tasty. The House Manager Michael is also terrific, they have this one running as it should. The setting is also great. We are VIP’s at both Havana’s and Nancy Lopez and really have a favorite which is The Legacy at Nancy Lopez.

[OhioBuckeye]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.
I agree, a little pricey but it’s worth it.
We usually only went there on special occasions, but wish we could go there once a week but our income couldn’t afford it. Palmer was the next best!

[JMintzer]

I've never tried Lopez/Legacy, but I plan to...

So far, Palmer has been my favorite of all the club restaurants...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

What about the post ending with strange, we want to know

[Skip]

not quite sure what point you are making. Strange is your post.

Strange that he was very successful here for so many years with Legacy, also took over Havana CC for a short time, then suddenly he and his wife, Brigette, disappeared. His newest venture was to be called "Legacy On The Blvd." in Ocala. It never came to pass. They used to live here in Oxford. A friend just told me he's living in Cape Coral, FL. now. Not sure if he and Brigette are still together.

Originally the Legacy Restaurant had Nancy Lopez's name on it but when she started to get complaints from patrons that "there was a fly in my soup!", she asked to have her name only associated with the "country club" (5 year endorsement contract that includes the use of a designer home in Briar Meadow) and not the restaurant. So they had to change all the signs and state licensing within the first year it was opened to remove her name.

She would correct you if you said the "Nancy Lopez restaurant".

Hope this helps. Skip

[Brynnie]

I think those of us who have been Villagers for quite a while just automatically call it "Lopez." We've been here since 2005, and it has always been our favorite--a cut above all the other restaurants in town, and certainly way above most of the other "country club" restaurants. Palmer is probably the second best. It's interesting that these two were the first two country club restaurants, then the others followed as more people moved in. The others are pretty much all the same--mediocre menu and food. It's really too bad that no other restaurants of Legacy's caliber have come here. Rose Plantation is the closest in quality and presentation, but the ambience is not great.

[Skip]

Palmer is probably the second best. It's interesting that these two were the first two country club restaurants...

Slight correction: Orange Blossom Hills CC (1985) was the first, Hacienda Hills CC (2004) was the second, Glenview CC (2004) was the third, then Legacy (at Nancy Lopez CC) and Palmer Legends CC. But we get your gist.

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[meme5x]

Lopez is the best.. wish Palmer was as good!

[jimjamuser]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.
I had a spam sandwich with mustard and pickles at home and it was DELICIOUS. And I loved myself for being SO frugal!

[glefebvr19]

We went to the Lopez restaurant for the 4th time this year and the food was as great as it was the past 3 times. We went 3 times for dinner and the 4th time was for lunch. A few months ago at dinner I had the beef filet which was the best beef I have had in years! Very tender and delicious. This past visit was for lunch and out of their very extensive menu I selected pecan crusted salmon with a slight maple glaze. It came with rice and green beans and carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and wonderfully flavored. I am not a fan of many of the country club restaurants but Lopez really stands out as my favorite.

Our son & daughter-in-law always go to Lopez when they visit. They absolutely love everything they have ie menu choices, atmosphere & friendly staff. We have yet to go there.

[worahm]

I agree. Dinner at The Legacy/Nancy Lopez was impressive. Recently, I had their roasted duck (extra crispy) and it was out of this world. The service was outstanding. Everyone in our party was favorably impressed with the food, the service and the admosphere. It was a very enjoyable evening.

[JMintzer]

I agree. Dinner at The Legacy/Nancy Lopez was impressive. Recently, I had their roasted duck (extra crispy) and it was out of this world. The service was outstanding. Everyone in our party was favorably impressed with the food, the service and the admosphere. It was a very enjoyable evening.

I just finished lunch and now I want Duck... Damn you!

[retiredguy123]

Strange that he was very successful here for so many years with Legacy, also took over Havana CC for a short time, then suddenly he and his wife, Brigette, disappeared. His newest venture was to be called "Legacy On The Blvd." in Ocala. It never came to pass. They used to live here in Oxford. A friend just told me he's living in Cape Coral, FL. now. Not sure if he and Brigette are still together.

Originally the Legacy Restaurant had Nancy Lopez's name on it but when she started to get complaints from patrons that "there was a fly in my soup!", she asked to have her name only associated with the "country club" (5 year endorsement contract that includes the use of a designer home in Briar Meadow) and not the restaurant. So they had to change all the signs and state licensing within the first year it was opened to remove her name.

She would correct you if you said the "Nancy Lopez restaurant".

Hope this helps. Skip
Just to clarify, it may not be the Nancy Lopez Restaurant, but the restaurant website, menu, and advertising state the restaurant name as:

"Legacy Restaurant at the Nancy Lopez Country Club"

[butlerperkins@gmail.com]

2021 0913 Monday @ 15:44
re: Legacy
I took my daughter (visiting from Florence, IT) and son (visiting from Maryland) to Legacy on August 21st, 2021. Our server was new (less than a week at the restaurant). The waiter, food and service were wonderful. I have come to expect this from Legacy.

re: (other country clubs)
I am sure that we have all experienced spotty service and <food> at many restaurants throughout our lives. I cannot point to any of TV's country clubs as being better or worse. It does seem that the kitchen staff (and ingredients), wait staff and support staff all need to "come together" to make for a great experience. My point is that I am pleased (fortunate) to have so many options among the country clubs in TV.

Shout Out
Speaking to those of you around whom I have had the pleasure of dining when alone, it is sometimes to my amusement (and envy) that you are having such a good time.


Note
Due to the pandemic, I typically eat at odd hours when the verandas / porches are quiet.

Final Thought
As for the individual who posted making the spam sandwich, I will acknowledge the satisfaction of making my own, with my own healthy (organic, 100% grass fed...) ingredients. Yet, there is something <extra> special about dining in a group and forging new memories with friends.

[Brynnie]

Slight correction: Orange Blossom Hills CC (1985) was the first, Hacienda Hills CC (2004) was the second, Glenview CC (2004) was the third, then Legacy (at Nancy Lopez CC) and Palmer Legends CC. But we get your gist.

Skip
Thank you for the correction. You're right, of course. Guess I was just using 2005 as my starting point.

[walterray1]

I had a spam sandwich with mustard and pickles at home and it was DELICIOUS. And I loved myself for being SO frugal!

Love spam with mustard. Hard to understand why you bring it up on this topic.

[Chi-Town]

Lopez is the best.. wish Palmer was as good!

Palmer is hit or miss. Lopez is solid.

[jmac1031]

Michael is outstanding! He goes out of the way to make you feel welcome and that all of your needs are accommodated! The people at Lopez are one of the key factors to keep people coming back!

[Mjsscotto]

Do they take reservations?

Yes, they do and almost a must on weekends ( especially during peak season ( October-May)
You gotta try the lobster ravioli with a 7 oz lobster tail

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I had a spam sandwich with mustard and pickles at home and it was DELICIOUS. And I loved myself for being SO frugal!medical bill won’t be so frugal

[Skip]

Thank you for the correction. You're right, of course. Guess I was just using 2005 as my starting point.

Sure. And I forgot that (besides the Pool Bar) Hacienda Hills CC also had a southside restaurant called Hacienda Grill & Tiki; very popular for Fish Fries on a Friday. They closed it and expanded the Pro Shop into that space.

Anyone remember the Seafood Buffet (reservations only) in the Royal Palm Restaurant in Hacienda Hills CC? Wow!

All gone now. Sad!

Skip

[Red Rose]

Legacy is the best!!

[Topspinmo]

I just finished lunch and now I want Duck... Damn you!

I rate duck right up there with possum! :duck:

[Topspinmo]

medical bill won’t be so frugal


So, what do you think you’re getting at restaurants? There something in it to make it taste good and that something not good for the heart ❤️. :)

[JMintzer]

I rate duck right up there with possum! :duck:

Okay, Grannie... I'll meet you out by the Ce-ment pond! :icon_wink:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

So, what do you think you’re getting at restaurants? There something in it to make it taste good and that something not good for the heart ❤️. :) I guess it’s a touchy subject . There’s probably no restaurant in the villages with a food that is as unhealthy for someone as spam

[Two Bills]

Spam, and corned beef fed the world during, and after WW2.
There were a thousand ways to serve it.
Loved either in fritters myself!!

[Aloha1]

I had a spam sandwich with mustard and pickles at home and it was DELICIOUS. And I loved myself for being SO frugal!

Thanks for contributing NOTHING got this discussion .