Wolfgang Puck’s Brownwood Restaurant

[ltcdfancher]

My wife and I had dinner here just last night (2 July). We happened into their early bird special, which includes a beverage, salad, and an entree for $29/person. The pork schnitzel was larger than the plate on which it was served. The onion rings that accompanied my wife’s meatloaf could have easily been mistaken for doughnuts.

I think that this “special” runs through the end of August. It seems like very good value to me. You mileage might vary.

[CFrance]

My wife and I had dinner here just last night (2 July). We happened into their early bird special, which includes a beverage, salad, and an entree for $29/person. The pork schnitzel was larger than the plate on which it was served. The onion rings that accompanied my wife’s meatloaf could have easily been mistaken for doughnuts.

I think that this “special” runs through the end of August. It seems like very good value to me. You mileage might vary.

What time did you go? Did you have to wait for a table? Sounds good.

[Taltarzac725]

My wife and I had dinner here just last night (2 July). We happened into their early bird special, which includes a beverage, salad, and an entree for $29/person. The pork schnitzel was larger than the plate on which it was served. The onion rings that accompanied my wife’s meatloaf could have easily been mistaken for doughnuts.

I think that this “special” runs through the end of August. It seems like very good value to me. You mileage might vary.

I may try that .

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I’m going!

[Smalley]

They make the best salad that we've had in TV.

[ltcdfancher]

What time did you go? Did you have to wait for a table? Sounds good.

We made a reservation for 4:30. There were dozens of open tables at that time. The hostess seated us immediately.

[Skip]

$29 for Meatloaf? Really?

[ElDiabloJoe]

$29 for Meatloaf? Really?

No. It's $29 to sit in a nicely appointed, air conditioned room at a comfortable table while someone else caters to your every reasonable dining and drinking need in a relaxed, effortless environment for you. During this time someone else completely prepares, cooks, and serves your meatloaf and the accompanying side dishes. All of this was made in a commercial kitchen while someone else did the shopping for the ingredients you are going to consume. All of these people are employed and raising their own families, and paying their own rents, mortgages, car loans, gas, taxes, etc. Dining here also helps to keep the establishment profitable and open so that it is available should you or anyone else wish to visit it or entertain / celebrate their family in the future. Your $29 is going a very long way.

It is not just $29 for meatloaf.

[shut the front door]

No. It's $29 to sit in a nicely appointed, air conditioned room at a comfortable table while someone else caters to your every reasonable dining and drinking need in a relaxed, effortless environment for you. During this time someone else completely prepares, cooks, and serves your meatloaf and the accompanying side dishes. All of this was made in a commercial kitchen while someone else did the shopping for the ingredients you are going to consume. All of these people are employed and raising their own families, and paying their own rents, mortgages, car loans, gas, taxes, etc. Dining here also helps to keep the establishment profitable and open so that it is available should you or anyone else wish to visit it or entertain / celebrate their family in the future. Your $29 is going a very long way.

It is not just $29 for meatloaf.

Well said. Haters gonna hate.

[biggamefish1]

$29 for Meatloaf? Really?

Skip, try The Old Time Diner in Leesburg. BOGO house-made meatloaf every day. Great food and 50's atmosphere.

[justjim]

It’s been about two years or so since we dined at Wolfgang Puck’s. The fact we were not impressed the two times we dined there is an understatement . Not a “hater” just expect good food and reasonable service at a reasonable price. There have been other Threads on TOTV regarding this restaurant. Search or go and decide for yourself. There is much more than just a name to a restaurant IMHO.

[Ea327]

My wife and I had dinner here just last night (2 July). We happened into their early bird special, which includes a beverage, salad, and an entree for $29/person. The pork schnitzel was larger than the plate on which it was served. The onion rings that accompanied my wife’s meatloaf could have easily been mistaken for doughnuts.

I think that this “special” runs through the end of August. It seems like very good value to me. You mileage might vary.

$29.00? What is it if it’s not special?

[Stu from NYC]

$29.00? What is it if it’s not special?

Sounds like one of those if you have to ask the price you cannot afford it.

To me meat loaf is normally one of the cheapest items on the menu.

[Sabella]

Well said. Haters gonna hate.

$29 for meatloaf sounds right, especially if you’re in California

[Whatnext]

What is hateful about querying the price of meatloaf?

[thevillages2013]

$29 for Meatloaf? Really?

Must be Wagyu beef!

[Ea327]

Sounds like one of those if you have to ask the price you cannot afford it.

To me meat loaf is normally one of the cheapest items on the menu.

That was a stupid statement. Who do you think you are to presume to know what I can afford?

[ltcdfancher]

$29 for Meatloaf? Really?

I simply wanted to share with other people our experience the other day at this restaurant.

In response, here’s what I’ve noticed…a burger at any golf car accessible restaurant is more than $15. An alcoholic beverage is $7+. A side salad is around six. My back-of-the-napkin arithmetic sums to $28. A burger is just a handheld meatloaf, right?

The meatloaf entree at Evans Prairie CC is priced at $19. Add a side salad for $4. Add a draft beer or a glass of wine and the bill is north of $29. Also, my experience at both Wolfgang Puck and EPCC is that the service was much better at WP.

[Veracity]

Skip, try The Old Time Diner in Leesburg. BOGO house-made meatloaf every day. Great food and 50's atmosphere.

Thanks for the recommendation. We've been exploring restaurants outside of The Villages and The Old Time Diner sounds like a great place for us to try. :beer3:
The Restaurant Guru also gives it a great review, noting that they serve up delicious comfort food at reasonable prices:
Old Time Diner, Leesburg - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews (https://restaurantguru.com/Old-Time-Diner-Leesburg-Florida)

[Finchs]

Amen Brother!!!!

[daca55]

No. It's $29 to sit in a nicely appointed, air conditioned room at a comfortable table while someone else caters to your every reasonable dining and drinking need in a relaxed, effortless environment for you. During this time someone else completely prepares, cooks, and serves your meatloaf and the accompanying side dishes. All of this was made in a commercial kitchen while someone else did the shopping for the ingredients you are going to consume. All of these people are employed and raising their own families, and paying their own rents, mortgages, car loans, gas, taxes, etc. Dining here also helps to keep the establishment profitable and open so that it is available should you or anyone else wish to visit it or entertain / celebrate their family in the future. Your $29 is going a very long way.

It is not just $29 for meatloaf.

Well said and now these employees won’t have to pay taxes in their tips! I love meatloaf.

[Nancy Rodriguez]

My wife and I had dinner here just last night (2 July). We happened into their early bird special, which includes a beverage, salad, and an entree for $29/person. The pork schnitzel was larger than the plate on which it was served. The onion rings that accompanied my wife’s meatloaf could have easily been mistaken for doughnuts.

I think that this “special” runs through the end of August. It seems like very good value to me. You mileage might vary.

We agree! Especially since he beverage was a glass of wine 👍🏼

[Skip]

The Restaurant Guru also gives it a great review, noting that they serve up delicious comfort food at reasonable prices

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[retiredguy123]

Restaurant Guru and some other online sites, open to anyone that wants to praise or criticize a business, are full of fake reviews generated by the business owner (or competitor across the street) or simply purchased in the website itself.
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[Ptmcbriz]

We love Wolfgang’s. It’s one of our favorite special dinner places. Not expensive for fine dining and very comfortable atmosphere. We enjoy eating there.

On the other hand, a Retro atmosphere with “comfort food”doesn’t sound appealing to me. Comfort food is always code for fattening high caloric food. No thanks.

[RoboVil]

What is hateful about querying the price of meatloaf?
Nothing. Some people lash out at anyone who does not agree with them. They cannot handle the simplest discussions.

[MicRoDrafting]

No. It's $29 to sit in a nicely appointed, air conditioned room at a comfortable table while someone else caters to your every reasonable dining and drinking need in a relaxed, effortless environment for you. During this time someone else completely prepares, cooks, and serves your meatloaf and the accompanying side dishes. All of this was made in a commercial kitchen while someone else did the shopping for the ingredients you are going to consume. All of these people are employed and raising their own families, and paying their own rents, mortgages, car loans, gas, taxes, etc. Dining here also helps to keep the establishment profitable and open so that it is available should you or anyone else wish to visit it or entertain / celebrate their family in the future. Your $29 is going a very long way.

It is not just $29 for meatloaf.

BRILLIANTLY STATED !!

there is a Lot Going On
and a Lot of Folks Involved

[Stu from NYC]

That was a stupid statement. Who do you think you are to presume to know what I can afford?

Sarcasm Sheldon

[CybrSage]

No. It's $29 to sit in a nicely appointed, air conditioned room at a comfortable table while someone else caters to your every reasonable dining and drinking need in a relaxed, effortless environment for you. During this time someone else completely prepares, cooks, and serves your meatloaf and the accompanying side dishes. All of this was made in a commercial kitchen while someone else did the shopping for the ingredients you are going to consume. All of these people are employed and raising their own families, and paying their own rents, mortgages, car loans, gas, taxes, etc. Dining here also helps to keep the establishment profitable and open so that it is available should you or anyone else wish to visit it or entertain / celebrate their family in the future. Your $29 is going a very long way.

It is not just $29 for meatloaf.

And after all that writing, it is still $29 for meatloaf. Nothing you wrote changes what he said.

I thought it was obvious he was exclaiming that it was almost $30 for something you can get for around half that price at another restaurant. And in case it is not known, that other restaurant also includes everything in your post as well

I ate there, had their burger. It was a good burger but not as good as one you will get at your average pub for quite a bit less money. They did have a Belgian quad that was very good, something not found in most places.

[LoveGolfing]

$29 for any entree in a restaurant is reasonable. Good ground beef is not cheap. Just because it is called “meatloaf” doesn’t mean they used cheap ingredients.
If you want cheap meatloaf, go to the diner and get diner service.

[CybrSage]

BRILLIANTLY STATED !!

there is a Lot Going On
and a Lot of Folks Involved

Just like in every other restaurant, but most of them do not charge almost $30 for meatloaf.

They key is if the enjoyment received is worth the price. It is reasonable to be shocked at the prices. One has to remember much of the higher cost is for the famous name, which may oray not increase the enjoyment level.

[Tvflguy]

Nothing. Some people lash out at anyone who does not agree with them. They cannot handle the simplest discussions.

HUGE thumbs-up from me re this comment!

[New Englander]

What is hateful about querying the price of meatloaf?

It's not hateful.

[CosmicTrucker]

I tried their shrimp cocktail once, but it smelled terrible, like dirty socks. I refused to eat it and never went back. It's good to hear that they have improved.

[JoMar]

And after all that writing, it is still $29 for meatloaf. Nothing you wrote changes what he said.

I thought it was obvious he was exclaiming that it was almost $30 for something you can get for around half that price at another restaurant. And in case it is not known, that other restaurant also includes everything in your post as well

I ate there, had their burger. It was a good burger but not as good as one you will get at your average pub for quite a bit less money. They did have a Belgian quad that was very good, something not found in most places.

Which is why there are competitors. Some understand the value, others only understand the price......and there are now plenty of both restauraunts to satisfy both.

[Whatnext]

It's not hateful.

Some thought it was.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Some thought it was.
And some think everything they don't like hearing is "hateful."

[SoCalGal]

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[SoCalGal]

And some think everything they don't like hearing is "hateful."

Or they will call you a "troll."

[Skip]

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[retiredguy123]

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Plus some review systems let you delete real reviews you don't like (the 1-Star ones).

Skip
I agree. But how can someone be so gullible to believe that any company can have 1,000 5-star Google reviews with no negative comments by any customers?

[Stu from NYC]

I agree. But how can someone be so gullible to believe that any company can have 1,000 5-star Google reviews with no negative comments by any customers?

Very true.

Can we get back to the more important issue of why $ 29 meatloaf is a reasonable or unreasonable price?:mmmm::mmmm:

[CFrance]

Very true.

Can we get back to the more important issue of why $ 29 meatloaf is a reasonable or unreasonable price?:mmmm::mmmm:
That's not all they have on that early bird menu. One of us is going to have the schnitzel, one of us meatloaf, a beer for DH and a wine for me, and salads.

Oh, and the meatloaf is wrapped in bacon, has potato puree and onion rings, normally $24. So, adding a drink and a salad...not a bad deal. Off topic, but they take reservations. TV has become so crowded I refuse to eat anywhere that doesn't take reservations.

[Bwanajim]

What kind of beverage? Alcohol or soda? That makes a big difference.

[CFrance]

What kind of beverage? Alcohol or soda? That makes a big difference.
One beer or one wine per person.