Codys

[rhall1644]

New windows, new High Speed Turbo Fans = New attitude. We frequent Cody's outside bar a lot, but the other day after a rain, the fans were not needed. Had the bartender request they be turned off, as they only have one speed (Duh!) and was told they will turn them off when they deem it necessary, not the customer. Okay then. Guess business is good, so we don't have to worry about the custmer as much now. Too bad, as we really like the bartenders there as well as the HH and food.

[The Villager II]

New windows, new High Speed Turbo Fans = New attitude. We frequent Cody's outside bar a lot, but the other day after a rain, the fans were not needed. Had the bartender request they be turned off, as they only have one speed (Duh!) and was told they will turn them off when they deem it necessary, not the customer. Okay then. Guess business is good, so we don't have to worry about the custmer as much now. Too bad, as we really like the bartenders there as well as the HH and food.

Sounds like you are happy with Cody's then. We love both the food and the service there. Good to see other satisfied customers for Cody's. I'm sure they had a better reason to keep the fans on than you did to turn them off.

[collie1228]

Could it be that the fans are needed to keep the smoke moving away from the dining room? They do allow smoking at the outside bar. Just a thought . . . .

[Bonny]

They actually have fans inside above the windows to keep the smoke out. The problem with the big fans is it's been very hot. Some people request them on & others want them off. :undecided: As with everything else in the world, you'll never make everyone happy.

[Bonny]

I'm assuming these are people you know. What kind of bugs did they find in the wine & salad ? Did they talk to a manager ?

[Bogie Shooter]

two incidents of large bugs found by guests last week...one in the bottom of wine glass and another in salad bowl.......Yikes. Very frieghtening.

Where was this reported??

[chuckster]

Be willing to bet with a first post it's an upset employee. Eat there often with friends and none of us have heard of such an incident........Bet it's an employee getting even. jmho What do you think????:popcorn:

[Posh 08]

Be willing to bet with a first post it's an upset employee. Eat there often with friends and none of us have heard of such an incident........Bet it's an employee getting even. jmho What do you think????:popcorn:

you betcha:agree:

[Bonny]

I'm at at Codys 5 or 6 nights a week. Never heard anything about this.

[MrMark]

I am not a disgruntled first time poster or a disgruntled employee. Just a lad who knows the difference between good, bad and marginal eaterys.

Went to Cody's after it first opened. Decided that food and service could not be that bad. Went back a second time with out of town guests. Am still embarrassed for taking good friends to a place that serves such crappy food. Service was no better second time around. Must be the building as the Fish joint that was there before Cody's was also putrid!

[Bonny]

Had an awesome dinner at Codys last night. Got the Labor Day special. Salad, rolls, 1/2 rack ribs, 1/2 of a bbq chicken, baked potato & a whole corn on the cob for $13.98. I have enough left over for 3 more meals !!! :icon_hungry:

[cybermuda]

Be willing to bet with a first post it's an upset employee. Eat there often with friends and none of us have heard of such an incident........Bet it's an employee getting even. jmho What do you think????:popcorn:

It would be nice if, just occasionally, a negative restaurant post could be seen for what it almost certainly is - a fellow TOTVer sharing his/her experiences with us so we can make an informed decision.

Yet, almost without exception, such a post triggers a charge from the conspiracy theorists who can't believe that someone would dare to insult their favorite eating place.

I am delighted that you have had wonderful experiences there - fabulous food, impeccable service, not a spoon out of place - but nowhere is perfect and I, for one, would like to know when things go wrong as well.

Really, what is the likelihood that a disgruntled employee even subscribes to TOTV, let alone thinks that posting about a fan problem will cause everyone to desert the place and send his evil employer to the poor-house?

I don't recall seeing a positive restaurant post met with a tirade of posts about how it must be the manager trying to drum up business.

So, unless something is clearly amiss, let's assume that people post the truth.

[Bonny]

I also question a post like this when it's a first time poster. The remark was not a restaurant review. It was stated that there were "2 incidents" of people finding "large bugs" one in a salad & one in a wine glass which I assume means 2 different days. Just curious where this poster got his information. :confused:
I know of a few restaurant employees that are on TOTV.

[cybermuda]

Restaurants Inspection
Codys Original Roadhouse
1041 Lakeshore Drive, The Villages

1: July 7, 2011

Violation Observation
08A-11-1 Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks in bar.
08B-04-1 Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
09-01-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food- applesauce. Corrected On Site.
10-02-1 In-use ice scoop stored on dirty holder. Corrected On Site.
16-15-1 Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in prep cooler on cook's line lightly soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty unit. Corrected On Site.
29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe underneath sprayer in dishroom.
35A-07-1 Critical. Observed 5 small flying insects in bar area.
35A-08-1 Critical. Observed 4 live flies in dishroom.

[LittleDog]

Becuse of that open window in the bar area flies are a problem. I don't go there much but have found that flies are really bothersome when you're trying to eat your meal. I don't know what they can do with that window other than to close it permanently. If not they will always have a fly problem.

John

[MrMark]

It would be nice if, just occasionally, a negative restaurant post could be seen for what it almost certainly is - a fellow TOTVer sharing his/her experiences with us so we can make an informed decision.

Yet, almost without exception, such a post triggers a charge from the conspiracy theorists who can't believe that someone would dare to insult their favorite eating place.

I am delighted that you have had wonderful experiences there - fabulous food, impeccable service, not a spoon out of place - but nowhere is perfect and I, for one, would like to know when things go wrong as well.

Really, what is the likelihood that a disgruntled employee even subscribes to TOTV, let alone thinks that posting about a fan problem will cause everyone to desert the place and send his evil employer to the poor-house?

I don't recall seeing a positive restaurant post met with a tirade of posts about how it must be the manager trying to drum up business.

So, unless something is clearly amiss, let's assume that people post the truth.

Well said! Only thing wrong with this post is that I wasn't the one to post it first. Hope everyone who subscribes to the conspiracy theory reads your post and realizes it's directed at them.

[The Villager II]

I would submit for consideration, If you never see a bug in a restaurant in Florida, they may be using enough pesticide to:popcorn: give you cancer.

[robertj1954]

Be willing to bet with a first post it's an upset employee. Eat there often with friends and none of us have heard of such an incident........Bet it's an employee getting even. jmho What do you think????:popcorn:

:agree:

In my day, we called them disgruntled employees, in today's information age they have more opportunities to :cus: at their employer publicly. Annonomously of course!

[chuckster]

I stand by my statement regarding the bugs. If in fact it happened to me or any reasonable customer, we would first see the manager and seek an answer and/or resolution to the issue (comped drinks, etc.) or at least an apology. None of this was mentioned in the original complaint by bonitaboy regarding bugs......jmho

[Bonny]

:agree:

[The Villager II]

This might help thin out the crowd. Cody's is so popular its hard to find a seat, especially at the bar inside and outside. We go every chance we get.

[Bonny]

It definitely gets crowded outside at the bar. We are there about 5 or 6 nights a week. When Dunning Shaw was there Friday, it was slammed !!!

[villagegolfer]

:agree:

In my day, we called them disgruntled employees, in today's information age they have more opportunities to :cus: at their employer publicly. Annonomously of course!

:agree::agree::agree:

[MrMark]

I stand by my statement regarding the bugs. If in fact it happened to me or any reasonable customer, we would first see the manager and seek an answer and/or resolution to the issue (comped drinks, etc.) or at least an apology. None of this was mentioned in the original complaint by bonitaboy regarding bugs......jmho

Ah Ha! Now I get it. A free drink makes it go away. Do two bugs qualify for two free drinks?

[ilovetv]

Ah Ha! Now I get it. A free drink makes it go away. Do two bugs qualify for two free drinks?

There are many people...ooops, I meant CHEAPSKATES...who will say or do ANYTHING to get their food taken off the bill after eating most of it.

Sometimes people's cheapness borders on mental illness...the way they'll lie and fabricate things wrong (Like a housefly flying over the restaurant patio table while dining....some have demanded their meal for free.) The shamelessness is appalling sometimes.

[rubicon]

I went to Cody's twice when it first opened. I am surprised it is still operating? What suprises me more is the contempt with which those pro Cody customers show toward customers who where less than enamored with Cody's products/services? I have noticed this with other eatery critques. More perplexing is the implication that such customers must have a personal agenda. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in that vein taste is in the taste buds of the customer. I for one am pleased that we have this information available. While I seldom eat out I review the critques often so that if I am invited, or invite someone, I will know what I am getting into

[chuckster]

Talk about being put down for expressing an opinion.....WOW!! As I said it was imho....:popcorn:

[buggyone]

Love Cody's!! Great drinks and a great setting on Lake Sumter. Food is pretty darn good, too.

Sit at the bar area and order the catfish or the ribs. Can't beat the price or the quality or the taste.

[Bonny]

A sentence that says," two incidents of large bugs found by guests last week...one in the bottom of wine glass and another in salad bowl.......Yikes. Very frieghtening", is not a restaurant review.
What day, what guests. How do they know this ? Did they talk to a manager ? What was the results ? :popcorn:

[Bogie Shooter]

A sentence that says," two incidents of large bugs found by guests last week...one in the bottom of wine glass and another in salad bowl.......Yikes. Very frieghtening", is not a restaurant review.
What day, what guests. How do they know this ? Did they talk to a manager ? What was the results ? :popcorn:

I agree.

[cybermuda]

A sentence that says," two incidents of large bugs found by guests last week...", is not a restaurant review.
:popcorn:


The thread is "Restaurant Discussions", not Restaurant Reviews - this is TOTV, not the Michelin Guide

If people have a comment about a restaurant, they post it here, and if I want to know what fellow TOTVers think, I read it here

[cappyjon431]

It would be nice if, just occasionally, a negative restaurant post could be seen for what it almost certainly is - a fellow TOTVer sharing his/her experiences with us so we can make an informed decision.

Yet, almost without exception, such a post triggers a charge from the conspiracy theorists who can't believe that someone would dare to insult their favorite eating place.

I am delighted that you have had wonderful experiences there - fabulous food, impeccable service, not a spoon out of place - but nowhere is perfect and I, for one, would like to know when things go wrong as well.

Really, what is the likelihood that a disgruntled employee even subscribes to TOTV, let alone thinks that posting about a fan problem will cause everyone to desert the place and send his evil employer to the poor-house?

I don't recall seeing a positive restaurant post met with a tirade of posts about how it must be the manager trying to drum up business.

So, unless something is clearly amiss, let's assume that people post the truth.

Well said. My wife made the mistake of posting a negative report about a dining experience she had at Glenview CC and she was immediately pounced on by the mob.

She was accused of being a disgruntled ex-employee--no, she is a nurse who was taking her 84 year old mother out to lunch.

She was asked if she contacted the manager--she mentioned she did in her initial post. The manager was less than helpful and my wife was was told essentially "that couldn't have been the manager because I know the manager and he is a good guy."

Someone said that it is usually the "attitude" of the poster that leads to poor service--I love my wife, but she is the biggest wimp I know. For her to get up the courage to talk with a manager, SOMETHING had to be seriously wrong.

What bothers me the most about this type of response is that it deters people from giving their actual opinion. My wife no longer wants to have anything to do with TOTV because of the nasty remarks she received for giving her honest opinion about the poor service she received at a restaurant. That is unfortunate.

[Freeda]

Hi, Captain Jon, I read your post, and just wanted to say to Stacy that I hope she will reconsider and share on the forum. There is so much to gain from the information that is given and received by all of us. At times there are misunderstandings such as Stacy experienced, and I can understand how she felt. I believe that people on TOTV are goodhearted folks, and sometimes acting out of good intentions on behalf of others who are being seen by them, whether correctly or not, as being wronged, unintended hurt feelings can occur. All of us have seen that happen at times; and it probably can't always be avoided. I guess what I'm saying is that when feelings are genuinely hurt on this forum, that is almost for sure not what was intended by the person who sent the message; so it helps if we try to look at it that way; and let it go after a while; let bygones be bygones. There are too many friendships to miss out on otherwise, from this forum.

In the long run, this is such a wonderful place for the people that come together here; it would be a shame for Stacy not to be a part of that, and for the forum to miss out on the benefit of her input; and I feel that others would share my hope that she will join in, as a welcomed member of the forum.

[cappyjon431]

Hi, Captain Jon, I read your post, and just wanted to say to Stacy that I hope she will reconsider and share on the forum. There is so much to gain from the information that is given and received by all of us. At times there are misunderstandings such as Stacy experienced, and I can understand how she felt. I believe that people on TOTV are goodhearted folks, and sometimes acting out of good intentions on behalf of others who are being seen by them, whether correctly or not, as being wronged, unintended hurt feelings can occur. All of us have seen that happen at times; and it probably can't always be avoided. I guess what I'm saying is that when feelings are genuinely hurt on this forum, that is almost for sure not what was intended by the person who sent the message; so it helps if we try to look at it that way; and let it go after a while; let bygones be bygones. There are too many friendships to miss out on otherwise, from this forum.

In the long run, this is such a wonderful place for the people that come together here; it would be a shame for Stacy not to be a part of that, and for the forum to miss out on the benefit of her input; and I feel that others would share my hope that she will join in, as a welcomed member of the forum.

Thanks for he kind words, I will be sure to pass on the message. I think she is coming around and hopefully she'll be back posting soon. I tend to agree with you, most people do not intentionally post to hurt other people's feelings, but the written word does carry a lot of power and can produce just as much pain as a slap in the face. Sometimes people should think things out before they put their fingers to their keyboard.

[Barefoot]

Went to Cody's after it first opened. Decided that food and service could not be that bad. Went back a second time with out of town guests. Am still embarrassed for taking good friends to a place that serves such crappy food. Service was no better second time around. Must be the building as the Fish joint that was there before Cody's was also putrid!

I'm not a fan of Codys, but I wouldn't call the food crappy. Codys is often lined up out the door! I did love 'Up The Creek' previous to Codys. I'm astonished that anyone would label both restaurants as putrid!

[buggyone]

Cody's is one of my favorites here in The Villages. Try the "After Church Specials" on Sunday from 11 am until 3 pm. Complete (and very good) meal for $7.99. Drinks are 2 for 1 from opening until 7 pm.

[The Travel Source]

I also had a bad experience my last visit. Having the windows open made the seating in the Bar area HOT!!!! I guess we should have changed tables because we where there to eat not drink and smoke.....it almost became unbearable.

[Maxman]

On our first night ever in the Villages in May we ate at Cody's. I ordered a steak and it was not edible. Last week we were in the Villages again and were told to try the bar food. We did and I enjoyed the ribs and onion rings. My wife had the small cheeseburger which was very tasty. We went back again for lunch later that week and had another good experience. Cody's is what it is a good stop for some cheap tasty bar food, and not the best choice if you want a good steak.

[Posh 08]

We have decided to try Cody's during our Oct. visit. Meeting some Lady Lake friends and the wife's brother and SIL too. Good times. Will let ya'll know how we fare.

[Russ_Boston]

On our first night ever in the Villages in May we ate at Cody's. I ordered a steak and it was not edible. Last week we were in the Villages again and were told to try the bar food. We did and I enjoyed the ribs and onion rings. My wife had the small cheeseburger which was very tasty. We went back again for lunch later that week and had another good experience. Cody's is what it is a good stop for some cheap tasty bar food, and not the best choice if you want a good steak.

I think that's a resonable way to approach things Max.

Personally I prefer to try a place at least twice if the first time was bad. Do I take other opinions into consideration? Of course. But all that would do for me is to confirm my own bad experience if that happened.

I like what Max did - first visit, not good - next two he found what that bar/restaruant does well.

[Posh 08]

I think that's a resonable way to approach things Max.

Personally I prefer to try a place at least twice if the first time was bad. Do I take other opinions into consideration? Of course. But all that would do for me is to confirm my own bad experience if that happened.

I like what Max did - first visit, not good - next two he found what that bar/restaruant does well.

Makes sense, if you feel there is potential from the first visit. :icon_hungry:

[zcaveman]

Makes sense, if you feel there is potential from the first visit. :icon_hungry:

I agree. Sometimes a place warrants a second visit. At other times I write the place off of my list unless friends give it a big A-OK and convince me to try it again.

[renielarson]

I need to heed the "try again" advice for the Mexican restaurant in Colony Plaza. We tried it during the first week of it's opening and the food was cold. Haven't gone back but need to. Thanks for reminding me that one bad meal may not be the norm.

[jebartle]

No one mentioned Wednesday's special BOGO Fajita...Not only good price but yummy!

[rhall1644]

All good at Cody's now. Getting rid of Sandy was one of the best decissions they could have made.

[Posh 08]

All good at Cody's now. Getting rid of Sandy was one of the best decissions they could have made.

Glad to hear it, I'll post my opinion 10/8 live from there.

[Bonny]

All good at Cody's now. Getting rid of Sandy was one of the best decissions they could have made.

You got that right. Best thing that ever happened !!! :laugh:

[LittleDog]

Who or what is Sandy and what did he/she do that made people feel this way?

John

[Bonny]

She was a not so pleasant manager.

[gongoozler]

Ate there yesterday during the football games . . food was good dependable bar food and the service was outstanding . . . but the place is LOUD!

[Bonny]

It was crazy busy yesterday ! They were making money for sure. It was fun !!

[Posh 08]

Guys, Cody's was really, really good. Staff, great. Prime Rib/Coconut Shrimp Combo, well try it, just sayin, the real deal. Also, they have paper towels in the Men's Room. None of that hand dryer crap. Miss Sam loved her dinner as well as my hard to please BIL/SIL. He has a ribeye and was all over it. Can't say what she had.......well that's an inlaw thing lol.

[Bill32]

After trying all of the meat places around here Cody's has been consistently good quality and value........and I'm picky!!

[GTTPF]

We went to Cody's a couple of times during our last visit. We thought the ribs were great as was all of the other food. The service was good. We have no complaints at all.

[Bill32]

sorry you had a bad steak. I have to that my wife and I tried all of the steak places and have come back and stayed with Cody's. I've had all of the cuts ( Ribeye my favorite) cooked medium and haven't been disappointed yet. I'm a picky steak person and don't give my recommendation easily. Give it another try and if there is a problem with the meat tell the manager.

[Posh 08]

Oh did I mention, if possible ask for Dani, she is great. The managers kept coming around asking how things were, we had Dani and told them that all was well. They wanted to know why we had Dani cause her area was else where (they were kidding) and of course we said cause we asked for her. One of the managers is from Virginia, nice kid. Hmmm, well it worked for us Virginians.

[Bonny]

Yes, Dani is awesome. I had my birthday party at Codys on opening day 2 years ago. Dani was one of our servers. She's so cool !! Of course I'll be having my birthday there again.
I had a bacon cheeseburger tonight. Delish. Joel was playing on the patio. It was a great night !!!

[Posh 08]

Yes, Dani is awesome. I had my birthday party at Codys on opening day 2 years ago. Dani was one of our servers. She's so cool !! Of course I'll be having my birthday there again.
I had a bacon cheeseburger tonight. Delish. Joel was playing on the patio. It was a great night !!!

Happy Birthday whenever and always, love that place. Wish we were there. When you see her, please tell her she has fans in Virginia, Ocala and Lady Lake.

[Bonny]

I'll tell her. She was working tonight. Always smiling & happy !!

[Posh 08]

I'll tell her. She was working tonight. Always smiling & happy !!

Thanks, she is the best.

[hedoman]

We had Julie as a server last night and the meal couldn't have been more perfect! Perfect strip steak, wonderfull salad, beautifull onion rings on a stick. Man I needed to walk off that dinner! The joint was hopin' outside!

[handydad50]

Let me know if you have NEVER found a bug in your own home.:ohdear:

[MrMark]

sorry you had a bad steak. I have to that my wife and I tried all of the steak places and have come back and stayed with Cody's. I've had all of the cuts ( Ribeye my favorite) cooked medium and haven't been disappointed yet. I'm a picky steak person and don't give my recommendation easily. Give it another try and if there is a problem with the meat tell the manager.

My guess is that you have not tried all the Steak places. Cody's is 3rd rate, maybe lower. Among 3rd rate places, it's steaks are probably very good. Once was enough for me.

[Bogie Shooter]

My guess is that you have not tried all the Steak places. Cody's is 3rd rate, maybe lower. Among 3rd rate places, it's steaks are probably very good. Once was enough for me.

But if he likes it..............
To each his own!

[Bill32]

i would submit for consideration, if you never see a bug in a restaurant in florida, they may be using enough pesticide to:popcorn: Give you cancer.

good point!!!

[Bill32]

My guess is that you have not tried all the Steak places. Cody's is 3rd rate, maybe lower. Among 3rd rate places, it's steaks are probably very good. Once was enough for me.

I'm always open to suggestions MrMark, which steak places do you find superior to Cody's??

[Mr Hanky]

After reading this thread I am looking foward to giving Cody's a try. :beer3:

[Bonny]

I just had my birthday there October 26th. ( the big 60 ! ) What a blast. We had 100 of us out on the patio & Dunning Shaw played for my party. It was awesome ! Codys did it up right !! Great food !

[Posh 08]

I just had my birthday there October 26th. ( the big 60 ! ) What a blast. We had 100 of us out on the patio & Dunning Shaw played for my party. It was awesome ! Codys did it up right !! Great food !

What a great birthday party!