Restaurant questions?

[Richard1366]

Why is it that many restaurants in and around The Villages think that they must provide some type of entertainment? Much of the entertainment is simply bad..but there it is. As a second part of this, why is the sound proofing in many of he restaurants so bad? I enjoy going to a restaurant that is somewhat quiet so that I can converse with friends without yelling. One case in point is Evans Prairie, hard walls and ceilings do nothing to absorb sound, add to that some loud musician on the patio/porch and you might as well kiss a conversation with your dining companions goodbye.

Aftermarket sound proofing is readily available, how about spending some of that entertainment budget on a quieter environment??

[rubicon]

Yea beside the music being too loud for intelligent conversation I find myself trying to "eat to the beat" and that is not good for my digestion.:ohdear:

[davecz1]

I would think you could simply dine at an establishment without entertainment.

[Skip]

Old adage: If you can't play well, play loud!

I agree, most restaurants need to cut their entertainment out one or two nights a week or add sound proofing to provide a quiet spot. Entertainment IMHO is a waist of profits. It doesn't draw most dining customers in, it drives them away.

Skip

[njbchbum]

FYI, for those restaurants that you enjopy the food, but not the noise, you might consider delivery. We deliver from any restaurant in The Villages area. Food is brought directly from the restaurant to your home in insulated food carriers, stopping only for traffic lights and stop signs, to ensure freshness. We can even pick up beer and wine to help make your dinner party more enjoyable. For more info check out our website: www.VillageDiningDelivery.com (http://www.VillageDiningDelivery.com)

kind of you to remind us of your service - but that service sort of defeats the opportunity to enjoy going out for an evening rather than eat in AGAIN!

[batman911]

Old adage: If you can't play well, play loud!

I agree, most restaurants need to cut their entertainment out one or two nights a week or add sound proofing to provide a quiet spot. Entertainment IMHO is a waist of profits. It doesn't draw most dining customers in, it drives them away.

Skip

It may not draw dining customers but it does draw drinkers and keeps them entertained. Most restaurants make a lot of money from the bar service. That said, I also like quiet dining.

[skyguy79]

kind of you to remind us of your service - but that service sort of defeats the opportunity to enjoy going out for an evening rather than eat in AGAIN!While that may be true for some, it's not necessarily true for all of us. For physical and other reasons I frequently don't feel up to going out to a restaurant or just can't be easily and/or comfortably accommodated at some restaurants where most can. So the service is gold for us and I'm more than happy and appreciative that it's there.

[Golfingnut]

Unfortunately, as we age and become old coggers or fuddy duddies, we like the lights brighter and the music softer. Nothing wrong with that, but don't take the load music and dim lights away from the these 65 year old kids in The Villages. They deserve their time in the lime light like we did years ago.

[ROCKETMAN]

cane garden, palmer, and lopez don't have entertaiment.

[gomoho]

Unfortunately, as we age and become old coggers or fuddy duddies, we like the lights brighter and the music softer. Nothing wrong with that, but don't take the load music and dim lights away from the these 65 year old kids in The Villages. They deserve their time in the lime light like we did years ago.

We had our time - been there, done that. I am 63, hubby is 65. We go out with friend of various ages, but want to enjoy their company not listen to some wannabe belting out old tunes at the top of the voice. Hah, guess I'm a fuddy duddy before my time.:MOJE_whot:

[kimball]

Why is it that many restaurants in and around The Villages think that they must provide some type of entertainment? Much of the entertainment is simply bad..but there it is. As a second part of this, why is the sound proofing in many of he restaurants so bad? I enjoy going to a restaurant that is somewhat quiet so that I can converse with friends without yelling. One case in point is Evans Prairie, hard walls and ceilings do nothing to absorb sound, add to that some loud musician on the patio/porch and you might as well kiss a conversation with your dining companions goodbye.

Aftermarket sound proofing is readily available, how about spending some of that entertainment budget on a quieter environment??

Perhaps the entertainment is to distract you from the not so great food they serve.

[Cobh521]

When I first joined this site, I found a lot of helpful information. In continuing to read the posts, I find that this site is turning into a complaint department. It just moved here and I love it. I guess I need to stay away from TOTV site to avoid frustration and continue with my happy life

[DougB]

When I first joined this site, I found a lot of helpful information. In continuing to read the posts, I find that this site is turning into a complaint department. It just moved here and I love it. I guess I need to stay away from TOTV site to avoid frustration and continue with my happy life

With all due respect, was that a complaint?

[Cobh521]

With all due respect, was that a complaint?

Lol. To me it was an observation. You can call it what you want. Have a good evening

[DougB]

Lol. To me it was an observation. You can call it what you want. Have a good evening

You, too!:coolsmiley:

[mac9]

Not all of us dislike the entertainment. I go to certain restaurants on certain nights specifically for the entertainment. If there is an entertainment that I don't particularly like, I don't go to that restaurant that night. Lighten up - you called yourself a fuddy-duddy. You don't have to be one.

[KathieI]

Not all of us dislike the entertainment. I go to certain restaurants on certain nights specifically for the entertainment. If there is an entertainment that I don't particularly like, I don't go to that restaurant that night. Lighten up - you called yourself a fuddy-duddy. You don't have to be one.

I agree with Mac ,,, I go to many restaurants because of the music and the fact that I can dance!!!! As someone said on here, there are a few CC restaurants and other restaurants that do not have music and you can have your peace and quiet and enjoy conversations... BTW, if you really listened, you will realize that a majority of the entertainers in the villages (many come from outside the villages as well) are extremely good.... Some are almost professional and some have been professional.

I may be almost 72 but I aint dead --- YET...

Kathie who dances 7 nights a week!!!!

[exwave]

We had dinner at cane gardens on mother's day, and it was delicious...

[asianthree]

Op was just asking our thoughts..I don't think of it as complaining just as a constructive critic who wants to share..I have too much on my plate to let a post upset my day...if there is music we just ask to sit in the back.