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spring_chicken 09-01-2016 04:55 PM

Amerikanos Grille
 
Went there this afternoon and thought I'd give my opinion.
As I said in another thread, there is no happy hour. A pint of Bud Light draft was $3. Mich Ultra is $3..50.
Service was very good.
The menu is VERY limited. 5 or 6 appetizer choices, 4 sandwiches,
4 burgers, 3 salads, and 6 entree choices.
The Reuben was not even close to Too Jays. The wings were very good (I had garlic feta).
The service was excellent.
The worst thing about the place is that they still just have that 1 seater bathroom which is way too inadequate for a restaurant that size. There was a line to get in the ladies room at 4 pm. I can't imagine what that will be like during snowbird season!

Skip 09-01-2016 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1281783)
There was a line to get in the ladies room at 4 pm. I can't imagine what that will be like during snowbird season!

"Your seat will be ready in a few minutes. Please take a place at the bar."

Skip

Northwoods 09-01-2016 07:07 PM

I talked to the hostess less than a week ago. They are starting with a limited menu but plan to roll out a full menu soon. I'm sure there will be some bumps in the beginning, so I wouldn't judge them too harshly for the next few months.

JoMar 09-01-2016 08:52 PM

We were there on Monday, had the steak kabobs, excellant. It has potential.

Taltarzac725 09-01-2016 08:53 PM

Where is Amerikanos Grille?

Schaumburger 09-01-2016 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1281876)
Where is Amerikanos Grille?

998 Del Mar Drive according to their web site. On Google maps, looks to be right next door to Katie Belles - could this be where Athens NY Restaurant used to be before they closed (then reopened several weeks ago in Lady Lake as Athena NY Diner).

tedquick 09-02-2016 06:38 AM

It is where Athens used to be as the above post indicates. Been there twice. OK, but expect that it will get even better. And the menu will be expanded. Give it a shot.

Skip 09-02-2016 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tedquick (Post 1281926)
It is where Athens used to be as the above post indicates. Been there twice. OK, but expect that it will get even better. And the menu will be expanded. Give it a shot.

I saw the full menu on The Villages Gourmet Club website.
Very few "Greek" dishes.
I think one item was $16.

Skip

BeetleBailey 09-13-2016 07:18 PM

Wife and I have eaten there twice now, and the Gyros are excellent. It comes with fries, but you can sub a house salad at no additional charge. The best we've had in The Villages.

LittleDog 09-13-2016 08:36 PM

Went there for lunch today. My wife and I both ordered the Reuben. It was excellent. I would venture to say that it was as good a reuben as any other reuben in tv. It came on a baguette (?) roll and included fries. We will definately be back. They also plan on offering breakfast sometime in October.

John

rubicon 09-14-2016 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 1281819)
"Your seat will be ready in a few minutes. Please take a place at the bar."

Skip

That's funny

Bonny 09-14-2016 07:49 AM

We had a group of us and were talking to Joe at Red Sauce last night. We talked to him about happy hour etc. for Amerikanos. They are working very hard on their menu, pricing and happy hour. They also will be replacing the awning outside because the current one has leaks.
This is a new concept for them and they plan to do it right. We were all impressed listening to him. They will also have entertainment.

784caroline 09-14-2016 09:20 AM

Ate here last week....started with Calamari and then had the Gyros. The size of the calamari could have been a little bigger but the Gyros were GREAT. The place is much cleaner than the former "Athens", we were seated very quickly, and service was very good. Talking to people sitting next to us, one comment made was they should have more greek type food...but overall definitely an "A" and we will be return!!

collie1228 09-15-2016 08:29 AM

We stopped in on Tuesday and were very surprised at how busy it was. We got right in at 6:00PM, but people started lining up just after we were seated. Service was very good. Had the gyro and the fish and chips; both very good. The layout of the restaurant is not great - but then again, it wasn't that great when it was Athens either. Seating near the door is noisy and busy. But the decor is nice. Prices are OK too.

Shimpy 09-15-2016 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDog (Post 1288448)
They also plan on offering breakfast sometime in October.
John

I'm looking forward to that. I hope they advertise it so we know when.

JC and John 09-17-2016 02:59 PM

We ate there last week. Small but nice interior. The ladies room was completely overhauled but still a one "holer". But at least it is CLEAN! The place was packed for lunch but service was pretty quick. I had the grilled chicken blt which was THE best grilled chicken sandwich I have ever had. Fries were good too. We will be back for sure.

duhbear 09-17-2016 08:29 PM

When there last weekend. Good service. Good food. Not too expensive, particularly if you don't have alcohol. But as stated above the menu is very limited and not very much Greek.

natickdan 11-04-2016 09:18 AM

A had their gyro on Sunday evening and enjoyed it so much, I went back again on Wednesday. I will definitely go back!

alancusa 11-04-2016 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1281783)
Went there this afternoon and thought I'd give my opinion.
As I said in another thread, there is no happy hour. A pint of Bud Light draft was $3. Mich Ultra is $3..50.
Service was very good.
The menu is VERY limited. 5 or 6 appetizer choices, 4 sandwiches,
4 burgers, 3 salads, and 6 entree choices.
The Reuben was not even close to Too Jays. The wings were very good (I had garlic feta).
The service was excellent.
The worst thing about the place is that they still just have that 1 seater bathroom which is way too inadequate for a restaurant that size. There was a line to get in the ladies room at 4 pm. I can't imagine what that will be like during snowbird season!

A couple of comments:

The Gyro is OK but could be much better if it contained lots more and better seasoned Taztziki sauce and a whole lot more lettuce and tomato. It's most redeeming value is it had lots of meat in it.

The biggest problem is seating. Too many tables pushed together so if you are a party of two you could be seated at two tables for two that are pushed together. They will then sit strangers with you without asking if you mind. Some people simply won't tolerate that. They could simply fix this by removing a few tables and making either tables for two or four.

Bogie Shooter 11-04-2016 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alancusa (Post 1315381)
A couple of comments:

The Gyro is OK but could be much better if it contained lots more and better seasoned Taztziki sauce and a whole lot more lettuce and tomato. It's most redeeming value is it had lots of meat in it.

The biggest problem is seating. Too many tables pushed together so if you are a party of two you could be seated at two tables for two that are pushed together. They will then sit strangers with you without asking if you mind. Some people simply won't tolerate that. They could simply fix this by removing a few tables and making either tables for two or four.

What was management's response to your idea?

Shimpy 11-04-2016 04:40 PM

We've had breakfast there about 4 times and you couldn't ask for a better breakfast not to mention almost more than you can eat. We like sitting outside in this great weather enjoying the view.

alancusa 11-05-2016 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1315392)
What was management's response to your idea?

If they were really astute they would read posts like this and respond to all of us. Yes I know, why didn't I speak to the Manager? Simple answer is that any time in the past that I've taken the trouble to do that I almost universally find an I don't care attitude and implication that if you don't like it, don't come back. Worst ever example of that was at Hemingways. Others like the new Oasis Pool Bar and Glenview (previous management) were pretty close to the same attitude.

So there, now please don't tell me, why didn't you speak to the Manager.

784caroline 11-05-2016 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alancusa (Post 1315557)
If they were really astute they would read posts like this and respond to all of us. Yes I know, why didn't I speak to the Manager? Simple answer is that any time in the past that I've taken the trouble to do that I almost universally find an I don't care attitude and implication that if you don't like it, don't come back. Worst ever example of that was at Hemingways. Others like the new Oasis Pool Bar and Glenview (previous management) were pretty close to the same attitude.

So there, now please don't tell me, why didn't you speak to the Manager.

Still dont know why you did not speak to the manager /Owner ?? Your comparing with a broad brush your experiences at What happened at the other places and those experiences have NO relevance in discussing your concerns with management at this resturant. This is a relatively new place and they are trying to work out the bugs. Seating is tight but no more so than many cruise ships. Outside seating has more room to spread out. However, we actually enjoyed sharing comments with adjecent tables about this place (which were all positive compared to the previous owners). I guess it depends upon who you are sitting next to or moreso how open you are to talk to other people.
Definietly will return!!

Bogie Shooter 11-05-2016 10:50 PM

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