Bluefin
 

I was thinking about Bluefin coming in B-wood and wondered who would write the first review.

Then I thought about Bonnie, and just sighed.

Thinking about when it will open and will it be a big hit!

Does anyone know the proposed opening date?

I predict someone will pan it, within the first ten posts.

What's the over/under on that?

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If you want, I can pan it now, even though I know nothing about it.

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Really hope Fred kicks it up 3 notches above his other restaurants

A recent interview with the owner says he is hoping for a mid September opening.

Bonnie is irreplaceable. So many folks loved her and miss her.

You are qualified.

Where’s Bonnie?

Heaven.

You wouldn't be the first who panned a restaurant before it opened it's doors. :D

I'm just hoping Fred stays true to his original concept for Bluefin, which was a seafood place. I'm a little apprehensive that the name now puts steaks ahead of seafood, ie; Bluefin Grill and Bar Steaks and Seafood. If they're both good, OK, but please don't just put Salmon on the menu and call it a seafood place.

Trust me the first day it’s open someone will start the smash the place ball rolling

Just watched the vmail about Bluefin. Fred Karimpour, is emphatic that it will be a seafood place with something for everyone, including steaks and chops. Local fish deliveries 4-5 times a week and produce every day!

It will probably be the same fish truck that delivers to all the other country clubs. I will be surprised if they are serving “fresh fish”.

Based on all of this guy's restaurants, Honestly I cannot see this a go to place. All of his Restaurant are only barely OK...brought in food from Sysco. and other all pre- paired food companies.

Typical microwave in bag ...Nothing like a Honest to goodness Chef in Charge Restaurant. They are all the same ...TooJays, Evans,Palmers, etc etc etc

A Damn Shame.... Hey it's The Villages .... They continue to get away with it.

We will all know the truth in a few weeks. In the meantime, I'll hold my comments until I've eaten there.

Don't believe this place could support a Chef in Charge Restaurant. They are out there, in Ocala, Tampa, Orlando where there are customers that will pay for that on a regular basis.

We need a pure seafood restaurant you can walk into and order an excellent seafood based soup along with a entrée consisting of a great piece of fresh broiled /grilled fish and/or shellfish together with a fresh green vegetable. For the most part hold the sauces and let me have some butter and lemon wedges. And please no potato, rice or pasta dishes designed to add bulk to the plate By chance does anyone remember " Charlie's Crab " up north.

Part of your um post I am forced to agree with. And the other part makes me curious. Who is "They"?


I have no problem with pre-prepared food in general, but fish isn't good cooked and frozen. Sauces and gravies and some vegetables do very well being made ahead of time and often are more tasty than the kids who work in most restaurant kitchens that are affordable for frequent visits know how to prepare. I am more and more a fan of my own cooking these days.

Yup. Chuck Muer and family. Chuck was lost at sea on his sailboat and the chain ended up folding. At one point, they had a few locations in south FL. BUT, You could still get the whole enchilada at Charlies...or just a piece of plain grilled fish. They also served steaks. Hmmm, sounds a litle like what Bluefish is supposed to be.

Southfield
 

Iuse to be in Southfield frequently on business at Ameritech. I would eat in his restaurant every night. I remember the bread in the teacup and wonderful fish.

Not to get too far off topic, but when they closed the "flagship", Joe Muers, on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, I made sure I got one last meal there. Great "old school" dining as it was meant to be.

Don't expect that at Bluefin ( tuxedoed waiters would be overkill when the uniform of the day here is polos and shorts) but serve me a fresh properly cooked piece of seafood with a smile, some good wine, and I'll be back.

The problem is that the villagers want to pay $15.00 for meal! Don't blame the restaurants.

When we want good, fresh seafood we go to Crystal River...ie: Charlie’s or The Crab Plant. Or better yet...The Florida Keys.

I know how you feel.

Tell us more, perhaps under a new thread titled Crystal River. Haven't gone there yet and I'm curious.

If you are willing to leave the bubble, try out Off the Hook in Belleview. Incredible Peruvian restaurant with delicious seafood dishes. It's a hidden treasure.

Agree

I think $15 is way over the top!!

Fresh Fish
 

Ok ...also Old Port Cove, located way out on a causeway almost to The Gulf. Very good. I’ve also heard that The Freezer in Homosassa has great shrimp. But I haven’t been there.

For good dining? I think not. For Denny's? Absolutely.

Yes, The Freezer has great shrimp. Too bad it is about an hour away.

Early reports from the soft opening 2 days ago suggest Bluefin will be a big hit. Not a single negative review on Next Door Pine Ridge.And best of all, no grumbly comments about too expensive. Grand Opening this Monday!

Yep. :oops:


Hard to imagine fine dining...for less than $15. :ohdear:

We went by there last night and they were packed! Inside and out. Here's wishing them much success, and I can't wait to try them out.

Looking forward to going there.

I'll wait until the "Got'a be First Groups" are done.

:duck:

Chuck Muer was from Michigan. Charlie's Crab in Grand Rapids is not closed.

Passed there around 2pm today. It was packed.