Dining In a Restaurant
 

Who tried it today? Where did you go? How long was the wait? How was the overall experience?

Might want to ask tomorrow.

ask again in 14 days

Might be interesting to see comments from the startup. Walked by an out door eatery this AM and saw a ketchup bottle that looked to be 2/3 full. Not likely used only today. The first customers can clear out the month old condiments and supplies. Realize that these items may not require refrigeration but hopefully they start with a clean slate after a month.

Also, note that many people want to avoid money due to potential contamination. What about the little things, such as salt shakers, condiment bottles etc. on tables? Are these sanitized prior to next use.

I realize that at some time we must face reality, but my feeling is that when I see people riding bikes, and golf carts and even their own cars with face masks on, it will be a hard sell to get them into restaurants.

I'm sticking with takeout or delivery. I don't want to stand in line 4 times as long because they are only at 25% capacity. And for that fine dining indoors you'll get plastic utensils, disposable placemats, foam plates and a 22 year od server who will need to take her mask off because you can't hear her thru the muffled mask

drove past the restaurant at Tierra Del Sol and they are slammed.

Ok I will start went to Chop House for lunch, there are no condiments on table, including salt and pepper. Waitstaff wore gloves, and masks. Very happy to be there. Menus are paper, which was torn in half as he walked away. Drinks came quickly. Lunch was cooked properly, boxed up my own food.

No folder for check, just paper.

Tables inside where I was spaced more than 6 feet apart.

Only one other table with a couple at other end of room. Outside had 3 tables with couple at each. Tables more than 6 feet.

Beats the crap out of going to the grocery for safety

Good experience day-one............:coolsmiley:.


Were there people waiting to get in and they were regulating......or just not much demand yet??

Keep those reports coming, folks! I'm soooo sick of cooking and cleaning up after. I'm ready to sit in a restaurant and be waited on! Plus, I want to support our local restaurants so they don't go out of business.

kathy

Just took a ride around Lake Sumter Landing.
The establishments open that has outdoor seating was full.
Any establishments open that had an outside bar was packed.

No one waiting while there or when I left. You have many that won’t come out of their house for months. As some have said you WILL get Covid if you go out, and give to everyone.

Then there are those if guidelines are in place, they will try to help boost the economy, because let’s face it 90% of TV doesn’t depend on a job to put food on their table.

So many have no healthcare, no job, no way to feed their children. Even Hospitals have laid off mass amounts of employees, leaving them with health insurance cost in the thousands per month.

Do I think I will die if I go out, NO, there are many issues that will kill me, but I am not in fear of playing golf, swimming, walking, running, or biking, or dining out. Everyone has to decide on what’s best for them. But no one should decide what others should do, or chastising them for it.

As I have said there are those who are disappointed our numbers were not higher, and if they do not climb after we start this new endeavor of phase one, will be even a greater disappointment that people didn’t add to the death toll.

I can't wait to go to restaurants again!! I may need a new dishwasher if I keep cooking at home...

Couldn't agree more :bigbow:

You have said it before and it still comes off as extremely cynical and divisive. You actually believe some people would prefer that thousands die just to prove themselves right? Wow.

It seems to me that some individuals -- and countries -- operate under the Vulcan theory that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. They feel that a higher (but still relatively low, mind you) death rate is a tragic but necessary consequence in order to forestall an even more catastrophic economic collapse.

The other side believes that saving as many lives as possible should be the highest priority.

So here we sit. The smooth vs chunky peanut butter factions aren't going to change each other's minds, either.

Good! Those people are for the most part paranoid idiots. You don't want to be sitting near them when they finally blow their tops.

George Hibbs
 

Went to Darrell’s in Spanish Springs, wait time about 5 minutes, had to clean everything at the table after guests left. It was great to have something opened

My wife and I along with my sister and brother in law and their friend went to the Chop House. We chose outdoor seating. We went there at about 4:30 and were seated immediately, All employees were wearing masks and gloves. I must say, that I felt sorry for them since it was very warm outside. The tables were all spaced appropriately for the current conditions. The food was excellent as usual. Inside there were also customers and they too were spaced appropriately. The entire experience was great and I look forward to returning again soon.

We are open at Too jays in Sumter. We had no wait yesterday. We have a designated cleaning captain. We are using new condiments but packets for salt and pepper and condiments in disposable containers. We are also masked for your protection. We have indoor and out door seating and take out seating outside. We are open 11-7

We ate at Havana last night with a 7:15 reservations. Ate outside and observed that all recommended guidelines were being met. Service and food was excellent. Glad to leave a 40% tip.

I appreciate the comments, but the precautions seem like a shot in the dark. If you knew your server or the bartender had the Coronavirus, would you still eat there?

Three things we still need to do:
1. Wash hands frequently, maybe even ridiculously
2. Continue social distancing
3. Wear masks when indoors - I do not wear them when I am outside. But indoors is a must.

The health experts are worried about a huge spike in cases, because some states are relaxing their regulations. So everyone should be doing these three things. I am not ready to eat indoors, I don't know about outdoors either. Will continue to get takeout or curbside, which might have some risks, sure. But I will follow those three principles at all times.

restaurants
 

Went to Panera Bread in SS. No wait. Food was good. Indoor and outdoor seating with distance. Drove around and saw that Outback, Carrabus, Longhorn, Bonefish and many other small restaurants were open for indoor seating. Not sure about Olive Garden. Cracker Barrel is open only for take out at this time.

If I knew I was going to have an MI tomorrow, what would I do today. Since I have no idea, what tomorrow brings, I am ok with my decision.
I may not see my family for months because they are working in Covid units. Would they love to walk in a restaurant here be normal, yes. But that’s not what their life allows them to do, today

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Everyone has to decide on what’s best for them. But no one should decide what others should do, or chastising them for it.

As I have said there are those who are disappointed our numbers were not higher, and if they do not climb after we start this new endeavor of phase one, will be even a greater disappointment that people didn’t add to the death toll.

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So no one should chastise you for going out, but it’s ok to chastise those who chose not to, and think it’s ok to believe they are disappointed that more people have not lost their lives 😳.

Most restaurants are temperature checking all staff upon arrival

We went to Perkins it was great. The staff were so happy to see people come in and eat, they would have given us a hug if they could. We felt safe all the staff wore masks, our server put a new pair of gloves on before she took our order. There wasnt anyone close to us eating with the 25 percent capacity. Our waitress has been off work since this virus started, and she hasn't received her unemployment or government check yet.
The staff kept thanking us while we were leaving it was great.

Went to Beef O'Brady's in Mulberry. Got right in. They had 3 booths and 2 tables open. Had their Monday special, burger for $5.99. Was good. No problems. They brought out ketchup and mustard with your meal. All employees were in masks and gloves.

Dining out on first day phase one
 

I went to the lighthouse and it was good I didn’t mind sitting in the sun so I was seated immediately. The food was great and the overall experience was great. So nice to get out of the house.

Glenview outdoor lunch was both delightful and delicious.

Enjoyed the Lighthouse yesterday. A most pleasant meal. Not crowded at 3:30 pm.
Outside on the lake was delightful. Ambience and food so nice after the long shutdown. Jim and Bev 😎😍

Why is your spouse threatening to leave you ?:1rotfl::1rotfl:

didn't sound like there were any huge issues on day one....

Exactly my experience at Bonifay for breakfast and dinner. Top shelf organization. I believe they checked off all the boxes for safe dining .

So won’t demand be down? - Is the four times the wait in line speculation or what’s going on?
Any waiting in line doesn’t work too well our ADHD !
We’re getting ready to board our flight from Baltimore now and are looking forward to our favorite - Naldos- and hope they are open - even if Carry Out.
Maryland is one of 7 states staying shut
Though our family business is still
Open as essential
On our way!

This is day 2 of restaurants being open. I went to Darrel's in Spanish Springs this morning. IT WAS GREAT!!!! Been almost two months. Everything was clean (always was) and we ate outside. Waitress wore a mask (it wouldn't have bothered me if she didn't). There are a few extra tables outside, and it wasn't crowded.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

We went to La Palma around 3pm. No wait. Mostly waitstaff inside, wearing masks when near patrons. One other couple came in and was seated in our general area, several tables away. There were condiments on the table, but I used a napkin to hold the salsa bottle and used sanitizer after. We had no issues.

Does not sound like a pleasant experience. Will continue to do takeout when we so desire.

i hear you loud & clear. i havent done this much of my own cooking in ages, & yeah, the cleanup is daunting when you look @ the amount of pots & pans left behind. Demshar's sent out an email ystrdy, saying they're happily open for business, & i'm thinking the longer drive may be worth it

In todays Sun there was a headline about restaurants reopening and showed a picture of two elderly men having a meal.

They were sitting next to each other about a foot apart and the article said one was visiting the other from out of state.

Does the local paper have a living breathing editor to understands social distancing?

Brothers?? Lovers?? SD may not be needed. :shrug: