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Yorio 09-16-2011 04:05 PM

10 Best Fast Food Restaurants in/around TV
 
We enjoy IHOP's breakfast, especially the Senior Sampler. We also like glazed donuts from Dunkin Donuts. We like them better in TV. Is that because the turnover is big? Sorry to hear about Johnny Rocket closing as I liked their milkshakes. Are there any Sonic fast foods around because their shakes are good though not their hot dogs. Subway is always good in Colony Plaza.

renrod 09-16-2011 04:59 PM

Johnny Rockets closing??
 
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Originally Posted by Yorio (Post 395183)
We enjoy IHOP's breakfast, especially the Senior Sampler. We also like glazed donuts from Dunkin Donuts. We like them better in TV. Is that because the turnover is big? Sorry to hear about Johnny Rocket closing as I liked their milkshakes. Are there any Sonic fast foods around because their shakes are good though not their hot dogs. Subway is always good in Colony Plaza.

It's about time. Maybe turn it into a Steak n Shake.

starflyte1 09-16-2011 05:37 PM

Sonic is just North of TV on 441 just past Walmart.

TednRobin 09-16-2011 06:23 PM

Any word what will replace Johnny Rockets? I like Panera's myself if that qualifies for fast food chain. But I can't wait to try Brooklyn Bagels.
5 weeks till we get to TV:a040:

eweissenbach 09-16-2011 07:10 PM

Golden Corral has an excellent Sunday Brunch - omlettes made to order. Subway is always good. I would love to see a White Castle in TV.

mrfixit 09-16-2011 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by renrod (Post 395211)
It's about time. Maybe turn it into a Steak n Shake.

....Iffen ya likes that thar Steak n Shake....just head out on CR 466 west....thar it be..........right next to the Golden Corral............just a bit B4 ya gits ta the newer Wal-mart.... We ate there today....YUP..it bees one of my favs too. Ask to sit in Joanne's area... she is worth the price of admission....unless ya cain't take no ribbin'....

mrfixit 09-16-2011 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TednRobin (Post 395265)
Any word what will replace Johnny Rockets? I like Panera's myself if that qualifies for fast food chain. But I can't wait to try Brooklyn Bagels.
5 weeks till we get to TV:a040:

.....your wish has come true...there is a Panera's where "The Veranda" used to be....right there at Lake Sumter Landing......AND yes the one in Spanish Springs is still going strong too..................Now for the Johnny Rockets location at LSL............well......ANY type of "Squat n Gobble" would be better than "that" Johnny Rockets.........

Bonsai Golfer 09-17-2011 09:28 PM

Jonny Rockets
 
I agree. Jonny Rockets is no loss.

Schaumburger 09-17-2011 09:52 PM

Never ate at Johnny Rockets because of all the bad reviews on TOTV. When did it close? I haven't been to TV since July and it was open then.

chuckinca 09-17-2011 10:17 PM

Johnny Rockets had the best location in LSL and should have been a major attraction and a BIG money maker. However, the management of Johnny Rockets in LSL did the best job they could of screwing up a good thing.

Nearly every time we went in there the place was nearly empty and you still had to wait 45 minutes for a burger.

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tainsley 09-18-2011 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckinca (Post 395793)
Johnny Rockets had the best location in LSL and should have been a major attraction and a BIG money maker. However, the management of Johnny Rockets in LSL did the best job they could of screwing up a good thing.

Nearly every time we went in there the place was nearly empty and you still had to wait 45 minutes for a burger.

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:agree: Went in there last October while waiting to meet our realtor. Three customers, six wait staff and they were QUIETLY arguing over who was going to wait on us! We QUIETLY walked out the door! We were surprised to see them still there on our vist in July!

mask1810 09-18-2011 06:05 PM

johnny rockets
 
good riddance! Happy days are here to see that place gone........and on prime real estate!!! Disgusting is all i can say for that nasty place!!!! Lookin and hopin to see a NICE restaurant take over

batman911 09-18-2011 08:25 PM

How about an Irish Pub?

mrfixit 09-18-2011 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by batman911 (Post 396118)
How about an Irish Pub?

......OMG.....He77 YEA..!!!!!!!!!!!!! ....we could sure use a "McCaffertys Pub"............ The McCaffertys I frequent is........... http://mccaffertyspub.blogspot.com/

GeorgeT 09-20-2011 06:38 AM

We could use a Hooters!

ssmith 09-20-2011 07:16 AM

wish there was a.....
 
Culver's. By far my favorite fast food. They are not that far south tho.

Freeda 09-20-2011 07:37 AM

I think for the Johnny Rockets space it should become a Hooters (I think this would actually be a good business draw for TV), with Irish pub decor and Irish pub food added to the menu, and a piano bar and dance floor added. It would have something for everyone.

Posh 08 09-20-2011 01:04 PM

:bigbow:
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Originally Posted by Freeda (Post 396601)
I think for the Johnny Rockets space it should become a Hooters (I think this would actually be a good business draw for TV), with Irish pub decor and Irish pub food added to the menu, and a piano bar and dance floor added. It would have something for everyone.

:bigbow: I like the way you think :icon_wink: and Hooters has a great fish sandwich and reasonable price on draft (at least in Baltimore they do)

Freeda 09-20-2011 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 396734)
:bigbow:

:bigbow: . . . and Hooters has a great fish sandwich and reasonable price on draft (at least in Baltimore they do)

Good to know that; so, altogether that would make it about as close as we can get in TV to the fun of being on a cruise ship; and with the plus of a good fish sandwich - sometimes hard to find on a cruise ship. I think we all have come up with a good plan; now just need someone to implement it.

Posh 08 09-20-2011 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Freeda (Post 396775)
Good to know that; so, altogether that would make it about as close as we can get in TV to the fun of being on a cruise ship; and with the plus of a good fish sandwich - sometimes hard to find on a cruise ship. I think we all have come up with a good plan; now just need someone to implement it.

some of CCL ships have great Fish N Chips, course road trips around Florida in search of the perfect grouper sandwich would be cool.

Mark1130 09-20-2011 07:03 PM

Tex Mex
 
One of my favorite places is Tijuana Flats. Here where I live they have awesome service and the food is fresh tasting and delicious.

I think they would do very well in TV. I even wrote a letter to the company about looking into putting on e in Brownwood.

nkrifats 09-20-2011 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mask1810 (Post 396077)
good riddance! Happy days are here to see that place gone........and on prime real estate!!! Disgusting is all i can say for that nasty place!!!! Lookin and hopin to see a NICE restaurant take over

I have been reading that they was closing for over a year. Still waiting to see them gone. Worst Johnny Rockets I have been in.

TednRobin 09-20-2011 07:26 PM

Maybe a Five Guys in place of Johnny Rocket's? JMHO. :icon_hungry:

Skip 09-20-2011 07:43 PM

JR's
 
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Originally Posted by nkrifats (Post 396866)
I have been reading that they was closing for over a year. Still waiting to see them gone. Worst Johnny Rockets I have been in.

Johnny Rockets just changed hands again. It switched from a corporate location back to a franchise last month. So they won't be closing any time soon.

Skip

nkrifats 09-20-2011 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 396881)
Johnny Rockets just changed hands again. It switched from a corporate location back to a franchise last month. So they won't be closing any time soon.

Skip

Maybe they can get their act together, if not, plenty of other choices.

batman911 09-21-2011 12:03 PM

Is there an Applebee's in or around TV area?

Posh 08 09-21-2011 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by batman911 (Post 397086)
Is there an Applebee's in or around TV area?

their web shows one in Lady Lake

villager99 09-21-2011 12:35 PM

fyi, applebee's and sonics are alive and well in the villages on opposite sides of 441 and both golf cart accessible.

nkrifats 09-21-2011 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by batman911 (Post 397086)
Is there an Applebee's in or around TV area?

Yes, over on 441

red tail 09-21-2011 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by batman911 (Post 397086)
Is there an Applebee's in or around TV area?

close to ss

gongoozler 09-21-2011 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeT (Post 396594)
We could use a Hooters!

Twisted Kilt . . . if we had a Hooters in TV we'd have to call it Saggers!

gongoozler 09-21-2011 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TednRobin (Post 396872)
Maybe a Five Guys in place of Johnny Rocket's? JMHO. :icon_hungry:

Red Robin and Smokey Bones have better hamburgers than Five Guys!

GeorgeT 09-21-2011 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gongoozler (Post 397225)
Twisted Kilt . . . if we had a Hooters in TV we'd have to call it Saggers!

How about Scooters. The waitress could deliver your food on a hoveround!

Maxman 09-21-2011 09:37 PM

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How about Scooters. The waitress could deliver your food on a hoveround!
is that like a jazzy?

I didn't realize that Jonny Rockets was on the s_it list. We are new to TV and ate there a couple of weeks ago. My wife said the fries were the best she had in the area. I had a decent salad, and the service was great. Maybe the new management has improved the place.

logdog 09-23-2011 04:26 PM

Johnny Rockets is not a place we frequent very often. However, we decided to try it out today for lunch and were very satisfied. Service was good and the manager even checked in on us. The $5 patty melt and fries were also good. There are a lot of choices in TV so we probably won't be a regular there but we will be back.

Villages PL 09-24-2011 12:12 PM

Golden Corral has the best fast food.
 
Well, it IS fast. ;) When you walk in, the food is there waiting for you. And the best part is that they have lots of healthy foods to choose from. :icon_hungry: It proves that fast-food doesn't have to be junk-food. But for those who like junk-food, they have some of that too.

villagegolfer 09-24-2011 12:19 PM

My vote is for 5 guys.

Mark1130 09-24-2011 03:26 PM

5 Guys is so expensive however.

I love a good burger as much as anyone but to walk out paying $10 per person is really too much.

gatherer47 09-24-2011 04:50 PM

I tried a steak at the Golden Corral.It was like trying to cut into and tasting like an old shoe.I've stayed away ever since.

NJblue 09-24-2011 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gatherer47 (Post 398277)
I tried a steak at the Golden Corral.It was like trying to cut into and tasting like an old shoe.I've stayed away ever since.

Yup, if I were in the mood for a steak, I would stay away as well. I would also stay away from most low-cost places - a good steak starts with a good piece of meat which is not cheap. However, for dishes more ameniable to buffet style food, I find them to be very good and a good buy.


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