McCalls you gotta do better
 

Our second trip to McCalls in just two weeks resulted in identical issues that are difficult to understand. Last evening our party consisted of six people. The driver dropped five off at the door because it was raining. The restaurant was far from being crowded but the hostess (?) REFUSED TO SEAT US UNTIL THE DRIVER WAS IN THE ROOM WITH THE OTHER FIVE. Isn't this a bit of overkill ??? We clearly explained the driver was parking the car and would be joining us shortly. And as I said, this was the second time in two weeks this has occurred. In addition we were seated at two joined tables, one a normal table for four people and the other a tiny two person table. So there we sat, three people at a regular size table and three people at a miniature table incapable of holding three plates. The staff got a little huffy but did join two full size tables of the same height and size. We were very close to walking out.:loco:

They don't have to do better, you gave them a second chance

I would have said to the hostess, as I walked out-"good attitude, guess you'll be still working for minimum wage @ your next job"

With the only fried baloney sandwich south of Pittsburgh, PA I guess they can get away with it! :smiley: :thumbup:
Don

They've been over rated and under qualified since the day they opened. Can't understand how they have stayed open this long. Oh well, it's The Villages you know!

I have begun to eat at home more and more with the very average food and average to poor service we have received lately in surrounding restaurants. Today instead of spending $60 -$70 or more at a restaurant, hubby went to Publix and bought crab legs for us. We will have sweet corn, baked potato, salad and 2 pounds of crab legs and drawn butter to share. Cost about $30.00.

Last week it was 2 filets, sweet corn, baked potato, salad and bread, total cost $20.00 all delicious and made at home. You can find out how to cook anything on Pinterest.

We still do go out to socialize with friends but am enjoying the home cooking more and more.

I believe that Tierra del Sol still has bologna sandwiches. I love the McCalls however. Also I believe they have the best fried chicken around.

John

All sounds delicious!!!:mmmm:

How do they survive?
 

Are some of these eating places trying to survive until the winter crowd moves back into the villages? I am continually amazed at the lack of service and the thought that the customer is paying the bill. If this happened as you said I would have a civil conversation with the manager. I would not be smart with anyone. If I felt I was not being listened to in a reasonable manner I would make an effort to write the owner/ceo a letter, not an email. I am a better cook at home than most of what I eat away from home and just like to go out and relax without getting the bloodpressure up.

We experienced the same situation with seating Thursday night. They were not that busy, plenty of tables. We arrived before our three friends and they would not seat us. The food is very mediocre, drinks poured very light and decor and atmosphere difficult to describe. This was our second time at this restaurant and there won't be a third. There are to many other options available.
I don't get why you would not seat part of a party of 5 or more till all are present.

You have to remember the restaurants in The Villages dont care what you think. They couldnt care less. There is enough of us others will continue to come. We dont go much either just for all the above reason.

Now if they only had Isaly's chipped ham!

I don't believe McCall's is the only restaurant in the villages to not seat a table until all are present. All I know is they have damn good fried yard bird !

Try their fried chicken, you'll understand.

When the snow birds are back, no seats at all.

I never judge the quality of a restaurant around here by the crowds during snow bird season. My husband and our friends are venturing out of the bubble more frequently for decent food. I actually cook more here than I did back in NYC.