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Has anyone tried this restaurant yet? It is in the old Isabel's in Baylee Plaza on 441 and 42.

Yes, I have been to Taverna Red's. It has a very nice indoor as well as outdoor bar. Inside and outside restaurant. The owners are the same who own Pasta Faire in Belleview. The kitchen is open to the public and the service was great. I've only had appetizers and drinks so far so I can't rate the food. Happy hour is 4-7pm and nightly entertainment by one man performers. Several TV's on outisde for sports and news. I will visit often as the place is packed everynight with no advertising. Dancing is also happening! Enjoy!

We were there Sat night and the food was wonderful. He had the salmon and I ordered the pork tenderloin. Both were around $13, perfectly cooked, nicely served and delicious. Another member of our party had a steak and shrimp dish that he vouched for as well. We will definitely go back.:thumbup:

Hubby and I went tonight with another couple. We all had something different. and we all loved our food. Had to pay extra for a salad which bugs me but that is all too common throughout The Villages. The entertainment was nice and we danced and enjoyed. We would definitely recommend it and will go back again.

A good new restaurant!

Thanks y'all. I'm adding it to our list of places to try. :icon_hungry:

Taverna Red Light

One reviewer in the Gourmet Club was there all night, over 3 hours! They may need to get their act together before we make a visit.

Skip

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 257212)

One reviewer in the Gourmet Club was there all night, over 3 hours! They may need to get their act together before we make a visit.

Skip

OOPS,,, our gang is heading there tonight so I'm hoping they improved in the past couple of days. More info to follow.

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Originally Posted by KathieI (Post 257215)

OOPS,,, our gang is heading there tonight so I'm hoping they improved in the past couple of days. More info to follow.

Tell us what time you arrive, how long they told you the wait will be and how long you actually waited.

Skip

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 257218)

Tell us what time you arrive, how long they told you the wait will be and how long you actually waited.

Skip

Will do. They don't take reservations so this could be a problem. Will let ya'll know.

Oh. Depending on Kathie's report, we might wait till our next visit.

We'll be in TV tomorrow. YEA!

Well I was there yesterday and was quite pleased with everything

I came in around 5:00 but sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and the lamb shank dinner to go. Great atmosphere, good sized bar inside and a smaller bar outside on the veranda which boasts an outdoor fireplace for ambiance. Entertainers (guy and a gal) were just getting ready to play. I looked around and most tables were taken and there were just a couple of people in the entrance way waiting to be seated. But no lines, so I have no idea where this 3 hour wait rumor started.

And for you lamb lovers out there, it was as good as I could have asked for.

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Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 257242)

I agree, Ed. This is a very well run, beautiful restaurant. We arrived at about 7pm, we asked for a table on the veranda which is beautiful. Therefore, our wait was a little longer (20-25 minutes). The servers were very fast and efficient, actually, as usual, I was asking them to do a lot of favors for us (stop the overhead fan, and pull down the window shades because a spot light outside was blinding me) and all of this was done instantaneously with a smile and good humor. The food delivery was quick and was absolutely delicious. We ordered 2 pizzas and 2 fish dishes and they were excellent. Loved the entertainment and as usual, we danced until closing, 9pm. Everyone, Everyone, in this place was the best that you can be. We will definitely go back next week when some new entertainment starts on Thursday.

I'm also not sure where the comment about a 3 hour wait came from, as I don't see these people being that inattentive of their customers.

So, Pturner, why don't we go there with you next week. Have a safe trip to TV and we'll see you soon.

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Originally Posted by KathieI (Post 257278)

I agree, Ed. This is a very well run, beautiful restaurant. We arrived at about 7pm, we asked for a table on the veranda which is beautiful. Therefore, our wait was a little longer (20-25 minutes). The servers were very fast and efficient, actually, as usual, I was asking them to do a lot of favors for us (stop the overhead fan, and pull down the window shades because a spot light outside was blinding me) and all of this was done instantaneously with a smile and good humor. The food delivery was quick and was absolutely delicious. We ordered 2 pizzas and 2 fish dishes and they were excellent. Loved the entertainment and as usual, we danced until closing, 9pm. Everyone, Everyone, in this place was the best that you can be. We will definitely go back next week when some new entertainment starts on Thursday.

I'm also not sure where the comment about a 3 hour wait came from, as I don't see these people being that inattentive of their customers.

So, Pturner, why don't we go there with you next week. Have a safe trip to TV and we'll see you soon.

Perfecto

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Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 257242)

...so I have no idea where this 3 hour wait rumor started.

Not a rumor at all, the timeline is documented and published on the Gourmet Club's website which I have always valued highly. But no one ever said it was a 3 hour wait. You said that! The review states 3 1/4 hours total time for the meal and the author knew the restaurant operators.

Skip

Stop splitting hairs Skip. Here is your earlier post:

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 257212)

One reviewer in the Gourmet Club was there all night, over 3 hours! They may need to get their act together before we make a visit.

First of all, it is a rumor that you started because you are not providing firsthand knowledge of your experience at this restaurant but merely passing on hearsay evidence from an unknown person in another thread and in another forum no less. For all you know, that poster could have been a shill for Little Joey�s Italian restaurant that is in the same area.

Secondly, your post was vague about where the time was wasted and I�m not obliged to go to that forum for the details. More importantly, who cares whether the time was wasted waiting to get seated, waiting for you order, or waiting to be served, waiting is waiting and 3 hours to have dinner out is too long.

My own personal experience (at least on a weekday) was positive.

So let�s hear yours.