[sallybowron]

Bonnie is with God and all his angels!

[Chi-Town]

Heard good things from people who had eaten there and know good fish. The gist is that the fish is fresh daily and of high quality. Having used Bonefish as my only fish source here (sad because this is Florida) that is excellent news.

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[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Heard good things from people who had eaten there and know good fish. The gist is that the fish is fresh daily and of high quality. Having used Bonefish as my only fish source here (sad because this is Florida) that is excellent news.

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And as much as I like Bonefish, I've had watery Chilean sea bass there, indicating it spent too much time in the freezer.

[rivaridger1]

Went to Bluefin yesterday about 4:45 PM. The place was just starting to get busy with the dinner service. Excellent service and good food. We both had a drink and then shared a bottle of reasonably priced wine. Oysters Rockefeller and Conch Fritters were the appetizers and Swordfish and Scallops the entrees. Everything was very fresh. This restaurant is not inexpensive when you add the liquor and wine but if they maintain the quality of both service and food they will see us a couple times each month. I hope there are enough patrons that feel similarly to make this a profitable venture for the owners. This restaurant and Rose Plantation have raised the bar for " fine " dining in The Villages.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by golf2140

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

If I had to pay $15 every time I dined out at a local non-chain restaurant I'd be broke. Or I'd have to cook every night instead, and never go out at all.

I can get a fried OR broiled fillet of sole, with a side of slaw and onion rings (they do their own breading at the store) and a soda for under $10.

Two 1/2 pound hot buttered lobster rolls and a side of fries to share is $40.

Does the Villages have a local dog/burger/seafood joint like that? I noticed prices of stuff were typically higher in TV than here in Connecticut, which surprised me since it's supposedly marketed more for people on a fixed income (not exclusively, but more toward).

I get that they wouldn't survive on EarlyBird specials at a place where the vast majority of customers would be EarlyBirds... but you'd think there'd be a happy medium - slightly lower prices all the time, with no - or fewer - specials.

[Chatbrat]

This restaurant appears to be seeking customers with a different niche--hope they make it looking for a little more variety as far as fish--, it appears when you remove shrimp & scallops--there are too few real fish entrees, cod, salmon,haddock and ahi tuna are run of the mill--mahi, pompano, sea bass, grouper, red fish are local FL fish--wish they had them on their menu as well as raw oysters on the half shell

[Chi-Town]

Checked the menu. No grouper, red snapper, sea bass, or mahi-mahi. Those were the fresh fish items I was hoping for. It has now moved to an appetizer/lunch destination on my chart. I'll check out their specials when I go.

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

This restaurant appears to be seeking customers with a different niche--hope they make it looking for a little more variety as far as fish--, it appears when you remove shrimp & scallops--there are too few real fish entrees, cod, salmon,haddock and ahi tuna are run of the mill--mahi, pompano, sea bass, grouper, red fish are local FL fish--wish they had them on their menu as well as raw oysters on the half shell

I think I am correct that you and the admiral haven't dined there yet.

[Chatbrat]

That is correct, checked out the menu online--will call before try the place out--and I will ask about specials as it stands now the only thing on their menu that interest us is the 21/2 lb lobster--hope it becomes a standard item--their standard fish entrees are not our cup of tea

IMHO too much of the menu is kinda similar to Fred's other restaurants--which we have stopped going to

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

If I had to pay $15 every time I dined out at a local non-chain restaurant I'd be broke. Or I'd have to cook every night instead, and never go out at all.

I can get a fried OR broiled fillet of sole, with a side of slaw and onion rings (they do their own breading at the store) and a soda for under $10.

Two 1/2 pound hot buttered lobster rolls and a side of fries to share is $40.

Does the Villages have a local dog/burger/seafood joint like that? I noticed prices of stuff were typically higher in TV than here in Connecticut, which surprised me since it's supposedly marketed more for people on a fixed income (not exclusively, but more toward).

I get that they wouldn't survive on EarlyBird specials at a place where the vast majority of customers would be EarlyBirds... but you'd think there'd be a happy medium - slightly lower prices all the time, with no - or fewer - specials.

The high lighted above is a personal assumption...yours/somebody else.
I have never seen or experienced a marketing effort toward those on a fixed income.

Fixed income is an ambiguous term which most assume to be synonymous with low income.
There are many here in TV on a fixed income that are wealthy by comparison.

[Chatbrat]

Do you think people working for a living, providing for a family are better off that the so called "fixed income" retirees-- there nothing stopping anyone who needs more income from finding a job in TV--

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by rivaridger1

Went to Bluefin yesterday about 4:45 PM. The place was just starting to get busy with the dinner service. Excellent service and good food. We both had a drink and then shared a bottle of reasonably priced wine. Oysters Rockefeller and Conch Fritters were the appetizers and Swordfish and Scallops the entrees. Everything was very fresh. This restaurant is not inexpensive when you add the liquor and wine but if they maintain the quality of both service and food they will see us a couple times each month. I hope there are enough patrons that feel similarly to make this a profitable venture for the owners. This restaurant and Rose Plantation have raised the bar for " fine " dining in The Villages.

Happy to read your review. We can't wait to try Bluefin.

[saratogaman]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Lot of background in the restaurant business, family backed the Glouster House in NYC, next door to the Helmsley Palace--know good seafood and the seafood scams

Gloucester House was great -- is it still around?

[Chatbrat]

It went under, our last meal there was $1500. party of 6, the Maitre D' asked " are we going to be open?" I said we'll see--they closed - got a couple hundred pounds of lobster and good booze before the doors closed --that evening we took a private elevator to the Rainbow Room-amazing sight snow flowing up

Miss those days- can't do that lifestyle any more

[thelegges]

Stopped for dinner last night. Inside and out was full with a wait of about half hour.

Started with Coquille St Jacques, the four scallops were tender, and the sherry crean sauce was not overwhelming. Crostini was crisp, but could have used a couple more to make use of the mushroom and Swiss topping. Dish came out bubbly hot.

Coconut Haddock with a mild beurre blanc was good. Fish was moist, the mango salsa and dark rum did not over take the fish, coconut was not noticeable.

The asparagus, green beans, and Brussel sprouts were flavorful. I could make a meal out of the veggies.

Swordfish was thick, and cooked perfectly, and dish came out hot. Couple of nice wines offered.

Wait staff is well trained, went over specials, the menu, and answered questions with enthusiasm. Did not have any dessert just no room but maybe next time. It’s about time someone realizes that this is a community that enjoys well prepared food, with good service.