Once is enough, we know when a restaurant is not for us, Adios--tried almost all of them-- NG !!!!

When 95% (being charitable) of a posters prolific comments regarding places to eat in and around The Villages are negative, a reader just moves on to someone else's comment .. It's kind of like the Cry Wolf syndrome. Sooner of later there might be something positive and constructive said, but most of us will miss it.. Oh well .. Some Will, Some Won;t ... NEXT !!

Your preference, your choice. That does not mean that those of us who dine there know nothing about food just that we have accepted the reality that it is what it is.

All right already - we know Bluefin is not up to your esteemed standards - not many - if any - Villages restaurants are - maybe one critical post from you per restaurant is enough for us to understand that you are unhappy with what the Villages has to offer - no need to beat the dead horse - please please please give us a break from your tired opinions

Amen.
 

A chorus of . . .

OK, my wife and I and another couple went Wednesday, arrived around 4 PM, 30 minute wait, no problem as they were right on the money of the estimated wait time. Ordered a round of drinks all were very god except for my wife's bloody Mary, when she complained the owner took it to have another made, found out they did not have the correct ingredients, HE IMMEDIATELY RTOOK THIS DRINK OFF THE MENU, and comped her a replacement beverage. All of your meals arrived in a decent time, and ALL were great. I had the lump crabmeat, my wife the trout, I forget what the other couple had, but they were also impressed. We will definitely be going back.

Not all of the restaurants in TV suck, nor are all great...or even good


Those who choose to give their personal reviews, whether good or bad, should be allowed to do so...without the ganging up and jumping down their throats. :ohdear:


:ho:

Look, nobody cares if you don't like any particular dish or any dish for that matter, at any particular establishment. No one likes everything and some are more particular or have different tastes than others. If, in your opinion, every restaurant in the free world is lacking, that is fine. What is not so fine is when you imply or outright state that others that do not agree with you lack sophistication, discernment, or are rubes you cross a line between opinion and judgement. I don't think most people that like things that you, or I, don't like are somehow less worthy, but simply they have a different tolerance and palate. I have a spouse that would not touch sushi, no matter how high the quality or price - I accept that just as she accepts that I hate beef liver, which she adores. We could all use a little more acceptance and understanding for others, and not just in the realm of food. FWIW, I am happy with several of the "country club" restaurants in The Villages - many good, tasty choices and reasonable prices - plus we don't dirty the kitchen. If you disagree; cool, just don't tell me I'm wrong.

I think some people like to complain to use it as an avenue to let you know where they are from so they can brag they are an expert on seafood, pizza, bagels, etc.
This goes on and on. When they are here they tell you how much better it is up north, then they go up north and tell their friends how much better it is in Florida.

OK, can we now stop with the pillaring and whipping of those posting?? The thread is about the new restaurant Bluefin. Let's stay on point! (rant over)

The point is that some of the comments are from people who have not been there and are just making assumptions.

I'm going tomorrow. I will give you the real story. Standby for further developments.

I don't make the news, I report it!

One of the guys who is going with us has been in the Management side of the Food business all over the country so we'll see what he says also. He is very

opinionated when we go out. I go out to eat and enjoy the company of others, he is timing people???? It was his life before he retired. Whatever.

Thank you for a big dose of 'reasonable adultness'. I believe my wife and I would enjoy your company over dinner at the new venue. PM if interested. (now I have to figure out how to retrieve PM's)

So the hand grenade has been thrown once again. Glad I’m not as picky as others. Knew it wouldn’t take long but J’ll draw my own conclusion when I get down that way

Looking forward to your review.

Aloha 1, know you lived in Kapalua-- spent a few weeks @ Kapalua Bay back in 81'--@ least you can understand what we considered fine dining-- the Admiral cried when we went back to the main land

Stayed at Kapalua twice - the seafood and fruit was suburb - As for meat, Ill take Kansas City beef every time (not to mention barbeque).

Hello there, your regular no pinky finger sticking out, run of the mill, garden variety Villager. We went today to Bluefin, Mrs. Nucky and myself were more than happy with the entire experience and the food was BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS! We were a party of 6, 3 were thrilled 1 was inconclusive and the two who know about the restaurant business were not impressed. They really are nice people but little things that they get hung up on don't matter to us. We will definitely return many, many more times. For the quality and taste of the food compared to the prices I think its a great bang for the buck and the place is really nice and the service was great. The only thing they screwed up was the appetizer of the guy who knows about the food business and they didn't tell him until everyone else was served. Ooops! I gave him some of my Calamari and he handled it well, I don't know if they fixed up his bill for the mistake.

The only thing wrong was that they are new and getting their act together, they don't have far to go to be perfect.

What was the name of the business in that spot before the German Restaurant?

P.S. we went at about 3.30 and it was not crowded, when we departed the line was long. The customers seemed very happy.

Before the German Restaurant it was something like Cous Cous. Not that, but a double word I think. It meant little dabs and bites and servings of Spanish stuff. (?) I didn't like it.. What WAS the name??? It didn't fly, maybe I am not as dumb as I look. (NOBODY ANSWER THAT ESPECIALLY THE MEAN GUYS) CFrance will remember it's name, she and many others loved it. It didn't ring my chimes.

tapas ???

Everyone knows tapas. It was a tapas restaurant which had a good tasty selection but no idea about spacing them and no good wine. Doomed from the get-go

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I do indeed. I've also been in foodservice for over 31 years. Hawai'ian fish has to rank as some of the best in the world. When the former owner of Hemmingway's ( now Havana) stopped bringing in fish from Honolulu Fish Company, we were very disappointed.

That said, you work with what you have here. I'm hopeful Bluefin will expand the fresh catch to include Triple Tail, Yellow Snapper, Grouper, etc. As others have pointed out, we're only an hour and a half from the sea on either side.

Yeah, Maui is not the place for steak except for Ruth Chris in Lahaina.

Las Tapas

Thank you Aloha.

Yes, thank you that sounds correct. We were in there for a quick bite when we were looking at houses down that way.

Is Bluefin Supper High-End Pass The Grey Poupon Restaurant. No way. Is the place as clean as a whistle and the utensils sparking clean? Yes. Was the food great? Yes. I wish them luck. We'll be back soon. The prices were reasonable also.

Just a question what did the 2 with knowledge of business dislike? The service, selection, quality, food temp, plating, or not prepared correctly?

Perfectly stated! Thank you! :bigbow:

Not everyone here has incomes that will support $100+ plus dining for two. For those who do, power to them. When we first came here, Hacienda CC required semi-formal dress for dining. With the coming of other venues, it soon became unsustainable. Many people moved here to get away from all the pomp and circumstance. I also remember when Cattle Baron was a private club within a private club, Katie Belle's. Chico's location was a part of Katie Belle's known as Delmonico's Steak House. The beauty of being here is that there is something for EVERYONE. We don't all have to be alike or like the same things or places. I'm not a fan of seafood, but would love to have a chili cheese dog from a place called "der Weinerschnitzel" in Amarillo. Best ever!! Different strokes for different folks.

Nobody threw Rose Pedals at their feet when we walked in. We went early so we wouldn't have to wait. Then it's unbelievable but everywhere we go with them the restaurant blows it in some way with their appetizer. Never a problem for us, ever. Yesterday the waiter didn't let them know that whatever they ordered was out of stock for their appetizer. The guy in the know told us all I told you we should have waited a couple of weeks till they get their act together. The service was great and the quality, temperature, and frilly decorations on the plate were up to snuff for him.

To our knowledgeable friend's credit, he took the appetizer mistake in stride and he was happy with his meal.

He did mention that this restaurant is going to stay as it is something that Villagers really want and it has many strong points as I hope I have pointed out correctly.

I'm ready to go back today, Mrs. Nucky is thinking its a go but not until later around 7 PM probably.

2 1/2 lb Lobster for around $35. Sounds good to me. I'm salivating. I love Lobster, It is Maine Lobster.

Thank you for an honest review.

My son has worked in some of the best hotels with some great chefs and he is not a food snob. He will comment on how some food choices are preferable and is satisfied with the quality of of food.

People did not move to TV for it's food quality, (fine dining), as it leaves something to be desired. One has to choose what restaurants are acceptable to their taste. Some of us are satisfied with decent food quality as my own palate is not very sensitive. If the food is not moving, it's good enough for me. :D

Hoping the Bluefin becomes a destination restaurant. I will go there when the initial furor dies down.

Thanks, i do wonder why the couple thinks someone should throw extra attention to them, unless they are well known buy name and face for their expertise in food industry.
2.5 lobster would feed us and then some. We will wait for a month or so, never fare to judge a restaurant until the initial dry run is over.

You never fail Joe .......... you are the epitome of commonsense and once again a good post.

2 1/2 lb cold water lobster for $35 is a bargain! especially when you compare the twin tails for $24.99 on Monday's in the country clubs. Each tail is only 4 oz.

Wow are they doing a 21/2 cold water lobster ????

Every day or is this a special?

All sounds great and we will be trying it soon ! The only problem I see is that a bartender there would even try to pass off an incorrectly made drink to a customer when they don't even have the correct ingredients on hand. They had to know they were making it wrong.

It is not on the menu Mrs. Fw. You have to ask for it. We went back tonight and I had the Scallops, mashed potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts. I can't believe how good it was, Mrs. Nucky had the Lobster, she wants to go back for breakfast, just kidding. It was great but crowded, we waited 20 minutes. Worth the wait and I never wait, ever.

We stopped by last night round 5:30 (Saturday night) and the wait was 2 hours... we didn't wait :-)

Took a spin thru the sq. too, big line --we never , ever stand in line --to spend $$$

Lobster @ 21/2 lb for $35/ shows people are will to spend if its available

WOW! I'll say its a bargain.
Currently in Maine my summer state
The local grocery store soft shell lobsters 1 to 1.5 lbs are 12.99 a pound and increase from there

Just returned from Alaska in Skagway
1 King Crab leg no sides $80