Originally Posted by Golfingnut (Post 572565)

Years of going to Cody's and been through different managers and then this pops up out of the blue. I feel something happened, but I doubt it was a cage fight as OP suggests. I sense exaggeration at the very least. What is a fact, is that the waiters and waitresses are smiling way to often to be working under the conditions suggested. Go to Cody's and observe for your self. Yes, Cody's is our favorite bar and favorite dining spot in The Villages, and that is because of the overall experience of staff and food quality. Like most couples, I see the bad first and my wife always finds the best in people so we are a balanced team. We were at Cody's the other night when Just Mike was playing outside and everyone was smiling with their toes a tapping.

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Originally Posted by lsgrimes (Post 571591)

Just read the recent posts. I have been going to Cody's a few times a week. This was the first bad experience. It is not a spoof or a raint. FYI It happened. The owner has no experience in customer service. I take it, my nor my friends business does not matter to him or what we experienced. Other customers saw it.

Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 572605)

He definitely needs anger management counseling. I believe you.

He's probably "expressed" himself that way his entire life and doesn't know any better.......but no one should be subjected to his misplaced anger.

There are many other restaurants, all over TV.

p.s. people our age have enough life experience not to feel a need to make up stories or spoof or rant on............

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 572901)

With all the posters on the forum who state they have never had any problem at Cody's and the staff is always so friendly and management is cooperative - why believe what one ranter says? I contend it never happened.

Of course, it is everyone's option to believe whatever they want and to eat wherever they wish.

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 572990)

Gee! Aren't forums neat! You can call someone a liar anonymously and you don't even have to duck!:boxing2:

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 572990)

Gee! Aren't forums neat! You can call someone a liar anonymously and you don't even have to duck!:boxing2:

Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 573101)

A little late, but Happy Birthday Bonny !!

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 573043)

On that topic of anonymity. I shake your hand Steve. You tell YOUR name and show YOUR face and when YOU post I listen attentively because I respect what you have to say.

I grit my teeth at the rant and run posts on here.

The meanest won't even give a clue as to who they are or where they live or if they live here at all. THEY never come to Crispers for the meet and greets.... But we sure know after reading them awhile what they don't like (usually the Morses) and who they like to jab.

You are left to wonder what is their motivation. Are they disgruntled or fired employees, people who can't move here for some reason or just folks who like to start trouble?

I also dislike people who hijack threads like I just did.

Originally Posted by ronat1 (Post 571537)

...... Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think the theory of "this kind of thing will stop if people stop going there" will be very affective in effecting change because people actually have to go there in order to stop going there.....

Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 573133)

But an interesting and grammatically correct use of the adjective, ‘affecting’.

Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 573133)

But an interesting and grammatically correct use of the adjective, ‘affecting’.

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 573039)

Celebrated my birthday at Codys last night. Their birthday is the same as mine. Had an awesome time with friends. Ralph DiNome was entertaining & did a great job. Lots of fun, laughs, dancing and oh yea, drinks. LOL

Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 573258)

Happy belated birthday here too Bonnie!

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 573196)

Should be "effective in effecting change. .."
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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 571221)

And City Fireholic ! LOL :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by lsgrimes (Post 570853)

On Friday some of our friends gathered at Cody's to sit outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and the music. We were excited because some of our northern friends were back in town and it was one of their birthdays. We got a spot, but it was quickly damper by the present of a loud man, slamming dishes and yelling at the waitresses/waiters. Concerned I thought maybe it was he wanted our table but eventually found out he is the owner. Many of the patrons notice this individual frowning, yelling at the help which made for a very uncomfortable atmosphere. I attempted to explain to him how he was ruining our evening by his actions but he then started to yell at me. He stated that he didn’t care what I thought and that he would run his restaurant the way he wanted. I walked away knowing that there are too many other great restaurants in The Villages. Owner or not, it was a classic example of how not to treat customers. We won’t return!

Originally Posted by coconutmama (Post 579717)

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We have been there 3 times. The food was good all three, but we had very mixed experiences otherwise. The first time a new frog barfed in his prime rib at the bar, right next to my husband. Guess he was over celebrating...The second time was fine. The third time our silverware and a glass were dirty. The waitress was so slow to replace the dirty tableware that the food was cold by the time we received a new service. This was in September, so it was not even their busy time of the year. Our son likes it there, when he comes to visit us, so I guess we'll go back when he is in town. Otherwise I doubt we will. There are too many other places to spend our money.

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 579779)

I liked the descriptive "smiley" in your posting. I have been to Cody's countless times and it is almost always very good. There have been a couple of times when the service has not been stellar - but the server always takes a crayon and writes their name and their manager's name on the paper table covering. If there is any problem, notify the manager at that time and it will be resolved.

I do not know what resolution could have been done with the over-indulging patron, though. That is totally disgusting to even think about - but not Cody's fault - except maybe serving a drunk patron if that was the case.

For a very good meal and great ambiance, I like to go to Thai Ruby at Lake Sumter Landing. Try that place and ask for them to have the food Number 3 Spicy. Not too spicy but not bland. Excellent!!

Originally Posted by elevatorman (Post 570899)

Cody's is a franchise operation. Maybe the corp office would like to hear from you. Cody's Roadhouse

Originally Posted by Villageshooter (Post 588321)

The owner of this place is a great guy he eats there with his family,,, he will walk around anask how is your food,,if u come here often he thanks u,,, big mike the bartender with the Bosox hat can be aPIA at times ,, but he is hard worker and is a good bartender,,, I do dislike of having the cig smoke come into the bar,,,, however I just move to another spot,,,, to be honest the mgr can be rather wormy,,, he has to be someone's nephew,,, he means welll but is kinda goofy,,,,,but aren't we all!,, they have to be making a ton of$$ u walk by gators to get to Cody's ,,,, Cody's is doing it correct,,,, now do I get my free meal?

Originally Posted by Dani Forbes (Post 601132)

WOW it is now 2012, and we heard the "owner" talking to some customers like they were dirt, the people left, and he walked around like a proud peacock. When we overheard this discussion, we decided to leave, and tell anyone we can, how aweful the owner is. It is too bad, because the employees are all great, but the stress they must be under working in these conditions.

As you had mentioned, there are many other places in the Villages to give our money to, not this tyrant. Think twice about going to Cody's in the future, you are giving your money to a very ignorant man who only cares about the almight $, not the customers satisfaction.