[Bogie Shooter]

Seeking more information is not attacking the poster.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by lsgrimes

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.

Isgrimes: Most people like to believe the "best" in people so please don't take some of the comments received as personal. Sure sounds to me that this manager/owner needs some "anger management" help. From your experience, none of us would want to work for someone like this manager at Cody's. Unfortunately, some folks have no choice as they really need their job. You have to wonder how these type of personalities end up in the positions of managers. Personally, I don't care for the loud music but the lake in the evening is really nice. Because of the location, the former restaurant seem to have lots of customers too. Thanks for your information.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Once again, people are attacking the poster, who was just sharing their experiences from their perspective. Sheesh.

Quirky, in my humble opinion, it's just a difference in the way members view threads. I'm sorry you feel the poster is being attacked. I just see people with different perspectives wanting to comment about their experiences at Codys and ask questions. People just naturally will challenge a negative comment about a restaurant if they often frequent that restaurant and love it. TOTV would be a dull place if there was no "back and forth" on topics.

[quirky3]

I love appropriate exchanges of information. Where I come from, challenging a sincere person's veracity and integrity is rude and inappropriate, and sometimes hurtful. We can agree to disagree on this one.

[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Seeking more information is not attacking the poster.

The OP said that this was his first bad experience, yet you said that if he goes there often he must have seen this behavior many times. I don't quite understand the logic of that statement unless you were trying to be cynical. If you're going to disagree with the poster with either your words or your tone, than stand behind what you've written. If you were just "seeking more info", than I also misunderstood your post.

[gerryann]

Went to Cody's last night. Food was great. I actually caught myself looking around to see if anyone was yelling or if there was any disturbance. It was a very relaxing evening and the service was great. I'm sure that what was posted is factual, just have never seen anything like what had been posted by the OP and certainly hope I never do.

When I was a teenager I worked at BIG BOY. One day the cook decided to use me for all his frustration..called me every name imaginable. Even threw a knife. I've never forgotten the experience.

[Bonny]

I have to say, I've know John, the owner, for several few years. He has all of the Codys in northern Florida. These are not franchised.
I have to say, he has such a big heart. He is always willing to help anyone in need. He really cares about the communities they are located in. He has helped many worthy causes in the Villages and has been a sponsor for many great things. He's really a great guy.
Next time you're in Codys & see him, introduce yourself to him.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by lsgrimes

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!

Stopped in last Saturday around 6:30. Myself and good neighbor friends were looking to satisfy a sweet craving with their carrot cake or choclate. Our group was disappointed to see nothing left before closing.

Manager stated they only buy on what was sold the day before? And that they sell the whole cakes to anyone who shells out $70.00(Gasp)

We filled out suggestion cards asking that they consider increasing the orders as we now have more patrons in TV.

As of tonight no luck. Another so sorry answer and the Kitchen Manager was to busy to come talk to me.

So I guess at Codys you can only wish for your cake cause you can't eat it to.

Does anyone out there know where in Orlando they buy from? Or that is where the manager stated the deserts come from.

[Golfingnut]

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.

[Posh 08]

People's definition of "yelling" differ. People's definition of "motivating" differ as well. With that said, some joints are crowded and loud. Maybe an assertive management style is being misunderstood.

I have been to Cody's 4 times in my 2 visits to TV. Loved the place.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

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.

I agree. We have been going there since opening day which just happens to be my birthday. We love it there. Awesome managers & employees. Everyone is always smiling. It's a great place to go. They have great entertainment & the food is good !!!

[tainsley]

We go to Cody's once or twice a week. Enjoy the entertainment. Food is good...like the shrimp! Friendly managers, waitstaff and bartenders! Always a good crowd. Always a good time!

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by lsgrimes

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.

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............

[batman911]

Everyone handles stress in different ways. A normally nice smiling person can lash out at others when under stress. We have all seen examples of this behavior. That does not make the actor a bad person but very unpleasant to be around in stressful situations. I know restaurant management can be very stressful at times. Most companies have management training programs to train managers how to handle stressful situations without alienating employees and customers. Maybe someone close to him could bring this to his attention in a nice way.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

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............

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.