[BK001]

Originally Posted by Golf-Tinker

Superior menu. Great decor. Take her to BlueFin if she likes seafood. Sit outside and listen to music from Brownwood’s square. If you sit inside, ask for Kimmi as your server. And Mike can make any drink you might desire.

She really does not care for seafood but hubby and I love a good Chilean Sea Bass, or Rainbow Trout and fresh shellfish, to name a few dishes. Not crazy about all the fried fish that many of these restaurants offer. But I will check out Bluefin's menu.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't know why someone would want to impress a sibling, or anyone else for that matter. But, it doesn't seem appropriate to take a one day visitor outside of The Villages. I would go to a country club.

LOL - I wonder if you have ever experienced the joy of a critical older sister? HaHa -- that's why we have the imagery of the water glass -- so one of us can see it half full and the other can see it half empty. I accuse her of being overly critical and she accuses me of being a cock-eyed optimist. Yet despite this, we do get along, for the most part (and even better in small doses).

We are family . . .

[Chatbrat]

Honestly if you want to really impress your sister--take her to Sky Fusion, in Ocala--check out their menu, check out the decor--top floor of a hotel--GREAT

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by BK001

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When we got home, I was feeling better. Although we never got to the dessert we did manage to polish off two bottles of Merlot while we talked, laughed, bonded and she taught me Canasta. It was a fun evening.

Thanks again.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by BK001

LOL - I wonder if you have ever experienced the joy of a critical older sister? HaHa -- that's why we have the imagery of the water glass -- so one of us can see it half full and the other can see it half empty. I accuse her of being overly critical and she accuses me of being a cock-eyed optimist. Yet despite this, we do get along, for the most part (and even better in small doses).

We are family . . .

Glad to hear you made a good choice in going to Arnold Palmer. You seem to be easy going.

[eweissenbach]

In terms of ambience, I think that Glenview and Legacy are the two best country club restaurants. They both have the feel of a traditional country club IMO. Having said that, I understand Legacy is closed and Glenview has had sub par food the last few times we have dined there. Palmer probably is the best ambience and dining combination left. I love Cane but the décor there is really tired. Evans Prairie is another decent choice IMO.

[Jimmangi]

Try Peggy O’Neill’s in Bay Ridge.

[Chatbrat]

The Glenview has atrocious food and Lopez Legacy is out of business also Evans Prairier is the MaCDonalds of Country Clubs

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Jimmangi

Try Peggy O’Neill’s in Bay Ridge.

Been there; Done that -- probably a few too many times in my younger days.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The Glenview has atrocious food and Lopez Legacy is out of business also Evans Prairier is the MaCDonalds of Country Clubs

So, of the three, it sounds like Evans Prairie is the best place to go?

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The Glenview has atrocious food and Lopez Legacy is out of business also Evans Prairier is the MaCDonalds of Country Clubs

Oh I misunderstood your earlier text when you said they were closed. I didn't realize they were out-of-business. Thanks for the heads up.

[Golf-Tinker]

Lopez being renovated. To open under new management in October. They run Havana, Red Sauce, and Johnny Rockets.