[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I have found that too..was wondering if I'm just too picky because I worked in the culinary field before retirement. We don't eat out very often and haven't even found anything exciting outside the Villages. Not that the food is bad...it just lacks imagination and well...taste. haha

There are many good restaurants in Ocala, for instance. Give them a try next time!

[Papa_lecki]

The best thing about the country club restaurants is the view. Sit on the end of the terrace with a great view of golf courses.

Food is good and consistent. Personally, I think they are best for lunch or a quick dinner.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

It has to do with licensing Nancy Lopez’s name. She probably granted the right to use her name on the golf course, and that’s all.
A restaurant with her name probably isn’t in the licensing agreement, BUT there is a work around, the restaurant is at the Nancy Lopez CC

You are probably correct, but, if she didn't want her name to be used in connection with the restaurant, it hasn't worked. Most people will say that they dined at Lopez, not Legacy.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

The best thing about the country club restaurants is the view. Sit on the end of the terrace with a great view of golf courses.
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Good point. Great places to take first time visitors.

I'd give Evans Prairie the top prize for ambience and views.

[PaulWerner]

Belle Glade (especially in the evening) overlooking the golf course is beautiful !!

[Pennyt]

Agree! We used to go to Cane Garden all the time when we first moved to The Villages. It changed hands and went downhill fast. We stopped going after 2 bad meals in a row. Saw that they had a new manager, so thought we'd try again. No better. There are too many other places to eat in and around The Villages, so we have checked Cane Garden off our list. The only thing that will encourage us to return is if we hear there are new owners.

[Pennyt]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

We have tried them all, Lopez used to be our favorite of them but the last two times not so good, won't go back. Cane Garden has been having a lot of health code violations lately and their staff has a poor attitude, won't go back there, Palmer in my opinion is the best of the country club restaurants and all of the others are just fair at best.. I prefer Blue Fin or Prima's within The Villages but other's won't agree, guess it's all up to the individual.

Agree! We used to go to Cane Garden all the time when we first moved to The Villages. It changed hands and went downhill fast. We stopped going after 2 bad meals in a row. Saw that they had a new manager, so thought we'd try again. No better. There are too many other places to eat in and around The Villages, so we have checked Cane Garden off our list. The only thing that will encourage us to return is if we hear there are new owners.

[PugMom]

just my personal opinion, but i like EvansPrairie & Bonifay, but Legacy is also a very nice place

[Rsener]

Lopez

[flsteve]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

We have tried them all, Lopez used to be our favorite of them but the last two times not so good, won't go back. Cane Garden has been having a lot of health code violations lately and their staff has a poor attitude, won't go back there, Palmer in my opinion is the best of the country club restaurants and all of the others are just fair at best.. I prefer Blue Fin or Prima's within The Villages but other's won't agree, guess it's all up to the individual.

I couldn't agree more! This is a pet discussion of mine almost daily anymore.

Do you want great food or great prices? If I offered to buy you dinner ANYWHERE and pay for it, which place would you choose then, based on the FOOD and not the PRICE?

Lopez constantly gets mentioned to me by people, but the food there just does not measure up to something like the Angler's Club upstairs from Red Sauce. However, the food at Palmer IS on a par with Angler's Club, and the service is close to the same because the staff is happy and managers abound on the floor. Both Chef Matt at Angler's and Chef Lucy at Palmer are creative, accommodating, and something to look forward to days in advance of your reservation.

IMO, if you want good food and a good price, go to Lopez; but if you want great food and price is NOT the factor, try Palmer Legends. I recommend a cup of the lobster bisque (with chunks of lobster within) and a petite filet Oscar. Maybe a couple glasses of Meiomi Pinot Noir, if you are so inclined!

[birdawg]

Wedding food that’s ok.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by flsteve

I couldn't agree more! This is a pet discussion of mine almost daily anymore.

Do you want great food or great prices? If I offered to buy you dinner ANYWHERE and pay for it, which place would you choose then, based on the FOOD and not the PRICE?

Lopez constantly gets mentioned to me by people, but the food there just does not measure up to something like the Angler's Club upstairs from Red Sauce. However, the food at Palmer IS on a par with Angler's Club, and the service is close to the same because the staff is happy and managers abound on the floor. Both Chef Matt at Angler's and Chef Lucy at Palmer are creative, accommodating, and something to look forward to days in advance of your reservation.

IMO, if you want good food and a good price, go to Lopez; but if you want great food and price is NOT the factor, try Palmer Legends. I recommend a cup of the lobster bisque (with chunks of lobster within) and a petite filet Oscar. Maybe a couple glasses of Meiomi Pinot Noir, if you are so inclined!

Anglers is members only I thought....

[Veiragirl]

nancy lopez ) EXCELLANT

[Gpsma]

The Country Clubs here serve delectable and excellent food. Cant get better dinners anywhere. The esteemed developer knew what we wanted.

So said a neighbor from bumscrew Illinois. Their closest restaurant was a tgif

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

The Country Clubs here serve delectable and excellent food. Cant get better dinners anywhere. The esteemed developer knew what we wanted.

So said a neighbor from bumscrew Illinois. Their closest restaurant was a tgif

Food at the cc's is ok but gourmet not hardly