[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I had the rack of lamb last night at Lopez ,it’s very good , I also like the sea bass and as always the service was excellent. I’m there 3or 4 time a month and never disappointed

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

"Dining at a country club" in TV, is like having dinner at a 2.5 Star restaurant in the real world.

Might be a little low as there is hardly any other fine dining restaurants in the area. On average they are better as their competition is chain restaurants

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

Mallory has the best food and prices. Was not taken over by one of the rich people who think price is no problem for people here.

The prices aren't crazy. The food was reminiscent of Perkin's or perhaps even Cracker Barrel.

[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.

[Battlebasset]

Nancy Lopez is the best we have dined at. We've hit a few others, and the food ranges from average to down-right inedible.

If you are looking for pizza in the Villages, IMO, the best place is Frenchy's at Sawgrass Grove. Not a country club, one of their food court restaurants. Wood-fired. This is coming from a guy who lived both in NJ and Chicagoland, so I've had my share of good pizza.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Battlebasset

Nancy Lopez is the best we have dined at. We've hit a few others, and the food ranges from average to down-right inedible.

If you are looking for pizza in the Villages, IMO, the best place is Frenchy's at Sawgrass Grove. Not a country club, one of their food court restaurants. Wood-fired. This is coming from a guy who lived both in NJ and Chicagoland, so I've had my share of good pizza.

Agree about Lopez, but disagree about pizza. By far the best pizza we have found in the Villages is Sammy Joe’s. It’s a little hole in the wall place in the Mulberry Grove Plaza that makes a very good grease wheel and does a lot of take out business.

[Bogie Shooter]

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 always smile when I read “won’t go back” that is such a long time commitment.

[jlejsek@sbcglobal.net]

Originally Posted by Battlebasset

Nancy Lopez is the best we have dined at. We've hit a few others, and the food ranges from average to down-right inedible.

If you are looking for pizza in the Villages, IMO, the best place is Frenchy's at Sawgrass Grove. Not a country club, one of their food court restaurants. Wood-fired. This is coming from a guy who lived both in NJ and Chicagoland, so I've had my share of good pizza.

We are frm Chicago so I believe you. Good pizza can be hard to find.

[oldtimes]

Lopez is our absolute favorite but the name is actually Legacy Restaurant. The Lopez name was removed several years ago.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

The prices aren't crazy. The food was reminiscent of Perkin's or perhaps even Cracker Barrel.

Cracker barrrel is several notches below any cc restaurant

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

Lopez is our absolute favorite but the name is actually Legacy Restaurant. The Lopez name was removed several years ago.

Actually: The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

[Pondboy]

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

I’m kinda thinking it’s the clientele ; Less adventurous, easily agitated digestive system (would rather have bland food) , don’t want to pay top $ for a great meal, but will be happy with a mediocre one at a less $ value…..

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I always smile when I read “won’t go back” that is such a long time commitment.

Won't go back in my book means exactly that. There are many places that I stated I would never go back to over the last 60 years or so, not just restaurants, and I haven't gone back and never will. I always give restaurants a second or even third chance before I make that decision but once made it is forever and at this point in my life forever is not that much of a long time commitment so no reason for you to smile when you read my statement.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

Lopez is our absolute favorite but the name is actually Legacy Restaurant. The Lopez name was removed several years ago.

The Nancy Lopez name was not removed. Check the website.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The Nancy Lopez name was not removed. Check the website.

It was originally named The Nancy Lopez Legacy Restaurant (Country Club) but is now named The Legacy Restaurant (Country Club). I believe this happened when it changed ownership.