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jblum315 08-14-2015 05:26 PM

Went once out of curiosity. Very noisy, very limited menu.

tomwed 08-14-2015 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by newguyintv (Post 1099517)
Wear ear plugs. It's the noisiest joint I've ever been to. Anyone who says otherwise is surely deaf. Food was OK. Nothing to go crazy for.

Someday the tables will be wired for sound. Everyone will get a headphone that also has mic capabilities. You can listen and talk to everyone at the table or look down the table and hold up 2 fingers and get in a private conversation on channel 2 with your friend about their mushroom soup.

bagboy 08-19-2015 06:50 PM

We went to Honest Johns today for beer and apps. It was our first visit, but won't be our last. The atmosphere was comfortable, the bartender was friendly (not phoney friendly), the beer was cold and reasonably priced, and our popcorn, then onion rings and spin dip were good. I looked at the menu but without tasting the entrees, I can't say whether they were pricey or not for what you get.
I will say with the type of tile under the barstools, the barstools had a tendency to slide back while just sitting, and then not move easily when you wanted them to. All in all, a very nice addition to The Villages.

DonH57 08-19-2015 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 1102054)
We went to Honest Johns today for beer and apps. It was our first visit, but won't be our last. The atmosphere was comfortable, the bartender was friendly (not phoney friendly), the beer was cold and reasonably priced, and our popcorn, then onion rings and spin dip were good. I looked at the menu but without tasting the entrees, I can't say whether they were pricey or not for what you get.
I will say with the type of tile under the barstools, they had a tendency to slide back while just sitting, and then not move easily when you wanted them to. All in all, a very nice addition to The Villages.

It won't be our last visit either. Went as a group and had a good time. Beer was ice cold. Popcorn and bread excellent. Service and food good as well. As far as the noise I would consider moderate since it is a tavern atmosphere. I've been in louder venues.

Bonny 08-19-2015 09:00 PM

I love the bar and must say they have a delicious hamburger !

NYGUY 08-23-2015 09:45 PM

We enjoy the noise of people enjoying themselves!!

Bonny 08-24-2015 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1103702)
We enjoy the noise of people enjoying themselves!!

I agree. Nothing like family and / or friends spending time together talking and laughing and enjoying life. Always makes me smile !! :)

linda_sears 08-24-2015 02:27 PM

I have not been, but I have hear that their steaks are the best around.

Bonny 08-24-2015 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by linda_sears (Post 1104014)
I have not been, but I have hear that their steaks are the best around.

The steaks are awesome !!

Chatbrat 08-24-2015 05:30 PM

The steaks are very good--but they're not even close to awesome-

1) They use choice meat--no way a choice cut can be awesome

2) Prime is prime-- I cooked a 2" 2.5lb pound bone in rib eye that was a "prime" cut &

honestly the only restaurant that could match it is Berns

Sear it @ 800 degrees 21/2 minutes each side -remove from grill -back to grill- when temp is 400

reduce temp to 400 degrees- when internal temp reaches 120-remove & tent the steak under foil with butter on top

Best steak in the Villages

Bonny 08-24-2015 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1104105)
The steaks are very good--but they're not even close to awesome-

1) They use choice meat--no way a choice cut can be awesome

2) Prime is prime-- I cooked a 2" 2.5lb pound bone in rib eye that was a "prime" cut &

honestly the only restaurant that could match it is Berns

Sear it @ 800 degrees 21/2 minutes each side -remove from grill -back to grill- when temp is 400

reduce temp to 400 degrees- when internal temp reaches 120-remove & tent the steak under foil with butter on top

Best steak in the Villages

Well, I thought it was awesome ! :) Different strokes for different folks. You say yours is the best, never had it, so I guess I'm going to stick with Honest Johns.

Polar Bear 08-24-2015 10:58 PM

Honest Johns
 
I always love it when somebody tells somebody else their opinion on something like food is wrong.

Chatbrat 08-25-2015 02:13 AM

Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

Bonny 08-25-2015 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1104215)
Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

So appreciate the lesson of words I shouldn't use.

Chi-Town 08-25-2015 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1104215)
Awesome, fabulous, & other superlatives fly out so often--they are almost synonomous with
mediocre--just like Little League teams that get everyone a trophy

Far out.


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