Johnny Rocket

dadspet · 03-08-2009, 12:09 PM

Last time we went to JRs the service was awful! It wasn't real busy and we waited to get our order taken then waited 45 minutes for 2 hamburgs > We really weren't in ann awful hurry but finally left after without our hamburgs and decided it just wasn't worth the wait! Take a book with you!

nONIE · 03-08-2009, 12:36 PM

Everytime we have been at Johnny Rockets the service was poor, the food was medicore at best, and an x=employee was throwing his leftover food on the grill to be humorous.

chelsea24 · 03-08-2009, 12:43 PM

But, I still love the milkshakes. And Ms. Nonie, we've had some wonderful gab fests there!

nONIE · 03-08-2009, 12:51 PM

true, true, true! I would sure go back for a milkshake and a gab fest!!!

JerryM · 03-08-2009, 01:02 PM

I wish I read these remarks this AM. I just had lunch (at the counter) and NEVER had such slow service. It took over 30 minutes to get my sandwich and I had to ask for it twice. The waiter finally asked me if everything was "okay" only after I finished and I felt guilty not leaving him a (10%) tip. Normally I am a 20% tipper.

There were 5 active wait staff people and less then 10 customers. There was no excuse for bad service.

Jerry M

mzmom3 · 08-20-2009, 10:22 PM

Steak and Shake make great hamburgers and terrific shakes. There's one not far from TV.

Indy-Guy · 08-21-2009, 02:17 PM

I heard that Panera was going in where Johnny Rockets. A guy that was in the foursome that was next to me waiting to go out on the course was who made the statement.

I have no clue who he was or if he even knows what he was talking about. But found it to be interesting.

At this point I pass it on only as a rumor.

gratton · 08-22-2009, 06:06 AM

About 3 years ago when D.Q was at the Spanish Springs side on 27 we use to go there, When talking to the owner he said that he also owned Johnny Rockets and was opening a D.Q on 466, It wasn't long after that the DQ on 27 closed and then the one on 466 also closed, I think this says something about the management. Does anybody else remember them they use to play 50s music on thursday nights (a DJ)

jtdraig · 09-07-2009, 03:36 PM

We moved here four years ago...Johnny Rocket's was a place to go. Decent food, good service, prompt cleanup from a little lady who took pride in her job, staff doing the boogie and trying to sing, and the end result was a great time for all. Grandkids used to LOVE to go there....

Fast forward to now and there is no comparison. Johnny Rocket's is over. Current lessee is trying to get out. JR could be one of the fun places again if someone managed it properly and returned it to the days of yore...but there is an old saying "you can never go back" and I am afraid that's true.

What a shame.

ricthemic · 02-01-2010, 03:02 PM

Just had lunch at Johnny Rockets, Sumter Landing. My friend and I sat at the counter and ordered the same thing (separate checks). We waited over thirty minutes (counter and tables more than half empty). He got his food and finished it before I got mine. Had to ask twice were mine was. Finally got my burger it was burnt beyond well done. I told the waitress this was my first and last visit. Waitress said they were having staffing problems. Not sure if she just meant today or everyday. I felt bad for her and told her not to worry but she should tell the manager... She told me she was one of the managers. and took 90 cents off my bill. $11.00 with tip, absolutely not worth it. Such a great location too

chuckinca · 02-01-2010, 03:46 PM

Apparently everyday.

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billstrickland · 02-08-2010, 03:53 PM

I was in Johnny Rockets last week and the service was horrendous. The place was about one fourth full and it took them 45 minutes to serve me an original and fries and coke, and I was at the counter. And then it took another 10 minutes to get someone to give me a check to pay. I saw food sitting on the pick-up rack for as long as 15 minutes. When I said something about my food sitting there for 10 minutes before it was brought, the reply was; "bet your fries aren't hot". When I said something to the manager he replied, "sorry you feel that way"

ricthemic · 02-10-2010, 02:59 PM

Same thing happened to me and after reading the above post and others, no way they ever get another chance. What amazes me is they have argueably one of the best locations in TV for that type of restaurant and they haven't got the brains to offer a decent product.
Is there any chance Johnny Rockets is government run?
Sorry inadvance for the editorial.

Allen · 02-10-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricthemic

Is there any chance Johnny Rockets is government run? Sorry inadvance for the editorial.

Don't apologize... That was funny!

What is sad is that during our Lifestyle Preview week the service at Johnny Rockets was the one and only disappointment in all of TV.

I don't want to "pile on", but I sure hope they get their act together soon. It's hard to beat a good burger and a "real" shake for lunch!

784caroline · 02-13-2010, 05:27 PM

If you want to talk to the Regional Manager of Johnny Rockets you should call Mike Mohyla at 949-322-4059. He is based out of Ft Lauderdale (I believe) and is new to FLorida. This Johny Rockets is a Corporate Owned facility and Mike said he plans to be here in the next 2-3 weeks. I was gracious in telling him that his company probably has one of the best spots in the Villages and they are letting a good thing slip through their hands with poor maintenance and lack of adequate management oversight and concern.

If he heard from more people who have had concers with Johny Rockets, he may take a closer look when he is here.

Johnny Rocket

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