[BuckeyeMom]

We are new residents of The Villages. Our anniversary is on Sunday and we were thinking about going to Katie Belles. I am confused about both Katie Belles and the Cattle Baron Club. Can someone please explain about both? Which would you recommend? Are menus for dinner different for each? I know TOTV is the place for answers. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. P.S. We are loving our new life here as we knew we would!

[justjim]

0p, Cattle baron is upstairs and Katie Belles downstairs. Yes, they have different menus.

[Bonny]

I like the food at both. Cattle Baron has a more upscale menu with some really good choices and a nice soup, bread & salad bar that comes with your meal.
There is nightly entertainment downstairs at Katie Belles. It can get loud and the dance floor can get packed. Fun if that's what you are looking to do.
You can hear the music upstairs but it's not too bad.
Upstairs they also have a balcony to people watch and enjoy a drink. The bar area is also very nice.

[dodaneodwyer]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMom

We are new residents of The Villages. Our anniversary is on Sunday and we were thinking about going to Katie Belles. I am confused about both Katie Belles and the Cattle Baron Club. Can someone please explain about both? Which would you recommend? Are menus for dinner different for each? I know TOTV is the place for answers. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. P.S. We are loving our new life here as we knew we would!

Menu - Cattle Baron
Our Menu

I couldn't find a menu for Katie Belles

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by dodaneodwyer

Menu - Cattle Baron
Our Menu

I couldn't find a menu for Katie Belles

This is not our Cattle Baron.

[Bonny]

Cattle Baron advertises almost daily in the Daily Sun.

[Old_As_Dirt]

The Cattle Barron has the better servers, better overall ambiance, great salad bar, better menu. The Developer attempted years ago to make it a upscale Private Club for the rich and famous, but found out it was a bad idea, so went back and all Villagers are welcome….

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'd be careful of Katie Belle's. According to London's Daily Mail newspaper;

Katie Belle’s Music Hall is the epicenter of bad behaviour from 4pm when the early bird special meals start.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMom

We are new residents of The Villages. Our anniversary is on Sunday and we were thinking about going to Katie Belles. I am confused about both Katie Belles and the Cattle Baron Club. Can someone please explain about both? Which would you recommend? Are menus for dinner different for each? I know TOTV is the place for answers. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. P.S. We are loving our new life here as we knew we would!

Do Both. It's your experience that counts........no one is you.

[OurHappyHome]

I would go to Arnold Palmer or Nancy Lopez

[Spikearoni]

The Cattle Baron is a restaurant. I do not suggest that you go there for a special occasion. The food is not great.

[mrfixit]

Welcome to The Villages.and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to BuckeyeMom and Spouse..



In My Humble Opinion......

......The Cattle Baron / Katie Belle's has declined a lot in the past year.

Palmer or Lopez are much better for food, ambiance and dining experience.

[Mike&Marilyn]

I agree with the post to go to Arnold Palmer or Nancy Lopez. Food at Katie Belle''s and Cattle Barons is mediocre to say the least.

[DeanFL]

Katie Belles is OK for an OK meal, esp lunch - and bonus to listen to gratis live perf.
Cattle Baron's salad bar, soup, and bread bar is a nice bonus - their entrees are borderline for the price. But Specials can be appealing - esp the 9.99 Prime Rib (7oz), never been disappointed, and as mentioned, includes the salad/soup/bread bar.
But for an anniv/special occasion - pop for Palmer's, it's top shelf and tends to be a bit quieter. Lopez a second.

Happy Anniv!

[graciegirl]

Happy, Happy, HAPPY, Anniversary.

I hope you enjoy this one and all four hundred to come here with us in Lower Paradise.