[jlejsek@sbcglobal.net]

Hello,
My husband and I will be visiting the Villages later this month. Any suggestioms for dinner at one of the country clubs? We have previously eaten at Evans Prairie and Cane Garden. Thank you!

[Two Bills]

Lopez has always had a pretty good reputation. We found it a lot better than most others.
JMO.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by jlejsek@sbcglobal.net

Hello,
My husband and I will be visiting the Villages later this month. Any suggestioms for dinner at one of the country clubs? We have previously eaten at Evans Prairie and Cane Garden. Thank you!

I think Nancy Lopez is supposed to be one of the best. I went a couple of years ago and liked it. I’d go there more often if I lived in the northern part.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by jlejsek@sbcglobal.net

Hello,
My husband and I will be visiting the Villages later this month. Any suggestioms for dinner at one of the country clubs? We have previously eaten at Evans Prairie and Cane Garden. Thank you!

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

[retiredguy123]

They are called country clubs, but they are actually just restaurants. They are open to the public and there is no membership required.

[Pondboy]

Lopez and Palmer would be my recommendation for a good dinner. But, if you’re a foodie, you will be disappointed in any restaurant or County Club in the villages. It’s just basic fare.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Pondboy

Lopez and Palmer would be my recommendation for a good dinner. But, if you’re a foodie, you will be disappointed in any restaurant or County Club in the villages. It’s just basic fare.

I would add Glenview to that list, at least for "steak night".

Disappointment abounds, when it comes to food in TV.

[MX rider]

We go to Mallory Hill CC often. Good food at reasonable prices. Very good brick oven pizza.
Owner is a good guy. He only owns this restaurant and buys quality food. I worked for a large food dist for many years. I was a sales rep and sold food to restaurants. I can tell when an operator is skimping on quality.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I would add Glenview to that list, at least for "steak night".

Disappointment abounds, when it comes to food in TV.

Glenview was our go to, however past 2 years has been disappointing, and taking guests embarrassing. Sunday brunch was guest favorite, until last year. Beef so tough couldn’t cut it ham was rolled pressed like at school lunch.

Went with friends to Monday steak night, meat was less than desired over cooked tough and steam tables unkept. Management stopped by looked at full plates of food as we were paying bill. His comment was some buffets are for all guests. Didn’t ask why we didn’t eat, just moved on. Will remove from our list for at least 6 months

Seems “CC” food quality changes after April, we travel outside the bubble if we eat out.

[BubblesandPat]

Originally Posted by Pondboy

Lopez and Palmer would be my recommendation for a good dinner. But, if you’re a foodie, you will be disappointed in any restaurant or County Club in the villages. It’s just basic fare.

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

[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.

[retiredguy123]

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.

Mallory has good pizza. Note that some of the "country clubs" don't offer pizza, but they should.

[dewilson58]

Was jus at Mallory.

Italian Grinder was okay.

Chicken Stir Fry was horrible......chicken had zero favor/seasoning and was served in, more or less, chicken broth.

[Stu from NYC]

We like Havana

[tophcfa]

Lopez for sure. Whatever you do, avoid Hacienda Hills, you will go hungry.