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dpdale 01-12-2021 09:49 AM
If it’s a nice day we like to take friends to Lake Sumter Landing and RJ Gators restaurant. It is right on the lake and a pretty view. There are a couple of other restaurants on the lake but we have only been to RJs. There is one with a lighthouse that a friend went to and liked, but said it was pricey.

Petersweeney 01-12-2021 10:28 AM
Kentucky Fried Chicken or Popeyes works for Mew Yorkers

stebooo 01-12-2021 11:08 AM
Lopez or glenview are the most pleasing to me. Remind me of a typical
Golf club. Great food as well. Mallory has great view.

Andyhope 01-12-2021 11:23 AM
Wolf gangs

chrissy2231 01-12-2021 11:30 AM
Chop House is the best.

BumpaOompa 01-12-2021 11:32 AM
Great scenery and impressive view at Belle Glade. Make sure you ask for a table outside with a view. Mr. Handsome will set you up!

Samfl 01-12-2021 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_Nick (Post 1885685)
Hi, we are new to The Villages and we already have found some wonderful places to dine. However, we have some friends visiting next weekend. They are long-time Florida residents, but they've never been to The Villages. They are considering looking at homes here. We'd like to take them to lunch to a nice place that shows off The Villages. We are considering a Country Club, but we haven't had a chance yet to visit them. Any recommendations for a good place to show off our hometown? Thanks. Mike
Evans prairie is pretty good as is Cane Garden and Mallory

kenoc7 01-12-2021 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_Nick (Post 1885685)
Hi, we are new to The Villages and we already have found some wonderful places to dine. However, we have some friends visiting next weekend. They are long-time Florida residents, but they've never been to The Villages. They are considering looking at homes here. We'd like to take them to lunch to a nice place that shows off The Villages. We are considering a Country Club, but we haven't had a chance yet to visit them. Any recommendations for a good place to show off our hometown? Thanks. Mike
Lopez

yankygrl 01-12-2021 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike_Nick (Post 1885685)
Hi, we are new to The Villages and we already have found some wonderful places to dine. However, we have some friends visiting next weekend. They are long-time Florida residents, but they've never been to The Villages. They are considering looking at homes here. We'd like to take them to lunch to a nice place that shows off The Villages. We are considering a Country Club, but we haven't had a chance yet to visit them. Any recommendations for a good place to show off our hometown? Thanks. Mike
My favorite is anyone restaurant or country club owned/managed by FMK - Bluefin or Chop House, Bonifay, Belle Glade, Evans Prairie if you live south of 466A.

valleygirl1974 01-12-2021 01:32 PM
Our two favorites are Wolf Gang and Rose Plantation.

La lamy 01-12-2021 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kim Fowler (Post 1885891)
Or, also at Lake Sumter Landing, eat at the Lighthouse or Cody’s which are along Lake Sumter on the boardwalk. Lake Sumter is the biggest square, lots to see and do.

Love the outdoor patios at all the CCs. Most take reservations, and some have entertainment on the patio (small bands or solo singers). We generally find the entertainment is too loud if we are seated close, making it difficult to talk, so we ask to be seated away from the entertainers, but still within listening range.
I agree with all of that Kim! Sundown from the Lighthouse patio is a special treat.

bigfishtom@yahoo.com 01-12-2021 02:31 PM
lopez
havanna
wolfgang
augustine
chop house
bluefin


there are more however these are very consistent

yanksansky 01-12-2021 03:27 PM
totally agree CH...but we love Wolfgang Puck too

jeanninern@yahoo.com 01-12-2021 07:53 PM
Belle Glade has a beautiful view.

janewk 01-13-2021 07:31 AM
Although not in the Villages proper, my vote for high end is Rose Plantation. Being out there really takes you away from everything going on in our world today, even if only for any hour or two.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 01-13-2021 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by John41 (Post 1885788)
Thai Ruby Lake Sumter Landing
Then some shopping around the square, listen to music, walk the boardwalk
The worst Thai food I've ever had. I will not go back. Far from upscale.

laboutj 01-13-2021 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1886586)
The worst Thai food I've ever had. I will not go back. Far from upscale.
Tell us how you really feel!

We just bought a house in the villages but have rented for several years. When we have friends visit, we feel the best way to represent the villages lifestyle it to take a cart ride to a nice restaurant. There are plenty of decent restaurants outside the bubble but that is not what the OP is asking. You got lots of great responses so far but I think it's dependent on where you are located and how long a golf cart ride you're willing to take.

xkeowner 01-14-2021 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1886586)
The worst Thai food I've ever had. I will not go back. Far from upscale.
Your review was far more favorable than mine would have been! Not meant as humor, but a serious post.

Spsmith444 01-14-2021 09:54 PM
The Rose Plantation is the best special occasion restaurant in the area just off of 466A IMO.

Gpsma 01-20-2021 07:06 PM
Have always brought guests to O’Shucks. Dont need a restaurant in the Villages to impress. Outside the bubble restaurants are where its at.

Ben Franklin 03-24-2021 04:58 PM
I don't believe there is a good restaurant in TV land, however, The Lighthouse, outside on the deck, has a very nice atmosphere to show people TV land. Inside is very noisy.

rjn5656 03-25-2021 07:09 AM
Restaurant
 
take them to a country club where you can sit outside with a view

palmer, belle glade

Inexes@aol.com 03-25-2021 02:21 PM
Thai Ruby
 
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Originally Posted by John41 (Post 1885788)
Thai Ruby Lake Sumter Landing
Then some shopping around the square, listen to music, walk the boardwalk
Just don't expect traditional Thai cuisine......... One time was enough for us. No comparison to Thai restaurants in Tampa/St Pete area.

Inexes@aol.com 03-25-2021 02:29 PM
Thai Ruby
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1886586)
The worst Thai food I've ever had. I will not go back. Far from upscale.
You are too flattering...... tried it one time.... and would never consider calling it "Thai" food.................. not even close, no resemblance......

richdell 03-25-2021 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Inexes@aol.com (Post 1920935)
You are too flattering...... tried it one time.... and would never consider calling it "Thai" food.................. not even close, no resemblance......
Agree.

pauld315 03-28-2021 06:48 PM
Forget it Take then to Ocala Several great restaurants downtown

bilcon 03-28-2021 07:52 PM
Only a few CC take reservations. Havana is one, Bonify is another. Havana is one of the most popular hot spot now. Mallory CC has good food, but no reservations. I also agree with all the others mentioned about.


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