The food and service at Mark's Prime is good. A bit expensive for the quality, but the big issue I have is the noise. It is the loudest place I have ever eaten. You can't have a conversation at the table. And so everyone in the place is yelling to talk at their table. Which just makes it worse. Went once and will never go back because of the noise issue.

In order for someone to make it someplace "new" wouldn't the original poster have to given the places they've already eaten a good meal???

I will have to try that some time. Chilean sea bass sounds good. Home - Mark's Prime Steakhouse Is that a seasonal dish the Chilean sea bass as I do not see it on their Ocale menu unless it would be in the Fresh Catch cover all.

I'm ashamed to tell you I don't know how to cook. That being said we really enjoyed The Rose Plantation. Have a good time. I almost forgot if you want a great Italian meal Big Bob's in Ocklawaha on Route 25 is great food but a little touchy on the outside. Hard to explain.

Harrys Ocala.

I've never experienced that issue at Marks.


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The Goblin Market in Mt. Dora.

The Ivy House in Ocala. Victorian style house with southern cooking, not pricey. Call for hours or check dining section of Daily Sun.

Another good suggestion. My wife enjoys this restaurant. She goes several times a year with her friends.

For a fun lunch sometime try "Lunch on Limoges" in Dade City. Reservations are required, and the menu is eclectic.
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PB - perhaps consider Dade City for a fun lunch and part of an afternoon outing.


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Haven't been there for a while but we found the Cotillion in Wildwood to be a special experience. Great service, great food, and a definite return, soon.

is there a dining club at the villlage ? similar to ones that Meetup have
where u meet friends and strangers and dine together ?

Thx, Lori

Kinda. It's The Villages Gourmet Club. Been around for many years. I think they meet quarterly. LINK. Trusted reviews too.

Skip

Where's that?

Skip

Chilean Sea Bass is a non-sustainable fish. It became popular due to slick marketing techniques. Google Chilean Sea Bass and you will find pictures of it and the real name of the fish - Patagonian Toothfish.

Go for beef. A dry aged ribeye steak medium rare cannot be beat.

Sorry Skip. Gave the wrong name. That is one from another town in Virginia. The one in Ocala I like is La Cuisine French Restaurant and it's right behind Mark's.