[HJBeck]

BURNS STEAK HOUSE, excellent but pricey. North East of Tampa. They have never disappointed us.

[KRMACK55]

Originally Posted by Schmitth

We’re new to The Villages, and need a suggestion on a decent restaurant. We have a friend vacationing in Clearwater, and they suggested we meet at a half way point between these two locations. Are there any good suggestions out there on an American/seafood/Italian restaurant southwest of The Villages?

Go to Orlando ! The restaurants here are mediocre and service is poor

[J1ceasar]

get a map ....

Originally Posted by Skip

I'll second The Villages Gourmet Club's Search Page HERE.
You can put in any city within 100 miles (at Step 3c) and it will show you what full service restaurants are in that city.
Reviews are by members only. And it's FREE and reliable.

Clermont is a good halfway point and the new Southern on 8th Kitchen and Bar is a wonderful place in downtown Clermont.

Good restaurants like Kafe Kokopelli in Dade City too.

Skip

[J1ceasar]

I second this: More casual
Ford's Garage Land O' Lakes (Burgers/sandwiches?etc.)

Also at this exit are about six to eight other restaurants...
Ford's garage however as outdoor seating as well undercover. And as mentioned there's a Cheddar's, several Italian restaurants and even fast food

[J1ceasar]

And I suggest I reservation is needed

Originally Posted by HJBeck

BURNS STEAK HOUSE, excellent but pricey. North East of Tampa. They have never disappointed us.

[Dotneko]

To put another direction in, what about one of the many wonderful Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs? It's also a neat place to walk around

[Spsmith444]

Rose Plantation is our special occasion choice.

[Joe C.]

Oh yeah......Tarpon Springs... it's more than halfway from the Villages, but the above poster's mention of Greek restaurants.....I recommend Helle restaurant. Great food.
It's also a interesting street to walk up and down. It's loaded with touristy things, but you can also check out the vast assortment of olive oil soap bars. Some of them smell soooo good. I just might take a ride there with my wife tomorrow.

[Brondrisek]

I had no idea about this inf. Thank you!

[pv1313]

Originally Posted by Schmitth

We’re new to The Villages, and need a suggestion on a decent restaurant. We have a friend vacationing in Clearwater, and they suggested we meet at a half way point between these two locations. Are there any good suggestions out there on an American/seafood/Italian restaurant southwest of The Villages?

Lots of good restaurants in Wesley Chapel. That's about half way.

[Spike380]

Chop House at Lake sumter landing. Food wonderful.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

CLERMONT IS THE OPPOSITE WAY... get a map ....

Clermont is between Clearwater and The Villages according to my map.
We meet our Tampa friends at Clermont Brewing in downtown all the time.
Skip