[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by bassfish

Overall I think the restaurants in The Villages are absolutely terrible. Can't even say I have a favorite. Bonefish is the closest to Good. Just tried the Mission BBQ and it was terrible. So even the new restaurants are bad. Guess that's why we usually go outside the bubble for dinner.

I think Chatbrat has been reincarnated. If Bassfish starts complaining about the pours.... BINGO!!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Not substandard, average. Nothing to get excited about, or say that’s the best meal I have ever had. Many come from areas that have restaurants with great chefs. Doesn’t mean it’s super expensive, just well prepared food, not a chain restaurant

Giovanni is rather good Italian food.

Kayame is good Chinese/Thai. Just doing takeout for now will be going there when it opens for indoor dining.

[rjn5656]

We used to love Giovanis until a neighbor found a bug in their calzone. Off our list now.

[Rwirish]

So many of the restaurants are very good. More seating available now for the rest of us.

[transplanted]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Two couples we know went to Bonefish last week.

Two of them left with food poisoning,

Four of us went Thursday evening - no problems, even brought 1/2 my dinner home and had it for lunch yesterday (Saturday), no problem. Wonder if one of the people was asymptomatic with something and passed it to the other and then both 'exploded.'

[Miriam2940]

Not a review, just a vague opinion. Reviews are more specific: what was good, what was bad....service, temperature of the food, cleanliness of the facility? I loved Mission BBQ, by the way. Brisket was tender and delicious. My friend practically licked the plate when she was done

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If one person got ill would not even have mentioned it but when 2 that is a cause of concern.

I eat there alot. I guess they give me the GOOD food since Ive never gotten sick. Ill continue to patronize there on a regular basis too

[sktb888]

Originally Posted by bassfish

Overall I think the restaurants in The Villages are absolutely terrible. Can't even say I have a favorite. Bonefish is the closest to Good. Just tried the Mission BBQ and it was terrible. So even the new restaurants are bad. Guess that's why we usually go outside the bubble for dinner.

You must be from the North East where most of the restaurants are either good or excellent Please let us know what restaurants you have found outside the villages that are good. Thanks in advance!

[pdfortin]

Have to say we agree. Most of the restaurants here are just OK at best. (We) are referring to the "middle of the road" ones. Chains or not. We as well find some really good ones outside the bubble. But to be honest, many outside the bubble are OK to poor as well.

[mydavid]

The Cattlemen's up-stars of the old Katy Bells was very good, when I first came here in 2001 I spent most of my village money there, the prime rib was great. "Some things change for the better some don't"

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by bassfish

Overall I think the restaurants in The Villages are absolutely terrible. Can't even say I have a favorite. Bonefish is the closest to Good. Just tried the Mission BBQ and it was terrible. So even the new restaurants are bad. Guess that's why we usually go outside the bubble for dinner.

This is not a restaurant review this is Negative Nancy being negative.......lighten up and be nice

[Paula]

If you are looking for restaurants, check out The Villages Gourmet Club Restaurant Review Site. It is a compilation of restaurants in (excluding fast food), near, and farther away from TV, separated into three sections. Most listings have address, menu info, link if available, and review. There is also a comprehensive search option. This is a wealth of information for anyone who likes to eat out. Check it out!

[Kgcetm]

Shorter wait time for those of us who like Mission, Blue Fin, Chop House and Lopez. Thanks for staying away.

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by bassfish

Overall I think the restaurants in The Villages are absolutely terrible. Can't even say I have a favorite. Bonefish is the closest to Good. Just tried the Mission BBQ and it was terrible. So even the new restaurants are bad. Guess that's why we usually go outside the bubble for dinner.

I agree to a certain extent. However, Lopez, the Chop House, and Bluefin, are very good. You pay a little more but you get what you pay for. I have also eaten at Bonefish on numerous occasions and have never had a bad meal there. Other than that the restaurants range from fair to really bad. I think one reason for this is that they are set up to get people in and out as fast as they can and in peak season you still have a two hour wait at a lot of places.

[terenceanne]

I would say most places are "Pub Grub" level......good for burgers, chicken wraps, salads etc. decent enough for everyday use. If you are looking for 5 star places then you are living in the wrong place - this is central Florida not Manhattan.