[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Dont know if anyone has dined at Sonny's BBQ at Lake Sumter Landing but I thought I would try it last night. NEVER NEVER again. Dont know how the Villages let such a dump occupy space at beautiful Lake Sumter Landing. Food, service and overall appeal was the worst I've experienced in the Villages. I'd be curious if I'm the only one. Not that it makes any difference because I will never go back and will tell everyone how bad it was.

Absolutley agree....Three times and slow services and poor food!!!!!!!!!!!

[queasy27]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

We ate at Oakwood last night, the 1/2 rack combo with chopped pork, beans and fries ................. yuuuummmmmmmmmmmm! We were going to go to Woody's in Wildwood on the recommendation of a friend, but it was closed so traveled to Oakwood and didn't regret it.

Only the half rack, Ed? That's some restraint there!

As far as Sonny's goes, I like it fine. The service was very attentive the couple of times I was there -- the manager stopped by to check in and the server was cheerful and prompt. It wasn't busy either time, so I'm sure that made a diff.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

To me, Sonny's is no different than any other restaurant, be it in TV or wherever. Some people don't like the taste of their food - some do. Some people receive less-than-acceptable service on occasion - some have excellent experiences. Some people don't like BBQ - some do.

If a place even sounds remotely appealing to Sandy and I, we put it on our list and give it a try at some point. Maybe we'll like it, maybe we won't. But it's at least worth giving it a chance......or two. We'll never know without trying it ourselves. And if something's out of whack when we're there, we'll bring it to someone's attention before we leave. And if something stands out to us as being excellent, we'll let somebody know that, too. Otherwise, how would they know how we feel?

But that's just us.......

Bill

[OldManTime]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Dont know if anyone has dined at Sonny's BBQ at Lake Sumter Landing but I thought I would try it last night. NEVER NEVER again. Dont know how the Villages let such a dump occupy space at beautiful Lake Sumter Landing. Food, service and overall appeal was the worst I've experienced in the Villages. I'd be curious if I'm the only one. Not that it makes any difference because I will never go back and will tell everyone how bad it was.

Not only but all Sonny's are the pits, I find it hard to believe they stay in business. Good ads I guess

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

To me, Sonny's is no different than any other restaurant, be it in TV or wherever. Some people don't like the taste of their food - some do. Some people receive less-than-acceptable service on occasion - some have excellent experiences. Some people don't like BBQ - some do.

If a place even sounds remotely appealing to Sandy and I, we put it on our list and give it a try at some point. Maybe we'll like it, maybe we won't. But it's at least worth giving it a chance......or two. We'll never know without trying it ourselves. And if something's out of whack when we're there, we'll bring it to someone's attention before we leave. And if something stands out to us as being excellent, we'll let somebody know that, too. Otherwise, how would they know how we feel?

But that's just us.......


Bill

Bill, this makes sooooo much sense!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

To me, Sonny's is no different than any other restaurant, be it in TV or wherever. Some people don't like the taste of their food - some do. Some people receive less-than-acceptable service on occasion - some have excellent experiences. Some people don't like BBQ - some do.

If a place even sounds remotely appealing to Sandy and I, we put it on our list and give it a try at some point. Maybe we'll like it, maybe we won't. But it's at least worth giving it a chance......or two. We'll never know without trying it ourselves. And if something's out of whack when we're there, we'll bring it to someone's attention before we leave. And if something stands out to us as being excellent, we'll let somebody know that, too. Otherwise, how would they know how we feel?

But that's just us.......

Bill

Well spoken !!!

[doran]

Our last visit was terrible, ribs over done and the chicken was like rubber--will never go back again!

[JP]

Originally Posted by doran

Our last visit was terrible, ribs over done and the chicken was like rubber--will never go back again!

I agree but I'm still going back. It could have been a bad night.

[Bogie Shooter]

Never had a bad night......or day!

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by JP

I agree but I'm still going back. It could have been a bad night.

I so agree about places having a bad nite,, however my money never has a bad nite,,, just do what your paid to do,,, I never say one word about the quality of food or service it is not my place for them to instruct a person how to achieve what i am paying for! If you cant provide what the customer is paying for believe me,, your bottom line will indicate you have problems,,,,NOW FIGURE IT OUT! this is a chain restaurant,, the management knows what is going on,, so the numbers must be good,,, why change if we are making money regardless of the quality of the product,,,, I will NEVER eat at this sonny's again!!!!

[gpirate]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Penguin - While I can understand what you are saying I agree with these past 2 comments. I know what I'm getting at Sonny's when I go. The best? Not in my opinion. But it 'is what it is' and what it is isn't that bad.

And you talk about letting them occupy such a beautiful place at LSL. How about Johnny rockets? Much better location and it is NO better than Sonny's and in my opinion MUCH worse.

This is not Southern type barbeque and that is why a lot of their sites fail. IMHO it is not barbecue. They do well in small communities that have few choices for eating places. They have failed in bigger citites where people know the difference and have choices. They failed in Columbus, Ga. in a very few months.

[LndLocked]

Originally Posted by gpirate

This is not Southern type barbeque and that is why a lot of their sites fail. IMHO it is not barbecue. They do well in small communities that have few choices for eating places. They have failed in bigger citites where people know the difference and have choices. They failed in Columbus, Ga. in a very few months.

While I think that Sonny's is typically marginal at best ...... Sonny Tillman founded his chain of restaurants in Gainesville, Fl in the late 60's ...... not sure how it could be more "Southern" than that.

BBQ varies (sometimes wildly) within a very small geographic area. Carolina bbq is different than Memphis and Alabama is different than both of them ..... yet all of them are within the "south"

[zcaveman]

Never had a problem with the food at Sonny's in LSL. I move between the pulled pork, ribs and chicken. My wife likes the sliced brisket.

As to the service I had a one problem. I was seated in the bar area and the bartender was also the server. She was busy at the bar and kind of ignored us. Bothered my wife but not me because I was watching the sports on the TV and enjoying the conversation with my wife.

Lunch special is a great buy. Meat plus two sides. We always get the baked potato to go and my wife has a salad and we share my fries.

You cannot beat the price.

And I come all the way from the northern end of TV to enjoy the repast.

Z

[Mallory Voice]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Dont know if anyone has dined at Sonny's BBQ at Lake Sumter Landing but I thought I would try it last night. NEVER NEVER again. Dont know how the Villages let such a dump occupy space at beautiful Lake Sumter Landing. Food, service and overall appeal was the worst I've experienced in the Villages. I'd be curious if I'm the only one. Not that it makes any difference because I will never go back and will tell everyone how bad it was.

Hold on there pardner......... we eat there quite frequently because their early bird special can't be beat anywhere. Always clean, friendly prompt service with wonderful ribs et all.

Mallory Voice

[festusrules]

Have been to Sonnys many times for the brisket and pork BBQ sandwiches. Usually very good and inexpensive. Love their spicy beans.