[patfla06]

I don't think it's just in The Villages. We are (STILL)in Tampa
and we feel the same way here.
Olive Garden used to be okay and even that has gone down.
I think a lot of places are trying to cut costs.

In fairness to restaurants, I think for me it could be "aging". When I
eat my own cooking my stomach never gives me problems.
I have to be more careful when I eat out.
We are more careful now where and what we eat.

[oldyeller]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I don't think it's just in The Villages. We are (STILL)in Tampa
and we feel the same way here.
Olive Garden used to be okay and even that has gone down.

In fairness to restaurants, I think for me it's must aging. When I
eat my own cooking my stomach never gives me problems.
I have to be more careful when I eat out.
We are more careful now where and what we eat.

No, I can't attribute it to aging! At this point in our lives we know whats a good meal and what's not. Unfortunately or fortunately for me I will eat almost anything and when I get a bad meal I know it. I must admit I had a good meal at GCC the other night, the three course dinner. I had the beef tips and noodles which was very good. One of the gals also had the same and questioned the amount of beef tips (3). I didn't count mine but it was good. Tonight we ate at CG, I had the pot roast which was very good. Stay tuned tomorrow is another day and another meal.

[TomOB]

Sometimes you get what you pay for. TV prices are good, but they may not have the top chefs. If you go off campus, you can get better food, but you pay the price. Eat at home or come to my house (with wine) to eat great food.

[llaran]

mmost meals are just ok, but we eat out toooo much anyway. we like Oakwood for ribs, Ruby Tuesday, Outback, Harry's in Ocala but pricy

[jflynn1]

This may help you and surprise you. Healthdepartment findings
Sumter County, Florida Restaurant Inspections

[patfla06]

I know a good meal too but lately I seem to be happier eating at home.

[tialarre]

We had a great breakfast at Sonrise café and great lunch at First watch. You can't go wrong with Bonefish.

[karostay]

Villagers only want to pay cost of a Happy Meal and expect five star dinning

[rubicon]

I know of a number of people where price is no object and my wife and I are two but we do want utility for our dollar.

I have lived here 7 years and the only restaurant so far that meets both value and price is Lopez

[sharonga]

Had lunch yesterday at new Italian restaurant in Colony, Mezza Luna. Very impressed by ambiance and food. Had my favorite NY shrimp parmigana hero. I was very happy!!!! Thanks girls for a wonderful birthday lunch.

[RVRoadie]

Take a look at The Villages Gourmet In or Out Club website. Club members review over 700 restaurants, both in, near and away from The Villages. Better yet, join the club so you can write your own reviews.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by RVRoadie

Take a look at The Villages Gourmet In or Out Club website. Club members review over 700 restaurants, both in, near and away from The Villages. Better yet, join the club so you can write your own reviews.

Nice site! Thanks

[buggyone]

Look, we have some mighty good restaurants in The Villages. Sure, they are not 5 star but a Manhattan or Washington DC restaurant quality costs around $75 per person on the average. Folks in The Villages would not pay that so the restaurant would go out of business.

For what Villagers are willing to pay for dinners and drinks, we have pretty good restaurants.

I really like Bonefish, Lopez, Glenview, and City Fire.

[justjim]

Obviously, what is a good meal to me could be a bad meal to you or another. Ambiance, service, and cost all go into a "good" meal. Then there is breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special occasions also call for a bit different meal to call it "good".

With all the restaurants in TV and within easy driving distance it's not difficult to get a good meal. You can also be disappointed in any restaurant. For a quick lunch, McDonald's has a lot of choices and for me that can be a "good" meal. Others, wouldn't go to McDonalds unless they were starving! Different strokes for different folks.

I think sometimes our expectations are too high. We have gone out once or twice with folks in TV who complain about "everything" at the restaurant---we avoid them after a couple of times. You know the kind of personality I'm talking about. If you aren't enjoying a "good" meal in TV somewhere, maybe you should check---is it me or them?

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by justjim

... We have gone out once or twice with folks in TV who complain about "everything" at the restaurant---we avoid them after a couple of times. You know the kind of personality I'm talking about. If you aren't enjoying a "good" meal in TV somewhere, maybe you should check---is it me or them?

Bad company can ruin a meal faster than bad food can.