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Old 01-17-2022, 10:31 PM
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Since there are so many Country Clubs in the Villages that we have not visited I am seeking dining recommendations. Where is the best view and atmosphere? Do you recommend lunch or dinner or both? Is it good for viewing sunset? Thanks.
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Stay away from Hacienda Hills unless you want to bring your own food, table, and chairs and sit in the parking lot.
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Belle Glade has one of the best views. But, for food, I consider most of the country clubs to be similar and mediocre. The two exceptions may be Arnold Palmer and Legacy (Lopez).

I heard that they recently opened a restaurant on the moon, but they had to close it. The food was good, but it had no atmosphere.
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Belle Glade has one of the best views. But, for food, I consider most of the country clubs to be similar and mediocre. The two exceptions may be Arnold Palmer and Legacy (Lopez).

I heard that they recently opened a restaurant on the moon, but they had to close it. The food was good, but it had no atmosphere.
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Belle Glade, mostly at sunset.

Mallory has a nice view over the course.

Havana comes in third.

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The clubs where we like the food best is Lopez, Havanna, and Palmer. Like Lopez the most! The best view is probably Belle Glade - But - most clubs have a good view!
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Eagle Ridge is not bad, and Harbor Hills is quite good.
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The clubs where we like the food best is Lopez, Havanna, and Palmer. Like Lopez the most! The best view is probably Belle Glade - But - most clubs have a good view!
Agreed. Lopez has best food, service and ambience of all the Country clubs in TV. Glenview also feels and looks like a country club but have heard food quality has dropped lately ( haven’t eaten there recently so I’m not sure). Palmer also has a nice CC feel. But many others (EP, Bonifay, BG) seem more like beach clubs than country clubs.
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Agreed. Lopez has best food, service and ambience of all the Country clubs in TV. Glenview also feels and looks like a country club but have heard food quality has dropped lately ( haven’t eaten there recently so I’m not sure). Palmer also has a nice CC feel. But many others (EP, Bonifay, BG) seem more like beach clubs than country clubs.
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If you are a golfer then Arnold Palmer for lunch with a driving range view. Bonifey I've had multiple bad dinners
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If you are a golfer then Arnold Palmer for lunch with a driving range view. Bonifey I've had multiple bad dinners
Most of the swings on the Palmer driving range would make me lose my appetite.
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they are all quite mediocre
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