[Raen Dear]

What's up with the restaurants in The Villages. None of them seem to take reservations. I expect it from Carabbas and the Olive Garden -- they are, theoretically, fast food restaurants -- but the Country Clubs are -- and, again, theoretically -- white tablecloth. Most of the "dining experiences" in TV seem pretty bush-league to me.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Raen Dear

What's up with the restaurants in The Villages. None of them seem to take reservations. I expect it from Carabbas and the Olive Garden -- they are, theoretically, fast food restaurants -- but the Country Clubs are -- and, again, theoretically -- white tablecloth. Most of the "dining experiences" in TV seem pretty bush-league to me.

Please help with the definition of "bush-league"?

[DougB]

Why would you say the country clubs don't take reservations?

[stuckinparadise]

The term "bush league" has a literal meaning as well as an idiomatic meaning. It originated as a term for minor league baseball, which is often played in rural towns that are sometimes referred to as "the sticks" or "the bush." The term "bush league" has come to refer to anything that is considered amateurish in nature or of lesser quality, rather than being of the highest professional quality.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by DougB

Why would you say the country clubs don't take reservations?

Could it be because as a general rule they don't.

[laceylady]

Maybe The Villages is not the place for you. Most of us enjoy the casual, laid back atmosphere. After all, we're retired. If we have to wait 20 minutes for a table, who cares. We ate at Palmer Legends and they took reservations. Personally, I like to go to dinner when I get hungry, not at some preordained time that I have to plan my whole day around. Perhaps you should loosen up.

[swrinfla]

It has been a long-standing frustration of many that reservations are not a part of the culture in the neighborhood!

For parties of six or fewer, it can be hugely frustrating! I did find some years ago that, while you may not be able to make specific reservations for six or more, you stand a much better chance of getting seated witihin a reasonable time than were you a party of four or fewer!

A few country clubs may honor a reservation for lunch. Having recently researched this, I found that Mallory Hill Country Club will make reservations for "sizable" parties, but only before noon. On the other hand, Palmer Legends will accept reservations for a "large" party after noon.

I agree that groups for dinner are difficult!

SWR

[memason]

Most of the country clubs take reservations. Cane is the exception... Also, some country clubs, like Bonifay, might require you to have a minimum of 16 to make the reservation.

I have a golf group that goes out every Friday evening; sometimes up to 32 people. We are still able to make reserevations a "some" venues, buy not all.

During the high season, the restaurants want to turn the tables as quickly as possible and when there are large groups, it hinders that objective.

Have a little patience and understanding...come May, you'll be able to make reservation almost anywhere... except Cane Gardens.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by stuckinparadise

The term "bush league" has a literal meaning as well as an idiomatic meaning. It originated as a term for minor league baseball, which is often played in rural towns that are sometimes referred to as "the sticks" or "the bush." The term "bush league" has come to refer to anything that is considered amateurish in nature or of lesser quality, rather than being of the highest professional quality.

I wonder if that is what the original poster meant??
BTW I knew the definition..........................

[Virtual Geezer]

Maybe those that don't take reservations found out they were stiffed by those making reservations and either did not show up or the total party was not there at the appointed time. This makes scheduling a nightmare. And not to mention those customers that just walked in only to see empty tables and being told they will have to wait.

You can't please everyone and this is NOT New York.

VG

[LndLocked]

My only experience was making a reservation for a large group 20+ at Nancy Lopez and I am surprised that all of the CC would not take reservations.

BTW ..... Only took 5 posting before the first ..... "well then don't live here / you should leave" reply.

[billethkid]

Did I hear/see reference to a white table cloth restaurant in TV?

Where might that be.

I have said it for the 9 years I have lived here....what TV needs/lacks is an upscale, fine dining restaurant/club.

btk

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Raen Dear

What's up with the restaurants in The Villages. None of them seem to take reservations. I expect it from Carabbas and the Olive Garden -- they are, theoretically, fast food restaurants -- but the Country Clubs are -- and, again, theoretically -- white tablecloth. Most of the "dining experiences" in TV seem pretty bush-league to me.

Originally Posted by justjim

Could it be because as a general rule they don't.

orange blossom gardens hilltop country club takes reservations - make them every thursday nite when we go for auce crab legs.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by virtual geezer

maybe those that don't take reservations found out they were stiffed by those making reservations and either did not show up or the total party was not there at the appointed time. This makes scheduling a nightmare. And not to mention those customers that just walked in only to see empty tables and being told they will have to wait.

You can't please everyone and this is not new york.

Vg

amen

[LndLocked]

Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer

Maybe those that don't take reservations found out they were stiffed by those making reservations and either did not show up or the total party was not there at the appointed time. This makes scheduling a nightmare. And not to mention those customers that just walked in only to see empty tables and being told they will have to wait.

You can't please everyone and this is NOT New York.

VG

It seems to work just fine in an overwhelming % of the CC level restaurants in the known and charted world. Heck, it even worked for me last night at Ruby Tuesday.