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Old 04-04-2016, 04:39 PM
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Thank you so much!! I've been blessed with a loving Mom and am so lucky to have her near us. I can't ever repay her for all she has done for me.
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The OP specifically asked for restaurants outside of TV.
I recognize what the poster requested but it hasn't prevented people from digressing from the original post for many topics over the years.

I was waiting for "why would you go outside the bubble when there is--------------restaurant right here in The Villages, especially since many posters take umbrage at those you complain about various country club restaurants and village restaurants as a whole.

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I recognize what the poster requested but it hasn't prevented people from digressing from the original post for many topics over the years.

I was waiting for "why would you go outside the bubble when there is--------------restaurant right here in The Villages, especially since many posters take umbrage at those you complain about various country club restaurants and village restaurants as a whole.

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Old 04-04-2016, 07:53 PM
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McLeod House Bistro in Inverness has great food and a great atmosphere. Totally different from any restaurant in TV.

http://www.mcleodhousebistro.com/dinner.htm
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I like Harrys in Ocala on the square and Harbor Lights on Lake Panosoffkee.
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Old 04-05-2016, 02:49 PM
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Crackers in Crystal River is a nice place, very popular with local families, moderate pricing good service . Another in the same area is Plantation. It is south of Crystal and is located near the top end of the Kings Bay. On Sundays they have a buffet. I like this place because it is usually not as noisy as TV eateries. You go through the bar to the dining area which is closed off from the bar. the restaurant is called something else but it is a the Plantation Resort in CR.
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Cuvee Bistro in Ocala for a special ocassion
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Old 04-05-2016, 06:57 PM
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I like Harrys in Ocala on the square and Harbor Lights on Lake Panosoffkee.
I agree with Bonnie. She knows her restaurants. Both are good choices, depending on the kind of food Mom likes. Harry's is New Orleans style, Harbor Lights is seafood. Another choice is Eaton's Beach for the view, but not the food. Mount Dora has a nice selection, including excellent German. Many, many acceptable restaurants from which to choose.
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Old 04-05-2016, 07:27 PM
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I am curious why the OP wanted outside TV? There are plenty of nice Resturants in TV.
sure there are, & you can shout with your company to be heard & men can wear their hats at the table
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Old 04-05-2016, 07:34 PM
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I like Harrys in Ocala on the square and Harbor Lights on Lake Panosoffkee.
I love Harry's. Just be aware many of their entrees are spicy.
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We've never eaten at the Mission Inn, Howie in the Hills but the property is magnificent and suggests that it would be a fine dining experience, and it's not far from TV.
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Old 04-05-2016, 09:21 PM
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We've never eaten at the Mission Inn, Howie in the Hills but the property is magnificent and suggests that it would be a fine dining experience, and it's not far from TV.
I love the brunch there. It is definitely not cheap, but it is wonderful !!!
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I love Harry's. Just be aware many of their entrees are spicy.
They have a couple of chicken dishes that are awesome !!!
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Old 04-06-2016, 12:29 PM
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McLeod House Bistro. They do a nice job. Tell them it's her birthday when you make the reservation.
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Old 04-08-2016, 07:46 AM
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sure there are, & you can shout with your company to be heard & men can wear their hats at the table
sorry you go to the wrong restaurants here and for some reason are blind to tables full of visored women. I'm sure your dining issues can be resolved elsewhere.
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