[Old Bob]

I used to eat there often before these people bought it. I don't go there anymore.

[Mrfriendly]

My wife and I have tried numerous times to eat there but it’s always too busy and we just haven’t made a reservation yet. However we have enjoyed their atmosphere by having a few drinks and listening to the entertainment and enjoying the view. It’s very comfortable in the evening watching the sunset.

[Wilson02852]

Lots of questions come to mind. You only presented one very narrow side. Did you pull the privileged retired OP card out of your deck? Did you demand? Bet the fault belongs to both parties.

Been going to this particular restaurant for many years and never had a bad experience. I do agree that the menu has recently changed and staffing is not what it used to be. But that being said, so hasn't the same happened to many of the other Village venues.

You want cheap fish take-out go McDonalds. Wait, you won't find $5.99 there.

[Wilson02852]

Could the "Ding Bat" be the one who wrote the post?

You criticize without knowing all the facts.

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

What is the purpose of dine in only? So you buy beverages which you can just order water. A tip? I just don't get why it would be dine in only, I don't see their angle.

Exactly! In this case, their advertisement should have stated "dine-in only"....BUT, clearly they want you to stay and eat more and/or have a beer, etc because the profit margin is higher. It's a good business model.

[DrHitch]

BTW, the original poster could have (should have) inquired here about the restaurant owner contact info WITHOUT going into their personal situation....just ask for facts, not opinions.

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Folks:
All this time and effort over a misrepresented $5.99 meal ad? Time to get a life, isn't it?

[True Blue]

Interesting how I asked who owned the restaurant and gave a little bit of info on what happened and now I’m being called a liar, should tell more details of what happened, should tell less of what happened, should assume ad meant dine in, should just go enjoy dining in (difficult with a disabled husband), should call the police, shouldn’t call the police, restaurant is great, restaurant isn’t great, owners have no complaints, and I should get a life.
Thank you to those who provided an answer to my initial question!
Thank you to those who could understand and empathize without my being doubted and accused. You are a rare breed in today’s society.

[cynjim]

Agree with you...most of the topics here in TV seem to get carried away and people call you names or a liar. Sorry,
you are right it should always state dine in or dine out. Anyone who has ever owned a business knows that you put in all the info so there is no question. You did nothing wrong by suggesting that they need to change the Ad to reflect this. It would save them from having to explain to the next person. Enjoy your day.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by bagboy

That family ( McIntyre) has been involved with The Lighthouse restaurant for at least 14 years that I'm aware of, without any incident like this reported anywhere. To say I'm skeptical of the facts as portrayed by the OP is an understatement.

John McIntyre of The Villages CPM took it over in June, 2012. It was originally owned by Robin Lewis and called the Lewis Lighthouse.

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[Bilyclub]

I remember reading that the Lighthouse was serving meals on paper plates with plastic utensils. Did they ever go back to plates and silverware ?

[Moderator]

The OP's question has been answered.... And then some. Thread Closed.

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