Restaurants in The Villages
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“Been waiting for a special occasion to try Prima. We went for my birthday and it is much better than we expected. Most of the restaurants in the area are all the same just different names. Service was spot on from our reservation experience all the way to the waiter shaking our hands on the way out. Mario actually takes ownership in his job. Mario made some excellent recommendations, all were spot on. Our food from the appetizer to the Prosecco after dinner was amazing. We will be returning to dine on the patio on a warmer night.”
“First time here and everything was great. Monday special was Build your own burger with fries for $7.99; I upgraded for onion rings. You can’t even get fast food for that any more. The food came fast, was piping hot and delicious! The service was also very good with Tiffany as our server. She checked on us often and made sure we were happy with our meal?”
“Everything was fantastic and our waiter George was the best.Kid-friendliness: They were amazing with our daughter (8). They even gave her some “training wheels” for her chopsticks!”
“Dwayne was our server and did an excellent job. he was right on the spot with refills, checking to see if we were happy with our meals. The Steak and lobster special was delicious. And as always, the French onion soup was to die for. ?”
“We had a great dinner tonight at Piesanos in The Villages, FL with a group of friends. Michelle, our server did an excellent job with our orders. The food was wonderful and came out nice and hot.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Food was absolutely delicious and our drinks never went empty. Presentation of food is beautiful and our server Bama made the experience even better. She is super friendly and really knew the menu...answered our questions.”
“Great service, thanks to Christian. kitchen cook was so loud it was disturbing. Friday fish fry was hake our server said and was very "fishy" tasting in some parts. Excellent onion rings.”
“Have to say we were not impressed with our pizza. Could have used a pile of napkins to soak up the grease. Menu states light cheese,not light cheese. Quote: Our traditional pizza is a hand tossed thin dough, light on the sauce, yet flavorful, and light on the cheese. Service was great,pizza mediocre at best.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Have eaten many times over last 2.5 years and it’s always been good food and very friendly service. Today was no different. Try the Smokehouse Burger — it’s the best burger in The Villages! Have ordered three times now and very consistent quality.”
“Been waiting for a special occasion to try Prima. We went for my birthday and it is much better than we expected. Most of the restaurants in the area are all the same just different names. Service was spot on from our reservation experience all the way to the waiter shaking our hands on the way out. Mario actually takes ownership in his job. Mario made some excellent recommendations, all were spot on. Our food from the appetizer to the Prosecco after dinner was amazing. We will be returning to dine on the patio on a warmer night.”
“First time here and everything was great. Monday special was Build your own burger with fries for $7.99; I upgraded for onion rings. You can’t even get fast food for that any more. The food came fast, was piping hot and delicious! The service was also very good with Tiffany as our server. She checked on us often and made sure we were happy with our meal?”
“Everything was fantastic and our waiter George was the best.Kid-friendliness: They were amazing with our daughter (8). They even gave her some “training wheels” for her chopsticks!”
“Dwayne was our server and did an excellent job. he was right on the spot with refills, checking to see if we were happy with our meals. The Steak and lobster special was delicious. And as always, the French onion soup was to die for. ?”
“We had a great dinner tonight at Piesanos in The Villages, FL with a group of friends. Michelle, our server did an excellent job with our orders. The food was wonderful and came out nice and hot.”
“Food was absolutely delicious and our drinks never went empty. Presentation of food is beautiful and our server Bama made the experience even better. She is super friendly and really knew the menu...answered our questions.”
“Great service, thanks to Christian. kitchen cook was so loud it was disturbing. Friday fish fry was hake our server said and was very "fishy" tasting in some parts. Excellent onion rings.”
“If you’re looking for friendly service and great coffee this is the place.. I was so impressed! Also, they have a Christian bookstore/library in the back of the coffee shop just overall a very nice experience and the coffee was fantastic”
“Have to say we were not impressed with our pizza. Could have used a pile of napkins to soak up the grease. Menu states light cheese,not light cheese. Quote: Our traditional pizza is a hand tossed thin dough, light on the sauce, yet flavorful, and light on the cheese. Service was great,pizza mediocre at best.”
“Lindsey was our waitress today. She made our visit so special. So much attention and she was fun and funny. Hope we get her next time.Food was awesome. Sat outside. Took Lindsey's recommendations and glad we did on the fish entries.Really made our occasion special.Probably the best service I have had in 5 years or more.I highly recommend Blue Fin for a wonderful lunch or night out in The Villages.She even brought us a sample fries and sauce she had made up for us. No charge.Thx Lindsey and Blue Fin. Appreciate the amazing service we received.”
“Our server amber was very attentive and made sure our table had everything we needed and she had a great attitude the entire time I highly recommend her to anyone dining here and the food was amazing as well”
“Family favorite!! We aren't members of the Havana CC, but live in the neighboring village! This is always our favorite spot for lunch. The service is great and the food is even better! We always get the "pick two" combo they have there for lunch and it's the perfect amount!”
“Thank you to the staff at Glenview Country Club for excellent service. Our entire experience was excellent but your true gem is Jennifer Huffman, your event coordinator. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
“I stop here about once or twice a week for lunch. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience! My go to 5 pc spicy meal hits every time. Staff is always friendly and greets me with a smile. Couldn’t recommend it any ”
“Lindsey was our waitress today. She made our visit so special. So much attention and she was fun and funny. Hope we get her next time.Food was awesome. Sat outside. Took Lindsey's recommendations and glad we did on the fish entries.Really made our occasion special.Probably the best service I have had in 5 years or more.I highly recommend Blue Fin for a wonderful lunch or night out in The Villages.She even brought us a sample fries and sauce she had made up for us. No charge.Thx Lindsey and Blue Fin. Appreciate the amazing service we received.”
“Our server amber was very attentive and made sure our table had everything we needed and she had a great attitude the entire time I highly recommend her to anyone dining here and the food was amazing as well”
“Family favorite!! We aren't members of the Havana CC, but live in the neighboring village! This is always our favorite spot for lunch. The service is great and the food is even better! We always get the "pick two" combo they have there for lunch and it's the perfect amount!”
Outdoor Dining
“I really like the varieties of breakfasts offered. I had 3 very good and different items and have one more to go. Service is always excellent. I like the coffee thermos on the table.”
“Par for the course you know what you get with Mexican faire! The Birria tacos were phenomenal! Great food, attentive wait staff, closes a little early through the week but it is the ”
“I had a great experience here. The food and service was excellent and the price was more than fair. There is a new general manager there that we meet. Good job and good luck to you.”
“We are frequent flyers here. If the owner sees this please take this little piece of advice…the fajitas are AWESOME. However, EVERY TIME we order them we are brought the fajita meat first and no tortillas or sides. Today we sat there for 15 minutes waiting for the rest of our stuff to make our fajitas.This place is sooooo good. We’ve tried so many dishes and never had a bad one!! Just need the fajita service to change a little so we aren’t eating cold fajita meat. ?”
“The highlight of any visit to Harvest is simply walking in the door. You'll almost always be greeted by the smiling face of Jan who is ALWAYS ready to verbally spare. Being half Irish myself and 'slightly' full of the Craic, starting the evening out talking to Jan is a highlight and great way to kick off another fun evening. Harvest's success really comes down to the team AND their management. Eric Natera always personally makes sure every detail meets your satisfaction. We were just there last Friday night with some out of town guests from up north and were blessed with a fabulous outdoor table and a tremendous meal. Our server Leslie was awesome. THANK YOU TEAM HARVEST !!! #seafood #harvest #brownwood #thevillages”
“Great place for late night entertainment & dance. As long as you are there on a night they have a good band. Hit & miss unless you know the bands by name.Parking: If no parking is available near the front of the restaurant. Then there is always parking around back.”
“Wonderful time Tuesday 10/3 celebrating friends 60th. Bartenders Lindsey and Carley were amazing. We had been there at lunchtime for drinks. Come back for dinner. They remembered us and our drinks.”
“This is my personally my favorite local Mexican restaurant to eat at. I've been here many times with clients and colleagues and enjoyed the experience every single time. Prices were reasonable, the food and drinks are very good, and the staff was always friendly and super helpful to anything we needed. 10/10 Love it ”
“My First winter in the Villages, and l went into Starbucks, for a small coffee black, l don't have a Starbucks app., Mary, the "Barista", said l could get 25-points, and also said if l had my own cup, she could fill and l would get 10-cent credit. The coffee stayed hot, also ,warming my hands last night.The whole team was very friendly, it was the end of the day!! When we return to "Sumpter Landing" music, I'm definitely returning for coffee.”
“Christine is the best. Not only is She friendly, but she is very attentive to detail. Her orders are always correct and timely. We specifically ask for Christine when We dine at Bonifay.”
“We went for drinks and appetizers. Sat at the bar and ordered the Calamari and Bang Bang Shrimp, along with the delightful warm bread and dipping oil. All were absolutely delicious and we enjoyed chatting with the bartenders.”
“Christine is the best. Not only is She friendly, but she is very attentive to detail. Her orders are always correct and timely. We specifically ask for Christine when We dine at Bonifay.”
“If you’re looking for friendly service and great coffee this is the place.. I was so impressed! Also, they have a Christian bookstore/library in the back of the coffee shop just overall a very nice experience and the coffee was fantastic”
“Great experience at Square Burger one, very good burgers and fries. Onion rings are great with super sauce. Try it ,you won’t be disappointed. New owners are there and make sure everything is right”
“City fire is an absolute must visit. Our favorite city fire is the one in sumpter landing.... you have to get the SIZZLE CHIPS, they are to die for. They are kettle chips served on a HOT SKILLET then covered with crumbled blue cheese and caso added and smothered on top.... OH MY WHAT A TREAT!!”
“Thank you to the staff at Glenview Country Club for excellent service. Our entire experience was excellent but your true gem is Jennifer Huffman, your event coordinator. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
“I stop here about once or twice a week for lunch. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience! My go to 5 pc spicy meal hits every time. Staff is always friendly and greets me with a smile. Couldn’t recommend it any ”
“Food was great. Service, once seated, was good. The wait to be seated was extreme enough that after 10 minutes of being ignored the couple in front of us walked out, while we stayed the course for almost 10 more minutes. Can't say for sure, but it didn't seem to be a lack of staff at the front of the house. Decent atmosphere.”
Online Reservation Available
“My family and I have both eaten here and ordered to go from here, MANY times before......and we ALWAYS LOVE IT!!!The food is fantastic and the Tempura is the best around. The Bento Boxes are excellent and the Hibachi items are amazing as well.This place is packed, for a reason! ;). I've taken some pics of food that was ordered and eaten 5 hours ago......”
“Sadly I can only give 4 starts , kitchen decided to bring all our food besides my wife's showed up 30 minutes later , server was still good kitchen was slacking last night , kinda disappointing for our first visit .”
“Wolfgang Puck Brownwood was excellent. We have been many times and the food is consistently very good! We have had the grouper, halibut and pasta amongst many other dishes. Last night we had the special Mac n cheese which was amazing! We also had Alejandro for a waiter last night and he was by far the best server we have ever had!! The way he described the food made you want to try something you've never had. Also, his personality was amazing!! He enhanced the entire dining experience. definitely try to get Alejandro as your server if you go there!!”
“We took a group of 24 here on Saturday night before Easter Sunday. We were given a room to ourselves. Even though they were busy, and Sawgrass Grove was busy, we had great service at McGrady‘s. It’s impossible for me to list what 24 people had to eat, but I can say all plates were empty when we finished. My only complaint and most of our party, was that the music is piped into the room. The music from the band playing in Sawgrass Grove. So it made it a challenge to have conversation at some points. However, when I mentioned that to the manager at the end, he told me it didn’t have to be piped in. Evidently they can turn it off. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner. We had made a reservation. And we did get to our tables at the time of our reservation.”
“A quick shout out to Dave, the manager at Tierra Del Sol. Dave is what I wish all restaurant/ bar managers could be. He is courteous to Customers and Staff and expertly handles challenges as they arise. He is accommodating to requests and quick to take action when needed. I hope that upper management is aware of the contribution Dave makes towards the continued customer satisfaction at this establishment. While I would hate to see him go I can’t help but recommend that Dave train and mentor other managers in similar roles.”
“Came for Lobster fest. Was looking forward to the twin Lobster tail special. Then our server told us it was unavailable.After a short talk with the manager , he handled the problem. I had a happy birthday because of Terrance the manager. Great manager.”
“I have not ate at a sonny’s BBQ in a few years but it is my favorite restaurant and this location is doing the Sonny’s BBQ name Justice! My baby back ribs were amazing and all my sides were wonderful! Thank you and keep up the hard work?”
“Terrific surprise! Ordered dinner twice from China Chef. Food was very enjoyable. Portions were enormous. It used to be that the ONLY reliable flavorful Chinese restaurant in or near The Villages was Yummy House in Ocala. China Chef may indeed change that.”
“The delivery person must have been a ninja because they didn't announce that they left the bag at our door. We had the inner door open and didn't even hear them put it down. It had been sitting out there for at least 20 minutes. The food was good although the crab Rangoon barely had any filling.”
“I really like the varieties of breakfasts offered. I had 3 very good and different items and have one more to go. Service is always excellent. I like the coffee thermos on the table.”
“Par for the course you know what you get with Mexican faire! The Birria tacos were phenomenal! Great food, attentive wait staff, closes a little early through the week but it is the ”
“Group dinner, celebrating one of our neighbors birthday. There're 16 of us. It's was fun. Everyone seemed to enjoy their foods, sushi, tempura and hibachi. The service was very good. Will be back again”
Takeout Restaurants
“Food was great. Service, once seated, was good. The wait to be seated was extreme enough that after 10 minutes of being ignored the couple in front of us walked out, while we stayed the course for almost 10 more minutes. Can't say for sure, but it didn't seem to be a lack of staff at the front of the house. Decent atmosphere.”
“Group dinner, celebrating one of our neighbors birthday. There're 16 of us. It's was fun. Everyone seemed to enjoy their foods, sushi, tempura and hibachi. The service was very good. Will be back again”
“Great little Italian restaurant with superb food and friendly people. The pizza is excellent, with a perfect crust. I love the pasta and the Greek salad. Flo is a wonderful waitress. One of my favorite places.”
“If you want amazing Italian with a ton of options this place is a must! The food is the best I've ever had and the service is as well! The bread is served warm and the food is served hot. You really will not be disappointed here!”
“Shared a pleasant afternoon. Our server took great care of us. We went for the Sunday special, then my wife spotted the fish tacos at the next table. Our server told us upfront that burgers are cooked medium well. They still turned out juicy and flavorful. We will definitely be back mid week! Thank you for the consistent quality and service.”
“Good food Good drinks Good prices Great staff From the managers to the receptionists to the wait staff and especially the bartenders you’ll be made to feel at home. It’s Cheers! for the Villages!!!”
“I cannot recommend Kilwins enough! We visited this afternoon and was greeted by Steve’s big smile and patience. He went out of his way to make our mother feel special for her birthday. Delicious chocolates, fudge and treats! We meant to pick up ice cream to bring home but we ate it as soon as we left the shop. Definitely visit Steve and Keila at Kilwins. 10/10!!”
“Came from Ocala to get the best Pizza around. Ordered takeout. Enjoyed a draft beer and some garlic knots while we waited. Staff and owner super friendly and attentive.”
“Recently placed a catering order for 15 people. The online process was easy and clear. Food was ready as promised. Everyone loved it. I will definitely do this again when I have to serve a group.”
“I recently tried Culver's for the first time, and my only regret is not having tried it sooner! The burgers and fries were excellent. Most burger places are either hit/miss. Their custard was also so tasty and creamy. The flavor of the day is a great idea. I like the concept and how they changed it. Overall, I recommend trying Culver's. They can sometimes be busy, but I don't mind waiting for good food”
“Came here 3 days in a row for breakfast. It was excellent. Good home cooking and very generous portions. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend the French toast, pancakes and biscuits, and gravy. Although I will bet anything you order will be good.”
“Great, GREAT DELICIOUS Food.Love there fried Dumplings, Orange Chicken Etcetera........Very Clean inside and GREAT Customer Service.Great Prices compared to other Business.I would Highly Recommend this Business to EVERYONE .Everything that I have eaten here has been fixed perfectly. DELICIOUS.....Thank You to EVERYONE who works here.GOD BLESS YOU ?See you soonWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp in the front of the Business.Very Clean inside”
“Found my spot. Been living here 3 yrs and craving good Chinese food. So glad I tried them. Was so tired of eating Chinese food that taste like Spanish food SMH. Good portions also and I was extremely full afterwards. Front counter lady was very courteous and helpful. I'll be returning...and spreading the word!”
“Finally found a good frozen yogurt place not far from us. They have a lot of flavor choices. The day we went they had Gelato, Frozen Yogurt and Dole Whip Flavors - such as Strawberry, Raspberry, Peanut Butter, Mint Cookie, Chocolate, Vanilla (non-fat), Vanilla (not-fat, low sugar), Pistachio, Butter Pecan, etc. They have a several non-dairy options. They offer one cup size - you take your cup and then fill it with whatever flavors you want, then you swing by the toppings area and load up on whatever toppings you desire. Finally, you plop it on the scale and pay and grab your spoon. They also have a rewards club that gets you some points and discounts ($3 off if you join but you have to accept text messages on your phone). They other thing to remember is Thursdays are Non-Weigh Thursdays, so you get a cup when you go in, (think they're smaller for that day) and can fill it up and load up toppings for a flat $4.50. We're definitely going to try that. Plenty of seating, pleasant environment. The staff wasn't overly friendly - didn't welcome people in when they came in, didn't ask if we were new to them or tell us about the rewards program, etc. I asked questions about how often they rotate flavors, since they show a ton online and we'd like to try other ones eventually, and my answer was basically "no set time or rotation - just happens when it happens". So I guess we'll just have to figure that out as we go. I also wish they had a local Facebook page or Instagram Page they listed current flavors. But overall, the yogurt was great, toppings yummy and a large variety, so we'll be back.”
“Service Dog Friendly! The food was excellent,and the Server was absolutely Awesome! We had a 7 person party,and she kept the sweet tea glasses full,and the dirty plates picked up! 5 *****!”
“I had a great experience here. The food and service was excellent and the price was more than fair. There is a new general manager there that we meet. Good job and good luck to you.”
“We are frequent flyers here. If the owner sees this please take this little piece of advice…the fajitas are AWESOME. However, EVERY TIME we order them we are brought the fajita meat first and no tortillas or sides. Today we sat there for 15 minutes waiting for the rest of our stuff to make our fajitas.This place is sooooo good. We’ve tried so many dishes and never had a bad one!! Just need the fajita service to change a little so we aren’t eating cold fajita meat. ?”
“The highlight of any visit to Harvest is simply walking in the door. You'll almost always be greeted by the smiling face of Jan who is ALWAYS ready to verbally spare. Being half Irish myself and 'slightly' full of the Craic, starting the evening out talking to Jan is a highlight and great way to kick off another fun evening. Harvest's success really comes down to the team AND their management. Eric Natera always personally makes sure every detail meets your satisfaction. We were just there last Friday night with some out of town guests from up north and were blessed with a fabulous outdoor table and a tremendous meal. Our server Leslie was awesome. THANK YOU TEAM HARVEST !!! #seafood #harvest #brownwood #thevillages”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“As always the food is good. And as always the line is long. They seem to be off their game today though, No one was outside taking orders, I asked for extra pickles I only received one, I asked for half tea and half lemonade, I received lemonade with a splash of tea ?. But hey everyone has they're off day even Chick-fil-A.”
“I love their food, but typically, if you go there around 11pm or later, you can't go onside for staff safety, which is fine, but if you TRY to go through the drive-thru, they can't serve you because EVERY night, their systems are "updating" So why are they even open and paying staff to be there?”
“Great service. Food not as good as prior to covid and did away with cash order it is all by the kiosk now. They did away with seasoning for the fries so completely bland. I still like their food. No 1/2 price milk shakes during happy hour or veteran discount unlike prior to covid. Still good food.”
“Great place my only comments lowering it from a 5 to 4 was the atmosphere. As it was built to focus on automation and quick service the atmosphere was a little lacking, but overall very good and would recommend.”
“Consistent service and food quality. It's McDonald's, they've been doing this for a while.Kid-friendliness: Was and always will be a kid favorite and approved restaurant.”
“Great place for late night entertainment & dance. As long as you are there on a night they have a good band. Hit & miss unless you know the bands by name.Parking: If no parking is available near the front of the restaurant. Then there is always parking around back.”
“My family and I have both eaten here and ordered to go from here, MANY times before......and we ALWAYS LOVE IT!!!The food is fantastic and the Tempura is the best around. The Bento Boxes are excellent and the Hibachi items are amazing as well.This place is packed, for a reason! ;). I've taken some pics of food that was ordered and eaten 5 hours ago......”
“Wonderful time Tuesday 10/3 celebrating friends 60th. Bartenders Lindsey and Carley were amazing. We had been there at lunchtime for drinks. Come back for dinner. They remembered us and our drinks.”
Cheap Eats
“Sitting outside enjoying Great food, Great drinks, Great music. Staff is Johnny on the spot,. It is a small place get there early, you will enjoy. And you will go back.”
“Shout out to Monique and the OMSC crew. She has been making cupcakes for my birthday party for over 10 years and every year the get better and better with more flavor options and toppings. Now she is perfecting the cookie game with some combinations that i have never heard but they taste unbelievably good. Her energy is great, very welcoming and positive at every step of the order process.”
“We stumbled upon Lil bits and greatly enjoyed our breakfast there. The wait staff are friendly and efficient. There were a lot of regulars which is always a good sign. My husband’s French toast and crème brûlée was fantastic. My eggs Benedict was one of the best I’ve had. Looking forward to going back!”
“We found this place by accident. It is quite a drive for us, but boy, is it worth it. I love how the tacos are not greasy. Crispy to the last bite. Taco salad is a taste bud treat. I love the chips and salsa! The only minus, the music is just a bit too loud. I will be back.”
“Had a wonderful experience at Cane Garden on Friday. Friendly hostess was the start I have visited other places and I can say hostess not great but here first impression was great and the experience continued. Good food and service. Will be back”
“The staff was pleasant and friendly. The service was fast. The food was hot and delicious. The tables were clean.Parking: You can park anywhere around the square.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome here.Wheelchair accessibility: The doors are wide and there is also outside seating as well.”
“Beer is always cold. Emily is a great server! I always ask for her by the host izzy who is very nice. Cassie is the best bartender and Madeline and Kristin are great as well. Great people :)”
“I always get takeout the food is always fresh good tasty and the people that run the place are wonderful. I'm right across the street at the fire department and they always have the food ready when they say they are going to.”
“Very good salads. I love the chicken dumplings Soup The staff is friendly and helpful. We enjoy the outside seating on a nice day. But find it is bit pricey”
“Never been to this IHOP location before, but my dad was extremely hungry after a surgery.. excellent service and staff assisting us to the nearest table, brought us coffee before we could even ask ? we all had the biscuit and gravy combo just different cooked eggs I'm always total scrambled lol just perfect and yes I love lots of pepper ?”
“I love coming to this bar and come multiple times a week. The service and experience is absolutely exceptional especially at the bar when Larkin is working because she is definitely the highlight of the bar! She always makes me smile and gives me the best service possible. She makes amazing drinks and always makes sure all of her customers are well taken care of. She's truly an amazing person and bartender and I love coming in and seeing her!”
“Although I do like Toojays, I was quite surprised to eat there the other day with a new menu. I always go and get the stuffed cabbage which was so yummy. It has been taken off the menu. I went there yesterday specifically for them. Not sure how often I will go back now. Very disappointed!! Please bring them back!!”
“Sadly I can only give 4 starts , kitchen decided to bring all our food besides my wife's showed up 30 minutes later , server was still good kitchen was slacking last night , kinda disappointing for our first visit .”
“This is my personally my favorite local Mexican restaurant to eat at. I've been here many times with clients and colleagues and enjoyed the experience every single time. Prices were reasonable, the food and drinks are very good, and the staff was always friendly and super helpful to anything we needed. 10/10 Love it ”
“Sitting outside enjoying Great food, Great drinks, Great music. Staff is Johnny on the spot,. It is a small place get there early, you will enjoy. And you will go back.”
“A 5 star experience from start to finish. The ambiance, attention to detail, hospitality, and cuisine were all highlights of a memorable experience. Making you feel like family the whole time.”
“Christine is the best. Not only is She friendly, but she is very attentive to detail. Her orders are always correct and timely. We specifically ask for Christine when We dine at Bonifay.”
“We went for drinks and appetizers. Sat at the bar and ordered the Calamari and Bang Bang Shrimp, along with the delightful warm bread and dipping oil. All were absolutely delicious and we enjoyed chatting with the bartenders.”
Latest Reviews
“Dwayne was our server and did an excellent job. he was right on the spot with refills, checking to see if we were happy with our meals. The Steak and lobster special was delicious. And as always, the French onion soup was to die for. ?”
“Never been to this IHOP location before, but my dad was extremely hungry after a surgery.. excellent service and staff assisting us to the nearest table, brought us coffee before we could even ask ? we all had the biscuit and gravy combo just different cooked eggs I'm always total scrambled lol just perfect and yes I love lots of pepper ?”
“First time here and everything was great. Monday special was Build your own burger with fries for $7.99; I upgraded for onion rings. You can’t even get fast food for that any more. The food came fast, was piping hot and delicious! The service was also very good with Tiffany as our server. She checked on us often and made sure we were happy with our meal?”
“Thank you to the staff at Glenview Country Club for excellent service. Our entire experience was excellent but your true gem is Jennifer Huffman, your event coordinator. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
“Our server amber was very attentive and made sure our table had everything we needed and she had a great attitude the entire time I highly recommend her to anyone dining here and the food was amazing as well”
“City fire is an absolute must visit. Our favorite city fire is the one in sumpter landing.... you have to get the SIZZLE CHIPS, they are to die for. They are kettle chips served on a HOT SKILLET then covered with crumbled blue cheese and caso added and smothered on top.... OH MY WHAT A TREAT!!”
“Riley was a great server. Quick prompt seating, service. Delicious food always cooked to the temp I like. Huge serving on the grouper sandwich. Enough for two serving. ?????My stomach is happy.”
“The custard is creamy and delicious. Nice and soft the way soft serve should be. The banana split was better than I can ever remember. I will need to share it next time.”
“If you want amazing Italian with a ton of options this place is a must! The food is the best I've ever had and the service is as well! The bread is served warm and the food is served hot. You really will not be disappointed here!”
“We had a great dinner tonight at Piesanos in The Villages, FL with a group of friends. Michelle, our server did an excellent job with our orders. The food was wonderful and came out nice and hot.”
“Have eaten many times over last 2.5 years and it’s always been good food and very friendly service. Today was no different. Try the Smokehouse Burger — it’s the best burger in The Villages! Have ordered three times now and very consistent quality.”
“Ate lunch here before a show. They got us in and out. A pleasant surprise was they had pizza on for 1/2 price. I had carne and it was delicious and my husband had clam chowder and his was really good too. Great deal and plenty of pizza for 2. Good service, nice atmosphere and we will go back.”
“Been waiting for a special occasion to try Prima. We went for my birthday and it is much better than we expected. Most of the restaurants in the area are all the same just different names. Service was spot on from our reservation experience all the way to the waiter shaking our hands on the way out. Mario actually takes ownership in his job. Mario made some excellent recommendations, all were spot on. Our food from the appetizer to the Prosecco after dinner was amazing. We will be returning to dine on the patio on a warmer night.”
“We found this place by accident. It is quite a drive for us, but boy, is it worth it. I love how the tacos are not greasy. Crispy to the last bite. Taco salad is a taste bud treat. I love the chips and salsa! The only minus, the music is just a bit too loud. I will be back.”
“A group of us ladies - The Cool Pool Hoppers went swimming at The First Responder Pool yesterday and decided to go to your Restaurant for a late lunch! We were certainly not disappointed! As soon as we came in we were greeted with smiles and seated promptly! Even the customers smiled and said hello! Our server immediately came to our table to get us drinks and menus and we laughed and joked with her! I’m sorry I can’t remember her name but I got her picture! Our meals , everyone of them were delicious! Even the manager came to talk with us and we learned that he is new to the area and his wife will be joining him soon after things are settled back in Milwaukee!!! I’m pretty sure he said that’s where they live- you know the memory isn’t as good as it once was! But I do remember that we will definitely go back to the Back Porch again! Thank you for a delightful and delicious lunch!!”
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“Wolfgang Puck Brownwood was excellent. We have been many times and the food is consistently very good! We have had the grouper, halibut and pasta amongst many other dishes. Last night we had the special Mac n cheese which was amazing! We also had Alejandro for a waiter last night and he was by far the best server we have ever had!! The way he described the food made you want to try something you've never had. Also, his personality was amazing!! He enhanced the entire dining experience. definitely try to get Alejandro as your server if you go there!!”
“Julie (pictured) was our server. It was a crazy busy night and her service was flawless. She was being pulled from all directions and did a great job. Ask for Julie's section when you can!The prime rib was tender. The baked potatoes were fluffy. The fajitas were filling. Great experience. I forgot to take food pics!”
“Riley was a great server. Quick prompt seating, service. Delicious food always cooked to the temp I like. Huge serving on the grouper sandwich. Enough for two serving. ?????My stomach is happy.”
“I have not ate at a sonny’s BBQ in a few years but it is my favorite restaurant and this location is doing the Sonny’s BBQ name Justice! My baby back ribs were amazing and all my sides were wonderful! Thank you and keep up the hard work?”
“Recently placed a catering order for 15 people. The online process was easy and clear. Food was ready as promised. Everyone loved it. I will definitely do this again when I have to serve a group.”
“I recently tried Culver's for the first time, and my only regret is not having tried it sooner! The burgers and fries were excellent. Most burger places are either hit/miss. Their custard was also so tasty and creamy. The flavor of the day is a great idea. I like the concept and how they changed it. Overall, I recommend trying Culver's. They can sometimes be busy, but I don't mind waiting for good food”
“Service Dog Friendly! The food was excellent,and the Server was absolutely Awesome! We had a 7 person party,and she kept the sweet tea glasses full,and the dirty plates picked up! 5 *****!”
“As always the food is good. And as always the line is long. They seem to be off their game today though, No one was outside taking orders, I asked for extra pickles I only received one, I asked for half tea and half lemonade, I received lemonade with a splash of tea ?. But hey everyone has they're off day even Chick-fil-A.”
“Great experience at Square Burger one, very good burgers and fries. Onion rings are great with super sauce. Try it ,you won’t be disappointed. New owners are there and make sure everything is right”
“Have been there several times and have always had great service but today our service was almost nonexistent. Didn’t get everything I ordered, told them and still never received it. Never refilled drinks even after we asked. But the food we received was very good!”
“If you want amazing Italian with a ton of options this place is a must! The food is the best I've ever had and the service is as well! The bread is served warm and the food is served hot. You really will not be disappointed here!”
“We took a group of 24 here on Saturday night before Easter Sunday. We were given a room to ourselves. Even though they were busy, and Sawgrass Grove was busy, we had great service at McGrady‘s. It’s impossible for me to list what 24 people had to eat, but I can say all plates were empty when we finished. My only complaint and most of our party, was that the music is piped into the room. The music from the band playing in Sawgrass Grove. So it made it a challenge to have conversation at some points. However, when I mentioned that to the manager at the end, he told me it didn’t have to be piped in. Evidently they can turn it off. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner. We had made a reservation. And we did get to our tables at the time of our reservation.”
“Lighthouse's gig is to emulate a New England chowder house. It does a great job of it. Overlooking Lake Sumter, this restaurant specializes in seafood; scallops, shrimp, mollusks, crab, lobster, and fish. This was my second visit, and I had the Fish & Chips lunch special for $6.99. Very tender fish, perfectly crusted, with just enough fries. Some places overdo the fries and you end up leaving the place feeling bloated because you keep picking on them til they're gone. Lighthouse wants you to leave full, not bloated, and they do it well. My only criticism about the dish was the tartar sauce. It's Ken's brand, comes in a single-serve pack that you have to peel the top off. They should make their own.The service was very good, polite, cheerful, with a much better "sense of urgency" than you see in similar restaurants in the area.My first visit was several months ago, and the littleneck steamers were delicious. I wish the prices were lower for their dinner menu; if they raised the lunch specials by $2 per plate, they could probably get away with taking a couple of their regular dinner menu items and reducing the price of them a couple days a week on an alternating basis. Unfortunately, this is typical of The Villages, where good food is priced as if it was gourmet food. Lighthouse is good food. It's not foodie food. I'm glad for that, I like just good old fashioned New England chowder house food, and miss it like crazy down in The Villages. But at these prices, it's going to be only 2-3 times a year treat for anything other than the lunch special fish and chips, rather than the once a month whole-belly clams up north.”
“Went and celebrated my work promotion with my wife and I , had Brittany as our server. She was very quick with her service keeping the customers happy, kept our drinks filled, the works.Would also like to commend Brittany for dealing with a very nasty, and rude customer sitting crossed the way from my wife and I, very well. Customer was really nasty from the start then demanded the manager and tried to lie on Brittany, the wife and I told the manager he was lying Brittany did absolutely nothing wrong. She was very polite the whole time. We think she deserves ? a raise !!!”
“We found this place by accident. It is quite a drive for us, but boy, is it worth it. I love how the tacos are not greasy. Crispy to the last bite. Taco salad is a taste bud treat. I love the chips and salsa! The only minus, the music is just a bit too loud. I will be back.”
“Have eaten many times over last 2.5 years and it’s always been good food and very friendly service. Today was no different. Try the Smokehouse Burger — it’s the best burger in The Villages! Have ordered three times now and very consistent quality.”