Georgia on My Mind -- 5 Stars…read more
Great service and a fun group lunch at Sawgrass Tavern
On Sunday, September 6, my golf group and I -- sixteen people total -- had lunch at Sawgrass Tavern in The Villages after our round. From the moment we walked in, our server Georgia set the tone for a fantastic experience. She recognized me right away, greeted us warmly, and handled our large group with absolute professionalism and a great sense of humor.
Georgia knew the menu well and managed our separate checks effortlessly. She assigned numbers to each couple (and to the two solo diners) to keep everything organized, and her service was excellent from start to finish.
For lunch, I ordered the shepherd's pie, while my spouse chose the Bratwurst sandwich. The shepherd's pie was delicious -- a hearty mix of ground lamb and beef, corn, carrots, onions, peas, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The Bratwurst was served with sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard and was equally enjoyed. Even though it had been a few months since our last visit, Georgia remembered that I always mix hot sauce with ketchup for my fries. She brought a bottle of Cholula to the table, even though I had my own Barbados hot sauce with me that day. One of our golfers happily used the Cholula, so nothing went to waste.
Throughout the meal, Georgia checked on us frequently, making sure drinks stayed full and everyone had what they needed. As we were finishing up, she brought over two managers -- one at a time -- and introduced them to me, likely because I organize our Sunday golf group. It was a thoughtful touch that made the experience feel even more personal.
We often rotate restaurants after golf to enjoy different cuisines, but Sawgrass Tavern continues to stand out. The group enjoyed their meals, the service was outstanding, and we're only about 15 minutes away by golf cart when playing the nearby Championship course. I told one of the managers we'll definitely be back.
Sawgrass Tavern remains a favorite stop for our Sunday golf group -- great food, great atmosphere, and truly exceptional service from Georgia.
