Ruby Tuesday

STOP THE PRESS!! We have a winner. Nominated for #1 gyro…read moreplatter for the state of Florida. It started out with quick courteous service. The ambiance was of an upscale small specialty restaurant. Had the gyro platter and what an incredible meal. The meat was a generous portion that was sliced thin. The meat was hot, seasoned to perfection and tender. The small side salad was fresh and with the Greek dressing was amazing. The seasoned fries were hot and tasty. Soooo delicious could not stop eating. Very content and feeling full. If you are anywhere near here you owe it to yourself to stop and sample the food.

The food was okay. Perfectly respectable. The kind of meal where you nod, say, "Yeah, that's pretty…read moregood," and continue living your life. The rice was a little dry, but flavorful enough to avoid prosecution. The hummus was good. The fries were solid. The lamb was easily the star of the meal and, for a brief shining moment, all was right with the world. Then came the beer. Halfway through drinking it, I discovered the glass was cracked. Not scratched. Not chipped in some charming artisanal way. Cracked. So now dinner had unexpectedly become a game of "Did I Just Drink From Broken Glass?" I pointed it out to the bartender, assuming the response would be fairly straightforward: apology, fresh glass, full replacement beer, perhaps a quiet acknowledgment that drinking vessels should generally remain in one piece. Instead, I received a replacement beer that was about two-thirds full. Sir. We have moved beyond beer accounting. You just served me a drink in a cracked glass. I had already consumed half of it before noticing. I could have cut my lip, swallowed something I definitely did not order, or spent the rest of the evening wondering whether my next stop was home or urgent care. And somehow, in the middle of all that, we still found time to save approximately one-third of a beer. I wasn't asking for ownership of the restaurant. I wasn't demanding reparations from the Greek government. I just wanted one complete, unbroken beer. The food was okay. Good food-truck-level okay. The lamb was genuinely very good. But the cracked glass followed by the carefully rationed replacement turned an otherwise ordinary meal into a minor Greek tragedy. And perhaps that is where the lesson lives. For what is a man, really, but a temporary vessel wandering through an indifferent universe, hoping only that his hummus is creamy, his lamb is tender, and the vessel holding his beer is not actively trying to murder him? The ancient Greeks warned us about hubris. I always assumed they meant kings challenging the gods. Perhaps they meant bartenders looking at a cracked beer glass and thinking, "Two-thirds should cover it." Somewhere, Dionysus wept. But maybe the missing third of that beer was not a loss at all. Is one-third of a beer really worth carrying anger home? No. Life moves fast enough. Slow down. Enjoy the lamb. Laugh at the absurdity. Appreciate that the glass failed in its assassination attempt. Sometimes the universe takes a little more beer than seems fair. Let it. Be positive. And like all great Greek heroes, I escaped with my life, my dignity... slightly less beer than I was owed. Let this be a life lesson, Evan. I

Spanakopita

Side of falafel

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Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club

4.0(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

Service was good, especially because we had a party of 11. Ambiance is neutral. Food was okay. Some…read moreof the party had to have replacement meals, which they nicely accommodated. The lettuce wraps were a disappointment to one of our party since (as pictured) not assembled. My shrimp were average.

2/6/26 Dined at the bar with friends. Ordered the Italian Sandwich. Had to ask for "onion" even…read morethough description says red onions. Cook threw about a cup of diced onions on the sandwich. The "chips" were not edible - looked like they were either stale or had been reheated? Ambience is great, bar tenders very professional. Lesson learned, second time food has been bad - going there for drinks and NO FOOD.

Bird's-eye view.

Life is good.

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Sunny and 75.

Miller's Ale House

3.4(168 reviews)

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Decent chain restaurant. Our server was excellent . I got their Zinger's and decided to get the…read moresauces on the side for dipping. Excellent chicken!!! The garlic parm & spicy peach bbq sauce was delicious! The Breakfast Burger was REALLY good! Decent cocktails. Will be back!

I went here as a ladie's dinner and it was really just okay for me. I had the cobb salad - my…read morechicken was kinda dry and my shrimp weren't that flavorful. But it was a generous portion. My friend said her chicken pasta dish was just okay. My other friend goes regularly for the fish and chips and she enjoyed hers. It was also freezing at our table and it was very loud. We had a hard time hearing each other during our meal. Our waitress was nice though and attentive. I'll have to give them another try in the future.

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The Pub

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0.6 mi

Karaoke Sundays from 5 to 8…read moreGreat song selection and a great sound And really good drinks

Nice atmosphere and great service by Alex. She is always friendly and courteous. Just wish the…read moremenu items could be more diverse and include healthy options. Needs a more varied menu for sure. Kudos to Alex though.

Dining room

1st time Scotch Egg

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Everything!!********* Fried chicken ********…read moreService**************** Our server Stephanie is the best there is! Thank goodness for Beverly !

Wouldn't know about food because our order was never taken. We came in to just get a bite of…read morelunch. Firstly, they were out of light beers. Secondly, our waitress never bothered to take our order. We saw others who came in well after us get drinks and placing their orders. Since we eventually got our drinks, we guesstimated the total cost, left the cash on the table and walked out. By the way, we were therefor over 30 minutes.

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Darrel's Diner absolutely crushed it for me, and I have to shout out my waiter because he was…read morefreaking awesome. I came in because I saw they had a pot pie special, which is not something they normally have and that's what drew me in. When I got there they didn't have it anymore, but they were so accommodating and offered to make me something custom instead. Not just a small substitution either. A full custom hash that is not even on their regular menu. They made me a custom corned beef hash with home fries, plus hashbrowns smothered in melty cheddar and jalapeños, with a side of scrambled eggs. And listen, the eggs were so good I honestly do not know that I have had eggs that good anywhere. Fluffy, perfectly cooked, and just flat out delicious. The hash itself was amazing, hearty, and full of flavor, and the potatoes were cooked exactly right. And the hashbrowns? Better than Waffle House, and if you know, you know. Crispy where you want them, not greasy, and just the right texture. Service deserves its own mention too. I came in a little late in the day, close to when they were closing, and they were just as kind and welcoming as if I had come earlier. My waiter was friendly, attentive, checked on me at the right times without hovering, and made the whole experience even better. Even though I missed the pot pie special, I left happy, full, and already planning my next visit. Darrel's Diner is a gem.

Ham and cheese omelette had almost no ham and very little cheese. Hash browns were good as was the…read moreservice.

The inside, cozy.

Biscuits and gravy with two eggs

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This place is great! The food was outstanding, service was amazing and prices were great! Highly…read morerecommend. When we went it was packed, but clean.

Our server, Ayanna, went above and beyond to provide a great dining experience. Our food was tasty…read moreand fresh and she timed everything well with the appetizers and entrees. We were seated promptly and everyone we encountered was friendly. We will be back!!

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2.6(99 reviews)

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Did lunch at Applebee's in The Villages, arrived on a Thursday just after noon and were promptly…read moreseated. Our server (Julian) was constantly rushing all over his station. When he had a moment, we commented on the rushing and he said there were only 2 servers on at that time. Julian was a star and did a great job of taking care of our table. They're running some meal specials at 9.99 and I would have chosen one but I wanted coleslaw instead of fries and was told no substitutions on the specials. I could order the same dish from regular price menu (14.99) and do substitutions. A bit stupid to me so I ordered something else. Room felt dark and dingy, especially the ceiling tiles - ugh.

It was getting late, I was hungry, I knew the reputation for this place, but went in anyway, that's…read moreon me. Was not too busy, except at bar, it was hopping. Had to track someone down to get a table. They went through the mechanics of being a waitress , I ended up with a burger with mushrooms and onions with waffle fries (with up-charge)... waffle fries overcooked in questionable grease, moved on from them. You can have your burger "pink" or "not pink", that's it, felt like a was 10. Anyway if greasy burger I expected. Waitress got busy again, I left cash on table and high tailed it out of there, never to be seen again.

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3.6(123 reviews)

1.3 mi

This restraunrlt was so nice, fairly new, extremely clean. Our server Tim, was the best we've seen…read morein a long time. Not only was he attentive, he was also able to forsee our needs before we asked. Not many even to the initiative to do that. And he kept the hot coffee touch up. I truly appreciate Not having to ask it after its gone cold. We will definitely be back and hope his there when we go.

Restaurant is clean. We came on a Saturday and only had to wait a few minutes for a table. The…read morestaff are friendly and attentive. We ordered a breakfast waffle combo that was plenty of food for 2 people to share. They have good coffee and offer flavored creamers. Everything was cooked perfectly and our service was great!

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Patricia H.

4 years ago

Just had a great lunch with my 3 girl friends at Ruby Tuesday. First let me tell you we were going to go to another restaurant first (AMERICAN something) but the hostess was so rude and did not even bother to take our names to be on their waitlist. We all decided we would get better service at Ruby Tuesdays. It was really worth the walk. First our waitress Susan was fantastic. SUPER friendly and accomadating. The salad bar was awesome but was missing their famous croutons. Not only fit she make her the salad bar was refilled, she brought our table a dish full of them for sure salads. Second she tempted us with the desserts and oh my they wee great. Prices did go up but the bonus is the great service. Susan is really worth a big tip. we all thought she was exceptional. PS Carrot cake slice was so large I had to bring most of it home. read more

Jeff W.

9 years ago

Been coming here for years and it has gone downhill. Not sure what is going on at this establishment but the General Manager is a pig. The things I over hear the manager and staff talk about is disgusting to say the least. And the way the manager treats the staff is ridiculous. I won't dine here ever again. The food is pretty good and I like the garden bar but what I hear come out of the mouths of the GM and some of the staff is enough to send me elsewhere. Truly sad. I really liked this place. read more

Paula M.

3 years ago

Anton who took care of the salad bar was excellen. He kept the bar clean and the items replenished all with a smile. Others commented on his efficiency and job well done. Our waitress was Nae and she was attentive to our requests and coming around to see if everything was to our satisfaction. The manager Barry spent time at our table to assure that we were satisfied. Food was good and overall it was a great experience. Hats off to Ruby Tuesday in Spanish Springs in the Villages. M Moses read more

Peter S.

4 years ago

We've been going to this restaurant since it opened and always enjoyed the experience. Joyce, the bartender, also waits tables and is our server of choice. She is attentive and friendly. She knows her customers and, she knows the menu. She knows what goes into the preparation of the dish which can be very helpful especially with a new item. Another positive, when she is behind the bar, she make a great Manhattan. Drink of choice when Joyce is there. read more

Elaine M.

4 years ago

We really enjoy Ruby Tuesday, everyone is very friendly and willing to to help you out. Our favorite Bar tender is JOYCE. She is spot on always willing to help you with your selections. checking on your drink orders to all your other needs. We are there at least 2 or 3 times a week... Good going JOYCE, keep up the good work. Gary & Elaine read more

Lila B.

4 years ago

I had lunch at Ruby Tueday's in Lady Lake yesterday with a few friends. Tori was our server and she is THE BEST! Friendly, attentive, funny....we will definitely ask to sit in her section next time we visit your restaurant. In the meantime, kudos to Tori for putting up with a bunch of senior citizens with big appetites and bearing coupons, lol. If you have an employee of the month program, I nominate her! read more

Marie C.

3 years ago

A wonderful place to eat! The salad bar is amazing! You can't beat the specials every day it's very affordable ! The wait staff are the best. They watch over you, refill glasses without you asking! I especially would like to mention Susanne who was extra special in helping me set up Yelp The chefs know how to cook the hamburger to order! I'm a regular from now on! read more

Linda N.

4 years ago

Our golf group has lunch here every Sunday. We eat in the bar and are served by Amber, who unfailingly greets us with a smile and "glad to see you". She knows exactly what each of us drinks and for some of us who even order the same thing every week, she remembers what we order. Ruby Tuesday is lucky to have this valued employee. read more

Ralph W.

4 years ago

Had a delightful lunch with delicious fried tilapia and perfectly cooked burger. Our waitress was a lovely young lady named Susan who answered all our questions and clarified the specials for the day. Attentive, checking back if we needed anything. She's a rare gem in the often not-great service staff in many other restaurants.. read more

Garry L.

4 years ago

We had the best meal last night at Ruby Tuesday's in Spanish Springs. Kim was a waitress. She was outstanding. I ordered the Chicken and Broccoli pasta. I wanted breaded chicken breast on it instead of the grilled chicken and she was able to make that happen. Her service was excellent. We will return for sure. Kathy Long read more

Patty S.

4 years ago

Susan was our server at The Villages, FL location. She was awesome! We both ordered the Salmon and it is the best around for the money. I always order double zucchini, rather than two different sides. It is the best. Their burgers are delicious too and always cooked to order. Love Ruby Tuesday. We go there regularly. Patty S read more

Violet L.

4 years ago

Food was great. Susan was absolutely fantastic, I wanted pasta but didn't want any meat in it so she helped me find an item on the menu that worked perfectly for me. She was also very attentive and provided great service, refilled drinks and checked on us as needed. Probably one of the best servers I've had in a while. read more

Bobilyn W.

3 years ago

We visited your restaurant on 9/27/23. our waitress was Amber. she was very thorough, patient and professional. She came by often to check on us. always had a smile on her face. Although she had a number tables, she never acted as if she was in a hurry or too busy. We enjoyed or meal along with a nice waitress. read more

Jeannette G.

2 years ago

We go to Ruby Tuesday at The Villages a lot. Love the salad bar and several of the menu items are outstanding....and they have good deals if you sign up to receive their e-mails or join "Ruby Rewards." We have two favorite waitresses....Joyce and Kayla. They're both personable and responsive. Special ladies. read more

Margaret K.

4 years ago

My husband and I dined at Ruby Tuesday in The Villages yesterday and it was as enjoyable as always. The food was outstanding and our waitress, Zsusanne Lillis was just so very pleasant and accommodating. She acted like she really loved her job. Five stars to the waitress as well as the restaurant. read more

Cathy W.

4 years ago

we really enjoyed our lunch today. Our waitress, Nae was very attentive and kept us laughing. My husband tried the fish sandwich and was thoroughly impressed. I was surprised at how often the salad bar was cleaned and how often it was filled. There was attention to detail. read more

Joan B.

2 years ago

My husband and I frequently dine at Ruby's. The salad bar is always stocked with fresh food and they have a good variety. Mike, the manager is very friendly and attentive to the customer's needs. Servers, Nicole, Nae, Kailah and Heather all do a great job. read more

C Z.

3 years ago

My husband and I enjoyed lunch today with friends after church. Our server was NAE. She took excellent care of us. She had been our server before and is always upbeat and goes way beyond to make our visit enjoyable. She's a real asset to Ruby Tuesdays. read more

Linda S.

4 years ago

We had lunch at this location. I was kinda Leary because we were told they were short staffed. Susan our waitress put our minds at ease .She was friendly outgoing More than we could ask.Everything was great and I think Susan had a lot to do with that. read more

Stephen E.

2 years ago

Girlfriend had the hickory bourbon salmon and I had the decomposed kabobs. Both meals were excellent. Our server, Nae, was pleasant, helpful, and efficient. We were seated in a booth at a window almost immediately. Overall, great experience. read more

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