We have had dinner here several times. Staff has always been courteous efficient and skilled. The food, from the Salmon to the Fajitas has been great every time. , read more

RUsty Putter is a nice place to have a nice meal with good service and with their new chef can make for an interesting time. Located on the golf course the place is a nice venue read more

Nice seating outside,screened in over looking golf course.Staff was friendly.We were both pleased with our lunch .Shrimp tacos excellent,rusty wrap excellent.waiter hard to find for drink refills,wife went to bar 2 times to get refills for our table .Dont like the auto gratuity,I tip on the service I get. read more

Great food and friendly staff. Service was not the best in terms of drink refills because we the only party dining inside. However food was served quickly and the check was promptly taken care of. 21% gratuity was automatically added. Fortunately I would have tipped that much anyway. Everyone's food was quite good. I liked my salmon strips which had a peppery light flour breading. The ribeye special looked a little fatty but it was a good size and came with veggies and a huge baked potato. The salad bar was great with some special toppings including sun dried tomatoes and three-bean salad. The salad bar also featured a spicy corn and crab chowder, which was tasty but contained very little crab meat. The chocolate mousse cake was huge and enjoyed by all. read more

They can't keep a head chef. The service is good depending on the hour of the day. The food used to be great when we moved to Del Webb five years ago and had a better menu. For a country club it needs a remodeling and a great head chef!!!! The business also needs for social media and advertising! read more

This place is great! Beautiful golf course view as you enjoy lunch! The restaurant was empty when we went and absolutely freezing. But food was good. read more

Good food and great service. We love to go there. Right around the corner from us. We bring friends whenever we can.

Went there at around 11:30 on 1/30/2024, after being greeted by no one we asked a lady where we should sit, was told inside or outside, our choice. Sat down outside directly in front of the bar, it was not busy at all. after being ignored for almost 15 minutes a waitress asked if we had been helped? No apologies, the girl behind the bar is pointing out golfers she thinks she sees to another guy behind the bar, while we are being ignored. Ok things happen, we order 2 beers and wait another 10 minutes. we can see the bar, the bartender, and our waitress just disappears. So of course we just left. No greeting from anyone coming or going. I don't like to leave negative reviews but this is warranted. read more

Thursday night we had prime ribbon it was absolutely delicious cooked to perfection. Last night we had to stir fry special chicken or shrimp and both were delicious with the fried rice and the egg rolls were delicious. Such a good job kudos to the chef read more

Unfortunately today 12/26/2021 I visited the Rusty Putter in Ave Maria to have drinks and dinner with my granddaughter who is visiting me for the Holidays from Beverly Hills Ca, Her artist name is Solenevelvet, she is a musician, songwriter, model and famous influencer. We were told some of the customers complained of how she was dressed. She is a young 27 years old and will not dress like a 70 year old. She is young business young lady visiting Grandma and I have no right to tell her how she should dress. I am sadly disappointed how laws don't apply to young kids eating at the bar or older people showing to the bar wearing a swing suit. I do not think it's appropriate to see older women showing their bodies at any time at the bar. Melinda the restaurant manager was very rude to my granddaughter who for the first time came to see where her grandmother live. I am very hurt for the way this woman Melinda approached me in front f every one at the bar. Us and totally ruined my quality time with my granddaughter. read more

The Rusty Putter - New American Near Me - Ave Maria, Florida

Found this hidden place in the heart of Ave Maria.Very cozy,nice and relaxing atmosphere with piece and relaxing view.Servise here is surprisingly great!!!Clean place with cozy smell of the golf club.Food taste very great!Will be back at our new hidden spot! read more

The Rusty Putter - Beyond Burger,soooo delicious!!! - New American Near Me - Ave Maria, Florida

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Ah, the rusty putter. The name itself should give away the fact that this establishment is for the gleaming young putters of today but the dilapidated ones of yesterday. The food is there to match this sentiment. I just finished the most bland reuben sandwich I ever had the misfortune to come across. It nearly rivaled my friend's beyond awful burger! There was one piece of meat on this reuben. It was so thick cut that I am surprised it was served at this establishment. How are these elderly citizens, with their dentures, able to masticate such tough beef? Finally, I came across the pickle. It was at the bottom of my box. It was low tier and did not taste very good. Calling it bland is a compliment. Needlessly, I shall not return. Also, it was a really long wait for such mediocrity. read more

The Rusty Putter added a new menu recently. I ordered the pretzel and the Chicken with mushroom sauce. The pretzel was huge!! One of the best soft pretzels I have had. The chicken was amazing as well. I am glad the new menu included more basic options. Can't wait to try more. read more

Service has been inconsistent for at least 3 years. Lots of servers talking behind the bar. Servers don't seem trained to help customers.

The food & menu choices are seriously subpar compared to other restaurants in local gated communities..like Village Walk in Bonita. Village Walk does a basic food menu & they do a great job. Why not just try a basic menu & first try to execute that, instead of trying to offer several fancy dishes that are loaded with msg & salt. Had friends visiting & they unfortunately tried the Fish Fryday, very overcooked & burnt. Chicken w/mushroom sauce very salty. Grouper dinner, asked for blackened, forgot the blackened, smallest piece of fish I've ever been served, maybe 3 oz. minnow. How about mastering the art of a basic Little Dipper sandwich, Turkey or Reuben sandwich. 1 sad little slice of pastrami, a lonely slice of turkey with wilted lettuce. We sent the Little Dipper French dip sandwich back & kitchen said they put 4 oz of meat on the sandwich. BBQ rib night MEH. The servers are friendly & try their best. (Per a former employee kitchen is too small to put out food in a timely fashion) The only pros are the relaxing views of the golf course & water, nice screened in seating. Restaurant could stand to be revamped, a little like an assisted living setting old furniture feel. Hampton Golf's Food & Beverage needs to step in & fix this problem. The Del Webb community & golfers deserve to have a good, decent restaurant. Only those with no taste buds can appreciate the food at the Rusty Putter. read more

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Great place for food and drinks. Dinner is best watching the sun set on the golf course.

I have eaten here every time I Golf Panther Run. I have never been disappointed in their food. Their service can be slow but the wait staff is very friendly and they work hard. The chef does a great job on the homemade soups. We usually have anywhere from 8-12 of us after golf and not one person has complained about the food. I look forward to going back again this coming week with 16 of us!! read more

Food is very simple and the service is really lacking. Too long for food and drinks. Then staff seems overworked and chaotic

Excellent food and service. Haven't found anything that was Do you licious. And great value. read more

Went for lunch. Food and service was very good. It is a hidden gem. Will definitely go back.

Let me start by saying that the chef Jose who I think came on board in January has done an excellent job in elevating the variety and quality of the menu. sometimes the service can be a little spotty, but I owe that to management not training their new servers effectively. that's not to say that most of the service is above par, but there are times when you can definitely feel that the person is new to serving read more

Food is hit or miss. Ordered a French Dip sandwich and it came with 2 count them 2 pieces of beef. I will say when I mentioned it to my server they brought out another sandwich the way it should be. read more

Wanted to like it - tried it multiple times. Poor service - not enough staff. No sauerkraut for Ruben sandwich, no milk or juice for the kids. read more

Food was cold, and tasteless. Forced $20 gratuity for average service. Waitstaff took 20 minutes to give us the bill. No milk for breakfast!

The best place to grab a burger and beer after golfing! We're there at least once a week and the staff are great! Fish and chips and nachos are really good. The screened-in patio overlooking the course is a great place to relax and unwind. They've been working so hard during the pandemic to keep the folks in town safe and happy! read more

Second time in the last few days that this place has disappointed me. I order the half Caesar salad with grilled chicken and got wilted lettuce with cold chicken. I asked my husband if his fish on a Caesar was cold, he said it was Luke warm. When I asked the waitress if the cold grilled chicken was standard she said "oh, it was cold?" No apologies, no asking to take it back, nothing. What happened to this place? Used to be so good. read more

We have eaten at the Putter for a few years and I can say they always gone above the call of duty to please you. As the months go by I it seems to get better.The service, the food and constant offerings on selections to chose from.My congrats to the staff and management. read more

We found ourselves here for Valentines night dinner and were pleasantly surprised. They had a $21.95 prime rib buffet that was actually quite good. I went back for seconds as the meat was tender and delicious. My wife's not a big meat eater..but they had some fish and chicken as part of the buffet..so something for everyone. potatoes and veggies were fine. The ladies received a nice large rose and we each received a decadent chocolate covered strawberry. I had a Manhattan for my cocktail...I've had better..served in the wrong type of martini glass...but it was fine. Wife enjoyed her pinot grigio. Its a nice enough place....right on the golf course. Server was rushed but friendly. no complaints. read more

Four of us had lunch on friday and Mahi Mahi on all four dishes was overcooked, hard, dried out, salty, one was raw and cold inside. Disgusting! I asked for grouper grilled for replacement of fish and chef did get that right. However,very disappointing and i would suggest to take Mahi off the menu. Last Easter, Mahi Mahi was on their buffet and dried out. I should have remembered how awful it was. it will be a long time before I return for a meal there. No wonder we had most of the place to ourselves. Locals know their reputation. Paid $80.00 for a disappointing lunch with their built in tip. It is worth to drive to Naples for a decent quality lunch at Capitol Grille for those prices for inferior food. read more

We are new to the area, Our first time and wow very good. I was surprised. Waitress went out of her way , you could see she was very knowledgeable, friendly. Will go again. read more

I got a golf special that included $10 voucher per playing golfer for same day use at restaurant. I got there, NO food service because chef was too busy preparing a "pasta night." The waitresses were very embarrassed & apologetic but again, we had seen menu online & planned for a lunch after 9 holes of golf in the hot sun...not complimentary peanuts. When I complained directly to the head chef Andrew McLaughlin, he said he was short staffed with an arrogant, unapologetic, pompous attitude. Customers should not have to pay the price for Mr. McLaughlin's poor planning. read more

On March 30, 2017 my wife and I ate there while looking at homes in Del Webb, Naples, FL. In fact the restaurant is located in the Del Webb Sales Office! Unfortunately it appears I left the card there after charging the meal. UNBELIEVABLY this afternoon I received an alert from Bank of America about fraudulent charges being made on the card this afternoon. I know it is on me for forgetting to retrieve the card. However, it seems clear that this card was then in the hands of a crook. read more

Great happy hour and food to go along. The specials really kick it up a notch. Worth the drive..

If i could give 0 stars i would. took 20 min to get drinks. every ones food was cold. waitress nancy told us she would get refills and dressings and never did. management doesn't contribute or check on tables. out of the couple restaurants in ave maria. this is the absolute worst. will never come back here again. read more

Great view, yummy food, what more could you ask for? I go to the Rusty Putter a few times a week whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Always great, and very relaxing. read more

Their breakfast is amazing. We sat on the patio and the views were so pretty!!! No complaints. We will def be back