Visiting the Lobby Bar was a lot of fun with my MIL, Peggy, and her friend, Barbara…read more Our bartender, Nikki, was very good and we adored her!! The bar itself is located in the lobby of the Brownwood Hotel in The Villages, Florida. A small bar that has limited seating, but the food was good and the drinks were delicious. We sat right at the bar and really enjoyed the camaraderie that we shared with each other and with the bar staff. Nikki, Heather, and Hayden were just a hoot and we'll definitely return for some more shenanigans PS: for the ladies - the bathroom was very clean and spacious

The food and the atmosphere were great, but Tes was the real reason this place was great. Can't…read morewait to come back!!

Service with a Smile at Sawgrass Tavern…read more Last Sunday, my golf group and I (all 14 of us!) had lunch at Sawgrass Tavern in The Villages after our round. When I made the reservation, they planned to split us into two tables, which was fine -- but once we arrived, one of the golfers suggested pushing the tables together. So we did. They seated us in the spacious back room, probably thinking we'd be a lively bunch and wanting to spare the other guests. The Scottish décor -- a holdover from when it was McGrady's -- gave the room a cozy, fun feel. Our server, Georgia, was fantastic. Great sense of humor, knew the menu well, and handled our group like a pro. When we told her each couple needed separate checks, she immediately assigned numbers to keep everything straight. Smart, simple, and flawless. I ordered the Reuben, and I couldn't have made a better choice. Absolutely delicious. My spouse ordered the same, and once everyone's meals arrived, the whole room went quiet -- always a sign of happy diners. Even the sides impressed us, and my fries were perfectly crisp. I usually mix hot sauce with my ketchup and bring my own, but I forgot this time. I asked if they had Cholula; Georgia said they only carried Tabasco. But when my meal came out, she brought ketchup and a bottle of Cholula. She laughed and said, "The manager had Cholula, so I took it -- but don't tell him." Everyone had a great time socializing and enjoying their meals. Sawgrass Tavern definitely earned a spot in our future plans -- whether it's just my spouse and me or the whole golf crew again.

We were greeted by two nice ladies so from the get go the service was wonderful. We were seated in…read morean industrial yet cozy outdoor area. Our server I think Amanda was very kind and helpful with ordering what tasted very good. The Cobb salad was more than I had hoped for, fresh and cold and delicious. Our appetizer was the chili loaded chips shown in picture which did NOT disappoint!!

This place is the mother of all dive bars! i've been to a lot of bars in my time and this one takes…read moreit all hands down! I know this place is in the middle of nowhere. I mean NO WHERE! Alligator country! So im here visiting with friends who live near this place. We walk in and literally the record player scratches to a halt and everyone in the bar (all of 4 of them) stop, turn and stare at us. This is where it gets fun! People obviously know we're not from around these parts and quickly walk up to us and start introducing themselves. And here are the names they used... Giggalo Jim, Gator Mike and a few more i cant remember. Im not making this up. It was hard to keep a straight face. So we have some cocktails and play some pool and eat some of the best boiled peanuts that i've ever eaten. A bit later Gator Mike walks up to us and says "Ever been on an air boat?" We all reply "no" and he proceed to say, i know a guy who has one down the road who would love to take you guys out on it. Now i know I've been told not to go with strangers ever since i was a kid, but dammit if i didn't want to go on an air boat! I'm 6'6" and about 260lbs, so if they can lift me and kidnap me, they can have me! I just hope they have a strong back! So we all look at each other and tell Gator Mike that we're game to go do this air boat ride in the middle of a swamp, infested with alligators and with a guy we've never met. Here we go.... Gator Mike drives in a car ahead of us and we follow him to the edge of a swamp where we see his friend. We get out, get introduced and off goes Mike. The air boat "captain" tells us to get on and buckle up, we do. he goes to the front of the air boat, open a compartment, pulls out a red cup, a bottle of Kessler Wiskey, some ice, fills the cup, fired up the boat and off we go. Im thinking to myself at this point that we're all dead and about about to be fed to the gators. But that wasnt the case at all. this guy was funny and actually pretty safe. we saw tons of gators, i got some great pictures (http://www.jskeffphoto.com/skeff/travels/florida/florida_07a.jpg, and http://www.jskeffphoto.com/skeff/travels/florida/gatora.jpg) and it was all crazy and fun and its a great story as you all can tell from this review. So if you're ever in the middle of no where in northern Florida, go here and enjoy the locals!

They were out of a very popular whisky and the bartender didn't know how to make mixed drinks…read more Nothing fancy, just whisky & coke. Didn't know how to do it. ?

Our first visit to Boosters Bar & Grill was a fantastic experience! The service was excellent, and…read morethe food was absolutely delicious. My husband and I chose to sit outside since it was such a beautiful, less humid day. Our server, Jermaine, was attentive, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered the shrimp tacos, and they were outstanding. The shrimp were plentiful, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. The combination of feta, onion, and light seasoning complemented the shrimp without overpowering the flavor. My husband ordered the Big League Meatball Sub, and it was a big hit! The meatballs were flavorful, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. The toasted roll held together perfectly, making it easy to enjoy every bite. For our side, we chose the Sidewinder Fries. At first, we had to ask where our fries were because we didn't realize the curled potatoes in front of us were them--but wow, they were incredible! The Sidewinder Fries were the best, and we'll definitely be ordering them every time. We're already looking forward to coming back!

Management was incredibly helpful and proactive, even after a small glitch. That's how I judge…read moregreat service -- they stepped up without hesitation. And the food? This is my favorite hamburger place around. The ingredients are top‑notch. The cheese is real quality -- you can see it in the melt and taste it in every bite. The beef was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My mother‑in‑law absolutely loved the huge piece of fish in the fish and chips. They don't skimp. Someone please challenge me and tell me where to find a better burger in The Villages.

My wife and I have eaten here at least three times and it's one of 2 or 3 restaurants in The…read moreVillages we keep coming back to. Ambience, service and food quality are all top notch, for both indoor and outdoor seating. On our recent dining experience, we were meeting up with a friend from Hawai'i who was in the area for a conference, and reserved outdoor patio seating. I ordered the Island Chicken (so flavorful and my go to), my wife tried the Tuscan Salmon (she finished her meal before me and our friend!), and our friend ordered the Bella Italian sandwich. We all loved what we ordered! Since it's been a while since we've seen our friend, we spent a lot of time catching up, or "talking story" as they say in Hawai'i. It wasn't busy so we didn't feel like we were holding up any party from getting a table. Loved that the manager even came by to check on us. A very nice dining experience! We would surely be back.

3/11/2026 Ate list:…read more Chicken Caesar Salad - 9 First off, hostess was extremely kind and squeezed us in and was hysterical. Service was kind and quick considering being there at a peak time. This salad was exceptional. Was one of those "back pocket cravings" where during the trip if we couldn't decide where to go or what to have if we had bad experiences in a row - could've easily gone back and gotten the same thing.

Great food and service. Jen was terrific We had fish tacos…read moreand chicken sandwich. One soft one crunchy. Perfect

Food was great! Jen was a nice and an attentive server. Drinks were cold. Nice atmosphere.read more

We had dinner on Friday night food was amazing, our server Courtney was very engaging and attentive…read moreto our needs ... great Job !!!

The food was great and the service was even better! Thank you, Alexis for the fantastic service!read more

Always came here for the trivia and a Philly cheesesteak. Fantastic food good customer service…read morewould definitely recommend.. very chill environment.

The best monte crispo sandwich ever... the closest sandwich to Bennigan's I've ever had…read more their sandwich is just amazing ...

We go there religiously on Tuesday for Taco Tuesday. Love the tacos and black beans…read more Allison is the best server always. Inside or outside is great.

3/13/2026 Ate list:…read more Cuban Flatbread- 2.5 Caesar Salad - 2 Maybe the worst restaurant of our entire trip. Service was terrible. Atmosphere was cramped. Took forever. Food came cold (the one that should've been warm). We've agreed never again. YIKES.