Our Ratings of Turf Club: (*rev 12/14/2016*)
. . . food price value: C
. . . food quality: B (major improvements from the past)
. . . food quantity per serving: C
. . . food prep speed: D (pretty slow kitchen)
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: B
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: D
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff attentiveness: C
. . . character interaction: n/a
Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... French Onion Soup
. . . entree:.. Lamb Chops
. . . dessert:. Warm Seasonal Fruit Crisp ala Mode
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NOTE1: The Turf Club is a lounge-eatery inside SSR. It is somewhat small, but is OK because it gets few guests. The dinner entrées are small and overpriced. (C'mon, fried chicken for $25?) We were displeased with the rubber chicken and dry steaks. Working at SSR, did not change my mind. We were part of the pre-opening tasting and most of us were not happy about the offerings - our opinions have been right on ever since. We prefer to make a meal of the appys and desserts, which are quite good and nicely priced. The peach cobbler was only good, but getting bettter, per my peach-loving wife. Tobi (SERVER) said they have had other complaints. My reply was, "Is the chef doing anything about it?" She just shrugged. I personally know many of the wait staff, and was lucky enough to get Tobi - ASK FOR HER, she is pleasant and attentive. The place is open for dinner only, no longer for lunch.
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NOTE2: The poor reputation of Turf Club has really kept the revenues down. When we CM's had the tasting menu prior to opening, we even commented on the average-to-below-average food quality. Lately, however, they have been trying to upgrade the menu items. The pork Tenderloin is getting good reviews, as well as the Lamb Chops. We thought they were good, but not spectacular. Turf Club has made major strides in food quality. But the small portions will keep patrons away.
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NOTE3: The portions are small, even called miniscule. If you have a big-eater in the group, eat before your meal or stop at Artist Palette when you leave. Of course, you can always fill up on the rolls with the yummy Hawaiian Sea Salt Sprinkles.