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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Villagers line up for first taste at Guy Fieri restaurant in Lake Sumter Landing

A couple dozen Villagers lined up before 11 a.m. Friday to be the first to try the newest restaurant addition to The Villages.

Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar officially opened it’s doors for business and many were eager to explore The Villages newest eatery.

Guy Fieri's American Bar and Grill in The Villages officially opened for business today
Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar in The Villages officially opened for business today

The restaurant, which was formerly the home of TGI Friday’s and then Honest John’s before going through a third transition. It has the same basic layout as its predecessors with some not-so-subtle artistic differences. Multiple hand painted murals were added to the walls, including Fieri’s famous “Welcome to Flavortown” catchphrase.

Each mural at Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar was hand-painted
Each mural at Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar was hand-painted
Welcome to Flavortown in The Villages
Fieri’s famous catchphrase adorns one of the passageways in the new restaurant
One of the murals at Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar in The Villages
One of the hand-painted murals at Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar in The Villages

Those expecting a new set of dining options may be a little disappointed, as the restaurant boasts a menu exclusively filled with American-fare. The menu includes burgers, wings, steaks, pastas, and larger-than-life desserts, all mainstays of the previous two inhabitants of the prime Lake Sumter Landing location.

The menu at Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar is filled with American-fare
The menu at Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar is filled with American-fare specialties
Spinach and artichoke dip at Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar
Spinach and artichoke dip at Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen and Bar

Are you excited about trying the new restaurant, or would you like to see some different dining options in The Villages? Leave a comment or take our poll below:

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