Comments on: Sizzler becomes Ramona Valley Grill to focus on wine region

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:56:30 +0000

I love the idea of promise that your concept has. The restaurant has plenty of space to sanction off designated areas and create new dining environments . Setting the banquet room apart and making it into a fine dining area "weekends only" is not a bad idea. I like idea of a mini sports bar with a couple tv's with sports on in one of the back areas, that way the main dining area is still nice and cozy quiet.
When it was Sizzler, a main draw was that it was a calm restaurant where my husband and I could relax. But it was sooooo quiet, I felt that everyone could hear every word I said. The place needs a little livening up. It is a good idea to attract the young, hipster crowd that it seems you are targeting, and large deserts for all to share and self serve wines are a fun idea! I look forward to trying it out.. And oh, we love to eat out and you had great hours- I have tried going out only to find what I want is closed! Recently found Da Tuna Shack is closed on Sundays for special events only. Um, prime time to go to dinner. I guess more people will be coming to you!
Just one thing- landscaping . At first driveby (after the new sign was up) I thought the restaurant had tanked because the weeds have taken over and it needs a bit of love. All in all, can't wait to try fine dining night!

By: Born on 11th st.

Born on 11th st. — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:21:27 +0000

Used to love the Sizzler, I am apparently not going to the new place. I am a life long resident of Ramona, Born here, and the way the town is catering only to tourists makes me Ill. Personally I do not Drink wine and trying to run Ramona on Alcohol upsets me.
There are other places to eat.

By: Clough

Clough — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:35:54 +0000

We visited our granchildren in Ramona the past 4 years and have enjoyed going to Sizzler twice a month. It was agreat place to get the family together and enjoy a meal. If the new Ramona Grill turns in toi a sports bar we wll have to take our dining get togethers to another location. Will miss Sizzler very much.

By: william5419

william5419 — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:41:32 +0000

Nitpicking, I see.

By: Leah

Leah — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:49:28 +0000

When was this article published? It would be good to have the date referenced at the beginning. Thanks! Looking forward to something new and different in Ramona!

By: Gwen

Gwen — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:42:57 +0000

My husband and I stopped in last week for lunch and some of the changes were already evident and very welcome. Although the rest of the changes sound interesting (if a bit uneven), I think the TV idea is very bad. One reason we went to Sizzler was because even though the food was mediocre, it was one of the few places in Ramona that offered a cozy, quiet and unhurried dining experience where my husband and I could actually sit and chat while we ate. If it turns into a sports bar, we'll be doing our dining out at Da Tuna Shack, which still supports human communication among diners. When I want a meal, I want good food, good service and a nice atmosphere; if I want an 'active lively environment', I'll go to a baseball game. Very, very disappointed in the decision to put TVs in this restaurant.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:31:22 +0000

The theme seems confused. Is is a fine dining, wine and steak reastaurant or a sports bar and grill? You can't have both. And a seperate reseraurant in the back?? That makes no sense at all. While a self-serve wine machine sounds cool, it is far from elegant or fine dining. Tasting rooms are for wineries, not restaurants. Here you would expect to be served a wine of your choice in a glass at the table to accompany your meal. There are too many "tendy" additions, pick one and run with it. The shareable desserts (thanks by the way for the definition because that was really confusing) are not a good idea because you force people to share (maybe they want different desserts) and the large portion is too much for couples (so they just won't order anything). It looks like you have good intentions, but maybe need some help reining in the concept to a workable (and profitable) plan. Good luck.

By: Maria Arroyo

Maria Arroyo — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:16:54 +0000

Congratulations! This is wonderful news for Ramona. We've always enjoyed Sizzler and the Sullivan's have always been a great support to the community. This will enable them to bring Ramona a wonderful new place to feature great local foods and wines.

By: brian

brian — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:17:39 +0000

It aggravates me to no end to see a NEWSPAPER not able to spell check their publications. I am by no means a great writer or even spell very well, but I am at least able to spell normal words correctly. Shareable has an 'e' in it, and it's not diners, it's dinners; just to name a few.

By: BeeBee Wilson

BeeBee Wilson — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Wow!!! I am so very excited to see this change!! I have always patronized Sizzler, but from everything I’ve read, its only going to enhance my experience in a positive way. I love the staff there, hopefully that doesn’t change. Wine, fresh organic food, better meats, fine dining……………. okay you had me at wine . By the way, Karen is awesome and always goes the extra mile when I am there with my hubby, or when its the monthly group of ladies I go with. Maybe a tasting room/bar area that carries all of our local ramona wines in the future????