A gas station converted to a fun outdoor dining hotspot serving up scratch-made meals with friendly…read moreservice and a chipper staff doling out platefuls of classic Southern faves with a twist. The Southern burger was great, but I tossed off the raw onions as I absolutely hate them, and added the lovely pickled onions from my wife's salad, which gave the perfect amount of flavor and color. Don't you agree? Give me a LIKE if you do !!! The crepe was next level. Delicate crepe, very soft ripe bananas, sauce was not disgustingly sugary, and the vanilla ice cream was smooth and soft, not icy and sweet. Dunno what brand they use, or if they churn the cream fresh in-house, but it made my day.

Driving back to Georgia after a visit to the mouse and wanting to limit our exposure to the I-4…read moretraffic, we drove through the charming town of Mount Dora. There are lots of delightful restaurants there (according to yelpers) but many were located downtown and parking was hard to find so we decided to go to Fifth Avenue Streatery since we had driven by and there was lots of parking. All of which the tables are outside on a charming patio with lots of interesting decor. It was 11:30 so the day was pleasant and sitting outside was fine. Not sure how I would feel about that in August. Our waitress was Haley (guessing at the spelling) and she was bubbly and very attentive. The menu wasn't overwhelming and I always think that's a good sign that most of the food is being prepared fresh and not pulled from a freezer. My mom ordered the fish sandwich with tomato and cucumber salad. After ordering the Italian Haley said they were out of beef until the owner arrived so I went for the day's special which was a seafood basket: two pieces of fried fish, four huge shrimp and clam strips. Clam strips are not my favorite but these were very crisp and tasty. It was served with fries and cold slaw. We both agreed the food was very good. I asked for some cocktail sauce and after a few minutes she came back with saying she had to make some. It was fantastic, very horseradish forward which I loved. I am glad we couldn't locate our first two choices since we got to eat at this funky little place and have the best server in all of Mt. Dora.

Had dinner at The Funky Monkey last night and we had a very good experience! They have all-night…read morehappy hour on Thursdays with specials on some appetizers and drinks. They also had live music, and the artists were great! For appetizers, I tried the wings, which were really good, and my husband ordered a beef empanada and pork gyoza, which he said were also good (I didn't try them). As entrees I ordered a Cobb salad with grilled chicken, which was very filling and yummy! My husband got their Birria ramen and said it was a little too bland for his taste and might've needed more salt, but was overall good (he ate it all lol). The server was attentive and the food does come out pretty fast.

First time here at the Funky Monkey. We stumbled upon this trying to find another place…read more This is located up a flight of stairs. The menu is limited as you can see from the pics. I normally would go with the octopus but it's tapas so I need more than just tapas. The place is decorated cute and from what I can see there are only two waitresses working, even the bar area. Considering there are eight tables. That's a lot of running around. The people here are extremely friendly. Even walking around the town people are extremely friendly. I ordered the Cobb salad and was concerned it was not going to be enough for me. But it turned out to be prefect!

This cafe came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The ambiance is small town charm, the…read morewaitresses are friendly and attentive and the food delicious. My bacon egg cheese croissant sandwich was delicious both days I got it and so was my husband's burrito. We watched the pancakes and French toasts walk by and they also looked amazing. Definitely a Mount Dora must and if you got good shoes and are in good health not a bad walk from downtown.

Joshua and Kim are awesome. They served up notch service with a smile…read more There isn't a lot of parking available but we were able to find a spot on the side of the building. The restaurant was not too busy when we got there. Our friends were already seated and waiting for us. There had ordered water for the table and had their coffees. Joshua appeared shortly after we exchanged pleasantries with our group. He checked in and we ordered coffee as well. He returned with the coffee and took all our orders. Two of our friends frequent the cafe weekly so he already knew what they wanted. The rest of us were able to order. We received our food in a reasonable time. Joshua and Kim checked in periodically to make sure we didn't need anything and kept the coffee flowing. I had the Pot Roast Omelette with Home Fries and a Biscuit. It was ok. Everyone else enjoyed their food. I would recommend the cafe adding fresh fruits to the menu. By the time we got ready to leave, there was a line of people waiting to be seated. We had to sidled out the door. The cafe is quaint and popular with the locals of Mount Dora. I am open to returning and trying something else on the menu.

Fabulous menu, personable chef who is welcoming and passionate about his creations and lovely…read moresetting. Sax player was entertaining. Best food I've had including many trips to France. Our waiter was so attentive and friendly. Highly recommend for great dining in Mt Dora! We will make a trip back just to attend a Chef John event.

Dreaming of a lovely lunch on the Rive Gauche, but stuck in central Florida? Come fill your soul…read morewith some Parisian pleasure. The Bistro dining room is charming and stylish. Generous seating and calm, peaceful music make for a very intimate setting to enjoy with dinning companions. We started off with the Charcuterie platter. Beautifully prepared and served/explained by Chef John. This included an oven fresh baguette, served in its own delightful paper bag. For entrées we shared the Beef Bourguigon, and Ratatouille. Both were delicious. I have so much respect for Chef John. Operating a small high end restaurant in 2026, must be the toughest job around. From the competition around him, the high cost of quality specialty foods, rent, staff and providing experiences. You can feel the love in every bite. Go treat yourself to a wonderful dinning experience. A Votre Sante' Chef John.

Incredible service with a nice menu…read more Small establishment with incredible food. Make a reservation as the place is small and fills quickly

We came in from out of town and met some friends here. Wow, what a great experience. We really…read moreenjoyed the great beer and the amazing choice of food. All of this in an environment that is welcoming to families, open and friendly. I had brisket, while my friends had pizza. This along with the great beer options made this a great place to visit friends and make memories. I will be visiting next time I come in town.

We've been here before over a year ago and loved even about it! Delicious and unexpected. One of…read morethose places you tell everyone you see about. This time when we went we were disappointed that they were closed. We had looked forward to experiencing it again. This is the second time we've come as a couple around our anniversary just to enjoy the entire area. My wife brings her sister for the Jane Austen Festival; so she gets to enjoy it more. As you can imagine, it was frustrating for us. But that's not their fault; business owners do need days off & we should've checked out the places hours before going. It doesn't change how good it is when we are able to try it.

I was super excited to go try this place for the first time. I Ordered the Big Wu when it opened…read moreand took it to go and it was incredibly salty!! Like incredibly. I was disappointed and tried to take all of the salt off but I couldn't get it all off no matter what. I tore off the crepe that was affected and that was all I could do. Otherwise, the inside was okay. Wish it was a better experience for the price.

We ate breakfast here at this super cute bakery on a Monday morning, the staff was very attentive…read moreand nice from the moment you walk in, the bagels are the freshest I've have and I wish we had more time to get several more menu items! Will return and recommend.

I tried the quiche of the day with a salad. The quiche was underwhelming, it tasted reheated rather…read morethan freshly made. The salad came with in house made dressing but was average. Nothing exciting about greens, a tomato and cucumber. The dressing was just okay. There are much better options for dining in Mount Dora. I'm glad I tried it but I won't be a repeat customer.

Brunch at Peach Valley Café was absolutely fantastic. My mom and I came in for brunch and…read moreeverything--from the food to the service--was top-notch. She ordered the smoked salmon and bagel, and I had the fiesta rancheros. Both dishes were out of this world delicious. The home fries deserve a special shout-out: hands down the best I've ever had. Our waitress, Jessica, was phenomenal--super attentive, friendly, and efficient. She was wonderful with us and I noticed her engaging warmly with the other tables too. The whole atmosphere felt friendly and genuinely jovial. We finished with the peach cobbler served warm in a skillet with vanilla ice cream, and it was exceptional. Not overly sweet, perfectly balanced, and more of a crumbled consistency rather than a traditional crust--which made it even better. Absolutely perfect brunch experience. We'll definitely be back!

This restaurant was A+.. the service and all the people they worked there were so nice. Our server…read moreKeara was very good, bubbly fun attitude. The inside area was very clean and beautifully decorated it had great ambiance and the food was so delicious.. I had the egg and cheese omelette that was excellent, with fruit dish and English muffin, also a Carmel iced coffee which I loved.. definitely want to go back to this place, you ought to check it out too!! You won't be sorry

We've found another great breakfast spot and it was worth the drive to Mount Dora. I heard about…read morethis place on the radio and decided to give it a try. They have all the breakfast items you can imagine and a whole bunch of lunch and dinner options as well. Their menu continues to expand. We, of course, went for breakfast and had our choice of eggs and bacon and grits and pancakes ... but what stood out for me was the biscuits and gravy and the SOS. If you don't know what SOS stands for, look it up... it's a great breakfast item. The SOS is not the same as the biscuits and sausage gravy because that is sausage gravy, the SOS has chipped beef in gravy and usually will come on toast, but I prefer it with the biscuits. I asked for my eggs over easy and they were just right. The side of grits comes in a small bowl which is a good portion for one person and the pancakes were humongous - a very good size for two pancakes and golden brown... I ended up sharing with my wife. We were very happy with the service that they gave us and one of the managers came around to see if everything was good or if we needed anything and we really appreciated that. This is a very down to earth place where it feels like home. It's a great place to bring the family, and we did see a lot of people with their kids, but, we also saw couples like myself and my wife sharing some good coffee or sweet tea and loving life. We are definitely coming back because I wanna try the teriyaki chicken plates and I'm very interested in the shrimp and scallops.

Perspective: I recently paid $14 for Avocado Toast. That's toast with some avocado and EVOO on…read moreit. For almost $4 LESS, I got the Breakfast Combo pictured here (not including the OJ). Like I said...perspective. Those in the know in Mt. Dora have been to Dora Cafe, a charming old-school cafe serving as much friendly service as yummy good. Mad respect for the sweet staff onsite, quick to smile and welcome you in while you wait just a few minutes to be served tasty food. Simple, good food - that's what's up here. Also, a very interesting variety of plates - simple breakfast combos, teriyaki, Cuban sandwiches, Shepard's Pie, gyros, and chicken livers! What?! Swear to God! Open from 6a-2p every day. Definitely get in on the breakfast combo - yummy hash browns and they even have sausage links AND patties! C'mon...now you're just showing off. I will absolutely be back...and I'm genuinely looking forward to it.

We had wanted to sit on the porch for dining but it was full so we ate in the formal dining room. I…read morehad forgotten how lovely it is! There are big picture windows looking out on a lovely Florida garden, lovely sunny day. I had the shrimp salad which was substantial and fresh! My husband had the chicken pot pie, his favorite, which came with a side salad. Our server was upbeat and helpful. We'll be back!

The first thing you need to understand when dining at the Beauclaire, part of Lakeside Inn here in…read moreMount Dora, is that this location was developed in the1880s. So, a little threadbare never killed anybody. My first Sunday brunch here was pleasant (though I'm hesitant to pay about $25 for breakfast anywhere these days). I made my reservation online easily enough. Breakfast here finishes at 10a and then brunch service begins at 11a. Justin was super friendly when I arrived and I was seated and had already placed my Grand Slam order with OJ by 11:05a. That's pretty dang good. My server, Lisa, was very charming and - when I asked - she seemed to know quite a bit about the restaurant and hotel. The coral dining room is where I ate, they do not take reservations for sitting at the outdoor tables. The Grand Slam comes with eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage (patties), and potatoes or grits, with 4 small pancakes. The sausage and pancakes were very good, the potatoes well-seasoned, but the scrambled eggs left a lot to be desired. I would order fried eggs if you're looking for something fresher. The juice was delicious (no pulp), but $4 for one glass is just crazy. The water, I will say, was actually good - which pleasantly surprised me. You always want the water at a restaurant to be good - that's what they cook the food in. If not the Grand Slam, I'd bet the Belgian Waffle is a solid bet. I just can't get over how expensive breakfast, brunch, and lunch are these days. The Grand Slam came out to $18 but you DO get a very good portion of food for your money.