Took the boat out ran across Gator Bay. Live Music was Great, Very Friendly Staff, and Kayla…read moreAwesome!! Stop by and visit a place that's been around for a long time.

We enjoy venturing out and trying new places. It doesn't have to be fancy. This restaurant…read morecertainly fits that description. It sits on a back waterway on Haine's creek near Leesburg. There are several places to eat...the back, screened-in porch, the bar, and a covered patio. Sounds pretty good, right? But it also has a back deck where smokers hang out and puff on cigarettes. We could smell the awful smoke where we were sitting. Yuck! I had the taco special. Wife had the club wrap. She liked her meal. Mine was just okay. Tacos should have tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, hot sauce and more. Mine had fish on 2, shrimp on 2, with shredded lettuce...thats it! At least the price was right. Never again. That's not a real taco. Gator Bay... you lost me as a customer. Sorry. Almost forgot, it added an extra charge for using my credit card.

I was looking for a restaurant that would not disappoint for our wedding anniversary. To start…read morewith , we definitely had the best seat in the house! The ambiance was great the view was spectacular, the staff was very pleasant and accommodating. I don't normally like peel and eat shrimp, but between my wife and our waitress the pressure was on to try it, and honestly I'm hooked ! Served warm, with butter and beautifully seasoned, I would definitely order again. My wife ordered the haddock fish sandwich and it did not disappoint in the least. If your looking for a fantastic dinner with a great view, ask for upstairs, "the corner " is the best.

First Impressions really matters. Came to this spot because I have never been and I have to say I…read moreleft very pleased with plans to come back!! Hostess was very sweet. Servers were working hard with smiles. Our server was sweet and prompt. Food was really good and pricing was good! The aesthetics of the inside was really great and was just enough! The views absolutely beautiful. Love restaurants on the water. Definitely coming back, soon! Thanks! :)

Tavares~ This place is the ultimate vibe for a dive bar! I could hang out here every single day of…read morethe week! Food was pretty tasty, and the drinks were strong. We were headed to a haunted house venue and decided to stop here and have drinks and dinner before. If you want a cool place to hang out and chill, overlooking water, this is your place! We will definitely be back!!

We had items on our tab that we did not order so ensure you…read morereview your check before paying it

Service could use some work. It took a while to get someone to our table, and they didn't check in…read moreoften after that, so we had to flag someone down for drink refills. The food was decent but unremarkable. I'd give it a 3/5. Maybe they'll get better as they settle in.

Seth is a great server! Personable, knew the menu and made…read moreus feel like family coming to dinner. The steak was perfectly seasoned. The collard greens..... awesome! Mozzarella incredibly delicious! Very glad we found this place! We will be back and bring the rest of the family!!!!

A local, but very special "hole in the wall" seafood restaurant in strip center in Mount Dora…read more Nicely busy with locals as well as take out orders. Service was great. The food was marvelously well-executed - my dining partner's Maryland crab cake was mostly lump crab meat with only enough binder to hold it together and the whole-belly clams were simply off the chain. The 4-Star rating is for the sparse appearance of the presentation and they charge for hushpuppies as a side - which is a Southern cardinal sin.

Very nice first visit to Whale's Tale - a seafood restaurant that sits in (the most) non-descript…read morestrip mall here in Mount Dora. To get in and out of any restaurant in less than 30 minutes is a feat and I pride myself on being efficient - but SHOUT OUT to the team here because my food arrived almost as fast as my order was placed! The Seafood Basket (shrimp, lightly-breaded) was a safe bet, with homemade slaw (not bad, but nothing to write home about). For an up charge, you can get the popular onion rings which I did enjoy. This simple, unassuming restaurant is a staple in the area and I can see why. The food is just fine, nothing too salty or over-seasoned. My server was great and the tunes they play here are SOLID (Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, etc.). I would absolutely return and bring my parents. Daily specials are available as is my recommendation to come here and have a Whale of a good time.

For the second year in a row we made reservations for the restaurants fixed menu for Valentine's…read moreDay. My rule is NOT to go out for Valentine's Day however for this restaurant I make an exception. Again we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and served at the appropriate temperature for each of the courses. While we didn't partake of the wine pairing this year (we did last year) I would highly recommend it! Some of presentations were inconsistent but didn't take away from the flavor of the food ( I.e. lobster course one person didn't get butter, risotto course one person don't get asparagus etc.) Our server was Phil. While he was very nice and respectful he seemed flustered and overly busy. We would have liked additional cocktails before our main meal however we weren't asked often. Water glasses were only filled twice. Last year our waitress clean dishes away as soon as glasses were empty and cleaned crumbs from the table before the next course was served. We love the look of the restaurant. This year there were 6 of us. While we appreciated that we were off on our own the area was directly across from the kitchen so there was a lot of activity and it was hard to hear some of the conversation. While I don't have a picture of my filet it was delicious and cooked perfectly. When we had coffee do dessert they all came out at different eat times, we had to wait for cream for one coffee and the cappuccino was served after the dessert came because the "machine was warming up?!?" Which was never explained until it was delivered to us. Our bills came and the bar tab was a little different than we were expected. For example my Cosmopolitan was a 2 line entry with the liquor (grey goose) one item and the Cosmo ($4?) a second line item. We look forward to going back again and hope to have a similar experience next time as we did the first time we went for Valentines.

I've been looking forward to a date night or special occasion in order to try this restaurant,…read moreespecially since there aren't any upscale dining options in Leesburg. The appearance and environment is very lovely. Unfortunately, the service and food needs improvement. I visited this restaurant for my daughter's birthday. We were greeted by the hosts/ two owners, and they were very kind and informative. Once seated, our waiter and a trainee waiter came over; this is where is experience began to decline. We had to ask about menu items and the "Ladies Night" special. After they brought over the drinks and apps, they didn't come back again to check on the table or see if we'd like more drinks (they only came over when bringing out items or making orders). The food could use some flavor and more/less seasoning. The calamari was great! Very good... and my sister enjoyed her salmon. However, the rest of my party of 5 didn't enjoy their meals: the beef skewers had a strong vinegar taste; the potato croquettes and fried shrimp were salty; my chicken piccata didn't have any flavor, even after adding lots of salt and pepper (it tasted like butter and pasta; limited capers); and the complimentary bread was good, but they brought out one small basket for a larger party. I dont think I will return, especially if that was the service for a birthday. I'm sure they can improve, but they have a bit of competition with good food with lower prices on the same street.

Such a wonderful meal. Our server Evan was very polite, accommodating & timely with everything…read more The pot roast was amazingly tender & everything on rhe plate tasted great. The person with me had the seafood gnocchi & she said it was a very good meal as well.

We had a wonderful Father's Day dinner at the Glenview Country Club! Located in the heart of The…read moreVillages and known for its breathtaking Championship golf course views. Featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and chef inspired modern meets classic dishes! Even though they were packed our waitress was very attentive and the manager updated us on our food arrival time. Plenty of parking available in the lot for cars and golf carts! Cocktails Espresso Martini Grapefruit Rita Dinner Red Wine Chateaubriand Cajun Halibut Seafood Stuffed Flounder Tropical Salmon Southwest Chicken Salad Gluten Free Chicken Parmigiana

Great service and food. We come here every time we travel to FL. The ambiance is amazing and has…read morebeen under construction. Mother's birthday so the did extra for her special day!

Elevated dining in a unique dining experience in a historic space. The pork chop was very well…read moreprepared with home style sides polenta and potato. Easy place to talk during dinner with a private dining feel. The service was on point including a full service bar. Gravel parking lot is the rustic part of your experience which leaves your vehicle a bit at risk. This place is a bit pricey but overall worth a visit.