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    4.1 (145 reviews)
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    The Frog & Monkey drink menu
    David J.

    On a weekend getaway, my wife and I (and Monte the service poodle) found the Frog & Monkey restaurant & bar on n downtown Mt Dora. Perfect for a warm Friday afternoon - this basement location was deliciously cool. It was mid afternoon, so other than a French-speaking table of five, we pretty much had the place to ourselves. We each had a different burger and Monte got covert treats from his person. The Goat burger was extremely good with seasoned fries and my Black & Blue burger was outstanding, served with a Caesar salad (up charge). Overall, it was a great little place we totally found by accident.

    Michelle M.

    Loved my first visit to The Funky Monkey, with huge thanks to my wonderful server, Stormy! This second floor eatery on Mount Dora's popular Donnelly Street is an attractive restaurant featuring a bar that screams "hang" on a weekend with your besties before, during, or after the game. The menu is tapas style and your orders come out when they're ready. My steak frites were delicious and the first time a restaurant got "medium" right, in my opinion. The asparagus was a little weak, but when everything else is so great, you can overlook a bit of veg. I definitely plan to return for the ramen when it gets cooler outside. And again, if you're lucky enough to have Stormy as your server, you are in VERY good hands. TYVM!

    Beef Empanada
    Angie S.

    Stopped in on a Friday night with a friend. The bar was full so we opted for a high top. We ordered the beef empanadas and birria egg rolls to share. Both were really good. The empanadas were stuffed with beef filling and served with a horseradish sauce. The egg rolls were my favorite. The filling was juicy and delicious. I had an old fashion with chocolate bitters that was also really enjoyable. Staff were super attentive. Our server checked on us every time she walked by. The atmosphere was very moody and dark. This would be a great place for a date night. There was a really good singer/guitarist playing that we really enjoyed too. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in town.

    Birria Egg Rolls
    Reixa C.

    1/8/2025 Starting the year at The Funky Monkey with my Yelp Orlando bestie Phylicia. We came here Wednesday night for some tapas and conversation. We did not order any drinks during this visit but it was Whiskey Wednesday. We ordered the beef empanadas with chimichurri, the Chicken Bao Buns and the Birria Egg Rolls. The egg rolls were our favorite of the three and my recommendation if you go. They offer much more, especially ramen. Will definitely come back. The service by Josiah was excellent. We felt welcomed. He made some great recommendations. The restaurant is very cozy, dark. The bar looked super cool but it was a bit packed. I usually like sitting in the bar. The decor was....you guessed it, monkey inspired. Can't wait to bring my husband and friends here.

    James C.

    Very nice place! The food was very good!! We had dumplings, ginger soy sesame wings and short rib ramen. They did a great job on all dishes and the service was great! Our server, Aubrey, was very nice and very pleasant. Everything came out very fast! I would definitely recommend you give this unique place a try! You won't be disappointed!

    Garlic Chimi Shrimp
    Kira C.

    Cute little hidden gem! I was driving around the town after getting a tattoo nearby and decided to take a stroll "downtown." The restaurant is located upstairs in a little shopping mall which appears to have been a hotel. It had a very welcoming vibe! The moment I walked in I was greeted by the friendly bartender. When I got there I was offered the happy hour menu so I ordered the house mule and the Garlic Chimi Shrimp which was delicious. The sauce had a very flavorful mix of garlic, chimichurri and scallions. I definitely had to dip the several pita bread slices into the sauce because I couldn't get enough of it, it was to die for! I also tried the Miso Glazed Eggplant and it had a delicious balance of sweet and salty mix. I will definitely drive the 40 minutes just for that shrimp and to try other things on the menu.

    Pamela J.

    Mask wearing bartender isn't the best. Prob wouldn't ever sit at the bar when she was there. Veggie ramen is excellent. Miso eggplant not so much- it should be removed from the menu. Empanadas are large and gyoza excellent. It's a cheery little space upstairs from its other restaurant the Frog and Monkey.

    Birria Ramen
    Becca H.

    A true hidden gem in Mount Dora, and I'm grateful it's a little bit hidden as we didn't have to wait more than five minutes even though the sidewalks of the town were packed with people shopping and looking at lights. We found it because of good reviews, otherwise we would've probably walked right past as the signage isn't great - it's up a staircase and around a corner so not quite on the beaten path but above it. We sat near the bar area so had multiple waitresses who doubled as the bartenders. They were super friendly, and quick whenever we needed something. I ordered the steak frites and my friend ordered one of the specials, the birria ramen. They were both amazing! The steak was cooked beautifully and the chimichurri sauce was delightful and flavorful. The ramen had just the right amount of spice and was a HUGE portion size (enough for me to have a few nibbles). The rest of the menu items looked equally delicious as they passed us on their way out of the kitchen. The place was decorated enough for Christmas to be appropriately festive but not over the top. Would 10/10 recommend stopping here if you're in the area.

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    Cheryl M.

    We happened upon this place in Mount Dora. It has a great vibe, great bar service by Stormy, and great food. We had the Hoisin Ribs and Pork Gyoza. Both were delicious. We ate them so fast that I didn't get an opportunity to take a photo. We will definitely be back.

    Ramen with extra corn
    Vivian C.

    The service and atmosphere was great. The food was reasonably good. My friend and I wanted to go out and found this place. Server was attentive but didn't disturb us too much which is how I like my dining experience.

    Randi S.

    Service was spectacular and fun! I didn't catch his name but the bartender waited on us and made us his own concoction for drinks. My husband had ramen and I had some apps (pictured.) this is our 2nd time and we have enjoyed it both times.

    This is there birria ramen would highly recommend

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    Hi Sara, wish you the best!

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    Thank you so much, David! Cheers

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    If you're looking for great food, drinks and music Funky is the place to go! Definitely recommend! The service and the owners are awesome

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    Loved their cheese and meats shareable plate! Salty, savory, and sweet selections. Def will come back for that and their cocktails!

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    Rodrigo M.

    Thank you so much, Giselle! We hope to see you again very soon!

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    Thank you, John!

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    Thank you so much, Chris! We love having you here!

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    4 years ago

    Great Atmosphere and good food. Our server (Monica) was great and recommended the Steak Frits. Food was great as well. 10/10

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    4 years ago

    Food was amazing! Definitely recommend the steak frites. Service was also 10/10. Monica (server) was great! Will be coming back soon.

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    4 years ago

    Nice because its the only place in Mt Dora that stays open late, but definitely not worth going to unless it is your only option

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    5 years ago

    Went for brunch and it was amazing, awesome service from Camden behind the bar! Highly recommend the turkey egg rolls!

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    Brandon was cool and the food was good. 10/10 recommend this place. Great empanadas and eggs rolls. Also good drinks

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    Rodrigo M.

    Thank you so much, Ariel!

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    Same review, two different platforms. Ok Bye!

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    We were in Orlando and looking for a place to have dinner, we searched for the best places to eat…read morein the area. Based on the recommendations we found, we decided to visit DOMU. The restaurant opened at 5:00 PM, and we arrived at 5:30 PM. We discovered there were already 80 people ahead of us. We spoke with the front desk and learned we could sit at the restaurant's bar. From the menu, we ordered the Domu Wings, Cheezus, Curry Ramen, and Mango Lychee Lemonade. We soon received our lemonade and chicken wings. The lemonade was a good, refreshing drink to begin our dinner. We became fans of Domu Chicken Wings; they were perfectly made and crunchy, and we loved every bite. The sauce on the chicken wings was also delicious and paired perfectly with them. Following that, we enjoyed Cheezus, which was another wonderful appetizer. Paired with the baguette, it was delicious and served as an excellent start to the meal. Both appetizers, the Chicken Wings and the Cheezus, were absolutely perfect and provided a fantastic beginning to our dinner. Following that, we enjoyed our Chicken Curry Ramen, which was delicious, well-flavored with all the spices, chicken, and excellent ramen for dinner, making it a great choice for the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at DOMU, which is why they have been recognized as a Michelin Restaurant for the past four years.

    I have been wanting to stop by DOMU for a while now and I am so happy that I finally made it…read more Everyone raves about it so much and I just knew that it was going to live up to the hype and after going it definitely did. The service was top-notch. The restaurant itself is super cute and had a very warm ambiance (also pretty casual which was nice!). And the food... y'all I can see why everyone hypes this place up because it really is PHENOMENAL. The Richie Rich ramen is the best Ramen I have ever had. The broth was delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection and I was so happy to have leftovers for the next day. The wings were the best wings I've had in a very long time or probably even ever lol (no exaggeration because if you try them, you'll totally understand and agree with me). I truly can't wait to go back and try more things from the menu!

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    4.3(969 reviews)
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    Meeting with some friends for dinner and she suggested this spot, I've never heard of Domu and I'm…read moreprobably the only person in Orlando that hasn't... Cause this restaurant is booming and I see why, every table was full all night. We started off with cocktails, I had the bees knees very good The restaurant is small but nicely done with the interiors the light pink walls and the simple touches thoughtout. Ok sooo let's talk food.. The chicken wings were to die for! Now I see the hype.. The fingerling bravas!!! Fantastic, Shishito peppers perfectly crispy. Definitely check this spot out.. Such a great spot

    We came into Domu on Sunday evening and we're surprised to get a seat right away. The restaurant…read morewas definitely buzzing with people, but it appears that everyone had been taken care of. They also have outdoor seating where you can bring your dogs if necessary. We were greeted by our waiter and he took our drink order right away. Since we were planning a big day the next day, we just decided to stick with nonalcoholic beverages that came up pretty quick. We decided to order the wings and asked about the specialty wings. They are having a citrus flavor until September 22 so we decided to place an order for those as well. When I asked the waiter about the different flavors, he gave me a detailed answer, but was pretty quick at moving along. To no surprise, the wings came, and we absolutely loved the originals. The lemon flavor ones were good, but they definitely did not be their signature flavor. We ended up ordering the tonoktsu Ramen. We had had it before at the other location and enjoyed it very much. We decided to split it, which we were notified that they couldn't split it for us. No big deal, luckily they gave us two bowls to be able to do so. The Ramen was good, flavorful. I know this restaurant is busy, but I just felt rushed the entire time. We were literally in and out of there and max 40 minutes. It was my husband's birthday dinner, so I felt a little bad that it was rushed in that way. Nonetheless, the food trumps that feeling so it's definitely worth a try.

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    3.9(42 reviews)
    44.6 mi

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