The Server / Bartender Matt was great.! Also George's…read moreknowledge in wines was impressive.! Great atmosphere and good food.! Marcos G.

Root & Branch is one of my favorite restaurants in Central Florida. The food is always great, the…read moreservice is on point, and it has a nice cozy atmosphere. One of my go to items is their pork chop. It's always cooked perfectly, juicy, and packed with great flavor. I went with double vegetables to keep the carbs low. My date had the Korean BBQ salmon, and we started with the Brussels as an appetizer. For dessert, we ordered the fried bread pudding. I had to sneak a bite, and it was so good. I washed it down with a freshly brewed coffee, which was the perfect way to finish the meal. If you find yourself in Clermont, FL, stop in and grab a great meal at Root & Branch Bistro. Their menu always features seasonal fare made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

It had been over five years since we had been back here at least assigned to give it another try…read more Arrived on a Sunday around 2 o'clock in the afternoon and it was very quiet inside. We were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and almost immediately after we were seated, we were greeted by her taking our beverage orders. I opted for the lobster grilled cheese with the kettle chips. The sandwiches were really big, but it was very delicious. The lobster is slightly chilled and they add Swiss and cheddar cheese to it. It was very tasty. The chips were good. I definitely could've done with less chips as it felt like they were overtaking the plate. My husband got the Texas wings. Which had the Texas dry rub with a honey glaze over them. Kind of gave you a spicy and sweet take. He said they were very tasty. Well seasoned and well cooked. He also got fries as his side and there is a dollar up charge for regular fries.

I came here with some friends for lunch. The menu looked really interesting and I had heard good…read morethings about it. My friend specifically wanted a Brie Mac and cheese appetizer she had before. After ordering, they told us they were all out. They bought out chips with weird cheese sauce instead. I got the seasonal Cuban sandwich, my friends got the grilled chicken sandwich. My sandwich had guava and goat cheese and was honestly pretty good. The flavors really complimented each other. My friend's sandwich was inedible. The grilled chicken looked fine but tasted charred. It had such a burnt, smoky taste we couldn't stand it. The service here was good, but the food was pretty disappointing for the most part.

Stopped in with family to start a day of sightseeing. It was very impressed by how clean and well…read morekept the restaurant was overall. But even more impressed with the superb service and terrific food! My rib combo dinner was absolutely delicious! The barbecue chicken, collard greens, and Black Eyed Peas were scrumptious! My wife truly enjoyed her sausage lunch plate as well. What a great start of the day!

It's more 3.5 stars but the ribs were pretty good so I rounded up. Meat was super tender did not…read moretaste smoked but had a nice char from finishing on the grill. Sausage was ok wouldn't get again and the shrimp my wife had were very overcooked. Sides were average Mac and cheese and fries were good collards lacked flavor. Overall good service and the ribs are worth a stop. Everything else is ok not great

Great people, great breakfast! Definitely a place to bring your out of town family! Check 'em out!read more

Looking for great brunch/breakfast in Clermont? This is THE place. We put our names in during the…read morefarmers market on Sunday and waited about 20 minutes. This cute spot has charm, great service, and even better food. The crab and shrimp Benedict was incredible. They had a croissant instead of English muffins and it was a game changer. The hollandaise sauce had a citrus note that brightened the richness of the croissant and perfectly cooked shrimp and crab. We also tried the French toast which was good but not as impressive. They grill their muffins which sounds crazy but they were so tasty. The lightly crisp butter edges with the banana nut muffin was outstanding. The iced coffees were also super tasty, not too sweet. Can't wait to try more here!

Super cute spot that seems to be a hidden gem on Lake Minneola!…read more Once we got there, there were no tables available, but a server greeted us and sat us pretty quickly. We opted for the alcoholic drinks, but if I came again, I'd opt for the mocktails, as both we ordered were crazy light pours. The food was pretty good. The highlights for me were the fries, onion rings, and the jalapeño ranch, which I suspect is housemade. The burgers were decent, but mine came out pretty much well done, when I ordered medium rare. Took the key lime pie to go, and it was good! Overall, worth a visit. They certainly have a great location.

This place is hidden local gem that everyone needs to come out and visit sometime, especially…read morebefore sunset. When you arrive the parking lot connects to a walkway that is lined with tiki torches they light up after the sun goes down leading you to the bar area and then the restaurants tables on the docks. The open facing lake view is absolutely gorgeous, when you get to the restaurant area you can pick any open table and a server meets you promptly. They have everything from fresh seafood, delicious burgers, and crisp fried side options like tater tots, onion rings, and of course French fries. We ordered their Mushroom, Onion and Swiss Cheeseburger and the Smokin' Jalapeno Burger! Both were solid burgers with 1/2 lb angus beef thick patty and great flavor combinations. Ordered some drinks from the bar that were refreshing and for dessert we split the Key Lime pie that is a MUST order (sorry not sorry Publix)! For amazing views, great food, and relaxing vibes, I highly recommend making your way out here soon! We will be back to try out some of their seafood and specials very soon!

Excellent service, fantastic food, and wonderful attention to detail!…read more My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make the night memorable. When we arrived, our table was already waiting for us--beautifully set with rose petals. It was such a thoughtful touch, especially since I had only checked the "anniversary" box on OpenTable without expecting anything extra. The exceptional service didn't stop there. When they ran out of the oysters we hoped to order, the chef generously added extra shrimp to our shrimp cocktail to make up for it. To top it all off, they surprised us with a complimentary chocolate cake at the end of the meal. We couldn't have asked for a better dining experience or a more perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend!

We chose this local restaurant for our one-year wedding anniversary because we wanted to try…read moresomething different and support a local spot. The ambiance and music were really enjoyable and made for a nice atmosphere. The lobster mac and cheese and shrimp cocktail were both great and definitely the highlights of the meal. They were out of mashed potatoes and offered a baked potato instead, which was fine, but felt a bit underwhelming for the type of dining experience and price point. Unfortunately, the tomahawk steak was a major disappointment. While the center was cooked okay, the steak arrived only lukewarm, which made it seem like it may have been cooked too early and sat before being served. On top of that, the exterior was so heavily charred that every bite tasted burnt and completely overpowered the flavor of the meat. For a steak at this price point, that level of quality was really disappointing. What made the experience worse was the confusion over pricing. Since the tomahawk was listed at market price, we specifically asked beforehand and were quoted $125 by our server. When the bill came, we were charged $175. After my husband questioned it, the explanation became unclear, and we were ultimately told $125 was the correct price and the bill was adjusted. Had we not spoken up, we would have been overcharged by $50. We really wanted to love this place for a special occasion and appreciate supporting local businesses, but overall the experience ended up being just okay.

The place is gorgeous inside and out. The service was excellent and the food was also. We split…read morethe crab cakes and deviled eggs with bacon. Both were delicious and enough for two people. Will go back.

Don't walk...run to this gem. Hands down the best restaurant in The Villages, Florida. Amazing…read moreservice (Shauna - bar), food and views. I had two apps - the tuna and the fish dip. Both delicious. My only (minor) suggestion is for the tuna, use thicker chips, as the topping are all wet. The chips were saturated- but still delish! Such a great spot. A+++

Very cool place and vibe. Food around this place is decent and with plenty of options. Service…read morewas just ok. Hard to get the attention of the bartender with three available and only me waiting. Weird.

I love the nachos here, phenomenal. They make their own beer cheese and the brisket is so tender…read more Generally have a good beer and cider selection. Tried their cocktails for the first time. The espresso martini was okay, coffee tasted a bit burnt. The bees' knees were pretty good. Overall a solid seven on cocktails.