We dropped in for lunch with a friend and we were welcomed as we walked in and seated right away…read more We got a bottle of Angels & Cowboys. I ordered the Pepperoni Flat Bread and my Partner ordered the Mushroom Flat Bread. The atmosphere has an artist studio feel. We enjoyed the Sipping Garden.

A great little wine bar in Leesburg. Buy a bottle, order some delicious apps and hang out and…read moreenjoy the music. We loved it.

Came here one day during a planned day out in Mt. Dora. A quaint little town northwest of Orlando…read more There's shopping, some nice little restaurants, and a big ol' lake that you can rent a catboat on and drive it around. That's what we did that morning. Ambiance was great. It felt like each little dining area was a different room in a big, semi-haunted mansion. Eclectic books and paintings and mirrors and other baubles adorned much of the walls, making for plenty of looking around time during you meal. Very fun. Service was really good. The pacing of the meal was great, and our server was very friendly. We were always with drink, and she knew the menu backwards and forwards, even the special dishes of the night. As for the food, we went whole hog with two apps, two mains, and a dessert to share. Out of everything we ordered, only one of them remains on the current menu, which is a great sign. I love a rotating, seasonal menu. It shows effort, and it definitely encourages return patronage. We started with the Ciabatta Board (toasted ciabatta, house butter made with sun dried tomato, roasted red pepper, parmesan, garlic, chive). This was nice. It was very sun dried tomato, so if you don't like them, don't get this. But very soft, toasty bread made this very lovely. We also got an escargot app which was very creamy and soup-like. The snails were complimented well by the spinach. And the whole thing came with a nice little breadstick. I saved some of the bread from the board for some sopping. Pro move. For our mains, we got a miso butter New York strip and some sort of Asian themed duck. For both mains, the proteins were cooked very very well, and the portion sizes were a good size compared to what I was expecting. Both sets of taters were good. The mash was very smooth and creamy, the roasted baby potatoes were cooked all the way through and were nice and naturally buttery. Both were served with a seasonal veg mix that was pretty ok. It rounded out the plate, but it won't change your world or anything. We finished off with one of the best slices of cheesecake I've ever had. Incredibly smooth with the perfect cheesecake density, the perfect amount of chocolate chips inside, and a nice little crust that added that little bit of texture that is needed from the crust. Overall, quite a meal! To survive in a small town with these prices and those quality ingredientes and that unique of a menu design is very impressive. I will certainly be back.

Pros: Ambiance was awesome. Very intimate, felt like a…read morelabyrinth of rooms in an old, dank mansion. I loved it. Service was great, too. Our server was really nice, made good recommendations, and the food was paced absolutely perfectly. The food itself was the best part. Crazy unique menu items that promised a lot and delivered a lot. Cons: Not a single con. A great little visit. Tips: The menu has completely changed since we went, which is good, so I can't recommend any specific dishes. But the ones I see on the menu now look absolutely banging.

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.

Mount Dora Bistro has the kind of warm, personal hospitality that makes you want to love the place…read more The owner and server were genuinely attentive--engaged, welcoming, and clearly invested in making guests feel comfortable. That level of care is increasingly rare, and it deserves real credit. Where the experience faltered, unfortunately, was the food. The prefix menu included many dishes, but most missed the mark. They felt lackluster, missing the depth, seasoning, or execution that would match the charm of the service. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing stood out either. It's the kind of meal that leaves you wishing the kitchen's ambition matched the front‑of‑house enthusiasm. It may have been an off night, but there was only one other couple in the place on a Friday dinner service, so that may have been a sign up front.

Five stars all the way. Great service great atmosphere and wow the smell of flowers while you enjoy…read morewine and good music Exceptional experience tonight and kudos to the staff

C'mon Eustis! What are you waiting for? Fantastic wines, food and live music! If you live in the…read morearea and haven't been here, you need to visit. Jonathon and Josh are great hosts and the wine and food pairings are excellent. Live music by Jody Brieske will make you want to dance or just enjoy. Beautiful singing and piano playing. Requests accepted.

Cute little spot in downtown Clermont that my husband and I had been wanting to try for a while,…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype! Extensive wine list for the wine lovers like me, plus a great variety of beers for my husband. The food was delicious, the vibes and ambiance were great, and we especially loved that it's family owned. Such a cozy spot. We'll definitely be back!

What fun little space! You can go enjoy wine and soft drinks. They are open till 1am! I think the…read moreonly place in downtown Clermont open late! The server at the bar was friendly.

I struggled with how to start this review, not for any bad reason, but because from the second I…read morewalked in, everything was excellent. The decor, the service, the food, the wine, all impeccable, fun, and quirky in the best way. The setup is very odd, seems like a wine bar you could find in a mall, but it's cute and endearing immediately upon entering. The nice woman inside the bar took my order quickly and politely ignored how awkward I am. I was asked if I was opting in to the wine tasting so OF COURSE I said yes, and was treated to a vast array of the best wines I've tasted in a long time, along with complimentary cheese and crackers. I got the antipasto plate which was prepared by a chef with a bedazzled headband the appeared to have wandered in looking for the Doobie Brothers concert, and while the antipasto wasn't anything crazy it was very well priced. The house cabernet was also a perfect dry red and well worth the price. My main was a muffeleta which was perfect. Warm and salty and every flavor shined through and paired perfectly with my dry wine. Everything about this place is warm and cozy. Even the ambient music is at the perfect volume; loud enough to break the silence, quiet enough to chitchat. This would be a wonderful place to bring a first date to make them think you're way more cultures than you really are. Great wine, great service, great ambiance, and great food. This is one of the friendliest most inviting places I've ever had the joy of visiting, highest of recommendations; I know it's out of the way, but well worth the stop.

Five stars, though that hardly captures the vintage of this place…read more From the moment you step inside, it feels like an uncorking--there's that soft release of the day, a subtle pop of tension giving way to warmth. The room breathes. Conversation aerates. You settle in the way a good bottle opens up after a moment in the glass. The food has depth, the kind that suggests it's been allowed to develop properly. Nothing rushed. Nothing overworked. Homestyle dishes arrive layered and generous, as if they've been patiently aged rather than assembled. There's structure to the menu--comfort as the body, flavor as the finish--and it lingers in the best way. The service pours easy and steady. Attentive without overwhelming, like a thoughtful decant that lets everything open naturally. Recommendations come with care, never pretense. You feel guided, not sold to. And then there's the crowd--the true terroir of the place. Warm, grounded, unassuming. Neighbors, first dates, old friends--each table adding its own note to the atmosphere. By the end of the night, the whole room feels blended, balanced, harmonious. Some establishments chase trends. This one feels like a good vintage--crafted with intention, allowed to mature, and shared generously. You don't just visit. You savor.

Stopped in for a date night and what a cute, unique bar. The theming is all submarine/underwater…read moreand very unique. We were seated in a tucked away booth so we had some privacy and the bartender was very attentive and knowledgeable. They have a wide variety of cocktails and different appetizers to try. It was a lot of fun and great for a night out.

Love the drinks and the board games !! The lavender spritz is so delish! Would love to see them…read morechill the wine first BUT definitely a great place to visit!