The food was great, sizable portions and friendly atmosphere!!! So glad we tried it! read more

My friend and I were in Mount Dora for their annual art festival, and it turned out to be a surprisingly chilly weekend. We parked on a side street and walked into the downtown area, passing Tony's Chowder House along the way. It immediately sounded like the perfect place to warm up before exploring the festival. We checked in for a table and were told the wait would only be a couple of minutes. While we were waiting, one of the servers--who ended up being our server, Bill--offered us a sample of their famous clam chowder. It was hot, peppery, and absolutely delicious. That sample alone confirmed we'd made the right choice. Because of the festival, the menu was limited, but I ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and a grilled shrimp skewer. The chowder was easily one of the best I've ever had, comparable to an incredible bowl I once had at Pike Place Market in Seattle. The shrimp skewer was also very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Bill was friendly and attentive throughout our visit, which made an already great experience even better. I'll definitely be stopping back at Tony's Chowder House the next time I'm in Mount Dora and experiencing their full menu. read more

I was looking for places to try around Mount Dora and I was pleasantly surprised by this option. Not only was it delish, but the restaurant is cozy, nicely decorated and the staff is friendly and attentive. When it is your first time dining in, they will give you a sample of their chowder and it sure is a nice touch! I went for the chowder and the crab cakes (meaty and delish) but if you did not consider the chowder as you get seated, that sample may change your mind. I will definitely stop by when I come back to the area and try other things! read more

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From the moment we walked in, they gave us a sample cup of chowder! I KNEW it was gonna be GOOD then! And it WAS! Quick service, friendly, food comes out fast, and the chowder is soooo good, I could eat the entire pot! A MUST when in downtown Mr Dora! read more

Hands down THE best clam chowder I've ever had! our server was very apologetic about the wait as the restaurant was crowded but repeatedly assured us we were not forgotten. we loved the rustic setting and coziness of the place. other seafood options looked amazing and tempting, will definitely re visit! read more

Tonys Chowder House - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

The place is cute and there's parking! Food was great, service was great and also kid friendly. Lots of indoor and outdoors dinning. I got the fried shrimp and fish, it was fresh and super tasty! Also calm chowder soup was so good!! read more

Tonys Chowder House - Fry fish and shrimp combo - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Such a cute place and not on the main road but right next to the park. Easy peasy to walk to. We sat outside because we had our pup. The server was so accommodating and brought out water for our girl. He had recommendations and we went with it! We really enjoyed everything we had. My favorites were the shrimp and hush puppies. The clam chowder goes without saying! Go and check this place out! Sooo yummy!! read more

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Great place to eat with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great seafood menu with a few land (non fish) items to choose from. Wait time is minimal for inside or outside. Service was great and very professional staff. Food came out hot as expected and the clam chowder is to die for. Definitely a place you want to visit while you are in the Mount Dora area. read more

It is no small wonder that this place has received several championships & awards for their clam chowder! It truly is delicious & very flavorful! The hush puppies were wonderful bite-size delights. Our server was simply perfect! My only complaint is that one of the employees (or a manager or owner maybe?) made us feel totally unwelcome. The moment we walked into the door he bellowed at us to wait outside & stay out of the way...and that they would get to us whenever they could. Wait what??? We almost left '& went elsewhere at that point! Meanwhile, another employee was in the process of cleaning a table and politely told us to have a seat. While we were having our lunch, that one gentleman (I use the term very loosely by the way) continued to be very abrasive with whoever walked in the door in the same manner as he approached us. Can you say "no soup for you?!?!" I understand that the place was very small & that they were very busy, but seriously, there has to be another way to handle crowd control than being outright rude to every patron. Sorry but that was unacceptable & uncalled for. That is the reason I have to give this otherwise awesome little place less than a 5 star rating it otherwise deserved. read more

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Our party of 2 were seated quickly even for a busy Saturday down town. It smelled delicious the minute we walked in. We both ordered the clam chowder and a side of garlic bread to share. Our order came out quickly and piping hot. After the first bite I 100% understand why they won world awards 3x. Our waitress was very attentive and refilled our drinks without even having to ask. Will definitely be back to try more things on the menu and for another bowl of the clam chowder. read more

After a small slow start this little powerhouse took off! Friendly staff Very tasty food (many choices) Small intimate venue (indoor and outdoor seating). Famous (delicious) chowder (ask for a sample) read more

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First time here. The clam chowder is superb. I also had grilled salmon with coleslaw. Both excellent. My server, Debbie, was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I fall a little bit more in love with Mount Dora every day and places like Tony's Chowder House are the reason why. Although parking is spare, you absolutely want to stop by this small, charming, but EXCELLENT seafood spot near Historic Downtown. I stopped in for lunch today and (luckily) scored a parking spot in the back of the restaurant. I don't know how they do it here with such a tiny kitchen but the food is great. My Connecticut lobster roll was just about perfect with two delicious sides of fries (crunchy and hot) and possibly my new favorite cole slaw. The hush puppies were so good - I could have easily eaten at least four more. Delicious sweet tea to go with my meal and all the food was served on this lovely white plate in the shape of a fish - so cute! My order came out to $30 and my wonderful server (Lisa?) was both efficient and friendly. I was in and out in roughly 30 minutes, if that, full and happy to face the rest of my day. I will absolutely be back to try their cod and salmon and who knows what else because this place is great. FYI - if you're a fan of clam chowder you can buy cans of their award-winning brand here in the restaurant. Also, that bathroom was spotless - which is a good sign in any restaurant. Thank you, TCH, and see you again soon! read more

Tonys Chowder House - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

The chowder is delicious! Best crab cake around all of central Florida! Service is super friendly and fast. Love the eclectic decor. Worth the money! read more

Stopped in to try this place since it already had good reviews. The clam chowder was excellent. I understand why it's won awards. Flavorful with tender pieces of clam. Not too thick or thin. Amongst us we also had a shrimp roll, grilled cod sandwich and blackened shrimp platter. Coleslaw was good. Not too Much mayo. Hush puppies were good--small and perfectly fried. Ambiance was kitschy and despite all the tchotchke decor, it was very clean. Very happy we stopped in and we will definitely be back. read more

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Found this place on TripAdvisor and it was amazing! You must try the lobster roll plus the chowder. Hush puppies were perfect and the Cole slaw was perfectly peppered. Server was great and the atmosphere was nautically awesome! read more

The other day my wife and I visited Tony's Chowder House. We used to live in Maine and we know lobster. We had read good reviews and looked forward to sampling their food particularly the lobster rolls. Their restaurant is small with plenty of outdoor seating and a very friendly inside full of interesting decorations. We both ordered a lobster roll with two sides. I had the coleslaw and potato salad and my wife had french fries and coleslaw. All the sides were first rate. I really enjoyed the potato salad and fries. The lobster rolls were tasty but we can tell they were fresh frozen. Tony's is known for their New England style clam chowder. It is very good. Could have used more clams but all in all very tasty. We will definitely return to sample other dishes. read more

Small restaurant in downtown Mt Dora. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. 7 indoor tables and a few outdoor. Server was very slow to acknowledge us (15 minutes) but then service was great. I had the grilled shrimp entree with hush puppies. It was delicious. Sampled the clam chowder and it was excellent. Not a very robust menu and it was $18.99 for 8 shrimp and 7 hush puppies. Still I would go back and get a bowl of clam chowder. read more

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What a great experience!! Tony Chowder House is located in the quaint town of Mt Dora, FL. The atmosphere inside and out is comfortable and relaxing. Tony, the owner provided amazing service. He was entertaining and made the the experience even better. Of course, we tried the chowder and it was simply amazing. It has even won awards..it a MUST TRY. The blacken fish cooked perfectly and delicious. Definitely worth a trip to try this little gem. read more

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Charming and small! The chowder truly is "Tony's famous chowder" and oooooomg, bad to the bone good! I had the chowder and shrimp po boy and again; oooooooooomg so good! It's worth driving to MtDora just for this. My fiance' had the cod sandwich and loved it. Do yourself a favor and check this hidden gem out. You won't regret it. Our server was prompt and professional and made good recommendations. Bon appetite' read more

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Clam chowder was excellent. A little disappointed with the clam strips as they were basically little pieces. Food came out hot. Service was quick and server was very friendly. read more

Great food, awesome service fantastic ambience. True to form. Very welcoming and service oriented. We enjoyed the visit very much and look forward to returning soon. read more

Foods good,small seating area, floor is a little soft, soup is good, fish ok the restaurant is a little small

The clam chowder is amazing like nothing I have ever had before. I had the fried jumbo shrimp and coleslaw and let me say the coleslaw was amazing, the shrimp were good not jumbo in my opinion but fine. My husband had the lobster roll and it was very very small for 25.00 he said it was fine. The best thing here is the Award winning clam chowder. We go alot and look forward to it every time. read more

Met some relatives at Tony's chowder house very small place. Nice decor. But I have to say it's overpriced and the fish was greasy.

What a wonderful place to grab a bite for lunch. We loved the no fuss vibe of Tony's and while it is small we were able to get a table without any problem. We were offered a sample of the clam chowder, which was delicious, so we of course ordered it. We also had the lobster roll which is small but tasty, with crispy hush puppies and fries and don't miss the coleslaw because it is house made, creamy, and yummy. Our server was friendly and accommodating and made sure we had a good time. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely return. read more

Omg! Such a great little place that is filled with of great ambience, great service and amazing food! Tony met us at the door! We were given menus, drinks and a sample shot of the famous chowder! Wow! It is amazing!! Everything on the menu is made fresh daily. You cannot go wrong! The chowder is available online too! Give it a try! read more

Tonys Chowder House - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Lobster roll 10/10. Hush puppies 10/10. Grilled cod 10/10. Fries 7/10, due to slight oily residue, but some may prefer this. Mich ultra bottle 5/10 brings review down to 4 stars, simply because it wasn't cold enough. Thankfully had frozen mug that helped. Easy fix just turn fridge temp down or maybe pull from back if bottles recently placed. Overall wonderful experience and will return. read more

Tonys Chowder House - Grilled cod - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Go be glad you went!!! The staff were excellent and the place clean and inviting. As folks from Seattle, we know chowder and this was so good we thought a few cans of the condensed soup to take home. read more

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This was my first time visiting this Tony's. I have been to the one in Cedar Key since they opened in 2005. They would serve huge portions of chowder. The portion size at this location is much smaller than what I was used to enjoying years ago in Cedar Key, but it tasted just as good. It was quite cold inside in August, so a sweater/jacket is recommended. The service was great and very quick. The rest of my family had fried fish fillets which were bland and not crispy. The fries weren't great either. One of my daughters had the grilled shrimp, which were beautifully cleaned and cooked, but too heavily seasoned for her to enjoy. I recommend going in for the chowder. read more

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Lovely atmosphere. The service is good but busy. I've never been here before but I had the clam chowder and it was excellent. I tried a bowl first without the saltine crackers. The pieces of clam are nice sized and tender. I also had the lobster roll with okra and hush puppies. Didn't know that was a nice fried combo. At the end, I mentioned that this was my first time here and that I liked the chowder. The man was nice enough to give a can of their condensed clam chowder. Bonus. The service here is great. read more

Tony's s a great little eat in downtown Mt. Dora. The restaurant is small and cozy and the seafood was delish!

Tony's clam chowder is a must-try! With each spoonful, you're greeted with a rich and creamy broth packed with generous chunks of tender clams and hearty potatoes. Quaint cute place. read more

Tonys Chowder House - The famous Clam Chowder Soup! A must try! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Yum! Clam chowder is a must. Lobster roll was fantastic as well as the Cole slaw. Loved the portion size. Service was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Best clam chowder I've ever had. Entire meal was delicious. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly.

Tony's is a small, quaint family restaurant located just outside of the tourist friendly town of Mt. Dora. It checks all the boxes of a wonderful dining experience, including outside dining. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They will walk you through the offerings and even help with your shopping needs. After learning it was our first visit, we were given a sample of the clam chowder. The food is very good, the specialty clam chowder is outstanding and the prices are reasonable. I would give it another star if the menu was just a bit broader with a few more fish dishes. As I said, the chowder is outstanding and certainly good enough to take a quart home. read more

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2nd visit. I had forgotten how awesome the chowder was. I'm from CT, and this may well be the best New England Clam Chowder ever. Also had grilled salmon. Equally awesome. My husband had the Piggy sandwich that was huge and absolutely delicious! Definitely good for a return visit. read more

I ride In a motorcycle group and on February 26,2025 the group rode there because we heard the Chowder was really good ! Now I called a few days ahead to check out if they could accommodate a group of 8-10 bikers, and I was assured that they could they just couldn't put tables together ! Ok no problem!!! However when they got there they were told they couldn't accommodate the 6 guys that rode all the way from Palm Coast !!!! And they were nasty about it ( the management ) We probably won't be going back no matter how good the food is!!! I will say that the food was good and the servers were good as well. Maybe they should do take out only if they can't accommodate 6 people!!! read more

Service was great and food came out quickly. I like the touch of bringing out a shooter of the clam chowder when you arrive (even if it was 97 degrees). The food was as expected. Reminded me of a clam shack on a northern beach. My only real suggestion would be for them to salt or season the fried fish/shrimp a bit more when it comes out the fryer. read more

Tonys Chowder House - Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Clam chowder was superb. Lobster roll was good. Next time we're in Mount Dora, we will be stopping by again.