A gas station converted to a fun outdoor dining hotspot serving up scratch-made meals with friendly…read moreservice and a chipper staff doling out platefuls of classic Southern faves with a twist. The Southern burger was great, but I tossed off the raw onions as I absolutely hate them, and added the lovely pickled onions from my wife's salad, which gave the perfect amount of flavor and color. Don't you agree? Give me a LIKE if you do !!! The crepe was next level. Delicate crepe, very soft ripe bananas, sauce was not disgustingly sugary, and the vanilla ice cream was smooth and soft, not icy and sweet. Dunno what brand they use, or if they churn the cream fresh in-house, but it made my day.

Driving back to Georgia after a visit to the mouse and wanting to limit our exposure to the I-4…read moretraffic, we drove through the charming town of Mount Dora. There are lots of delightful restaurants there (according to yelpers) but many were located downtown and parking was hard to find so we decided to go to Fifth Avenue Streatery since we had driven by and there was lots of parking. All of which the tables are outside on a charming patio with lots of interesting decor. It was 11:30 so the day was pleasant and sitting outside was fine. Not sure how I would feel about that in August. Our waitress was Haley (guessing at the spelling) and she was bubbly and very attentive. The menu wasn't overwhelming and I always think that's a good sign that most of the food is being prepared fresh and not pulled from a freezer. My mom ordered the fish sandwich with tomato and cucumber salad. After ordering the Italian Haley said they were out of beef until the owner arrived so I went for the day's special which was a seafood basket: two pieces of fried fish, four huge shrimp and clam strips. Clam strips are not my favorite but these were very crisp and tasty. It was served with fries and cold slaw. We both agreed the food was very good. I asked for some cocktail sauce and after a few minutes she came back with saying she had to make some. It was fantastic, very horseradish forward which I loved. I am glad we couldn't locate our first two choices since we got to eat at this funky little place and have the best server in all of Mt. Dora.

Our first time visiting and WOW! it was amazing experience from…read morewalking in to leaving. Megan was our waitress and she was outstanding, the food was absolutely fabulous and the chef went above and beyond...he came out once to verify the order as we asked to eliminate an item and once he discussed it with us, we decided to try it in the side and it was excellent, he then checked on us again to confirm we were pleased and we were beyond impressed. I would HIGHLY recommend trying this establishment, you will be happy you did.

I absolutely loved every second of my visit. Let's start with Juan- he was so welcoming and…read moreknowledgeable. I enjoyed all of his recommendations and can't wait to come back for more. The food and cocktails were delicious and reasonably priced. They have a fantastic happy hour with apps and drink specials. I loved the decor as well as the many seating options both in and outdoors. Leather backed booths, tables to accommodate large parties and bar seating.

What a great little breakfast spot in Mount Dora! The food was absolutely delicious, the portions…read morewere generous, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can tell this is a real local favorite with that classic, comfortable hometown feel. Everything came out fresh and cooked perfectly. I especially loved the breakfast--it's exactly what you want from a great neighborhood cafe. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience was relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Mount Dora. I'll absolutely be back!

Used to be a favorite spot for breakfast…read more This morning we went for breakfast and I brought my latte from home as usual. I was told to take it out to the car or leave. New no outside beverage policy. They don't offer lattes and we were all ordering breakfast, not just sitting around drinking coffee from home. Was told they make most of their money off coffee? Isn't it like $3 with refills? Not like I bought my own eggs. Cool. Left and went to waffle house. Prob wont be back. So, they lost $30-$40 in sales because of a $3 coffee? Sound business decision.

We had a lovely time at the Beauclaire Restaurant for Mount Dora restaurant week. The restaurant is…read morelocated at the Lakeside Inn hotel, which is a dream to stay at. The ambience is great and similar to a country club dining room, in my opinion. Guests were dressed all sorts of ways, but we chose a bit on the nicer side. Since we were there for Mount Dora restaurant week, we were offered a $50 per person, 3 course meal. This included a Caesar salad, choice of chicken or pork, and chocolate cake. We chose the pork as our meal. Everything was divine and full of flavor. One of the best meals we've had in a while. The service was good and everything came out rather quickly. Make sure to give them a try!

It was my first time at the Lakeside Inn. The grounds are stunning. And there's so much to do…read moreactivity wise. I went for the Regency Market that day so it was more crowded than usual. The Beauclaire Dining Room and the Verandah was bustling due to the market. There was a bit of a wait for lunch due to that. Once we got our table service was quite fast. They had a special menu for the day. I love the dark colors and dark wood aspects. I got the Duke of Monte Cristo sandwich served with a raspberry orange dip. It was fresh. And sandwich had a unique shape to it which was a nice touch. It was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. I got a side of fries which were well seasoned. I need to come back and experience some of the other offerings at the inn.

This is a cute little place that span several rooms and a balcony one flight up from the main drag…read morein Mount Dora. The staff is very nice and quick. The lobster bisque is very good. Way better than the bisque you can get at the actual lobster restaurant down the block a bit.

Great service, great smoked fish dip, and an ice cold mug to pour your favorite beer into. What…read moreelse can you ask for? Well sitting on their outdoor balcony overlooking downtown is an added bonus. My server was friendly, polite, and prompt. She took my order with in minutes of my seating and my order came out shortly afterwards. Make this one of your stops while visiting historic and charming Mount Dora. Next time I'm going to try one of their desserts.

This restaurant was A+.. the service and all the people they worked there were so nice. Our server…read moreKeara was very good, bubbly fun attitude. The inside area was very clean and beautifully decorated it had great ambiance and the food was so delicious.. I had the egg and cheese omelette that was excellent, with fruit dish and English muffin, also a Carmel iced coffee which I loved.. definitely want to go back to this place, you ought to check it out too!! You won't be sorry

Loved this place all around! Delicious food, good prices, and dog friendly (outside). The peach…read morevalley skillet was my favorite! Great sausage & biscuit gravy... good consistency. They have both heaters and fans outside so it's comfortable with any weather. The staff was overall friendly. We went two different mornings as we were traveling and had a night and day experience with our waitresses. Jessica M is AMAZING and a ball of sunshine. She is very kind and attentive. The other waitress did not seem like she even wanted to be there with very little communication... however, don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch. Their homemade onion and peach pepper sauce is SOO GOOD, and not spicy at all! Definitely bought some for home. Goes great with the breakfast potatoes. Highly recommend this quaint restaurant!

I wanted to grab a pick me up from a local spot and stumbled into this cute cafe. The guy was nice…read moreand helpful and recommended the brown butter bliss - it was so good I brought my husband back the next day & also tried a banana matcha as well as a hot honey pizza bagel. I liked sitting at the bar and chatting but they have plenty of tables as well for studying, working or just having a nice drink! They host open mic nights, karoke, etc so definitely a gem in the neighborhood!

Coffee and beer! Truly a place for the brews. We came for coffee but bought a few beers to take…read morehome. This is a super cool place in Mt Dora with cool vibes and a nice relaxing space inside. Staff was very nice and helpful. We tried a couple of the beers. Got some coffee and enjoyed it there. Very cool place with some great beers and great coffee.

The shop is cute and clean, something you could imagine on a movie as what a local "coffee shop"…read morewould be. The customer service is fantastic as are the prices- very reasonable.

Cute lil bakery with some tasty espresso in the cute town of Mt. Dora. Fun creative pastries and…read morebake goods to go with the wile modern farm vibe. The gentleman that helped us was very informative and helpful with what to try. Some things I really enjoyed, some I did not- but those are my taste buds. Prices are great to try a little bit of everything. Café con leche -Espresso- very good! Blackberry lemon something scone- I really enjoyed Truffle- did not enjoy, got better as I chewed but wouldn't get again. Key lime cookie- ok Snickerdoodle- ok

Had dinner at The Funky Monkey last night and we had a very good experience! They have all-night…read morehappy hour on Thursdays with specials on some appetizers and drinks. They also had live music, and the artists were great! For appetizers, I tried the wings, which were really good, and my husband ordered a beef empanada and pork gyoza, which he said were also good (I didn't try them). As entrees I ordered a Cobb salad with grilled chicken, which was very filling and yummy! My husband got their Birria ramen and said it was a little too bland for his taste and might've needed more salt, but was overall good (he ate it all lol). The server was attentive and the food does come out pretty fast.

Yummmmmm, that's the best way to describe this experience. We went for happy hour and ordered…read morealmost the whole menu of appetizers and suggested drinks. The drinks were perfectly concocted, the customer service was friendly and the food was flavorful,'bold and satisfying. I was told they have live music on the weekends- I'll be back and will update this review.

Our server Mark was wonderful. Food, service and drink were great. Birthday girl at out table…read morereceived a yummy cream brulee. Beautiful view of the lake.

The waterfront setting is beautiful, and the views alone make it worth a visit. It's the perfect…read morespot to relax with friends, enjoy a drink, and watch the sunset. The food is good and consistently enjoyable, but it doesn't quite match the quality of the atmosphere. The menu has remained largely unchanged for quite some time, and a refresh with some new offerings could elevate the overall experience.