A local, but very special "hole in the wall" seafood restaurant in strip center in Mount Dora…read more Nicely busy with locals as well as take out orders. Service was great. The food was marvelously well-executed - my dining partner's Maryland crab cake was mostly lump crab meat with only enough binder to hold it together and the whole-belly clams were simply off the chain. The 4-Star rating is for the sparse appearance of the presentation and they charge for hushpuppies as a side - which is a Southern cardinal sin.

Very nice first visit to Whale's Tale - a seafood restaurant that sits in (the most) non-descript…read morestrip mall here in Mount Dora. To get in and out of any restaurant in less than 30 minutes is a feat and I pride myself on being efficient - but SHOUT OUT to the team here because my food arrived almost as fast as my order was placed! The Seafood Basket (shrimp, lightly-breaded) was a safe bet, with homemade slaw (not bad, but nothing to write home about). For an up charge, you can get the popular onion rings which I did enjoy. This simple, unassuming restaurant is a staple in the area and I can see why. The food is just fine, nothing too salty or over-seasoned. My server was great and the tunes they play here are SOLID (Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, etc.). I would absolutely return and bring my parents. Daily specials are available as is my recommendation to come here and have a Whale of a good time.

Family night out with Seafood was the mission. We gave Red Crab Juicy Seafood a try. The service…read morewas great. The server helped us with the menu and made sure we were good the whole time. I was super surprised by the food at Red Crab Juicy Seafood. We ordered the Family Platter A which comes with 1 Ib Snow Crab Legs, 1/2 Ib Shrimp (no head), 2 Lobster Tails, 1/2 Ib Sausage, 1/2 Ib Corn and 1/2 Ib Potatoes. Everything came out good. It was definitely worth the visit. There was plenty of seating inside. There were multiple televisions for the kids to watch. We will comeback soon to try another family platter.

WARNING: Be cautious when ordering the raw oysters, here. The server had a "I don't give a F…read moreattitude" when I had my first bite of half-dozen raw oysters. The one oyster I started to bite into was the WORST tasting I've had in a long time. It was gritty and tasted like it had died, before it was caught. I asked the server to let the manager or cook know this, as I was concerned for other customers' safety. She gave this look like it was me who was the problem. No manager bothered to come to our table, to ask me about it, either. She also scoffed at my reaction when she said that the Alaskan King Crabs market price went up to $92 / lb - which I thought was way overpriced for a place like Red Crab. So, I got the snow crab legs, which were excellent, as well as the boiled potatoes. The generous amount of butter had an off-putting flavor, but still went well with the crab legs. The corn on the cob sucked, as it was soggy, from clearly being kept in a warming oven or pot for too long. The cheesecake was small, but really good, although I did have to ask about desserts when the server was ready to give us the check. She was also slow in bringing out the dessert and updating our check, but nicer towards the end of the dinner. This is about the 5th time I've been to Red Crab - and just this location. They need to work on food quality consistency, better training on the servers, and take seriously when a customer nicely complains about raw oysters, that don't taste fresh and clean.

When visiting my boyfriend's family in Florida, his dad and stepmom came to visit with their foster…read moredog that needed a restaurant with a patio. This location was suggested as they have an enclosed patio to avoid bugs, and it worked out great! The staff were remarkable and even brought an iced water for the dog without even asking! Appreciate that extra touch. What We Ordered: ~ Dockside Scallops (Appetizer): cooked beautifully, and paired with a sauce that complimented the scallops. Loved the citrus for acidity, while having the sweet chili for some spice. I can see this being delicious with rice and a vegetable for an entree, which they also offer. ~ The Big Cheese Burger (sub Cheddar versus American Cheese): Very delicious and a great price point for $15! Definitely left us satisfied as we cut in half to share the scallops as well. ~ Jumper Juice: only $5 all day, every day? Why not try! Though, I'm a vodka fan so this was not my liquor of choice. Still a very refreshing drink that I'm sure many would enjoy. ~ Coke: A classic for a burger, and tasted great on a hot, humid Florida day. Definitely a place I'd return when visiting in the area, and I can see trying the scallop entree or even getting a burger again. Great food, friendly service, and spacious location.

First time trying this restaurant. We sat outside for a minute but it was too hot so we moved…read moreinside. The waitress was terrific but when it came to the food, we both agreed we would not go back. Fish and Chips were ordered and it was mentioned that they tasted Frozen Long John from a box and the 2 fish pieces were small. We paid $1 extra for onion rings which looked good but needed seasoning aka salt. My patty melt was ok and I ordered it with fries which didn't come out with my meal. When the fries came they were fresh which I was happy about that but I needed to salt them for flavor. Went to use the ladies room before leaving and a 1 stall caused a traffic jam on a Saturday afternoon. Can't imagine what it would be like on a busy night. It was busy in there so if you are in the area, try it just don't order fish and chips.

Excellent food customer service there's not much else to say Except don't come here expecting to…read moreget a seat other than the one in your car. It's pretty noisy there because of all the traffic from the main street.

Jamaican food, yes please. I tried the loaded chicken fries. OMG, seriously the best tasting…read morefries I've ever had. I found these guys on facebook. They use a little food truck that parks at O'Reilly auto parts on 14th St across from Publix. Great family run business. The spices were so awesome. I'll be back again and again.

FIVE STARS We lived…read morein CT for almost 25 years. One of our two favorite restaurants was an authentic Thai restaurant in Ansonia. We're not Thai experts but know good food when we eat it. Their food was exceptional. Their Drunken Noodles were our favorite. Until now. We stopped at Aloy Dee today for lunch and my wife ordered the Drunken Noodles. I was a little more adventurous and asked one of the owners (a really nice young couple) for his recommendation. He recommended the Khao Soi which is not yet on the menu. My wife ate every bite of the generous and delicious Drunken Noodles which were every bit as good if not better than our CT place. But IMHO the hit of the day was the Khao Soi. It's hard to describe but a kind of soup/stew of noodles and chicken and veggies swimming in a curry based "soup". To say it was delicious is a vast understatement. As we were leaving the wife gave us each a sample of her enormous chicken dumplings in a special soy sauce. DELICIOUS. We'll be back often to try the rest of their menu. We HIGHLY recommend it to anyone interested in delicious food of any kind - PERIOD. it's an extra bonus to if you love Thai!! They opened in 2020 just as COVID hit so much of their business is still take out but the restaurant is clean and spacious and looks like it could accommodate groups upward of 8-10. There should be lines.

This little restaurant is a hidden gem. The owner does the cooking and she serves up somme of the…read moremost authentic Thai food.

First Impressions really matters. Came to this spot because I have never been and I have to say I…read moreleft very pleased with plans to come back!! Hostess was very sweet. Servers were working hard with smiles. Our server was sweet and prompt. Food was really good and pricing was good! The aesthetics of the inside was really great and was just enough! The views absolutely beautiful. Love restaurants on the water. Definitely coming back, soon! Thanks! :)

First let me say the Miami vice was the prettiest drink I have had in a minute. I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the view while we ate and the food was delicious. Service was quick and I loved how everyone acknowledged me at each entry point. I look forward to attending again. On the way out there was a guy at the bar beginning to lay some steel drums. Parking right at the place were few, but plenty of parking across the street with a safe trail to walk under the bridge to the venue.

My favorite Cuban place ! I've come here so many times they know me lol…read more While in Mount Dora, I decided to have dinner her while out with my family and they really enjoyed it. Service was excellent and the food is always so good! The margarita was so strong but so good I plan to have a couple night here with a few friends of ours soon. This to me is the best Cuban restaurant in central Florida hands down ! Love the decor and the ambiance , reminds me of Havana.

Great authentic Cuban restaurant. Our server Lapita was so nice and attentive. The restaurant was…read morevery busy but patience paid off. This food was amazing! The decor was vibrant, fun and really felt like you stepped into a lil part of Cuba. Empanada-very good, like yum! Croquettes- good- not my fav but good. Yuca frita- umm just delicious! Yuca rellena - different but good! Papa rellena- again different but good. Tamal Cuban- good, different but good Traditional Cuban Sandwich **must have** loaded with meat and flavor I'm glad I tried things I did not know. I will definitely be stopping back in to try more entrees. Was on the water most the morning, after all this goodness I just wanted to go home and curl up! Yum yum yum!!

Oh my goodness!!! What a hidden gem. From the moment I walked in, I knew I found my new favorite…read morespot. If you live in The Villages, you know how blah the food is. Casual environment, yet classy. Quiet but not boring. It's truly a great find! Lunchtime ends at 3pm and I was an hour early and was greeted by Tambra at the pleasantly appointed bar seating. Not recognizing me, she addressed the menu favorites and daily specials and suggested the pictured dish which was perfect. Here's to a new beginning:)

The 4 of us had dinner at Turner's. The decor was nice, pretty dark, but had an open feel…read more Upon looking at the menu, I quickly realized that this menu was different from what I saw on Yelp. As a vegetarian and my wife being Gluten Free, we wondered what we would order. If we knew our friends better, we would have suggested going elsewhere, but did not say much. I saw that they have a side salad and wondered if they could make that into an entree portion for me. The very nice waitress came back with a resounding 'no', they could not accommodate. The menu was almost 100% meat or fish. There was one vegetarian plate, which was expensive and I could not see the value reflected in the rather large asking price. Instead, I ordered 3 sides, Brussel Sprouts, grits and sweet potatoes, each $5.00. They were all good with the exception of the Brussel Sprouts having a gas taste. So too much flame there. My wife eats meat and had the Prime Rib (first time in 20 years). She said it was good and it was $34. The Salmon was also $34. Our friends each had the blackened salmon and they were also $34. These came with 1 side. To us, we felt the food was overpriced. The mostly meat menu caters obviously to only meat eaters and the owner was not willing to make any changes as our friend wanted to leave the bacon oil out, and that didn't happen. I suppose they do not need our business and our friends felt the same way. Of course, after hearing such good things about the place, we were sorry we went there. Or course, if in the future the name of the restaurant comes up, we will share our experiences. Word of mouth advertising came be good or bad. Seemed like the waitress has had to give the 'no change' answer lots of times before. So, this was not our kind of restaurant as they didn't serve what we wanted. Oh well, we tried.