Such a cozy hidden gem in downtown Mount Dora. While walking upstairs, I never expected it to open…read moreup such a beautiful sunroom with ambient lighting and coil drinks stopped for happy hour and was able to see that the crowd was bustling. The staff was inviting and the drinks were flowing. I've heard about this place from many of people and always thought about going there at night but I'm glad I stopped by for happy hours so I can actually see it was like before the crowds got too wild. It's definitely someplace that's worth checking out and experiencing.

The decor, music, and overall vibe of this place is so fun--definitely a great spot for a night…read moreout. Even on a busy Friday evening, I was able to snag a cozy round table in the back for my friend and me, which was a pleasant surprise. Bonus points for the upstairs bathrooms not requiring a code (unlike the ones downstairs)--a small but appreciated detail! I ordered an espresso martini that was dairy-free (which I love), but it ended up being a bit too sweet and slightly watery for my taste. I only took a few sips before deciding not to finish it--not bad, just not quite for me. Since I was the DD, I didn't bother swapping it out, but it was still the right call. My friend's gin cocktail, on the other hand, was light, mild, and super refreshing--she loved it! Also, shoutout to the bartender for bringing the drinks over to our table--such a nice touch. I'd absolutely come back and give another cocktail a try. The atmosphere & service alone makes it worth a return visit!

Unusual cozy decor! Many choices of wine and beer. Chill with Maggie! Great entertainment too.read more

I love Maggie's Attic! Stopped by for a glass of wine before dinner yesterday and enjoyed the…read morebeautiful weather in what could be considered by some as the 'patio' but it's actually a cute little hallway where multiple other stores are located. They usually have great specials going on and the service is always friendly. Lots of wine options and their to-go bottles are always 40% off! Also, they have beer and non-alcoholic options available.

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.

Had dinner at the Lakeside Inn in Mt Dora FL. Food was…read more outstanding; generous portions reasonably priced. Our server Tiffany was outstanding. Warmly greeted us upon arrival and offered excellent suggestions. Tiffany was courteous, professional and engaging throughout our visit while serving both our table of eight and the customers sitting outside on the patio area while never loosing her smile. Very impressed with the ambiance of both the dining:bar area and inn lobby, a time capsule of a bygone era. Both one back to the 1890's and early 1920's. Highly recommend stopping by for either a drink or lunch/dinner when visiting Mount Dora.

Stopped in the bar for lunch as a 4 top on a Tuesday about 230pm. Bar stools were taken up by…read morepatrons so we still had inside outside seating choices. Ambiance was rustic with beautiful views of the lake. Chose the comfort of inside with the a/c. The bartender was doing it all, and doing it well. He greeted us took drinks and menu order. We dined on chicken pot pie with side salad, blackened chicken wrap with cole slaw, French dip with fries and a Reuben with cole slaw. Everything was hot, delicious and plentiful. The hotel and restaurant have been around since early 1900 and big part of the history of Mt. Dora. Enjoy!

We wandered in here while cruising the town, to get a little pregame on before a concert at the…read moreMusic Hall. Be bellied up the bar and a very friendly bartender welcomed us, knowing full well we were visitors to the community and nicely asking us where we were from. They have plenty of beers to choose from and I wanted to try something new. She knew her bar that's for sure! she provided a sample to try before ordering, which I ended up doing. My better half observed a slushie machine rotating in the background and inquired. It was a sangria concoction and after sampling it chose to order that. She really liked the slushie and on yet another hot Florida summer it was not only refreshing it tasted great. The prices were reasonable. We spent about a hour at the bar and afterwards meandered over to a nearby restaurant we had our minds set on. After having supper we returned to The Nest for a couple more drinks before the concert. The sangria slushie was wiped out, so the better half ordered an Amigos Pineapple THC Soda (alcoholic beverage FYI) from the main menu and enjoyed that. There was a changing of the guard and the new bartender was just as sweet and personable as the first one. We will gladly return on our next visit to Mount Dora.

This place was a great way to kick off our day at Mt. Dora. It's a narrows space, but they use it…read morewell. Eclectic decor and good vibes overall. Staff was friendly. We enjoyed some good local craft beers. On a hot day, you get some humidity inside, but it wasn't too uncomfortable.

Nice job Yardery, and Brandon made it top-notch! He is personable, genuinely cared about our…read moreexperience, and gave great recommendations. The food was fantastic, and you can't beat the value on their Yardery draft beer. Lots of outdoor games, relaxed seating areas for the family and a second upstairs bar with a view and a breeze for the adults. -ask for Brandon

The service was very slow, orders missed and served a few at a time. More in depth training is…read moreneeded. To top off the night we waited a very long time for the check. Food was actually not bad.

1921 is such a special restaurant. The food is creative, fresh, and beautifully presented, and I…read moreespecially loved the vegetable dishes. Even if you're not vegetarian, the way they prepare their vegetables makes them stand out--they're full of flavor and anything but an afterthought. The drinks are fantastic as well. The bartenders really know what they're doing, and the cocktails are creative, beautifully made, and delicious. Add in the beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and attention to detail, and you have a restaurant that really delivers a memorable experience. 1921 is definitely one of the best dining spots in Mount Dora. Highly recommended!

My boyfriend and his mother raved about this place as his mother has a house in Eustis. On a Sunday…read moreafternoon, we decided to take a stroll in Mount Dora with cocktails and eats at 1921. When we entered, Chelsea recognized him and he said it was good to not just be back, but to recognize someone on the staff. Nice to say hi. We had a different bartender that I didn't catch his name, but very friendly. We were there for the happy hour menu, so ordered a couple drinks to cheers to a weekend in Florida to see his momma and family. I've never had a Wagyu burger, so decided to treat myself while he ordered duck wings. The burger was fantastic, and stunned at the amount of fries provided! So many, but they were delicious. He enjoyed his duck wings. This place is charming, and fairly spacious for a bar. Additionally, the bathrooms were clean and easy to use. Overall, a great experience and I'm sure the next time we come to Mount Dora, we will check this place out!

Had a late lunch on a weekday while exploring the Mt. Dora downtown area. When I arrived, clearly…read morethe lunch rush was coming to an end, so I got to sit in the corner. Asked for a water immediately, and set my things down before going to the restroom... which was clean, easy to find, and well stocked, so zero issues there! Hehehe..... When I returned, I had a water and the bar menu as well as the lunch menu waiting for me. I ended up getting the Crooked Can/Frog and Monkey collaboration IPA, which was lovely. I ordered the turkey and brie sandwich, because reading it on the menu outside was what had originally drawn me into the restaurant, and a cup of the French Onion soup rather than getting the fries that came with. The soup was up first, and it was delightful- nice, hardy chunks of onion without being too big/sliding off my spoon, a well developed broth, and a fantastic amount of cheese. The sandwich was lovely, great slices of turkey and decently sized pieces of brie and apple to go along with it. Unfortunately, when I went to get the second half of my sandwich, I noticed what looked like a dark beard hair on it.... as I was dining alone, and my long hair was tied up, definitely not mine. I called over my server, and I pointed it out to her... she asked if I wanted to have a new sammie or get it taken off the bill. I asked if I could pay for the soup, since I had finished it, but not the sammie and she absolutely agreed to that. I wrapped up my meal and left to keep going on my day. Everywhere has issues occasionally, but this was handled well, so I will mention it, and I do knock off a star for this visit, but I am still willing to try again if I am in the area.

Spent a sisters weekend in Mount Dora and had to try out The Frog and the Monkey and so glad we did…read more Perfect spot for bar eats... burgers, wings, salads, all the good stuff. My sister had the prime dip and I went for the turkey brie - both were delicious and super satisfying. Service was great too - everyone was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. There is a parking lot right next to the restaurant, super convenient. The place is cozy and has a nice size bar area. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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!

This place is so good. Ambiance is perfect. You enter to a pick you poison kind of situation. Do…read moreyou want to be cozy comfy, or do you want the biergarten? Two completely different spaces. I, of course, chose cozy comfy. I'm a sucker for a big comfy couch at a place that has board games and hot food. So we found a nice little corner, settled in, pulled out the games, and started ordering. Service was excellent. There were some very helpful servers that checked in on us at the perfect frequency. Not absent, not hovering. So the drinks kept flowing all day long. Speaking of drinks, my girlfriend was pleased with their beer selection. I was pleased that they had a few cans of NA beer/cider. And they were pretty good! The Orlando area is finally catching up with the rest of the world and starting to show up with some good NA options. Overall, this is an excellent place to kill a few hours and get some quality time in with quality people. Come here.

Pros: Amazing ambiance. Two completely separate halves with…read moretwo completely different vibes. We found a nice, comfy couch and settled in for a while. Service was also amazing. A very nice server tended to our needs the whole time, and she did it perfectly, even though she had some other pretty big tables to attend to. The drinks were great. A great variety of dark beers was appreciated. So many places only specialize in IPA's, barf. Cons: No real cons at all. A very cool spot. Tips: They had a lot of zero proof options, if you have any non-drinkers in your friend group.