The Troff - A Wonderful Surprise in Eustis My spouse and I,…read morealong with two friends, drove to Eustis for lunch at The Troff, and we were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. We didn't know what to expect, but this family owned full menu restaurant and liquor bar impressed us right away. They currently have three oyster bars inside, and the oysters were excellent. My spouse and I shared a dozen oysters on the half shell, all fresh and flavorful. I also ordered the chicken wings with their "cry like a baby" sauce, which delivered exactly the kick I hoped for. For my main entrée, I chose The Fisherman's Dinner. It normally comes with white fish, but they happily substituted grilled snapper for me. The dish also included half a dozen clams, a half pound of peel and eat shrimp, and jalapeño hush puppies. Everything was delicious. My spouse ordered the lemon pepper redfish dinner with coleslaw and fried okra, and he loved his meal as well. Our friends were just as happy with their selections. Our server, Ryan, was outstanding. He checked on us frequently, made sure we had everything we needed, and even spent time chatting with us about the history of the restaurant. We later learned he is the spouse of the owner. The restaurant had three servers working, and each one was friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed, casual, and warm -- the kind of place where you feel like you're dining with family. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the experience. In fact, before we left, I made reservations with Ryan to bring my Sunday golf group for lunch next weekend. I'm confident they'll enjoy it just as much as we did.

I would give it 0 stars if I could. The Troff in Eustis was a huge disappointment, and we will not…read morebe back. The cocktail sauce was rancid, the shrimp were undercooked, and the service issue at the end made the whole experience worse. My husband ordered the wing special, and the waitress specifically asked if he wanted all drums or flats. He asked if that would still be the same price as the special, and she said yes. When the bill came, we were charged $5 more. My husband questioned it, and the manager came out and said the waitress made a mistake, but we still had to pay full price. That is unacceptable. If your staff gives incorrect pricing, the customer should not be punished for it. Bad food, poor handling of a simple billing issue, and no accountability from management. We will never go back.

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.

Amazing lunch on the lake. Best in town!! This local family is so committed to quality food and…read moreservice. Also their Happy Hour has crazy good prices.

Walked in when I was having quick lunch with a friend who was working in the area, I had heard good…read morethings and wanted to try it out, however time was limited. I was sat very quickly, and the place seemed quite popular which was a good sign. Ordered some fried green tomatoes and catfish bites as they were the special of the day. While the fried green tomatoes were very good and crispy, as were my fries, the fish was definitely "questionable". It had a slightly off flavor and smell, I normally would have spoken up, but once again I was in a time crunch. My dining companion really liked his food at least, and the server was fast and attentive. So it wasn't a total loss. Addendum; I did not suffer any "gastrointestinal distress" so while the fish definitely wasn't outright bad, it was probably right on the edge of it.

This business came through for Xmas Day lunch & dinner…read more My schedule, since I arrived here, has been convoluted nuts and I didn't have time to go grocery shopping before the holidays hit. The filet mignon I purchased from here was good but very different from what I'm used to. It was corn fed instead of grass fed. Not that that's a bad thing ... it's more a case for personal taste.

I agree with the other reviews I have read here. This butcher is a great addition to the…read moreneighborhood. I live close by, so I go in and buy meat for one meal at a time. The chicken, beef and pork I have gotten here have always been fresh and tasty. I have had slightly less luck with the vegetables there, but it is a butcher, not a produce market. They have a freezer case with half-price meat items. I prefer the fresh stuff, but you may prefer to save $$. They are friendly and keep convenient hours.

Well, we always loved coming here but they made several changes, and not for the better. Don't…read moreorder their Super Bowl Clam Chowder. It's the exact same size as their regular bowl, only more expensive. They present it to you in a bowl that is very shallow and wider so you think you are getting more, but you are not. This is fraudulent and very deceiving. Now, moving on to the Seafood platter for two. They got rid of the free salad that always came with it. They cut their scallops in half so that they are super thin and you only get 4 half scallops instead of 5 normal sized ones. They give you pathetic bread filled crab cakes in place of the second piece of fish they used to offer. Their portion of French fries are now half the size. Their hush puppies are super small. What has happened to this place? Plus, when you get your bill and you order ice water, they try to make you feel bad because the receipt now says Free City Water. OMG! Whoever made these changes needs to rethink about what is important to them. Is it worth losing customers over by skimping on these items? We would rather pay more and get quality portions and ingredients. Yes, Tony's Chowder House, we have noticed and we are not coming back anytime soon.

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

Want an real oyster bar? Tiki west is the place. Cold great Louisiana oysters opened and presented…read moreon the bar. The peel and eat shrimp were amazing . The married couple, who work behind the bar are as nice and as attentive as you can get. 5 stars

We visited after a day in Mt. Dora, and it was a busy summer Saturday night! Lots of folks seated…read moreinside and on the patio. Despite the dinner rush, our server was lovely and attentive. Started with the dozen chargrilled oysters which were flavorful and the best part of my meal. I also appreciated the French bread provided with the oysters. I had a pound of the peel and eat shrimp in the spicy garlic sauce served hot. It was a Saturday pricing special and definitely a good deal. The shrimp were not deveined so peeling them took a bit more effort, which is not a dealbreaker for me but something to know if you prefer deveined shrimp. The quality of the shrimp varied - some were large, some small, some were fresh, a few were mushy/overcooked. Served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce, which were great complements. I'd probably do no old bay or sauce at all next time, as I liked the sauce less as I continued eating. All in all, I'd return again for the oysters and try out other menu items!

Great seafood boil, service was right on, clean nice place for big parties. Price was right on.read more

From the owner: We come to you, always cooking on site. We carefully craft your Boil right there and do a live dump…read moreof steaming seafood for family style dining. We bring everything needed, you just relax and enjoy a culinary feast!

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.