Mount Dora Bistro has the kind of warm, personal hospitality that makes you want to love the place…read more The owner and server were genuinely attentive--engaged, welcoming, and clearly invested in making guests feel comfortable. That level of care is increasingly rare, and it deserves real credit. Where the experience faltered, unfortunately, was the food. The prefix menu included many dishes, but most missed the mark. They felt lackluster, missing the depth, seasoning, or execution that would match the charm of the service. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing stood out either. It's the kind of meal that leaves you wishing the kitchen's ambition matched the front‑of‑house enthusiasm. It may have been an off night, but there was only one other couple in the place on a Friday dinner service, so that may have been a sign up front.

Dreaming of a lovely lunch on the Rive Gauche, but stuck in central Florida? Come fill your soul…read morewith some Parisian pleasure. The Bistro dining room is charming and stylish. Generous seating and calm, peaceful music make for a very intimate setting to enjoy with dinning companions. We started off with the Charcuterie platter. Beautifully prepared and served/explained by Chef John. This included an oven fresh baguette, served in its own delightful paper bag. For entrées we shared the Beef Bourguigon, and Ratatouille. Both were delicious. I have so much respect for Chef John. Operating a small high end restaurant in 2026, must be the toughest job around. From the competition around him, the high cost of quality specialty foods, rent, staff and providing experiences. You can feel the love in every bite. Go treat yourself to a wonderful dinning experience. A Votre Sante' Chef John.

Can't get past the Swamp Pizza, it's amazing! Also, the Limoncello pie is wonderful. Friendly…read moreservice, with an old Florida atmosphere. We stop in every time we go through Astor.

I cannot say enough good things about Sparky's. It's a fantastic local restaurant with service…read morethat is just friendly and welcoming. I had the half order antipasto salad with raspberry vinaigrette. Delicious!! My mom had the Wednesday special: all you can eat fried fish with coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. The fries are homemade!! Hot and fresh!! The restaurant has a local flare and is clean!!

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.

We are return customers as the food is consistently good and delicious…read more Today we were blessed to get Jessica as our waitress. Jessica is awesome...friendly, attentive, and always has a smile on her face. God Bless her. Last weekend was a different story...I won't mention her name but the waitress we had last week was extremely rude. When I asked for 1/2 Peach 1/2 Unsweetened Tea the waitress went on to berate me and argue on how the tea is already made that way...my mom asked for water no ice and her response was "we don't have a button for that." Needless to say, I got an extremely sweet tea that my husband had to go up to the counter to change. I'd like to think the woman was having a bad day...but I truly doubt that's the case. For some strange reason it just seems to me that the woman is racist or just needs to go find Jesus. With all that said, I truly doubt that we are the first or will the be the last to bring this up and if management takes a look...I am sure they will know who I'm referring to. We love Peach Tree and will definitely be coming back...because we won't let one bad peach ruin it for the rest of us.

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

We were seated right away on the Tuesday Morning we went in. We had a good breakfast. Their…read moreOmelet's are great! The chicken fried steak was good but more like a meat paddy and the fried crust was Not crunchy like I prefer.

My food was great. Biscuits and gravey (gravey did need a…read morebit extra salt) Portion seemed fair for price. Staff was a delite

Visited Sunrise Grill for breakfast with my bf. First off, the service was great. Seated ourselves…read more It was very clean for such a busy diner. Our waitress came right over to take our drink order and let us know the special. The food was awesome and cooked perfectly. I ordered an omelette..my bf ordered eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes. Overall 10/10 I'll visit again!

Food was good, service was quick, place was "diner clean". I enjoyed my food and will be back. Prep…read morewas fresh and fast, ingredients weren't low grade, tea was brewed, staff was friendly and that checks the boxes for a breakfast and lunch small diner. No real signature dish but biscuits and gravy looked awesome.

My friend and I went to Briarpatch on a Saturday for brunch, which is always a gamble with wait…read moretimes. We walked in around 1 and there was a very short wait. We ended up sitting at the bar to avoid waiting for a table. The bar was really tight but we made it work. My friend ordered an espresso martini, and it was too milky. For our food, everything was excellent. The avocado toast was fresh and the eggs were perfectly over medium. The home fries were also perfectly crispy. My friend ordered the kale salad with chicken and we both agreed it was one of the best salads we've ever had. The kale was fresh, the chicken was very tender and the dressing was the perfect amount. Between the service and food, we had an excellent experience!

Stopped in at Briarpatch on Park Avenue for a weekday brunch to continue my birthday celebrations…read more Even for a standard weekday, the place was packed to the gills, which is par for the course here, though being seated right by the front door had its downsides. Our high-top caught the steady breeze of people cycling in and out, trading blasts of humid Florida air with AC, but it was manageable enough. Our server was solid and attentive, though the kitchen had a couple of operational hiccups. I ordered the fried green tomatoes to start, but they were forgotten until after our main plates had already landed on the table. When they arrived, the execution was decent. The batter didn't adhere well and slipped off the tomatoes, though the accompanying sauce carried the dish nicely. On the drink side, the virgin blackberry lemonade hit the mark completely: balanced, tart, and refreshing. The breakfast mains were where the kitchen redeemed itself. I built my meal around the bacon and mushroom omelette, which was formidable. It was fully loaded with bacon, cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms without feeling greasy or heavy. They had run out of biscuits, which was surprising for a brunch spot mid-shift, so I subbed in sourdough toast. The undisputed star of the meal was the side of cheese grits. I am notoriously particular about grits, restaurants almost always serve them under-salted, gluey, or watery, requiring a table-side overhaul of butter, salt, and pepper. These were dialed in straight from the kitchen. The texture, dairy integration, cheese ratio, and baseline seasoning were spot-on without needing a single touch of salt or pepper. Minor timing and stock quirks aside, BriarPatch remains a reliable staple. I left full, satisfied, and reminded why it is always worth keeping in the local Park Ave rotation.

We happened upon this place while visiting an estate sale in the area. What a happy accident! The…read morediner was packed so we knew it was a popular spot. Despite being busy, the service was great. Very attentive. We had the bacon and cheese biscuits with house made pimento cheese to start. Everything was delicious! The biscuits were fresh, warm, and flavorful. The menu had fun names for their entrées, and I can't remember mine, but I ordered fried grit cakes topped with fried green tomatoes and a perfectly cooked egg that when popped, oozed delicious yellow yolk over the beautiful creation. It came with a side of bacon and I chose bacon maple biscuit. You definitely have to try the bacon maple biscuit, it is like dessert! So delicious. We will definitely come back and try more!

Twisted Biscuit Diner was such a delicious find! I ordered the Son Of A Biscuit, and it absolutely…read morehit the spot. The biscuit was warm, fluffy, and buttery, and the entire dish was packed with flavor. It's the kind of comforting, indulgent breakfast that makes you want to slow down and enjoy every bite. Everything about the experience was casual, welcoming, and exactly what you want from a great local diner. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast or brunch with plenty of flavor, definitely give Twisted Biscuit Diner a try. I'll absolutely be back!