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.

A little outdoor seating restaurant on the quiet corner of Mount Dora.The menu is a little…read morelimit(most of the dishes/items are seafood or seafood related).We have good experience here. Food portion is huge.Waitress is friendly and fixed your order whenever something happened. About food,everything homemade here is delicious.French fries and Onion rings aren't homemade.In my opinion,my french fries is good enough but my friend doesn't like his onion rings.He said it has no taste and aroma. The bacon potato salad is great.The green bean is tasty.The Mount Dora burger is outstanding.My chicken dinner is great and huge.

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.

Went for a Birthday celebration. Had live music. Music was good. Waiter was awesome…read more Unfortunately the food is not that good, I had fish and chips, the fish was crispy on the outside, but as soon as you cut it, inside was watery. The coleslaw was not to my liking, too sweet. Other guests in the party complained about steak on salad not being cooked right, bacon on sandwich was raw. It seemed for a weekend night, they would have prepared better, it seems it was too much for the kitchen staff to handle. The cocktails were never served in their appropriate glasses, and glasses were 1/2 full. It's a shame that they have good music there, but the poor quality food and drinks, make it not worth going back.

Joshua and Kim are awesome. They served up notch service with a smile…read more There isn't a lot of parking available but we were able to find a spot on the side of the building. The restaurant was not too busy when we got there. Our friends were already seated and waiting for us. There had ordered water for the table and had their coffees. Joshua appeared shortly after we exchanged pleasantries with our group. He checked in and we ordered coffee as well. He returned with the coffee and took all our orders. Two of our friends frequent the cafe weekly so he already knew what they wanted. The rest of us were able to order. We received our food in a reasonable time. Joshua and Kim checked in periodically to make sure we didn't need anything and kept the coffee flowing. I had the Pot Roast Omelette with Home Fries and a Biscuit. It was ok. Everyone else enjoyed their food. I would recommend the cafe adding fresh fruits to the menu. By the time we got ready to leave, there was a line of people waiting to be seated. We had to sidled out the door. The cafe is quaint and popular with the locals of Mount Dora. I am open to returning and trying something else on the menu.

A great no frills place for breakfast. We walked in and were seated right away. Place was busy but…read moreour server was very attentive. I ordered the super delicious strawberry stuffed French toast. It is one of their signature dishes and rightly so. A great start to our vacation stay in Mount Dora.

Lovely restaurant with limited outdoor seating on their expansive front porch overlooking Lake Dora…read moreand two indoor dining areas. We had reservations, so we dined in the reserved dining room which had massive windows looking out to the beautifully landscaped area. Our server was attentive and pleasant, however, his shift must have ended and service was practically non existent halfway through our meal. To be fair though, a party of about 20 women had just wrapped up leaving one single server to clean up, rearrange the tables, and maybe even wait other table in the other dining area. After quite a wait of about 20 minutes she checked on us and we requested the dessert menu. Another long wait later we ordered dessert which came out more timely. The food was wonderful. We were told the soup of the day was tomato bisque and Italian wedding soup. My friend and I ordered a cup each and our server returned with an announcement the soup selection for today is actually minestrone. I ordered a cup and it was delicious. My friend ordered the tomato pie - sorry, out of it, then the monte cristo, sorry out, and ended up ordering the Reuben which she said was good and the seasoned fries were delicious. My Florida fresh salad with a delightful citrus vinaigrette was as delicious and indeed fresh. Desserts of cake and coffee were the perfect ending to a very nice meal. In all, service was a miss, but I don't know the story for them being short staffed. Food and atmosphere were wonderful and we'll return next time we're in town.

The first thing you need to understand when dining at the Beauclaire, part of Lakeside Inn here in…read moreMount Dora, is that this location was developed in the1880s. So, a little threadbare never killed anybody. My first Sunday brunch here was pleasant (though I'm hesitant to pay about $25 for breakfast anywhere these days). I made my reservation online easily enough. Breakfast here finishes at 10a and then brunch service begins at 11a. Justin was super friendly when I arrived and I was seated and had already placed my Grand Slam order with OJ by 11:05a. That's pretty dang good. My server, Lisa, was very charming and - when I asked - she seemed to know quite a bit about the restaurant and hotel. The coral dining room is where I ate, they do not take reservations for sitting at the outdoor tables. The Grand Slam comes with eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage (patties), and potatoes or grits, with 4 small pancakes. The sausage and pancakes were very good, the potatoes well-seasoned, but the scrambled eggs left a lot to be desired. I would order fried eggs if you're looking for something fresher. The juice was delicious (no pulp), but $4 for one glass is just crazy. The water, I will say, was actually good - which pleasantly surprised me. You always want the water at a restaurant to be good - that's what they cook the food in. If not the Gland Slam, I'd bet the Belgian Waffle is a solid bet. I just can't get over how expensive breakfast, brunch, and lunch are these days. The Grand Slam came out to $18 but you DO get a very good portion of food for your money.

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.

This is a great place to people watch! I enjoyed sitting outside and chatting with my friend while…read morehaving a cup of mint tea! They have food items there that I will have to try at some point, but I'm so happy I came and look forward to going back again!

Brunch at Peach Valley Café was absolutely fantastic. My mom and I came in for brunch and…read moreeverything--from the food to the service--was top-notch. She ordered the smoked salmon and bagel, and I had the fiesta rancheros. Both dishes were out of this world delicious. The home fries deserve a special shout-out: hands down the best I've ever had. Our waitress, Jessica, was phenomenal--super attentive, friendly, and efficient. She was wonderful with us and I noticed her engaging warmly with the other tables too. The whole atmosphere felt friendly and genuinely jovial. We finished with the peach cobbler served warm in a skillet with vanilla ice cream, and it was exceptional. Not overly sweet, perfectly balanced, and more of a crumbled consistency rather than a traditional crust--which made it even better. Absolutely perfect brunch experience. We'll definitely be back!

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!

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.

LOVE this place! I absolutely adore this place. The coffee is amazing, as is the matcha (ceremonial…read moregrade). They also have wine based drinks and beer. Perfect for hometown feel. the customer service was outstanding and I can't wait to visit again. Plenty of bar, lounge and outdoor seating.

After reading others' reviews, our group must have visited on an off day. I tried the lemon…read moreraspberry scone, which was covered in piped frosting; this is not normally how scones are served. When I asked for jam and clotted cream, I was told they were not available. They offered to heat it in the microwave for me, and at first, I said I'll eat it as is. I was soon back to ask them to heat it, which did help with the texture and taste. My friend had a chocolate raspberry bar, and another tried a cupcake. We were all disappointed in our choices. I had promised my husband something from the bakery when I got home, but decided to pass and went home empty-handed.

During our recent trip to Mount Dora for the annual art festival, we stopped by Allyson A's Bake…read moreShop again for an afternoon coffee and dessert. It's such a cute spot, with an impressive selection of baked goods at very reasonable prices. This time, I ordered the chocolate strawberry latte, and we shared a red velvet scone along with one of their unique "Nobody Asked For This" chocolate chip cookies made with roasted garlic. The latte was delicious and piping hot--perfect for a chilly day. My first bite of the garlic chocolate chip cookie had me thinking, "No," but it quickly grew on me, and I ended up really enjoying the unexpected combination of flavors. The red velvet scone was huge (perfect for sharing) and absolutely amazing, loaded with chocolate chips. Between the drinks and treats I've tried over multiple visits, Allyson A's Bake Shop has yet to disappoint. It's a must-stop whenever I'm in Mount Dora.

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.

First time here at the Funky Monkey. We stumbled upon this trying to find another place…read more This is located up a flight of stairs. The menu is limited as you can see from the pics. I normally would go with the octopus but it's tapas so I need more than just tapas. The place is decorated cute and from what I can see there are only two waitresses working, even the bar area. Considering there are eight tables. That's a lot of running around. The people here are extremely friendly. Even walking around the town people are extremely friendly. I ordered the Cobb salad and was concerned it was not going to be enough for me. But it turned out to be prefect!

Had a wonderful lunch with family served by the gracious staff, especially Kaley! She didn't hover…read morebut was always there when we needed her. Her lunch,drink AND dessert suggestions all hit the spot. The service and the food and the ambience made for a wonderful lunch!

Highly recommend that you make a reservation since it is a very popular place…read more We visited for lunch and found the place to be modern and festive. We sat inside but by a window so we had a good view of the lake. We waited about 40 minutes for our lunch. My partner's food was hot but mine was cold. I ordered the steak taco special - an ok dish but I wouldn't get it again as the steak was chewy and had extra fat. Our server was a pleasant young woman. She was super busy with other tables and didn't get around to re-fill drinks while we had our lunch. Bathrooms are down a set of stairs but handicap options were listed as being available if requested.