We moved to the area from down south two months ago and we've already been to Propagate Social…read moreHouse and their Shade House no less than 15 times. This is our safe place. Cocktails? Phenom. Service? The bar at Shade House is filled with the BEST ladies. Vibe? It's vibin. If you're looking for a good craft beer, their selection is always changing and focuses on local brews for about $6 a pop. They have a happy hour of cocktails for $6 a pop as well. 10/10 I live here now.

The Shade House, an extension of Propagate Social House is the SPOT in Apopka. During the day, it's…read morean event space for local groups, venue for fun workshops, plant swap event location, outdoor dining space for Propagate, and bar on weekend afternoons. Then at night the space transforms to be a full cocktail bar with food options , live music, and visiting food trucks and a nighttime farmers/creators market once a month. Plus, seasonally, it's a Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Farm! The large deck includes lush plants, picnic tables, cozy Adirondack chairs, and is bookended by a fabulous bar and stage for live music. I cannot say enough good things about this space and its owners. They are part of the push to create community in Apopka through offering engaging quality businesses and venues (these are the people behind the future Hall's on 5th food hall right on the same street!). I have been coming to Propagate since we started building our home and have really enjoyed seeing their business flourish over the past few years. They have a loyal customer in me and I cannot wait to see what's next. I digress, the service at The Shade House is stellar, the cocktails are creative, and the vibe is an extension of Propagates but with some added spice. You guys outdid yourselves on this one.

Excellent wings, good atmosphere and friendly staff/bartenders…read more Also tried the peanut butter pie and loved it. Will be back to try more of the amazing looking items on the menu.

nasty bar, crappy service to no bar service. dont waste your time & money. this was a great bar 10…read moreyears ago...they remodeled some things, still not good. should have remodeled the staff!

I just moved to Apopka, and this was definitely one of the places on my must-try list! I stopped by…read moreduring lunchtime and ordered from Crave. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese and Texas toast, along with a few different sauces. Overall, everything was really good! The only thing I wish was better was the Sprite--it wasn't cold. Thankfully, they were able to give me a cup of ice so I could pour it over and enjoy my drink. The ambiance was nice, and the staff was friendly. They also have a bar, and from what I saw, they have live music at night, which sounds like a great vibe. I'll definitely be coming back, especially because I'm looking forward to trying the new restaurant that's opening this month. Glad to have another spot to check out now that I'm in Apopka!

I stopped by Halls on 5th and was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. The atmosphere is…read morelively, welcoming, and a great place to gather with friends or family. I decided to order from Sweet & Salty Island Grindz, and the Katsu Chicken Plate was phenomenal. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and every bite tasted fresh and well prepared. One thing that really sets Halls on 5th apart is the bar. Unlike many food halls that only offer beer and wine, they have a full-service bar with an excellent selection of cocktails and spirits. The bartender was friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service, which made the experience even better. Between the variety of food options, the full bar, and the great hospitality, Halls on 5th is a place I'll definitely be returning to. If you're in Apopka, it's well worth the visit.

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!

Great Fun Local Place!!! 5 Dive Bar!!…read moreThe Karaoke is LIT! People are friendly Amazing !!!!!!!!! will go back continuously

Dive Bar approved! This little gem was discovered after a…read moremorning at Rock Springs located in Kelly Park. They have a tube rental truck where we rented our tubes for the lazy river over at Rock Springs. We stopped in for a few beers and a quick bite after tubing. Immediately the vibe was exactly what we were looking for. Chill, relaxed and easy going. Our bartender was a lovely chatty woman, serving with a smile and great recommendations for what we should do next. We ordered food & drinks and played some tunes on their touch tunes jukebox box. We amused ourselves with the customary message on a dollar bill tapped to the roof activity. The food came out crisp and hot. Fries were excellent! Wings juicy. Chicken tenders fried perfectly. They are a beer and wine establishment. No hard liquor. An elderly gentleman man, who we assumed was the owner, came over to say hello to us and was very pleasant also with recommendations for our next adventure. I highly recommend this bar if you're into dive bars and a good time.

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!

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!

We braved the rain and came to Ale House to get some Boom Boom Shrimp and the Blackened Shrimp and…read moreChicken Cobb salad. Our server Tabitha was very nice and attentive. The Boom Boom Shrimp was breaded a little weird tonight. I feel like when we've gotten it before, it nicely coats the shrimps but tonight I feel like it was sloppy and thicker than we have had it before. It was still good, just a lot of breading. The Cobb salad was very good. We could have split one. It was a lot of food. But overall very delicious. Overall very good dinner tonight.

Grrrr...I have a love-hate relationship with Alehouse. While I love to come here, especially with…read morefriends, I find all Alehouses to simply be inconsistent! Although my most recent visit was one of the better ones. I had just driven back from West Palm Beach and dropped off my rental car, my wife picked me up, and we were both hungry, but it was nearly 9 PM. I checked Google Maps and saw that the Alehosue was open until 11, so we decided to go there. We arrived, and it was fairly busy for a Wednesday night. We were seated in a booth and our server quickly came and we ordered drinks. Both of us ordered Bacon Cheeseburgers, we chatted with our server and she was awesome. The burgers came quickly, and they were perfect- medium rare and tasty. I love to come here and watch sports as well, I have just found that the food can be inconsistent, but I do absolutely love the Chicken Nachos! Hopefully, my future visits will be as good as this one!

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.

We were looking for a new place to have breakfast. We wanted a meal that would help us get our day…read morestarted and hold us for most of the day. We had a long day ahead and needed something with sustenance and of good taste and flavor. What a great choice we made choosing Breakfast Barn Country Kitchen! Michelle was phenomenal!!!She was attentive and made sure we were taken care of while dining in and with providing everything we needed for our to-go order! We both ordered the Papa's Waffle Platter. I had the Cinnaroll Lovers Waffle (no sugar glaze) and Mom had the Plain Malted Waffle. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon accompanied the waffles. We had refillable coffee while there. To-go we had Orange Juices, a Meatloaf meal and the Cranberry Crunch Salad. Everything was delicious. The Papa's Waffle Platter was very filling as we had hope. We only ate half of our waffles and also took those to go. We had taken in and enjoyed some of the restaurant decor. One of the items on the wall had a list suggested of rules for life. We stopped to read it as we leaving. The list reminded me of a conversation we had just earlier than morning. Positive affirmations and good advice received! Later in the evening, I had the Cranberry Crunch Salad. It was so good. The Raspberry Vinaigrette complimented the salad well. We hope to return to visit Michelle and Breakfast Barn again!!!

5 stars highly recommend the Breakfast Barn.. Food was delicious at good reasonable prices...I had…read moreshrimp and Grits and came back a 2nd time..delicious cheesy and creamy grits.. the service was super friendly, efficient and very welcoming.. Babe had the traditional breakfast (no pics) So if you're in town or just passing through we highly recommend you stop by and have some delicious food. Kudos all the staff for an amazing service.. chef kiss and Jay, who hooked us up with some homemade piesTHANK YOU!! yummy babe favorite pumpkin pie