Best of Mount Dora

congratulations to the
2018 winners!

Thousands of readers cast their ballots in our annual "Best of Mount Dora" awards to show local businesses some much-deserved love.

The winners that won the coveted bragging rights are listed below, as well as the runners-up. Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up."

DINING

Best Burgers
Winner:  Goblin Market
Close runner-up: Frog & Monkey Pub

Best Pizza
Winner:  Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Close runner-up: PizzAmore

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Highland Cafe
Runner-up: Cody’s on 4th

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Copacabana Cuban Cafe
Close runner-up: Fiesta Grande

Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market
Runner-up: 1921

Best Wings:
Winner:  Froggers
Runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Goblin Market Bar Menu
Close runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Seafood
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Goblin Market

Best Cup of Joe
Winner:  One Flight Up
Runner-up: Village Coffee Pot

Best Sweets
Winner:  Le Petit Sweets
Runner-up: Joy Donuts

Best Brunch
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing

Best Local Secret
Winner:  Goblin Market's bar menu
Runner-up: Lakeside Inn pool bar

Best Picnic Spot
Winner:  Gilbert Park
Runner-up: Simpson Cover Lighthouse

WATERING HOLES

Best Happy Hour
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Close runner-up: Fiesta Grande

Best Wine Bar
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic
Runner-up: The Cellar Door

Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Mount Dora Brewing
Runner-up: Jeremiah’s

Best Bartender
Winner:  Chelsea Harkness
Close runner-up: Sam Bowman

MUSIC & ART

Favorite Local Musician
Winner:  David Oliver Willis
Runner-up: Jeff Whitfield

Favorite Visual Artist
Winner:  Lauren Cunningham
Close runner-up: Jane Slivka

Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Place to Buy Gifts
Winner:  Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
Close runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny

Best Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th
Close runner-up: The Secret Garden

Best New Business
Winner:  Bravo Supermarket
Runner-up: The Loft Cafe

Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Renningers
Runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny

Best “Get of out the Dog House” gifts
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet
Close runner up: Gold In Art

Best Vintage Finds
Winner: Renningers Antique Center
Runner-up: Village Antique Mall

TOURISM & EVENTS

Best Festival
Winner:  Mount Dora Arts Festival (Feb.)
Runner-up: Mount Dora Crafts Festival (Oct.)

Best Tour
Winner:  Dora Canal Boat Tours
Runner-up: Mount Dora Ghost Tours

Best Attraction
Winner: Starry Night house
Runner-up: Lake Dora

Best Accommodations
Winner: Lakeside Inn
Runner-up: Mount Dora Historic Inn

Best Monthly Event
Winner:  Mount Dora Food Trucks
Runner-up: Maggie’s Attic Downtown Wine Walk

STELLAR SERVICES

Best Stylist
Winner:  Randy Young
Close runner-up: Ryan Bogard

Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart
Runner-up: Meredith Stokes

Best Mani-Pedis
Winner:  Pure Aveda
Close runner-up: Star Nails

Best Real Estate Professionals
Winner:  Dave Lowe Realty
Close runner-up: ERA Grizzard

Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF
Runner-up: CrossFit Unmatched

Best School
Winner: Mount Dora Christian Academy
Close runner-up:   Mount Dora High School

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