Best of Mount Dora

congratulations to the
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. Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up."

2020 WINNERS

DINING

Best Burgers
Winner:  Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub

Best Fries
Winner: The Salted Fry

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

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Highland Cafe

Best Lunch Spot
Winner: Fiesta Grande
Close Runners Up: Goblin Market, Frog & Monkey

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Fiesta Grande
Close Runner Up: Copacabana

Best Date Night
Winner:  Goblin Market

Best Wings
Winner:  Frogger's

Best Salads
Winner: Goblin Market

Best Sandwiches
Winner: Cody's on 4th
Close runner-up: Frog & Monkey

Best Deals on Meals
Winner:  Jeremiah's

Best Seafood
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Best Cup of Joe
Winner:  One Flight Up

Best Cake
Winner: Le Petit Sweet

Best Muffins
Winner: Allyson A Bakeshop

Best Sweets Overall
Winner:  Le Petit Sweet

Best Brunch
Winner:  Lakeside Inn
Close runner-up: Pisces RIsing

Best Picnic Spot
Winner:  Gilbert Park

Local Dining Guide

WATERING HOLES

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

Best Place to Enjoy a Glass of Wine:
Winner:  Maggie’s Attic

Best Place to Grab a Beer
Winner:  Wolf Branch Brewing
Close runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing

Best Bar
Winner:  Pisces Rising
Close runner-up: Frog & Monkey

Best Bartender
Winner:  Dakota Bryant
Close runner-up: Megan Green

Best Live Music
Winner:  Pisces Rising

Live Music Venues

MUSIC & ART

Favorite Local Musician
Winner: David Oliver Willis

Favorite Visual Artist
Winner: Lauren Cunningham

RETAIL THERAPY

Best Humorous Gifts
Winner:  The Wow Factory

Best Edible Gifts
Winner: Mount Dora Olive Oil Company

Best Garden Decor Store:
Winner:  Papilio
Close Runner-up: The Yard Stop

Best Apparel Store
Winner:  Emz on 5th
Close Runner-up: Walk in the Woods

Best New Business
Winner:  The Salted Fry
Close Runner-up: Duke's Dogs

Best Place to Buy Art
Winner:  Renningers

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

Local Shopping Guide

TOURISM & EVENTS

Best Festival
Winner: Mount Dora Arts Festival (Feb.)

Best Attraction
Winner: Lake Dora

Best Accommodations
Winner: Lakeside Inn

Best Activity
Winner: Lake Dora boat tours
Close runners-up: Downtown shopping, downtown Wine Walk

Best Local Secret
Winner: Lakeside Inn pool bar
Close runner-up: Palm Island Boardwalk

STELLAR SERVICES

Best Stylist
Winner:  Tanya Balyeat
Close runner-up: Amanda Peace)

Best Esthetician & Facials
Winner:  Jessica Burkart

Best Mani-Pedis
Winner:  Star Nails

Best Gym or Workout
Winner: Fitness CF

Best School
Winner: Mount Dora High School

Most Effective Local Elected Official
Winner:  Crissy Stile (Mount Dora City Council)

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