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Local Dining Guide

No matter what you're craving, you'll find it in the best restaurants in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.  Discover fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, vegetarian, and adventurous ethnic cuisines among the diverse dining options in North Lake County.   The area's global fare includes Italian, Cuban, Indian, English, Thai, Irish, Mexican, Japanese, and German with ambiance that ranges from casual vibes and elegant dining to scenic waterfront restaurants.

latin dining

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​LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT
​The flavors and culture of Cuba are executed perfectly in the traditional dishes of this vibrant restaurant.  Favorites include the seafood paella, flavorful churassco steaks, Cuban sandwiches and the chicken lime salad.   In addition to the  large dining room, there is also a full bar that offers two-in-one drinks all day.   Sidewalk dining and take-out are also available.  

351 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora. 352-720-3336
LasPalmasCubanCuisine.com 

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LA PERLA TAPATIA MEXICAN TRESTAURANT
This gem of a modern cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine typical of  Guadalajara.  Dishes range from grilled octopus and fajitas to some of the best tacos in the area, including their birrias and fish tacos.  The full bar serves and large variety or margaritas, as well as mainstay favorites. 
2060 S. Bay Street, Eustis. 
352-602-4460​  
facebook.com/laperlatapatiaeustis



waterfront dining

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PISCES RISING
 A 1920’s historic home was beautifully  transformed to help create this distinctive fine dining establishment.  The Modern Southern cuisine boasts fresh farm-to-table dishes influenced by Southern regional & Caribbean flavors.  Guests can dine inside or on the expansive deck to enjoy dramatic sunset views of Lake Dora and live music four days a week. Two bars feature craft cocktails and downtown’s best happy hour.
239 W 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora. 352-385-2669  piscesrisingdining.com

casual dining + cocktails

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BACK PORCH PIZZA BAR
​With its casual and hip vibe, Back Porch Pizza Bar dishes up stone-fired, scratch pizzas cooked to bubbly perfection. Patrons also enjoy  unique appetizers and hand-crafted cocktails.  The  welcoming downtown restaurant features mainly alfresco dining in a beautifully shaded courtyard that used to be the back porch of a historic Mount Dora home. 
237 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora. @backporchpizzabar
BackPorchPizzaBar.com

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WHISKEY KITCHEN
This masterfully renovated restaurant offers updated American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  It features fresh, hand-cut steaks, thick chops and juicy burgers, as well as salads, seafood and New York-style pizzas and more.  There is shaded outdoor dining, as well as a large bar that offers marathon happy hours on week days.  
315 N. Highland Street, uptown Mount Dora
facebook.com/whiskeykitchenMD

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LITTLE SOMETHING DIFFERENT CAFE
This cozy eatery with an eclectic vibe offers a unique style of dining featuring comfort foods with a twist, fresh soups and salads, sandwiches and delicious entrees like a two-pound lasagna baked from a family recipe . Little Something Different Cafe also offers a great selection of beer and wines to pair with any dish on the menu to create a memorable dining experience. 
426 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora
http://www.LittleSomethingDifferent.com

AMERICAN FARE

Beauclaire Room & Tremain's Tavern ($$$$)
100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora
352.383-4101

Brick & Barrel Kitchen ($$$)
31 E. Magnolia Avenue, downtown Eustis
352.602.4227

Chris' Place ($$$$)
106 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
352.308.8255

Crazy Gator ($$)
402 N. Bay Rd. Eustis
352.589.5885

Eden Abbey Brewing Community ($$$)
405 S. Highland Street, uptown Mount Dora
352.729.6698

Fifth Avenue Streatery
846 E 5th Ave., uptown Mount Dora
352.720.3328​

Froggers ($$)
4931 Lake Park Ct, Mount Dora
352.385.3555

Frog & Monkey English Pub ($$$)
411 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora
352.383.1936


Goblin Market ($$$$) 
330 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora
352.375.0059


Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails ($$$$)
123 W. Ruby Street, downtown Tavares

352.321.9340

Jeremiah's ($$)
500 N. Highland St, uptown Mount Dora
.352.383.7444

Kalua Hale Beach Bar ($$)
181. S. Joanna Ave.,  downtown Tavares

352.609.5910


Let's Do ($)  
426 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
352.735.3702


Mary's Kountry Kitchen ($$)
15945 C.R.  448, Tavares
352.343.6823


Miller's Ale House ($$)
17314 US Highway 441, Mount Dora
(352) 254-8609


Mount Dora Marketplace (various walk-up eateries)
100 E. 4th Avenue, Mount Dora
352.383.8396

1921 ($$$$)
142 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora
352.385.1921 


Oyster Troff ($$)
936 N. Bay Street, Eustis
352.357.9939

Panera Bread ($) 
17325 US 441, Eustis
352.483.0229


Pisces Rising Seafood & Steaks ($$$$)
239 W. 4th Ave. downtown Mount Dora
352.385.2669
View menu:  piscesrisingdining.com

Puddle Jumpers ($$) 
111 W. Ruby Street, downtown Tavares
352.505.5862

Ruby Street Grille ($$) 
221 E. Ruby St., downtown Tavares
352.742.7829

Scoops on 5th ($$) 
130 E. 5th Ave., downtown Mount Dora
352.800-9381


Tiki West ($$) 
118 W. Ruby St., downtown Tavares
352.508-5783

Whiskey Kitchen ($$$) 
315 Highland St., uptown Mount Dora
352.735.7433


Wing it On! ($)
18834 U.S. Highway 441 , Mount Dora

asian restAurants

China Star ($)
18993 US Highway 441, Loch Leven Landing, Mount Dora
352.383.8088

China Wok ($)
18774 US-441, Mount Dora
352.383.3682

​J.K. Thai Garden & Sushi ($$$)
116 E. 5th Ave, downtown Mount Dora
352.385.4700


Michael's Asian Cuisine ($$$)
1010 E. Alfred St.,Tavares

352.508.9080  ​

Momiji Sushi Bar & Grill ($$$)
24400 FL-44, Sorrento Hills Village, Eustis
352.357.2285
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Saga Sushi ($$)
6551 N. U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora
352.729.4007

Saigon Fusion ($$) 
16700 U.S. Hwy 441, Mount Dora
352.800.4052

Shibuya ($$$)
227 E. Main Street, downtown Tavares
352.508.5140


​Shiva Indian Restaurant ($$$)
140 E. 5th Ave., downtown Mount Dora
352.735.4555

​Wave 
($$$)
301 N. Baker St., downtown Mount Dora
352.383.9283

​Wok & Roll 
($)
6551 Orange Blossom Trail, Mount Dora
352.735-2268

european RESTAURANTS

Bavaria Haus  ($$$) 
​
433 Alexander St., downtown Mount Dora

352.735-8387

​Gianni's Italian Restaurant  
($$$$)
425 N. Alexander St., downtown Mount Dora
352.735.3327
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Magical Meat Boutique ($$$) 
112 W. 3rd Ave., downtown Mount Dora
352.729.6911

O'Keefe's Irish Pub ($$$)
115 S. Rockingham Ave., downtown Tavares
352.343-2157
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Olive Branch Mediterranean Grille and Bar ($$$$)
115 W. 3rd Ave., downtown Mount Dora
352.729.6734
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​Takis Restaurant & Pizza
 ($$)
1600 S. Bay St, Eustis
352.357.0022

pizza & MORE

Back Porch Pizza Bar  ($$$)
237 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora
352. 729.2654
View menu  BackPorchPizzaBar.com

El Marie Pizzeria ($$)
200 N. Bay Street, downtown Eustis
352.483.9111


​Mount Dora Pizza & Subs ($$)
2718 W. Old Hwy. 441, Mount Dora
352.383.5303

​PizzAmore ($$) 
722 E. 5th Ave., midtown Mount Dora
352.383.0092

Roma Pizza & Italian Cuisine
1 N. Eustis St., downtown Eustis
352.589.4481

Shadrach's Fiery Furnace Pizza Company ($$)
334 N Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora 
352-652-3100

Tony's Pizza & Subs
2760 E Orange Ave, Eustis
352.589.9001

MEXICAN & CUBAN RESTAURANTS

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant ($$$)
​351 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora
321.914.7433

View menu:  laspalmascubancuisine.com

​Copacabana Cuban Cafe ($$)
320 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora
352.385.9000

Eduardo's Loko Tacos Mexican Restaurant ($$)
226 Alfred St., Tavares
352.742.1181


El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant ($$)
18750 U.S. Highway 44,  Mount Dora
352.800.4973

Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill ($$)
421 Baker St., downtown Mount Dora
352.385-3540


La Perla Tapatia ($$$)
2060 S. Bay St., Eustis
352.357.4600


coffee shops & cafes

Allyson A Bakeshop ($)
122 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora

352.383-2200

​Cody's on 4th 
($$)  
114 E. 4th Ave., downtown Mount Dora
352.735.8426

​Foxtail Coffee ($$)

138 E. 5th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora
352.729.2285

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Highland Street Cafe ($$)
185 S. Highland St., uptown Mount Dora

352.383-1446

​One Flight Up 
($$)
440 Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora
352.735.1446

Serendipity Brews ($$)
144 W. 5th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora
352-729-2213

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​If you don't see a particular favorite on this list, please check the restaurant's website for address.  Bon appetit!
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