No matter what you're craving, you'll find it in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis. Discover fresh seafood, adventurous ethnic cuisines and flavorful American fare among the diverse dining options in the area. The area's global fare includes Italian, Cuban, Indian, English, Thai, Irish, Mexican, Japanese and German.
ITALIAN CUISINE
OLIVE BRANCH MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE & BAR
A casual fine dining experience is provided in this contemporary setting. Classic dishes include veal osso buco, chicken marsala and shrimp fra diavolo. Lunch includes fresh salads, pasta dishes, gyro, wraps and spinach pie. Diners enjoy a full bar and large selection of beer and wine. Al fresco dining is offered on a large deck with a sunset view and live music on weekends. 115 W. 3rd Ave., downtown Mount Dora, 352-729-6734 OliveBranchGrille.com |
latin dining
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 |
WATERFRONT DINING

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
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
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 fresh poke bowls, 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. (352) 729-2654 BackPorchPizzaBar.com |
FRENCH DINING
MOUNT DORA BISTRO
The Mount Dora Bistro is a French-inspired eatery offering a bistro fare lunch Wednesday through Saturday and a Sunday Champagne Brunch with reservations recommended. Scheduled dining experiences require reservations and include; Le Gouter (afternoon tea), hors d’oeuvres receptions, and table d’hote dinners on Friday and Saturday nights in a relaxing, yet traditional dining atmosphere. 142 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora, (352) 729-2280 www.TheMountDoraBistro.com |
DINING GUIDE
Allyson A Bakeshop ($)
122 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora 352.383-2200 Asian Invasion ($$) 227 E. Main St., downtown Tavares 352.343-6313 Back Porch Pizza Bar 237 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora 352. 729.2654 View menu BackPorchPizzaBar.com Bavaria Haus ($$$) 433 Alexander St., downtown Mount Dora 352.735-8387 Beauclaire Room & Tremain's Tavern ($$$) 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora 352.383-4101 Brick & Barrel Kitchen 31 E. Magnolia Avenue, downtown Eustis China Star ($) 18993 US Highway 441, Loch Leven Landing, Mount Dora 352.383.8088 China Wok ($) 18774 US-441, Mount Dora 352.383.3682 Cody's on 4th ($$) 114 E. 4th Ave., downtown Mount Dora 352.735.8426 Copacabana Cuban Cafe ($$) 320 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora 352.385.9000 Crazy Gator ($$) 402 N. Bay Rd. Eustis 352.589-5885 Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland Street, uptown Mount Dora 352.729.6698 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 ($$) 421 Baker St., downtown Mount Dora 352.385-3540 Foxtail Coffee 138 E. 5th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora 352.729.2285 Froggers ($$) 4931 Lake Park Ct, Mount Dora 352.385.3555 Frog & Monkey English Pub ($$$) 411 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora 352.383.1936 Gianni's Italian Restaurant ($$$$) 425 N. Alexander St., downtown Mount Dora 352.735.3327 Goblin Market ($$$$) 330 Dora Drawdy Way, downtown Mount Dora 352.375.0059 Gyro King ($) 248 W. Ardice Road, Eustis 352.800.4464 Highland Street Cafe ($) 185 S. Highland St., uptown Mount Dora Jeremiah's ($$) 500 N. Highland St, uptown Mount Dora .352.383.7444 J.K. Thai Garden & Sushi ($$) 116 E. 5th Ave, downtown Mount Dora 352.385.4700 Kalua Hale Beach Bar ($$) 181. S. Joanna Ave., downtown Tavares 352.609.5910 La Perla Tapatia ($$) 2060 S. Bay St., Eustis 352.357.4600 Lake House Bar & Grill ($$) 315 Highland St., uptown Mount Dora 352.735.7433 Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant ($$) 351 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora 321.914.7433 View menu: laspalmascubancuisine.com Let's Do ($) 426 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora 352.735.3702 Le Petit Sweet ($$) 110 E. 5th Ave., downtown Mount Dora 352.729.2453 Magical Meat Boutique ($$) 112 W. 3rd Ave., downtown Mount Dora 352.729.6911 Mary's Kountry Kitchen ($$) 15945 C.R. 448, Tavares 352.343.6823 Momiji Sushi Bar & Grill ($$$) 24400 FL-44, Sorrento Hills Village, Eustis 352.357.2285 Mount Dora Bistro ($$$) 142 W. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora 352.729.2280 www.themountdorabistro.com Mount Dora Pizza & Subs ($) 2718 W. Old Hwy. 441, Mount Dora 352.383.5303 1921 ($$$$) 142 E. 4th Avenue, downtown Mount Dora 352.385.1921 O'Keefe's Irish Pub ($$) 115 S. Rockingham Ave., downtown Tavares 352.343-2157 Olive Branch Mediterranean Grille and Bar ($$$) 115 W. 3rd Ave., downtown Mount Dora 352.729.6734 www.facebook.com/olivebranchmountdora One Flight Up ($$) 440 Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora 352.735.1446 Oyster Troff ($$) 936 N. Bay Street, Eustis 352.357.9939 Panera Bread ($) 17325 US 441, Eustis Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza ($) 18965 US 441, Mount Dora 352.735.5115 Pisces Rising Seafood & Steaks ($$$$) 239 W. 4th Ave. downtown Mount Dora View menu: piscesrisingdining.com PizzAmore ($$) 722 E. 5th Ave., midtown Mount Dora 352.383.0092 Puddle Jumpers ($$) 111 W. Ruby Street, downtown Tavares 352.505.5862 Ruby Street Grille ($$) 221 E. Ruby St., downtown Tavares 352.742.7829 Saigon Fusion ($$) 16700 U.S. Hwy 441, Mount Dora (352) 800-4052 Scoops on 5th ($$) 130 E. 5th Ave., downtown Mount Dora (352) 800-9381 Shiva Indian Restaurant ($$) 140 E. 5th Ave., downtown Mount Dora 352.735.4555 Takis Restaurant & Pizza ($$) 1600 S. Bay St, Eustis 352.357.0022 Tiki West ($$) 118 W. Ruby St., downtown Tavares 352.508-5783 Village Coffee Pot ($$) 425 N. Donnelly St., downtown Mount Dora 352.383-3334 Wok & Roll ($) 6551 Orange Blossom Trail, Mount Dora 352.735-2268 If you don't see a particular favorite on this list, please check for the restaurant's website. Bon appetit! |