Food scene
Jk Thai & Sushi
116 E 5th AveOne of my favorite places for sushi in the area!
One of my daughter’s favorite places to dine in downtown Tavares with a view of the water. She loves the chicken tenders along with fried Oreos for dessert!
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BTW - BURGERS TACOS WAFFLES
115 E Main StOne of my daughter’s favorite places to dine in downtown Tavares with a view of the water. She loves the chicken tenders along with fried Oreos for dessert!
Upstairs is the perfect ambiance for a nice date night or meeting someone new!
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Goblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy WayUpstairs is the perfect ambiance for a nice date night or meeting someone new!
This is a great date night dining experience. Little pricey but worth the experience in my opinion.
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1921 Mount Dora
142 E 4th AveThis is a great date night dining experience. Little pricey but worth the experience in my opinion.
The food here is always great and I love sitting outside with a view of Lake Dora!
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Olive Branch Mediteranean - Italian
115 W 3rd AveThe food here is always great and I love sitting outside with a view of Lake Dora!
The best clam chowder! Great service, quality and presentation of food!
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Tonys Clam Chowder Seafood Restaurant
622 N Donnelly StThe best clam chowder! Great service, quality and presentation of food!
Highland Street Cafe
185 S Highland StGreat place for breakfast in Mount Dora!
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Live music and brunch on Sunday’s!
Eden Abbey Brewing Community
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Live music and brunch on Sunday’s!
I love the speciality pizza’s here!! Gluten free and cauliflower crust available as well! The BEST Ceasar salad I’ve ever had!
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PizzAmoré
722 E 5th AveI love the speciality pizza’s here!! Gluten free and cauliflower crust available as well! The BEST Ceasar salad I’ve ever had!
Fifth Avenue Streatery
The food is always great here! Must try the deviled eggs!
Underground pub with unique beers & cocktails along with live music!
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The Frog and Monkey Restaurant & Pub
411 N Donnelly StUnderground pub with unique beers & cocktails along with live music!
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
421 N Baker StBest margaritas!
Best place to sit on the porch in a rocking chair and catch the sunset!
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Lakeside Inn
100 Alexander StBest place to sit on the porch in a rocking chair and catch the sunset!
Best place to get ice cream! Feels like you’re stepping back in time and remembering the “good ole days” 🍦
Scoops on 5th
130 E 5th AveBest place to get ice cream! Feels like you’re stepping back in time and remembering the “good ole days” 🍦
Live music and sunset over the lake! What more could you ask for?
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Pisces Rising
239 W 4th AveLive music and sunset over the lake! What more could you ask for?
The absolute best place to get a speciality coffee and enjoy the vibe. They also have fraps! Their food menu is great too! It’s limited food but always fresh & tasty!
Serendipity
144 W 5th AveThe absolute best place to get a speciality coffee and enjoy the vibe. They also have fraps! Their food menu is great too! It’s limited food but always fresh & tasty!
Shiva Indian Restaurant
140A W 5th AveThe food and ambience is amazing! Highly recommend.
Sightseeing
Trimble Park
5802 Trimble Park RdI always enjoy taking a stroll down this boardwalk trying to spot alligators in their natural habitat.
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Palm Island Park
411 S Tremain StI always enjoy taking a stroll down this boardwalk trying to spot alligators in their natural habitat.
Places to Swim / Explore
One of my favorite places to go growing up in Central Florida. It’s a natural spring swimming / tubing experience. The water is incredibly beautiful & refreshing! Must get there early to get in before the park reaches capacity.
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Rock Springs Kelly Park
400 E Kelly Park RdOne of my favorite places to go growing up in Central Florida. It’s a natural spring swimming / tubing experience. The water is incredibly beautiful & refreshing! Must get there early to get in before the park reaches capacity.
New Smyrna Beach
North Atlantic AvenueWekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrVillage Antique Mall
405 N Highland StHidden Waters Preserve
2010 Abrams RdGreat hiking and nature trail only 5 minutes away!
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrBeautiful place to go kayaking!
Trader Mae's Decor Market
2001 Rock Springs RdThe best of the best when looking for antiques and vintage decor!
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Renninger's Antique Center
20651 US-441The best of the best when looking for antiques and vintage decor!
For kids!
Gilbert Park
310 S Tremain StIzeluleko zedolobha
Ungaphuthelwa
The Sunday’s Farmers Market from 9am to 2pm
This is the perfect place to pick up the goodies for the stay! Yummy cheeses, dips, soups, hummus, pickles, fruits and veggies and so much more!