Life in Lake Local Guide
Mount Dora Restaurants
For a small town, Mount Dora has a surprisingly varied restaurant scene. Downtown alone has everything from longtime local favorites and special-occasion dining to Cuban food, sushi, pizza, cafés, breweries and places to stop for dessert or a cocktail.
I live and work here in Mount Dora, so I've organized this guide the way I would explain the area to someone visiting for the first time: by where you'll find the restaurants and what kind of stop each one makes.
Restaurant hours, menus and reservation policies can change. Check directly with the restaurant before making a special trip.
A Good Place to Start
A Few Mount Dora Standouts
These aren't rankings. They're simply a few restaurants that help show how varied the Mount Dora dining scene has become.
1921 Mount Dora
Modern Florida CuisineAn art-filled downtown restaurant with a menu centered around contemporary Florida cooking and seasonal ingredients.
Explore 1921 Mount Dora →The Goblin Market
Lunch · Dinner · CocktailsOne of Mount Dora's longtime downtown restaurants, known for its book-lined dining rooms, intimate bar and tucked-away location along Dora Drawdy Way.
Explore The Goblin Market →Pisces Rising
Lake Views · Dinner · CocktailsA longtime downtown choice overlooking Lake Dora, with indoor dining and an outdoor deck that's especially popular around sunset.
Explore Pisces Rising →Salt & Ember
Seafood · Raw Bar · SteaksOne of the newer additions to downtown Mount Dora, with seafood, a raw bar, steaks, wine and cocktails on Alexander Street.
Visit Salt & Ember →
Dinner With a View
Dining Overlooking Lake Dora
Mount Dora's connection to the lakes is part of what makes the town special. Pisces Rising sits above Lake Dora, making it an easy choice when you're looking for dinner with a view.
Explore Pisces Rising →Walkable Dining
Downtown Mount Dora Restaurants
Downtown has Mount Dora's largest concentration of restaurants. Many are within a few blocks of Donnelly Street, making it easy to pair lunch or dinner with shopping, a local event or a walk toward the lakefront.
1921 Mount Dora
Modern FloridaContemporary Florida cuisine in an art-filled setting on East Fourth Avenue.
View Details →Back Porch Pizza Bar
Pizza · CocktailsPizza, drinks and casual dining tucked just off West Fourth Avenue.
View Details →Cody's on 4th
Café · LunchA longtime downtown café serving sandwiches, salads and homemade lunch favorites.
View Details →Copacabana Cuban Cafe
CubanCuban dishes, sandwiches and drinks in the heart of downtown Mount Dora.
More Information →Fiesta Grande
MexicanA familiar downtown stop for Mexican food and margaritas with indoor and outdoor seating.
View Details →JK Thai & Sushi
Thai · SushiThai dishes, noodles, curries, sushi and Japanese favorites downtown.
View Details →Lakeside Inn Dining
Historic · LakefrontSeveral places to eat and drink within Mount Dora's historic lakefront hotel.
View Dining Options →Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant
CubanTraditional Cuban food and mojitos at Third Avenue and Donnelly Street.
View Details →The Mount Dora Bistro
French-InspiredA small downtown bistro on West Fourth Avenue with French-inspired dining.
More Information →Olive Branch
Mediterranean · ItalianMediterranean and Italian dishes with indoor and outdoor dining downtown.
View Details →Pisces Rising
Lake Views · DinnerDining and cocktails overlooking Lake Dora from West Fourth Avenue.
View Details →Salt & Ember
Seafood · Raw Bar · SteaksSeafood, raw-bar selections, steaks, wine and cocktails on Alexander Street.
More Information →The Salted Fry
Gluten-FreeA gluten-free downtown restaurant known for fries, sandwiches and casual dining.
More Information →The Frog & Monkey
Pub · BurgersA downstairs pub in the Renaissance Building serving burgers, drinks and pub fare.
View Details →The Funky Monkey
GastrobarA downtown gastrobar serving creative dishes and cocktails.
View Details →The Goblin Market
Lunch · Dinner · CocktailsA longtime Mount Dora restaurant tucked along Dora Drawdy Way with distinctive book-lined dining rooms.
View Details →The Yardery
Outdoor Dining · BarCasual outdoor dining, cocktails, music and yard games on Baker Street.
More Information →Tony's Chowder House
Seafood · ChowderA casual downtown seafood stop known for chowder and coastal-inspired dishes.
View Details →
Coffee, Dessert & Drinks
Something Lighter
Not every stop has to be a full meal. Downtown Mount Dora also has plenty of places for coffee, baked treats, dessert, wine or an afternoon drink.
Allyson A Bake Shop
Bakery · CoffeeCakes, cupcakes, bars, baked treats and coffee downtown.
View Details →Foxtail Coffee Co.
CoffeeCoffee and espresso drinks in the historic Ingram Building.
View Details →Maggie's Attic
Wine · BeerA longtime downtown wine and beer shop and gathering spot.
View Details →Magic Tea Market
Boba · TeaBoba tea and specialty drinks in downtown Mount Dora.
View Details →Mount Dora Confectionary
Chocolate · GelatoChocolates, gelato, candy and other sweets on Donnelly Street.
View Details →Serendipity Brews
Coffee · Drinks · MusicCoffee and drinks with music and regular events downtown.
View Details →Village Coffee Pot
CoffeeA downtown stop for brewed coffee and specialty drinks.
View Details →Downtown Food Hall
Mount Dora Marketplace
The Mount Dora Marketplace is especially useful when everyone wants something different. Multiple food and drink businesses share the same downtown destination, so it's easy to mix and match.
100 E. Fourth Avenue
Food, Drinks & Local Beer Under One Roof
The Marketplace makes an easy group stop because everyone can order from different vendors while still eating together. Wolf Branch Brewing is also located here, making it a convenient stop for locally brewed beer.
Beirut Bites
Lebanese · MediterraneanLebanese and Mediterranean food inside the Marketplace.
More Information →Claire's Creperie
Sweet & Savory CrepesMade-to-order sweet and savory crepes inside the Marketplace.
More Information →Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Wood-Fired PizzaFamily-owned Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza in the Marketplace area.
View Details →Sweet Bites
DessertsLebanese-inspired sweets, baklava and specialty desserts.
More Information →Wolf Branch Brewing Co.
Craft BeerLocally brewed craft beer at the Mount Dora Marketplace taproom.
View Details →HandleBar
Craft CocktailsCocktails overlooking the downtown Marketplace area.
View Details →Beyond the Downtown Core
Uptown Mount Dora & Fifth Avenue
Head east from downtown and you'll find another group of local restaurants around Fifth Avenue and Highland Street, including breakfast spots, pizza and local breweries.
Eden Abbey Brewing Community
Brewery · Food · MusicLocal beer, food and frequent live music on East Fifth Avenue.
View Details →Fifth Avenue Streatery
Southern-InspiredScratch-made food and outdoor dining near Fifth Avenue and Highland Street.
View Details →Highland Street Cafe
Breakfast · LunchA longtime local diner serving straightforward breakfast and lunch favorites.
View Details →Jeremiah's Restaurant & Bar
American · BarA longtime Mount Dora restaurant and bar a short distance from downtown.
View Details →PizzAmore
Pizza · ItalianPizza and Italian comfort food on East Fifth Avenue.
View Details →Worth the Short Drive
More Places to Eat Around Mount Dora
Not every Mount Dora restaurant is downtown. You'll find more options along Old Highway 441, County Road 19A and the commercial areas surrounding town.
Botanico Tacos & Tequila
Mexican · CocktailsTacos, Mexican-inspired dishes and cocktails outside the downtown district.
More Information →Magical Meat Boutique
British PubBritish pub fare at its newer location outside downtown Mount Dora.
View Details →Vincent's Italian Restaurant
ItalianFamily-run Italian dining on US Highway 441, serving traditional dishes from the old country since 1998.
View Details →Thinking About Living Here?
Explore Life in Mount Dora
Restaurants and events are only part of what makes Mount Dora worth exploring. If you're considering a move, you can also explore Mount Dora neighborhoods, waterfront areas and homes currently available around town.
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