Luckily, the cute lakeside home of that famed festival has more than a few restaurants to get a full meal. From traditional German eats to high-minded New American, there are plenty of spots in Mount Dora that are worth the trek out of town.
Check out a few of our favorites below.
Fiesta Grande
421 N. Baker St., Mount Dora, 352-385-3540Expect huge portions for both food and margaritas at Fiesta Grande. You can’t beat their daily drink and food specials. Credit: Fiesta Grande/FacebookThe Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub
411 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, 352-383-1936Mount Dora’s designated gastrobar is known for its yummy drinks and flavorful tapas. Their patatas bravas and pork empanadas are classic shareables. Credit: The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub/FacebookMagical Meat Boutique322 Alexander St., Mount Dora, 352-729-6911This kitschy, British-inspired pub serves easy comfort eats and beer with live music and a chill atmosphere. Their beer-battered onion rings and sausage rolls make for the perfect appetizer. Credit: Magical Meat Boutique/FacebookPizzAmore
722 E. 5 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-383-0092This family friendly pizza parlor serves hot entrees, beer and wine, and specialty pizzas. Their Palermo pie is a hot menu item, topped with mozzarella, red sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, roasted onions, spinach and olive oil. Credit: Pizzamore/FacebookThe Salted Fry
342 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, 352-720-3755Although fries are the main star here, the sandwiches cannot be ignored. Their cheese steak panini is served on a basil-infused bread and filled with chicken breast, chipotle havarti cheese, bacon, tomato and a spicy chipotle gourmaise sauce. Credit: The Salted Fry/FacebookShiva Indian Restaurant
140A W. 5 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-735-4555Shiva has plenty of yummy traditional Indian dishes with lots of vegetarian options. Their tadkewali daal is a classic lentil curry cooked with onions and aromatic spices. Credit: Shiva/FacebookWAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi
301 N. Baker St. #106, Mount Dora, 352-729-6287Wave’s fusion fare is filled with sushi burritos, sushi hotdogs, sushi donuts and plenty of beer. While there, check out their heavenly taro matcha no-bake cheesecake. Credit: Wave Asian Bistro & Sushi/FacebookWindsor Rose Tea Room & Restaurant
142 W. 4 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-735-2551High-tea service and British-style plates are offered at the Windsor Rose. Tag along with a friend and order the full English tea meal, served with fresh-baked scones, strawberry jam, Queen Victoria sponge cake, finger sandwiches and tea. Credit: Windsor Rose Tea Room & Restaurant/FacebookThe Goblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, 352-735-0059Mount Dora’s Goblin Market has been serving its new American cuisine since 1995. Pro tip, make sure to start the meal off with their Irish whiskey onion soup. It’s filled with caramelized onions, Irish whiskey broth, croutons, swiss cheese and mozzarella cheese. Credit: The Goblin Market/FacebookWhale’s Tale
2720 W. Old US Highway 441, Mount Dora, 352-385-1500This family-owned seafood destination specializes in Maryland crab cakes and New England lobster rolls. Their seafood basket is the perfect way to get a nice sample of their menu. Credit: Whale's Tale Seafood House/Google MapsFifth Avenue Streatery
846 E. 5 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-720-3328Fifth Avenue Streatery is filled with Southern staples and classic American fare. Their Southerner burger is topped with a fried green tomato, piquillo pimento cheese and a housemade remi sauce. Credit: Fifth Avenue Streatery/Facebook1921 Mount Dora142 E. 4 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-385-1921Nestled in the Mount Dora Modernism Museum Complex, 1921 is sourced with local ingredients and filled with a rotating collection of artwork. Their menu changes daily, so there is always something new to try. Credit: 1921 Mount Dora/FacebookCopacabana Cuban Cafe
320 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, 352-385-9000Copacabana offers authentic Cuban food and arguably the best mojito in Central Florida. Their seafood paella is a great sharing dish and is one of their most popular menu items. Credit: Copacabana Cuban Cafe/FacebookOlive Branch
115 W. 3 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-729-6734The Olive Branch serves both Mediterranean and Italian fare, including some of the best pastas and baklava. Make sure to check out their rotating weekend music lineup. Credit: Olive Branch/FacebookPisces Rising239 W. 4 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-385-2669This seafood and steakhouse is serving Caribbean-inspired drinks and dishes in a cozy Florida bungalow. Their Caribbean crab cakes are a must try, served with pineapple salsa, piña colada cream and Red Tobiko caviar. Credit: Pisces Rising/FacebookBavarian Haus
433 Alexander St., Mount Dora, 352-735-8387The Bavarian Haus specializes in traditional German food, including schnitzel, a thin slice of meat breaded and fried to crispy perfection. You could also just stop by for a cold beer and a traditional German bretzel (pretzel). Credit: Bavarian Haus/Google MapsBarnwood Bar-B-Que
3725 W Old US Highway 441, Mount Dora, 352-630-4903Barnwood has some of the best award-winning barbecue and fresh-made pies and desserts to match. Their homemade barbecue sauce is bottled and sold in house. Credit: Barnwood Bar-B-Que/Google MapsHighland Street Cafe185 S. Highland St., Mount Dora, 352-383-1446Highland offers a classic American diner-style menu with plenty of hearty breakfast and lunch plates. Some of their signature dishes include strawberry stuffed French toast, pastrami reuben and a Southern-style eggs benedict. Credit: Highland Street Cafe/Google MapsLake House Bar & Grill315 N. Highland St., Mount Dora, 352-735-7433TVs and memorabilia cover the Lake House Bar & Grill, making it the designated spot to watch a sports game in Mount Dora. Keep an eye out for their daily wing specials. Credit: Lake House Bar & Grill/FacebookJK Thai & Sushi
116 E. 5 Ave., Mount Dora, 352-385-4700
Jk’s herbaceous plates are refreshing and represent authentic Thai cuisine. Their sushi and Thai menu offer the best of two incredible cuisines. Credit: Jk Thai & Sushi/Facebook
