Eat & Drink
Restaurant reviews, waterfront bars, local favorites, casual chains, drinks, and meals we actually tried. Start with our Florida Restaurant Guides, then drill into Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, or any individual review below.
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Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Downtown Leesburg: Chocolates, Cotton Candy Cake & Fun Finds
A stop at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in downtown Leesburg for yummy specialty chocolates, cotton candy cake, novelty candy, and plenty of sweet finds.
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Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach: Our Favorite Pre-Cruise Hangout
Our Sandbar Sports Grill Cocoa Beach review: good food, live music, a wild thunderstorm, and one of our favorite dinner stops before a Port…
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Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Sizzling Pork Rinds, Cold Beers & a Laid-Back Vibe
Our laid-back stop at Puddle Jumpers in Tavares for cooked-to-order sizzling pork rinds, beer cheese, and a few cold beers.
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The Florida Porch Cafe in Leesburg: Lunch, Pumpkin Bread & a Cheese Surprise
A cozy lunch at The Florida Porch Cafe in downtown Leesburg, Florida: chicken salad, turkey wrap, pumpkin bread, and our honest take on the…
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Jeremiah’s Mount Dora Review: Fried Shrimp & Scallops
Our Jeremiah’s Mount Dora review: a fried shrimp and scallop basket we’d order again, generous fries, and the restaurant’s distinctive upstairs seating area.
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Kumo Sushi & Hibachi in The Villages: Our Lunch Review
We stopped in for lunch at Kumo Sushi & Hibachi in The Villages and enjoyed hibachi, sushi, and appetizers. Quick service and a table…
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McCracken’s Pub Leesburg: The New Meat Pies Were the Highlight
We stopped by McCracken’s Pub in downtown Leesburg to try the new meat pies. Everyone at our table tried them, and they were the…
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Death by Décor: BTW’s Halloween Pop-Up Bar in Downtown Tavares
Our visit to BTW’s Halloween Spookeasy in downtown Tavares: spooky décor, themed cocktail menus, and a photo-filled look inside.
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Tiki Bar & Grill Minneola Review: Lake Views & Laid-Back Vibes
Our Tiki Bar & Grill Minneola review covers the lakefront setting, casual drinks, and why we enjoyed the atmosphere more than the food.
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Guru’s Indian Restaurant in Clermont: Butter Chicken and Naan Worth Bringing Home
Our visit to Guru’s in Clermont included family-style butter chicken, garlic and cheese naan, excellent service, and a restaurant we’d happily visit again.