Restaurants near Astatula

“First timers at this diner the food was amazing such a homey feeling I never clear my plate and I did Susan was amazing so nice so welcoming and it was so nice to see all the locals conversing and including us will definitely go back when we are in the area”

“Great dinner with my friend tonight!! Service was great and very attentive!! Wine was good and food was great!! I had a good snapper and salad and my friend had salad and a burger! Great atmosphere and we were able to talk and hear each other! Kind service people all around! Highly recommend! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️”

“Excellent! Food is fresh and presentation is appealing to the eye. I ordered the homemade lentil burger and it was outstanding from beginning to end. My husband ordered the black bean quesadilla and loved it as well. I highly recommend Dark & Light Cafe! It’s a wonderful Mom & Pop establishment. Looking forward to trying the vegan empanadas and more!”

“Really yummy.”

“The best fried chicken. Tastes like I was at grandmas house having Sunday dinner. The greens and Mac and cheese were perfect! I definitely will be back soon.”

“The most wonderful food and staff !!!! Everything was excellent”

“I always joke that I am Sweet Bites by Beirut Bites #1 fan. Other than being at their Mt Dora location, they are involved in several community and vendor events, where I seem to follow 🤣 I’m obsessed with the Dubai Strawberry cups & they are my absolute favorite sweet treat, not to mention everyone working with Beirut Bites are extremely kind to everyone! 🍓🍫”

“Finally stopped to grab lunch here after riding my bike by dozens of times and having it always smell so good. A well-stuffed pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and mac & cheese for $8.00? Hello! Yes, please. And the mustard bbq sauce they have is Ahh-maz-ING! Only thing missing is I wish they offered some fresh-brewed southern sweet tea, but canned/bottled drinks are the only option.”

“Visited with my wife after finding out about it online and was very happy we did ! Chickpea salad was delicious and the gyro too! Very pleased and will be back for sure ! Thanks 😊”

“We received a box of these goodies to our office as a gift and they are some of the best treats I've had in a very long time. Absolutely DEVINE! I'm in Levy County and thinking of making the drive into Mt. Dora just to try some other goodies.”

“Tatiana was our waitress and she was awesome. Super helpful made great recommendations. Gave service with a smile. Also enjoyed lady at front desk nice greeting a smile as we came I and as we were leaving. Error in food was not that bad. A+ on the spinach crab dip loved it so much. We got some to go to have tomorrow at home. One in our group said the chicken sandwich is smaller than what she’s had there in the past but still was delicious. Shrimp was good after we got our original order the guest said delicious in fact. Muffalatta sandwich bun was cold. The inside of the sandwich was so cold. It was cold in the middle. with thin thin slice of ice in the middle of the sandwich coming from Louisiana that one disappointed Me. It had all of the right taste in the sandwich.”

“The best cookies I have ever had! They age really well, had them the next day and they tasted amazing!”

“excellent lunch today, the wifey had the salmon Caesar and I had the seared teriyaki salmon, we both had the Bueller sangria. Absolutely scrumptious”

“You gotta try them! Delicious!”

“Excellent. Cuban sandwich was the best ever.”

“literally the nicest lady ever, enjoyed me and my girls lil boba date (:”

“Ground Up has The BEST coffee and energy drinks! The owners, Katie and Jesse, are the kindest people you'll meet and they run such a wonderful business. They bring so much joy and happiness to me and my family and the community. I love taking selfies with my drinks and telling my friends about them so they go and try the drinks for themselves.”

“Some places feed you. Some places pour you a drink. And then there are places that hold you. Eden Abbey is one of those rare spaces where craft meets care, where intention lives in every detail, and where community is not a slogan—but a daily practice of love. The beer crafted by Ben Passmore’s is nothing short of extraordinary—thoughtful, balanced, and brewed with both mastery and soul. And alongside his wife, Eve, the heart of this place beats even stronger. Together, they have created something that goes far beyond a brewery or restaurant. They have built a home. The food is elevated and unexpected—beautifully prepared, deeply satisfying, and far beyond what one anticipates from a brewery. The pretzel bites, buttermilk chicken bites, and wings are all exceptional—perfectly done and crave-worthy. The Mo Clucka sandwich is an absolute standout, and the wraps and salads are just as impressive: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. There truly isn’t a weak spot on the menu. And the people who serve it? They are family. You can feel it in their laughter, their pride, their presence. No one here is simply “working.” They are welcoming, caring, belonging. In moments when small businesses feel the weight of the world—when a single review can sting deeply—we want it known how profoundly this place matters. Eden Abbey is built on integrity, openness, and an unwavering love for its community. It is a place that listens, learns, grows, and gives. We are endlessly grateful for Ben and Eve, for their remarkable team, and for the sacred space they’ve created—where everyone is welcomed with an open heart, and no one is a stranger for long.”

“Our first time here last night for Jimmy Buffett day hosted by Rob Nicholas. Highly recommend this place. The food was amazing and our server was the best we have ever had. The owners Courtney and Steve treated us fantastic. They gave us special gifts for coming and were always around talking to everybody. They made us feel so welcome. Plus you can rent boats here and there is an Inn if u want to spend the night. We will definitely be back. Very worth the drive. Beautiful evening view as well to end the evening.”

“Wow! Clam Chowder, wonderful spices. Lobster roll, perfect mix of lobster, celery, just the right amount of mayo and the bread was tasty all by itself. My biggest beef with other restaurants is that they ignore the bread and it is tasteless. Here it was a part of the whole package, just as it should be. Coleslaw was the correct amount of sweet and creamy, fried okra was crispy and light brown on the outside, slightly moist but not mushy on the inside. Potato salad was just as good. Key lime pie was perfectly tart for dessert.”

“Third time here already just 2 weeks into vacation! Love it. Great food. Great atmosphere. Good prices and awesome selection. Had some really great waitresses ?”

“Best fry’s! Great hamburgers and sandwiches I had the ham sandwich with the maple bacon onion jam, it was very delicious!!!”

“Great first visit will definitely be back. Food was all delicious.”

“Great shop! Bagels are delish!”

“First time in today the food was great the staff was great and the tea was sweet ♡ 1000% we'll be back”

“I Love the ambience of this place and the food and customer service is AMAZING you would not be disappointed ❤️”

“Ordered a Sicilian Pizza and it was FANTASTIC! Definitely coming here again!”

“Doug was the best tour guide around! Lakeridge has the best wine and staff. We enjoy going there for their great wine. Thank you.”

“Jaydon totally took care of us, he was courteous and professional. The food was outstanding.”

“We go at least once a week or once every two weeks. Tina and Umberto are wonderful hosts. T Very personable and the food is excellent. The service wonderful. It’s a family place and we feel like family when we go. We love minneola grill and love Tina and Umberto. I’d give it 10 stars. ❤️🫶🏻❤️🫶🏻”