Restaurants near Howey-in-the-Hills

“Great food and views of the lake”

“We frequently eat at The Grove House and the food is always good. The recent Sing Along with Scotty in the Hills was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We had such a fabulous time! The crowd was dynamic, Scotty was so interactive with everyone and the night was just perfect. We are looking forward to seeing him at The Grove House again!”

“Wonderful array of delicious brunch items. Everything from eggs Benedict to prime rib, as you would expect. Endless mimosas, and they aren't shy with the refills. The setting is spectacular with views of the lake and resort. Great place to impress your guests or have a celebration.”

“It has beautiful areas for walking, and the food and service were exceptional. The flavors were truly unique to this place—something you don’t find elsewhere. The dishes and desserts were beautifully presented, and the staff was very attentive. While it’s not a quiet, romantic spot for an elegant dinner for two, it is cozy and very welcoming overall.”

“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! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️”

“Come visit! Fun place to hang out with family and friends!”

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

“Really yummy.”

“Visited for the first time last night and really enjoyed ourselves. Somewhat limited menu for entrees, but an extensive lineup of proper Southern sides that made it hard to decide on just a few. Our solution for that was to pick a few for diinner, then get takeouts of several more. 🙂 Everything was delicious, with a special shoutout to the cook for the fried chicken. This is not fast food because they're cooking it up fresh and hot. Soooo good! The place is kind of small with not too many tables, but they also do takeout. From what we saw last night, they do quite a bit of takeout and so best to call ahead. The employees are very friendly, the food is great, and we'll be back!”

“This little hole in the wall restaurant was amazing. Unbelievable barbecue! Very tasty site.Extremely quick service and very friendly employees. This hidden gem should not be overlooked!”

“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! 🍓🍫”

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

“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.”

“We've been going to Mary's semi-regularly for breakfast, for about 6 months now. It can't be topped. We finally went in the other day for a lunch..and got the burgers. Not gonna lie, that was the best burger I've had in 8 years of living in Florida! Mine, my wife's, and my son's were all perfection. My other son got the chicken tenders...he said they were fantastic. MUST TRY!!!”

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

“Mystic Ice Cream is such a fun and unique spot! Their flavors are creative and delicious—you’ll always find something new and exciting to try. They even offer flavors with alcohol for the adults and a selection of dairy-free flavors. Beyond the ice cream, the shop itself is a destination: the décor is vibrant, colorful, and filled with pop culture touches that make the whole experience feel playful and welcoming. It’s not just about grabbing a scoop either—Mystic Ice Cream is a fantastic place to host events. The atmosphere is lively and memorable, making it perfect for gatherings with friends, family, or even community groups. If you’re looking for more than just dessert, Mystic Ice Cream delivers an experience that’s equal parts tasty and entertaining. Highly recommend stopping by Fruitland Park, Leesburg, Summerfield, Oxford, or Mt. Dora and seeing what flavor adventure awaits!”

“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.”

“Server was Tiana. Great service. Breakfast was the worst. They don't offer hashbrowns. Home ? our small frozen dehydrated potatoes, then fried. Biscuit and gravy, the worst ever. Pancakes great. At 940am 10 tables ONE (1) server. Really bad.”

“We found Eden Abbey after looking into event spaces in our area, which we had a great experience with when we went with their private room, but will definitely be back time and time again for their amazing food and drink menu and family friendly vibes. The staff were friendly and on top of things each time we’ve been. All around a great local place to visit whether it be just to hang out, for a family dinner, or a special event.”

“If you want authentic Vietnamese this is the real thing. Wonderful family run operation. Good for sit in and for take out.”

“I live by the Orlando airport & this place is definitely worth the drive over!!”

“Coney dogs and ice cream sundae were wonderful!”

“My husband and I had dinner and had the sliders which were awesome. Amanda was our server and she was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the menu and alcohol. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back.”

“The Polish deli here in Leesburg is awesome. The ladies that sell the products are very nice and the food is delicious. Love this place...”

“I just recently started going to one thirteen looking for the perfect coffee house because as a picky person it’s hard to find the perfect blend and I found it! The service is amazing the people are so friendly and the coffee house itself is so comfortable to be in as a Christian I love walking in and seeing them serving God and giving back! I definitely recommend you give them a try”

“You gotta try them! Delicious!”

“great safe place for GF eating, here on holiday & have loved everything we tried.”

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

“Excellent. Cuban sandwich was the best ever.”

“Truly a Amazing local Seafood Dining experience 😋 The Staff and Food is Amazing The menu has a wide selection of Seafood Dining Experience We are local and have this restaurant as our local Seafood restaurant frequently Let's not leave out the Clam Chowder is Truly Amazing 😋”