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!”

“What a difference a year makes! The experience here is totally different from three years ago when we went to a special Valentines evening. That experience included a frozen desert that had obviously passed its sell by date and was still frozen on the inside. The new owners have realized the great potential of the restaurants, and they have risen to the occasion. They hired qualified chefs at each restaurant and very qualified managers and now this beautiful resort gives everyone in the area a reason to visit.”

“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! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️”

“great food and great service. I will definitely miss coming there.”

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

“Really yummy.”

“Love this place. They are so warm and greet you as soon as you walk in the door. The food is beyond delicious! Service is always with a smile!!! I highly recommend!!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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! 🍓🍫”

“Since moving to the area from Chicago, we've been looking for some great BBQ. We've found it at Willy's! Ribs and pulled pork were very good and so flavorful that you didn't need any sauce. But the sauce and sides complimented the meat. We will be back.”

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

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

“Oh my gosh, I chose Allyson A for a latte and an orange scone plus some treats for my hairstylist up the road, and everything was delicious. Eating inside the cafe feels like you’re tucked away in your favorite relative’s dining nook with pretty decor, pictures of family, and cute ceramic plates and actual cutlery. The food is upscale, tastes freshly baked, and is scratch-made. The latte was delicious with a depth of flavor that chain coffee shops don’t have. I highly recommend especially if you need an elegant gift - they offer assorted boxes and discounts on multiples of an item.”

“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.”

“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 😊”

“Ice cream is very good. Lots of great flavors to choose. Atmosphere is fun. A little pricey but the portion size for a small is decent. Asking for a tip to scoop ice cream is bold especially for the prices they charge.”

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

“You gotta try them! Delicious!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Coney dogs and ice cream sundae were wonderful!”

“Excellent. Cuban sandwich was the best ever.”

“Awesome food! I highly recommend this place for its delicious dishes, friendly atmosphere, and quick service.”

“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”

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

“I had the clam chowder the best I’ve ever had was like being at the Jersey shore. I also had the crab cake appetizer, very tasty, no fishy taste and full of crab”