Restaurants near Howey-in-the-Hills

“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!”

“Rocky was an amazing server full of smiles and great advice. The fried chicken supreme and meatloaf were incredible”

“The chef is new, so any ratings from before 2024 are not valid. Also, the entire room has been updated and it's amazing now. This is a superb restaurant IF you order the right things. Example: Ribeye steak - the best I've ever had and I've consumed thousands of top-rated steaks. This is really the best. Caprese salad - again, the best I've ever had, and I've consumed a lot at different restaurants. Seafood Paella - excellent. Short rib - if you like it, it's cooked perfect. The bread and butter - both remarkable 5 stars for all those dishes. The hunter/gatherer salad isn't the best. The chef could make it much better. A better and more heavy dressing will help. They need to bring back teh El Conq. salad. That one was remarkable.”

“I have been able to visit La Hacienda for Mother’s day and Father’s day brunch, and it is spectacular. There is a wide array of options and the entire restaurant is set alongside a beautiful rolling golf course. I encourage people to make a reservation because it is well worth it.”

“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! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️”

“This is the best BBQ in central FL. Also, EVERYONE you interact with here is so kind. It’s always a great experience here. We love Willie’s!!!”

“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! 🍓🍫”

“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.”

“Love this bake shop. The coffee is terrific and the treats are delicious. The chocolate crinkle cookies are my weakness, though you can’t go wrong with any of their offerings.”

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

“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.”

“You gotta try them! Delicious!”

“Excellent. Cuban sandwich was the best ever.”

“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...”

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

“food was great! atmosphere was very good. great first experience. Tiffany was our server. she went over the menu and was very attentive. we will be back!”

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

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

“We were supposed to visit Tony's in Cedar Key the weekend that Helene hit. Sadly. Finally, 2 years later, we made it to Tony's in Mt. Dora. The chowder did not disappoint! Epic. Delicious. Worth the drive from the Gainesville area.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Out of town visitors, noticing a parking lot full of cars was a calling for us to stop. We were not disappointed the restaurant was full of charm and wonderful aroma. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar with locals and have the best female bartender! Forgot to mention…the pizza was amazingly good!”

“I ordered the Carrot Cake Latte super yummy! But I think I spoke to the owner this morning and I’m a vendor at Ferran park pretty frequently and my grocery order was delayed this morning and she let me buy heavy cream off of her and it was life saving!!! Will always recommend and excited to go back and try more!”

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

“Best BOBA 🧋I ever had . So fresh and delicious!”

“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.”