50 Best American Restaurants near Montverde

“Food, drinks and atmosphere were great, but the service was was even better. Shout out to Jessica for making our first visit Ford's Garage amazing.“

“Hangry Bison was outstanding for our team dinner. Service was excellent and food was great! We sincerely appreciate Jeff, Morgan, and Nikki who did a fantastic job for us on our event. We will be back!“

“We stopped by for lunch today for the first time. We had 5 people in our party and we were all very pleased with our meals and the staff. I don’t remember our waitress’s name but she mentioned that it was only her 2nd day. She was great!!! She was very pleasant and checked on us often. We will definitely be back“

“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. ❤️🫶🏻❤️🫶🏻“

“My husband, Al, and I dined at the Chef's Table on Feb 19 2024 and celebrated my birthday. We ordered from the chef's tasting menu and could not have been more pleased. It was one of the best restaurant meals we have had in a very long time. You see I am a classically trained and award-winning chef in my own right so my standards are quite high and I am, more often than not, disappointed in restaurants, even fine dining establishments. Al started with the "Heartbreaker" Cocktail, which was excellent then he had the mushroom and chive crepe torte for an appetizer, exceptional and enough for 2 to share actually so we brought part of it back to the hotel and had it for lunch the next day. He then chose the Duck confit, also outstanding. For dessert he had the chocolate torte with the toasted marshmallow ice cream and caramel sauce, again, beyond delicious and the ice cream was the best thing i've had in my mouth in a long time. Al also did the wine pairing with his courses. I sampled each pairing and they were perfectly matched. I tried the Mr. Pink as an aperitif and loved every drop but the pink peppercorn's stole the show. Then I started with the foie gras. Every bite just brings you to your knees. This was the main reason we selected The Chef's Table to begin with because I had to have foie gras. I chose the filet for my entree and I must say it may have been one of the best filet's i've ever eaten. Cooked perfectly medium rare with a char that was to die for. I brought part of my filet back to the hotel to go with the torte for lunch the next day. Even warmed up it was delicious. For dessert I had the mission fig bread pudding, which had a fantastic texture and was the perfect level of sweetness. I paired the pecan pie martini with it and it was decadent and complimented the dessert perfectly. I did not opt for the wine pairing as a sip of two from Al's were enough for me. Our server, JJ, was attentive, funny, and generous with her time. The manager came by twice to chat with us. The atmosphere was romantic but not stuffy and we had a great view of the kitchen, which as a chef is simply theatre for me. Lastly, the prices were not stupid. This kind of tasting menu can easily run well over $100 pp without the wine pairing. I appreciate the fact that, while affordable, it was elegant and indulgent. We will never visit Orlando again without returning to The Chef's Table and I will recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you for such an amazing experience. Amanda & Al Fraioli“

“I just drove 40 minutes out of my way to come here because I love it so much. I know there are other locations, probably closer, but I love this one the best. The owner, who is always present and in store, is very kind and accommodating!! I usually get their little warm turkey sliders and they are PERFECT.

Against my better judgment, I came on New Year’s Eve about 30 minutes before close and was greeted with so much kindness when they definitely should’ve been irritated that I was there right before closing AND the food was phenomenal!! 10/10“

“Awesome food & customer service. Can’t wait to go back… Loved the hash-brown casserole!“

“The best Burger in the USA.“

“We come here every single weekend and this is by far the best restaurant in Clermont. From the food to the service, you can’t go wrong. A DEFINITE must-try.“

“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.“

“Good food, reasonably priced, good people“

“Always amazing! Great for any occasion...staff is responsive and food is fantastic!“

“I went to this location on Friday and it was an amazing experience, the food was actually good and fresh. There was a bit of a wait time but it was worth it The employees were welcoming and had smiles on their faces, even though they were playing at the register in groups of huddle I can tell they are teenagers and are just having fun. The dinning room was packed so we decided to sit at the patio. There was a manager by the name of Cici, she delivered our food and mentioned the survey but I lost my ticket and wasn’t able to leave a review for my free scoop. I must say I’ve been to plenty of resturaunts, and Cici was so delightful. Her smile was contagious, I watched her attend guest in the dinning room, she was personable, and hospitable. You usually don’t see managers in fast food resturaunts interacting with guests. She came back to check on us and took our trays. It was amazing service! I hope it’s like this every time we come in. I know this is not the same as a survey on the receipt, I would still like to receive my free scoop. If not that is ok I will be returning back to get a meal, fill the survey, and get my free scoop! I just wanted to tell you guys thank you for an amazing experience.“

“Nice intimate mall-type atmosphere with outdoor eating area. Very nice!“

“Waitress Amber does a great job servicing her tables .Always polite and helpfull. she has positive attitude and makes for a great employee. GREAT JOB AMBER>>>Maanger is also great ,comes by to check on tables and customers needs.“

“By far the best burgers I’ve ever indulged in. Juicy, cheesy, and buttery. Everything you would want with cheeseburger and more.  Thank you manny“

“Visited this Ruby Tuesday’s location, & the food & service was outstanding. Excellent service by Deondre & Deondra. I appreciate their service.“

“This restaurant was amazing and the staff was so welcoming and helpful. Thien and Alexa made sure to make my experience a 10/10. I ordered the SWAG and it was delicious and their fries were so crispy. Definitely recommend this place and I will be coming again!!“

“Just picked up a bold and buffalo bowl and it’s DELICIOUS. can’t wait to come back and try another“

“Was here with a group of 6 people. Twi of us had the turkey club and we both had the same feeling. It was the best turkey club sandwich we had in our lives. Period. The bacon was extra crispy, the toast was crisp on the outside and soft just under the crust. Everything was great, even the fries were crisp on the surface and pillowy soft and creamy on the inside. My problem is I always have the same thing whrn I find something I love......Now I'm locked into that sandwich. The other people were happy with their selections too. We ate outside. Here is an interesting point. The tables were picnic benches, BUT you can walk in from the sides because there is no structure in the way of your legs. Very innovative and comfortable seating..... even if you're older.“

“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.“

“Was there on may 27. Our food was great and our waiter Adolfo was the BEST. There was 8 of us celebrating two things and everything was super. Thanks will always come to this applebees“

“I adore Fresh Kitchen - the best restaurant I've found in the area to eat a gluten/dairy/meat free dinner that is also low in salt! That's because two of the managers know my restrictions and automatically put together a delicious bowl that I can safely eat (rice, chickpeas, kale, red pepper, almond slices, etc) - and it's delicious! Yesterday, I took my bowl home, added fresh sliced peaches and avocado, enough then to split into two meals. It was awesome.“

“One of my favorite places to eat! I am celiac and they have many options for me to eat (although I keep getting the same thing every time because it’s my favorite 😃). Love supporting a local business with clean ingredients!“

“Dine inside and everything was delicious.“

“This is the best breakfast around“

“Thank you! A perfect lunch experience for the Golden Agers of Bay Lake Missionary Baptist Church. We picked up lunch for 35 members and it could not have been any easier or better. The food was perfect and still hot when we reached the church. Appreciation to Bailey and the staff that put the meal together.“

“Very good wings, friendly staff however sometimes when trying to call to preserve minutes on your lunch period no one answers the phone. Wanted to order food for lunch after continuing to call several times and no answer went with a different restaurant to eat 30min lunch goes by fast!“

“This morning our family went to IHOP in Apopka FL. and our waitress Candice was awesome. The best waitress we have ever had there. Kind, attentive, smiling, and arranged a happy birthday song w.ice cream for my father in law. He loved it, we were all thankful. We tipped her very well, she deserved it.“

“Love the nostalgic atmosphere.!“

“I enjoy the variety of food and the prompt, efficient service. I give LeeAnn Baer 5 stars“

“This is the best breakfast place in town, hands down! There’s no place like First Watch. They have excellent service, amazing people, and delicious food! I highly recommend coming from breakfast or lunch!“

“Good and quick like most Waffle Houses I e been too, I just think they make them a bit small for the amount of people they cater too.“

“Amazing Service, and friendly staff..“

“Since the Avalon Diner has opened each time we visit we are never disappointed.“

“The food and atmosphere is great . We had an issue when I came in with my daughter but it was quickly put right by the wonderful Manager and we can’t wait to visit again“

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

“Food is absolutely elevated, this is no "bar food"! Incredible staff, always welcoming and knows exactly what their product is. This is my "go to" and this is where I bring my visitors to! Great place!“

“Staff very friendly Food came quickly Pleasant atmosphere“

“One of my favorite places to go“

“What can I say, I’ve been here quite a few times. Today was my favorite time ever being here actually. I decided to let whatever server I got, choose everything I ate. And Aurora did not disappoint. I asked her about seafood and she told me why the lobster tacos might be the way to go. She talked about flavor balancing between different menu items and tried to explain to me all the showcasing of the different seafood and how it worked for flavor profiles. I asked her about side dishes to go with it. She told me all the standard side dishes and she saw that I was not over excited by any of the offerings and she suggested maybe the premium truffle ranch potatoes might be what I’m looking for. She was not wrong on any of it. Lobster was cooked to perfection and all of the items placed on that taco belong there. She was right the balance was there. I was surprised when I got the fries. I thought it was going to be drenched and something, but it wasn’t. But I tasted the truffle and the ranch and the sauce and the side was perfect next to those crispy fries. I did not want to jinx myself so I had her decide my dessert unknown to her what I was doing. She chose the pistachio bread pudding. Not something I would ever get. It was delicious. I’m not going to lie. My only complaint is it needs more ice cream because it is so decadent and rich. Just get an extra side dish of more ice cream, you’ll thank me. Aurora you are a great server and I hope RusTeak knows it. Thank you for making tonight epic for me. I am stuffed and happy.“

“Just hosted a ladies’ luncheon for 13 at the Clermont Beef O’Brady’s. Our server, Marlene, was organized, friendly and quick. She followed up through out the event and ensured everyone was taken care of. John, management, oversaw the event and provided assistance, as needed. The kitchen team was on the mark. The food was served quickly, proper temperature and delicious. All of the ladies were pleased with their experience and food served. Thank you to John, Marlene and the kitchen team for a fun and delicious luncheon.“

“loved it my waitress was incredible kinda wish I cought her name!“

“Took the drive from Lake Nona to Josie’s in Windermere. Excellent service. Excellent quality of pizza and wings . Outstanding draft beer ( Josie’s Ale ) . Beautiful , clean , neat and well designed for a romantic or comfortable dinner. Was blown away by the outstanding service. The two young men working this evening ( 6/28) went over and above . Great vibe , great attitude and exceeded expectations. Menu has always been outstanding at Metro West location , so we are very familiar with the brand.“

“We waited 20 minutes to get waited on. Ordered biscuit and gravy. brought my eggs and bacon and told me they cooked the biscuits with the wrong flour and they were making more. (Really). so I just changed it to hash browns and toast. And waited on that while everything else got cold. Had to get up and get our own silverware off the counter because we could not get a waitress attention. Food was good (what was available) but the service was awful. My third time there. First two times was good.“

“As part of our Hamlin Center “extravaganza,” where we were hopping around and grabbing one item at each place, we decided to stop by Maple Street Biscuit Company in Winter Garden, and it did not disappoint. We went with the Squawking Goat, and honestly, it might be one of the best biscuit sandwiches we’ve ever had.

First, the fried goat cheese was perfectly cooked. It had just the right amount of tang and creaminess, and the crisped exterior added a nice texture contrast. Combined with the piece of fried chicken, it created a satisfying bite that was savory but not overwhelming. The sweet chili pepper jelly topping added a hint of heat and sweetness that tied everything together beautifully. I appreciated that they didn’t overdo the toppings, each component could shine without being lost in sauces or extras.

Then, there’s the biscuit itself. Maple Street consistently nails it, and this visit was no exception. The biscuit was golden brown, soft, and fluffy, with a slightly crispy bottom that just fell apart in your mouth. It had the perfect balance of buttery flavor and lightness, which made each bite melt effortlessly. The craftsmanship that goes into the biscuit is clear, and it’s one of the reasons their sandwiches stand out.

Overall, the combination of flavors, textures, and attention to detail made this stop a highlight of our day. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant felt clean and welcoming. Even though we were only grabbing one item during our mini food tour, it was clear that Maple Street Biscuit Company takes pride in every sandwich they serve.

If you’re in Winter Garden or the Hamlin Center area, I highly recommend stopping here, whether you’re a biscuit lover or just someone looking for a perfectly balanced, flavorful meal. We’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu, it’s that good.“

“Our server Arlene was top notch, she is very nice and polite waited on us in a very excellent manner, and her manager Scott was attentive to any needs that was needed. All was outstanding.“

“My friend and I have been going there for years. We love the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. We always order the same thing and it is usually quite tasty.“

“I am ALWAYS very happy when I visit ❤🌈🙏 if a guest is visits, I take them to Gator's Dockside for alligator tail🐊🌈💚 I visited yesterday, a bingo night, and it was UNBELIEVABLY busy. But, the hostess found me & my guest a table without any waiting. We had alligator tail for an appetizer. Even though it was SUPER busy & VERY lively, the service & food were great. I was EXTREMELY impressed. I will definitely visit more often.“