Dockside dining Whether you arrive by land or water, Lake County’s lakeside restaurants have whatever floats your boat. STORY: THERESA CAMPBELL, VICTORIA SCHLABIG AND JAMES COMBS PHOTOS: NICOLE HAMEL AND ANTHONY RAO
ake County’s thriving waterfront dining scene pairs amazing food with gorgeous views. Sit under an umbrella-shaded table on an outside deck where the sound of water lapping against the shore comes with an ice-cold beer and
margarita. Savor the taste of buttery crab legs while enjoying a beautiful sunset worthy of an Instagram or Snapchat story. Indeed, lakeside dining is something that Lake County serves up right. Here are some waterfront restaurants that should be on everyone’s radar.
1. BUSTER TUBBS 110 N. New Hampshire Ave., Tavares // 352.742.7676 facebook.com/tavarescountrymusic Hours: Sunday 7am-6pm, Monday 7am-9pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 7am-2pm, Thursday 7am-9pm, Friday 7am11:30pm, Saturday 7am-11pm What sets them apart: Buster Tubbs on Lake Dora in Tavares’ bustling downtown district is open from breakfast to dinner.
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If you can order one item: Biscuits and gravy for breakfast ($5.25), French Quarter Shrimp Po Boy for lunch ($9.95) and the Bourbon Street BLT for dinner ($7.95).
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If you splurge: The Gator Griller ($11.95) is the most expensive item on the menu. It comes with two quarter-pound patties on sourdough bread.
2. EATON’S BEACH SANDBAR & GRILL 15790 SE 134th Ave., Weirsdale // 352.259.2444 facebook.com/EatonsBeach Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm What sets them apart: A beach area for swimmers, sunbathers and diners. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 11am-6pm. The restaurant melds Cajun, Creole, Low Country, Barbeque and Spanish cooking styles. If you can order one item: The Cajun Sweet Fried Chicken ($18.99) includes boneless chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and coleslaw garnish. If you splurge: The Bronzed Redfish for $25.29 is finished with ham cream sauce and served with Balaya rice.
