Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Angelos Wood Fired Pizza
TavaresFamily-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in Tavares helmed by a Napoli-born Italian chef, serving authentic pizzas made with centuries-old techniques alongside appetizers, sandwiches, and salads.
Bella Nonna Pizzeria & More
TavaresNew York-style pizza and Italian favorites in Tavares with late-night hours that make it the go-to after everything else closes. The pies are legit, the garlic knots are addictive, and the casual vibe keeps the neighborhood coming back.
Bowl 360 Tavares
TavaresBowling center in Tavares with modern lanes, an arcade, bar and grill, and cosmic bowling nights. A fun outing for families, groups, and league bowlers alike.
Bru Tap House
TavaresThirty craft taps with a local focus, live music, board games, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes downtown Tavares feel like it's having a moment. If you're looking for the heartbeat of the local craft beer scene, this is it.
BTW's Crafted Concoctions
TavaresCreative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.
Citrus On the Lake Boutique Hotel / Citrus Sky Bar Tavares
TavaresCasual hotel offering unassuming quarters, many with lake views, plus an outdoor pool & dining.
Dead River Coffee
TavaresLocal coffee shop in downtown Tavares offering specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and a cozy atmosphere. A popular morning stop.
Desperados Saloon
TavaresSports bar in downtown Tavares with seven pool tables, pinball, darts, and a food menu featuring smoky ribs, burgers, and BBQ pizza, plus pool and pinball leagues.
Downtown Tavares
TavaresDowntown Tavares along Main Street near the waterfront. Hosts festivals, seaplane events, and community gatherings on Lake Dora.
Fisherman's Cove Resort
TavaresWaterfront RV resort on Lake Harris in Tavares featuring a nine-hole golf course, marina with dry stack storage and boat ramp, clubhouse, pool, and lodge and motel rentals.
Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares
TavaresOrlando-based specialty coffee chain housed in a beautifully remodeled historic home in Tavares, featuring indoor and outdoor seating with dedicated play spaces for kids.
Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares
TavaresTropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar.
Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails
TavaresDowntown Tavares finally got the upscale steakhouse it deserved. Ironworks brings aged steaks and craft cocktails to Ruby Street with a vibe that's polished but not stuffy. Limited hours mean you plan your visit -- and that's part of the appeal.
Jeannies II
TavaresLocal diner in Tavares serving hearty breakfast and lunch fare in a classic small-town setting. The kind of place where regulars have their usual and the coffee never stops.
Jungle Zone
TavaresAir-conditioned indoor family entertainment center in Tavares featuring inflatable bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, trampolines, laser tag, and birthday party packages.
Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire
TavaresAnnual Renaissance festival in Tavares running since 2002, featuring jousting, archery, sword fighting, falconry, artisan vendors, and costumed reenactors, with all proceeds supporting Lake County public school teachers and students.
Lake County Historical Museum
TavaresFree museum on the first floor of the historic Tavares courthouse showcasing Lake County's history through rotating monthly exhibits and community programs.
Lake County Law Enforcement Memorial
TavaresMemorial honoring fallen Lake County law enforcement officers, located on West Main Street near the courthouse in Tavares.
Lake County Museum of Art
TavaresA free-admission art museum in downtown Tavares with rotating exhibitions that punch above what you'd expect for a small-town gallery. Donations welcome but not required. Worth a stop, especially if you're already walking Ruby Street.
Lake Saunders Park
TavaresCommunity park on Lake Saunders in the Tavares area, offering lakefront access and passive recreation.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
TavaresCigar bar and lounge in downtown Tavares with a walk-in humidor, 16 beer taps, craft beers, wines, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating with Lake Dora views.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen
TavaresThe kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.
Nautilus Coffee Company
TavaresAn adventure-themed artisanal coffee shop in downtown Tavares decorated with nautical trinkets and gizmos. The drinks are crafted with care, the atmosphere invites lingering, and it's the kind of local coffee shop that gives a town its personality.