The Yardery

Sure! Here’s a raving Google Maps review you can copy and paste: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely loved The Yardery! The wings were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor — definitely very tasty 😋 with their unique seasonings! The pretzel was huge, soft, and paired perfectly with the dipping sauces. Now the burger… off the chain! Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. And don’t even get me started on the drinks — each one was crafted to perfection and super refreshing. I especially loved the games for all, the kids loved the giant tire swing! Great vibes, kid friendly, and amazing food all around. Can’t wait to come back!

Our first time visit to Yardley. Usually, Mt Dora has an infamous reputation for parking issues. However, The Yardley is adjacent to three parking areas, so no problem. We walked up and sat ourselves, no wait. My wife stepped up and ordered the pulled pork sandwich and optioned the sweet potato fries. I went for the Baja fish trio with regular fries. We also ordered a pair of tropical drinks to go with the warm weather and the outdoor setting. Our food was up in a reasonable time. Everything was as good as it looked. We also ordered the giant pretzel to go. It was good too! Our service was excellent. The only downside was the music was really loud, I understand the layout of the restaurant is entirely outside, but it didn't need to be turned up the drinks are pricey considering everything is served in plastic. Also, more regular fries would have been really nice. Enjoy!

Had a great lunch! And very reasonable lunch special smash burger and hand cut fries for only $12.99. I was impressed! The flatbread tastes authentic too! The staff was amazing. All very friendly and attentive. This will be a fun late night weekend spot!

Very tasty! • Food = I had the braised beef quesadilla and it was wonderful, also fresh. • Service = great. Friendly staff and waitresses. • Atmosphere = fun! I love the nod to a front yard with the tire swing, cornhole and games. I will definitely be back the next time I am in the area.

This place looks super nice and the environment is great. The music was great. Unfortunately the side portions leave a lot to be desired. You can literally almost count the number of sweet potato fries you get without moving them at all. It feels really cheap on the portions with the sides. And sweet potato fries are an up charge!

Came here for dinner. The place is really nice, service was quick and of course the food was delicious. We ordered wings, nachos, and a margarita pizza. They were all so goood. An ideal place for friends gathering. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Are experience was amazing! We got the margarita flatbread as an appetizer and it was delicious! The atmosphere is also super great! We were able to play corn hole as we waited for our food! As for our meals we got loaded fries, fish tacos, and pulled pork sandwich all of it was beyond good! We will definitely be back for the great food and great experience!

We came happy to check out the new restaurant in Mount Dora, and to my surprise, it wasn't what we expected. The place is beautiful. But as for the food, we didn't like it. We ordered an appetizer that didn't arrive until after they brought the food. It was because I complained to an employee. I know the place was full, but we waited a long time to eat, and when we finally got to eat, we didn't like what we ordered. So, my experience at this place wasn't very good.

Had been concerned initially but the service ended being great The pretzels were fantastic and the Parmigiano wings (award winning) were super Prices were reasonable

Five Stars -- A Must-Visit Spot in Mount Dora! Absolutely phenomenal experience at The Yardery! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was spot-on -- casual, fun, and full of great energy. The outdoor seating area is beautifully done, and the whole atmosphere just makes you want to kick back and stay a while. Our server, Haley F., was exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and had great recommendations. You could tell she genuinely cared about making sure we had the best experience possible -- and we absolutely did. The food? Incredible. Everything we ordered came out hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. You can tell they put real care into their dishes, and it shows in every bite. We're already talking about what we'll try next time. This place is officially going in our regular rotation. Whether you're a local or just passing through Mount Dora, do yourself a favor and make a stop at The Yardery. You won't regret it!

We hit up The Yardery on a Saturday night with a crew of six, and it was honestly a great time. Plenty of seating (hallelujah), awesome live music (David Townsley crushed it), and a menu that, while not huge, had solid choices. The buffalo chicken flatbread was the star for sure. The drinks were creative. I loved the Lavender seasonal cocktail, although it was a little too sweet for my taste to order more than one. If you like your drinks flirty and full of personality, that one's for you. Clean bathrooms, good lighting, and a super cute outdoor space with games like cornhole and ping pong. It was packed with families and kiddos running around, so just know it leans very family-friendly. Not a bad thing-just not your quiet wine-bar vibe. Also, big bonus: it's dog friendly! We saw lots of happy pups lounging around like they owned the place. So if your furry friend enjoys live music and snacks dropped by toddlers, they'll love it too. There's both upstairs and downstairs seating, it's beautifully lit at night, and parking was surprisingly easy, with nearby lots available. Our server - Jamie, I think? - was a gem. Friendly, fast, and came through with this handy little tablet that let us split the check by item. No math, no drama. Loved that. All in all, we had a blast. Great food, great energy, and good times. Already planning our next visit!

My first visit to The Yardery was really great! It had been raining and the upstairs was closed off (not sure if the two were related or if just staffing; private dining; etc) so we sat downstairs at a high top. Brandon was quick with welcoming us and giving some recommendations on the menu. I got the Mount Dora Sunset and it was delicious. Perfectly balanced! I ordered the wings as my meal and my partner chose the pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich was enjoyed and the wings were ok. They were meaty, but a bit dry when I bit in to them. The cardinal sin of not having blue cheese dressing for wings was a disappointment, however these wings are not hot by any means and I will say their ranch was tasty. Hand-cut fries were delicious. Based off of this experience my review would be 4 stars. I enjoyed this visit so much much I came back a week later on a day off for lunch with my bestie. This visit was not like last time. (Which is a good reminder of why I usually wait until I've tried somewhere more than once before reviewing.) We sat upstairs and it was fairly busy (at least compared to the last visit) with 3 other tables eating and a handful of folks seated at the bar. I was very excited to get another Mount Dora Sunset and my gf ordered a margarita. First thing I noticed is that the drink looked very different from last time and the flavor was definitely different too. Same ingredients but maybe the measurements weren't the same? It wasn't awful, and I wasn't going to waste the rum so down the hatch it went! I got a buffalo chicken flat bread and my gf got the Baja fish tacos with the twisted street corn side. The flat bread was good, a little crisper would have been better so I'll remember that for next time I go. My friend said the tacos were good, a little sweeter than expected, but good and the street corn was devoured. Service was where this visit fell short. I don't think it was to blame on our server but more so on the set up. I haven't been here on a hopping weekend but I can't imagine it would run smoothly. It seems they have the bartenders doubling duty as the servers which as you can imagine is stretching them thin. Again, maybe they are better staffed at the busiest times, but we encountered 2 people to take orders, make drinks, run food, clear dishes, etc. and it didn't give the level of service you'd want or expect. I asked for a side of ranch dressing that showed up as I was ready for a box for my leftovers. And a refill that I had given up on happening just after. Again, I don't blame the staff on this, but it seems they may need to either increase staffing or find a better system. I'll be back for sure and will update if that visit changes my rating.

Let's get the good out of the way. The atmosphere is excellent. It is covered outdoor seating (think giant porch) in downtown Mount Dora. It is just up the hill from the lake so you get a nice breeze. They have corn hole and a ping pong table. It is very cute. The servers were very nice although clearly overwhelmed. I do believe this will solve itself once they have been open for a bit and get into the groove. The food was mediocre and took a very long time to get. I am sure once they have been open for a bit the timing will get worked out. What really drove down the rating was the amount of feathers that were still attached to the wings. I am well aware of where they come from but I would like all the plucking to be done before I get the wings. We removed at least 5 separate feathers. It will be a while before I go back.

Our waitress Courtney was great, sweet and quick service. Burger was yummy, pulled pork sandwich was good a little soggy, Caesar wrap was good but more creamy than Caesar-y, mac & cheese was very yummy large portion, wings were unique and yummy. Drinks were good reasonably priced. Brussels we're good. House made ranch is AMAZING. Playing upbeat country music full bar lots on top good vibes good staff decent food. The second floor has a good view .

So glad for this new opening in Mt Dora! It's definitely more spacious than the Sanford location. Great smoked meat, tons of room, and located right in the heart of downtown Mt Dora. There are games to keep kids occupied, which is great. Servers are friendly and helpful. You can choose to sit downstairs or upstairs. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm.

A welcome addition to the Mount Dora dining scene. If you have kids that you want to let run around and burn energy while you get a drink and burger, this is your place. No kids? Then go upstairs to the lounge and dine topside. Great service when we were there. A little steep price-wise but that seems to be the case everywhere. Thanks!

This is a great gathering place with plenty of tables. All open air, some covered, some not. 2-levels of bars and seating. They had loud country music playing and full bars. Small food menu but their wings won the best appetizer of Mt Dora in 2025! I had a pretzel and Parmesan wings. The pretzel was amazing. The wings were a bit hot for Parmesan. I can't eat spicy food, which is why I ordered the Parmesan. Service started a bit slow but it turned around and Courtney was great. We will be back

This place is super cute. There's not a lot of parking because it's in the middle of Mount Dora, but there is a small parking lot across the street. I don't know if there's inside seating, but they have plenty of umbrellas and a covered awning area by the bar with plenty of seating and fans running. They have games on a lawn where kids can play, and you can bring your dogs! They even offer a dog menu & provide water for your pup!

We love the Yardery so much! My family and I used to frequent their location in SANFORD. We are stoked that one has opened up near us in Mount Dora. The service the food and the drinks are all amazing. The vibes are immaculate... Easy walk from the boat ramp to the yardery so we stopped in for lunch on any given boat day. Would recommend the artery to anyone in the mount Dora area.

Burger 8.8. Buffalo chicken flatbread 8.4. Great service and vibe. 100% will be back.

This place is so cute! It has a great outdoor area with a patio upstairs as well. The bottom patio is covered - we went when it was raining. They have a fun drink and food menu with lots of options. The service was quick and the staff was very friendly. Will have to go back when the weather is nicer!

Great spot! The Yardery has an awesome vibe -- perfect for hanging out with friends. Tried one of their beers on tap (super crisp!) and the smash burger, which was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The yardery is also VERY dog friendly!! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place with good food and drinks.

I would give this place a four star. It was a one star today then they provided good service to bump up to four stars. The menu is a bit Pricey. service providers were standing and with one another and not dealing with the seats or tables. I had to yell numerous times to get a waiter or waitress here at my table. This is my first time here and will be my last. They have outdoor service only which sucks. I would expect with the food prices as they are, you would get better service. They did get better once I complained. But it should not have to come to that.

Excited to try this place. It looked family friendly & music was great--but food was ok and the service was ok. But I want to come back bc we did love the vibe--hopefully this feedback will help

My family and I went here & loved it! Food was excellent and the service was nice. It's family friendly- a great place to go with kids (which is awesome). The vibe of the whole restaurant was great. Mt. Dora needed something like this. We will be back soon!

My friends and I just happened upon this eatery when heading for the Cat Boats. OMG what a wonderful surprise. The food was fabulous and our server Luciano (I hope that was his name) was great. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and it was popping with flavor and freshness. The smoked chicken had just a kiss of smokiness and the Buffalo sauce was tangy and mild. A pleasant surprise indeed. What I really want to talk about though, is the FRIES! OMG please, please don't stop making those fries! Luciano said they were a new addition, and whoever made the decision to use this particular brand of fries, BRAVO to you! The fries were possibly the best fries I have had to date. I am persnickety about fries, especially since these days, they seem to be an after thought. I have eaten fries as far away as Brussels to Texas. These fries are what fries were meant to be! Crispy, and I mean crispy on the outside, and creamy potato goodness on the inside. Ladies and Gentlemen I recommend you run, not walk, to The Yardery and get yourself some fries! They are life altering!

Really cool place . Outdoor seating . Upstairs seating also . Overlooking lake dora right by marina . Food was amazing, staff great also . Cant wait to go back !!! Happy hour Monday thru Friday. Games in the yard . Plenty of parking

Had the most amazing service, food and ambiance last night here at the Yardery. Haley was our server she was very attentive, personable & helpful. I loved that this place encourages you to "play" we will definitely be back!

Great place. Plenty of tables. Great food. Good drinks. Live music. Kids and pets welcome. Excellent service. Fantastic vibe.

In Mount Dora, we tried it out and it was wonderful everything about this place was great the food to drink the people that work there and the ambience we will return again and I recommend this eatery to anyone

Great service, great popular music! Sat at the bar for a solo lunch and just enjoy the ambiance. It's seat yourself and they have cornhole and ping pong you can play. Ordered the hot chicken and thought it was great crunch, spice and pickle that all balanced out nicely while enjoying some Palomas.

Went here for Happy Hour. Had wings and a draft beer. Food, service and atmosphere were great.

First time trying this place and my boyfriend and i loved it! Both of our meals were really good. The service was amazing and very friendly (I wish i remembered her name!) Only thing that in my opinion could've been better was both meals coming out at the same time. My boyfriend got his first and I had to wait about 5 minutes longer for mine. But overall really good! Also forgot to mention they have a rewards system where every dollar u spend u get points, and can earn discounts/perks the more points you get. Definitely will go back.

Wings were amazing and so was the service. Our server, Tatiana was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful! The chicken sandwich was a bit overcooked and could use another topping like coleslaw. However the cucumber tomato salad was delicious and the portion for the price was very fair. Cool location with plenty of spread out seating.

I can't even expend the energy to explain my experience today, they wasted enough of my time already. I'm in utter disbelief.

This all-outside dining place is different. It's like eating in your backyard complete with group games. Casual vibe and menu, their Yardery Burger and coleslaw was delicious. This place is perfect for families who need space for their little ones to move around.

Definitely coming again! Everything was great. Yes, it's really busy (they just opened). Yes, it was a bit before we found a seat (ho, there's a lot of seating!). However the staff did a great job checking on us and was accommodating. Food and drinks were amazing. We came with our 18 month old toddler and stood about 2 hours. It's the place to go, especially when you have little kiddos. Live music was also a great plus.

Good food, good service and great outdoor space. Highly recommend them, come try. Good lunch stop.