The Yardery

Place is awesome, lots to keep busy with if you have kids, service was nice ( but she only heard the order and didn’t write it down which I’m sure you know, we had a missing item. Food ( pizza was good ) nachos ( they only put everything on top ) which for what you pay, isn’t worth it. Loaded cheese fries ( needed a little long melting time )

Drinks were great, burger was good, fries were pretty mid. The burger I got came out with basically no sauce on it and when I asked for more sauce I was told it is a $0.50 upcharge. Very odd customer service to charge for sauce when you barely got any to begin with. Ironically the sauce never even showed up at the table. Told the server about it, she didn't really seem to care. Place has potential, but management needs to step it up a notch.

Great place in the historic district in Mt. Dora. Great food, great vibe, great service. Had the wings. They were buffalo with Parmesan cheese and old bay. At first I was skeptical but went with it and I'm glad I did. Delicious and crisp to perfection. 10/10 recommend. Also had the chicken Caesar wrap which was awesome. Great new spot! Check it out.

I had a great experience at the Yardery. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with their signature yard sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The fries were perfect—not too crisp, just the right texture. Kourtney who attended me was very polite and made the visit even better with a friendly, pleasant conversation. Highly recommend!

Cool and fun hangout spot. Really good food and they have a good selection of beers and various alcohol. The atmosphere is very relaxed and a great family environment as they have a lot of outdoor games and activities for both kids and adults. It was intimidating at first because I didn’t know where to sit and where to go, it’s open seating but you can always find an employee and ask for help, I still gave 5 stars because it’s just a great place overall. Everyone is very kind and helpful so the staff will take care of you and they are very efficient. There is a downstairs bar and upstairs bar, it also has seating all around the property, including upstairs, downstairs and surrounding areas.

The Yardery is one of those places that never disappoints. The food is consistently good, the service is always friendly, and everything comes out fast and fresh. They have a good variety of beers on tap. We always go for the Kona Big Wave, which has tons of flavor but a nice lower ABV that makes it easy to enjoy a couple. The Crispy Shrimp is one of my favorite appetizers: perfectly fried, not greasy, with that addictive Yardery Fire Sauce that has a little kick. The Hot Honey Chicken is another winner: hand-dipped buttermilk fried chicken tossed in honey hot sauce and served with a bread and butter pickle. It’s a big portion and crispy all the way through and definitely enough to split. The Crispy Avocado Tacos are a great option even if you're not a vegetarian. Loaded with black beans, cheddar jack, pico, and cilantro ranch. Very unique and surprisingly hearty. The Pulled Pork Sandwich is also excellent, made with house made pulled pork, fried onions, Bama sauce, and slaw on a brioche bun. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We usually go on Saturday afternoons when it’s not too busy. The upstairs seating has a beautiful view overlooking Lake Dora and the Grantham Pointe lighthouse. It’s one of the best lunch spots in town. If I had one suggestion: maybe mix up the music a little. It’s a lot of country, all the time. But other than that, this place is fantastic. Great food, great people, and a great view.

We had our company Christmas party at the Mt Dora location, and it couldn’t have been any better! Management made the entire process so smooth and effortless to plan. Food was amazing.. the staff there is super friendly.. the bar had great drinks (a lot of holiday drinks too). Atmosphere was excellent.. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

We had such a lovely experience at The Yardery in Mount Dora! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming, fun, and relaxed — the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal. Our server, Sandy, was an absolute delight. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making us feel so well taken care of throughout our visit. Her positive energy truly added to the experience! I ordered the crab cakes, and they were absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. The sweet potato fries were crispy and flavorful, and the baked beans were a wonderful complement to the meal. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Between the great food, the inviting ambiance, and Sandy’s outstanding service, this was a five-star experience all around. I can’t wait to come back!

The Yardery is always a great time! We are local to the Sanford location but came to pay this one a visit. There's tons of space and seats, making it great for big groups. The food is better than your typical bar cuisine. Service is as you would expect!

Restaurant has a second floor deck with bar for a great dining experience. We had a two person team today that did a great job serving. One question to owner... did you recently change your fries? A young lady (regular) in our party indicated that in the past they were quite a bit more favorable. My first visit....will not be my last!

Beautiful Sunday in Mount Dora so stopped by here for the 3rd time. First two times were solid, had a 10-14-19yr old in tow, let's do it. Chicken nachos are terrible. The chicken could possibly be Tyson pre cooked and cut from Publix. Very bland. Cheese is white runny queso. 1.7/10 Ordered a cheese pizza. Sauce, cheese. It's not on menu but server said we can ring in the Marg pizza and make that work. Came out wrong. Right one was 5.8 Hot honey chicken- solid as always. Probably top 4 chicken Sammy in Central Florida. Sweet potato fries good. 9.1 Hot pep/sausage flatbread- little undercooked by 6.3 This is a blah experience at the moment which is fine. Can't be great every day...but then the server walks by with 4 plates of other people's eaten food and drops them next to us. Sauce flies all over my son's legs, shorts, and shirt. Server apologized, helped with clean up. Mess up order, spill other people's sauces all over a patron and no manager? Full price bill. Also didn't ask me if I had a number for rewards I signed up for. I had this marked as my family spot when in MD but unlikely to come back.

We came here over the weekend for lunch and had a great experience! There were two floors to pick from, and both covered and uncovered seating areas. Upon arriving you are able to pick your seat! The service was quick and prompt! The food did come out quick, but not all at the same time. Not a huge deal but it was a few minutes between each entree being delivered. The food was really tasty and you can tell was made fresh! Everything we ordered came out perfect! One downside was the cutlery, they only offered individually wrapped plastic forks and knives, which not a deal breaker, but even the hot honey chicken was giving that fork a good workout! If we are ever in the area again we would definitely come back! We enjoyed our time at The Yardery!

This is a great family space with outdoor games and a pretty neat view. It has a sports bar restaurant atmosphere and the food items to match. We went with the family and tried their salads and burgers accompanied by onion rings and the usual suspects. The vegetarian tacos are also good. The service is casual and limited. They have parking space along the street and it's busy during art festivals so be patient.

The Yardery is a great addition to the Mt Dora food and drink scene. My wife and I went after the Mt Dora plant festival and had a great time. The outdoor second floor was awesome with the beautiful weather, service was fast and friendly, and the food was very tasty. We went with the nachos and added short rib, and definitely would recommend them. Great size to share as well! We plan to be back soon and I highly recommend you take a day and check them out!

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

Food is overpriced and low quality usually cold when it comes out and haven't been able to use my $35 in rewards the last three visits so we will not be coming back to Yardery

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.

We go to this establishment so our granddaughters can run and play outdoors while we enjoy delicious flat breads and cocktails! Brandon is our favorite bartender, the service is always quick and conversations are enjoyable!!!

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.

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.

Went here last spring thought the food was great Tonight not so much Had the three pigs appetizer pork was good but the rolls not so good French fries in the spring were great but now tasted like they were fried with the fish and in the spring I think they were fresh sliced now some bad frozen ore ida is better

Cute place for families. Bartender was nice. Food was another story. Do not order the nachos. Bagged chips (not made in house) and canned cheese. Not good. The avocado tacos were a joke. One lonely piece of avocado. They were pathetic. Probably won't return. Actually, we won't return.

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

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!

Food was fine. Nothing special about it. Atmosphere is nice IF the weather is. We were there for lunch in early December and about froze to death as all seating is outside. Kids had fun running around and playing with all the yard games.

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 .

Courtney was awesome! She hustled the entire time I was there and absolutely crushed it single handedly.

Typical bar type food. Best part is the location and outdoor feel. Prob a better place for drinks and small bites while people's kids run around like a day care center.

The environment is relaxed, and the staff team was pretty friendly and approachable. I would recommend the flatbreads with fries. Overall chill experience

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!

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.

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.

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!

If anywhere near Mt Dora you need to give the Yardery a try. Good food, great food and the staff are so friendly. Our wait person Courtney went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our visit. 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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

My first time in after hearing great things. Good service and great food I wish they had it posted that it's open seating

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

Attended a planned event at The Yardery 9/27/25. The service was surprisingly good, given the crowd, and I loved my mule -- tasty and refreshing! Other drinks served nearby did not receive the same raves. What I did not realize is that the ENTIRE restaurant is outdoors, with no inside seating for table service, and half of the downstairs area is set up as a type of playground (so you may get an occasional stray ball or child visiting). The food service was odd -- this particular event was a reunion, with people who had not seen one another for decades and others (like me) who didn't know anyone, yet finger food appetizers (wings and flatbread) had been served family-style and completely picked over by the time we arrived, maybe 30 minutes after the start of the event. Needless to say, we did not try them. The buffet offered was also hot and mostly fried foods, which did not appeal while sitting in the hot sun, so we passed on those as well. Our choice -- but a caution that if you appreciate a temp of less than 90* while eating or socializing, you may want to time your visit accordingly.

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.

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.

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