Tavares, Florida Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Tavares, Florida, a charming city with a population of 22,454, nestled on the shores of Lake Dora. Known for its scenic waterfront and vibrant community, Tavares has seen a variety of dining establishments come and go. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that once graced our streets, some permanently closed and others temporarily closed. Join us as we remember the eateries that have shut down, marking the ever-changing culinary landscape of our beloved city.

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Main St Diner – Tavares – 505 W Main St
505 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Shibuya Tavares – Tavares – 227 E Main St
227 E Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Coney’s Italian Ice and Creamery – Tavares – 2010 Fl-19
2010 Fl-19
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Grits and Gravy Cafe – Tavares – 28725 Fl-19
28725 Fl-19
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Tokyo Teriyaki – Tavares – 359 E Burleigh Blvd
359 E Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
The Lake Dora Courtyard Food & Events – Tavares – 110 S New Hampshire Ave
110 S New Hampshire Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Journey’s Saloon Bar & Grill – Tavares – 4117 County Rd 561
4117 County Rd 561
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Gorilla Subs – Tavares – 548 S Duncan Dr
548 S Duncan Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Lago Dora Ristorante – Tavares – 134 W Ruby St
134 W Ruby St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Angel’s Soul Food & BBQ – Tavares – 390 W Burleigh Blvd
390 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Pisco Sour Restaurant Bar & Grill – Tavares – 134 W Ruby St
134 W Ruby St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Our Sports Bar & Grill – Tavares – 13721 Country Club Dr
13721 Country Club Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Jeannie’s II – Tavares – Tavares – 505 W Main St
505 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
The Tavares Dog House – Tavares – 201 W Ruby St
201 W Ruby St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Shiner’s – Tavares – 134 W Ruby St
134 W Ruby St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Living Green Health Foods – Tavares – 15037 Old Us Hwy 441
15037 Old Us Hwy 441
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
LuLu’s Tropical Restaurant – Tavares – 201 E Ruby St
201 E Ruby St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant – Tavares – 2270 Vindale Rd, Rt441
2270 Vindale Rd, Rt441
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Geronimo’s Grill Tavares – Tavares – 359 E Burleigh Blvd
359 E Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed
Courthouse Subs & Pub – Tavares – 505 W Main St
505 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
Status: Permanently Closed