Windermere
Jumbo Sushi

Jumbo Sushi

7798 Winter Garden Vineland Rd 108, 34786, Windermere, US, United States

Soup • Fish • Sushi • Asian


"This place has just raised their prices by almost 50%. I’ve used to get the same items for each order (with minor changes). Generally, it has come to $35. Yesterday, they started quoting me $50. FOR THE SAME ITEMS. I’ve always accepted that their fish (I order salmon sashimi) has a faint smell of cleaning detergent – the same smell you experience when you step into their restaurant (at least since Covid – it always smells like bleach or some sort of cleaning detergent). Which I don’t’ mind too much since I ‘clean’ my sashimi in soy sauce and ‘butter’ it in freshly grated wasabi. But my wife NEVER eats their sushi because of the lingering smell…. Anyway, I have been just fine for the last few months as it hit the need. I knew what to order, I knew what quality I’d get and I’d be fine with it for the price of $35 (for my 4x salmon sashimi, which are 12 slices of salmon, and one order of the Bang Bang shrimp appetizer). But imagine my surprise when I ordered the same for take out yesterday – and was told it would now be $49 and change. Seriously? Almost 50% more expensive? I immediately canceled the order. Then I drove to the restaurant and asked for a paper/take out menu with the updated prices. They didn’t have one. They told me to take pictures of their eat in menus. Which, seriously…. come one… Also, that menu doesn’t even show the sashimi options. Anyway, I mentioned to the person at the 'reception’ that I’m surprised about the price increase (and its magnitude) and – unasked – a guy sitting close to the sushi counter shouts over to me that it’s the fault of ‘inflation’. Yeah, right. Inflation is at fault for an almost 50% price increase… Anyway: I did appreciate the convenience of this place and that it offered me what I sometimes wanted – but hell no, I’m not gonna pay almost 50% more for something that’s only just so hitting the spot (when ignoring the smell of the actual sushi/fish and in your mind deducting value for that fact). Damn, you cray cray! For other items on the menu: The soups are alright. Overpriced for what you get. The fried rice options… ridiculously overprice for what you get. $15for a fried rice. Ouch. Sushi rolls: meh. Flavor is ok. Effort going into them: nill. Lingering smell of detergent (see above): always there – but mostly masked by the sauces and spices they add to their rolls. ‘mains’: not worth the money. Really. I’ve tried most if not all of them, they are definitely overpriced. Worst thing: about a year or so ago, ownership changed. What used to be an ‘interested’ group of people owning/running the place has been replaced by people not giving a rat’s a about anything. Seriously. It’s comical. Just go order take out and drop by to pick it up. You’ll see what I mean immediately ? Oh, and eating in... damn, you 'd be disappointed if you expected any sort of atmosphere... That place is always empty. People only deal with it to take out. And, as said above, it ALWAYS has a smell of bleach (even the fish starts smelling of it)."

Bella Tuscany

Bella Tuscany

13424 Summerport Village Pkwy, Windermere I-34786, United States

Vegan • Tuscan • Italian • Central-Italian


"I went out last night with my SO to celebrate our anniversary and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Our server, Kim, was absolutely on top of her game (and hilarious . There were menu items we’d be torn between, and whenever we’d ask her for a recommendation, we were NOT disappointed. Girl has TASTE (thank you for recommending the Lemon Drop cocktail drink! The general manager, Eric, was just as amazing and really made our time there feel special. He personally tended to us and ensured that we were having a great time! It’s so delightful seeing such an involved manager who clearly cares about the restaurant and staff. All our dishes were phenomenal. I highly recommend the crab cocktail, seafood crêpes, and salmon. The salmon was deliciously moist, flaky, and with a nice blackened crust. I’m literally salivating reliving and writing this review. When it came to dessert, I had the bread pudding. I’d never had bread pudding before and when I took my first bite I was reborn. My SO and I have dined at the French restaurant at Disney’s Epcot before. And we both agreed — Bella Tuscany’s food surpassed a Disney restaurant. A DISNEY RESTAURANT. Bella Tuscany is such a hidden gem in this location. Not only are the food and staff truly incredible, the ambiance and interior design is beautiful. We’re definitely coming back. All in all: service? Five stars. Quality food? Five stars. Environment? Five stars. We ate like kings."

Dexter’s Of Windermere

Dexter’s Of Windermere

4757 The Grove Dr, Windermere I-34786-8426, United States

Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food


"Recommended by friend so stopped by for lunch. Tried the one at Thornton Park month ago, more old bar feel and not so clean. This one at Windermere is more modern and welcoming. Colleagues and I got here around noon, we were seated right away, server was nice and patient to explain the menu for us. They feature local crafts and draughts, like their support for local businesses. We ordered 1. Spicy Shrimp Avocado Toast, add over easy eggs This was in Everyday Brunch Menu, got good reviews on Yelp, so I tried it. No Disappointment at all. Marble Rye Toast was crispy, smashed avocado was fresh, together with Sriracha Mayo on top of chilled shrimp, what a brilliant combination. Ate with the eggs, I was in heaven. If you like spicy shrimp with avocado, You Have to Try This! 2. Grilled Veggie Sandwiches Seasonal grilled veggies put with pesto and sprouts, personally I don't specifically like sprouts, but I think the whole sandwiches worked, also with your choice of cheese. Perfect for fresh, healthy and light lunch. 3. Dexters Special sandwiches Again, everything looked fresh, perfect toasted breads with honey mesquite smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, house made lava mustard and mayo. Fresh Choice. Overall, we had a great experience here for lunch. Nice service, fresh foods, good environment. Also they feature different bands during Friday and Saturday, sometimes Thursday."