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 Buffet meals have become very popular in the last few years, because it
allows the customer to pick and choose whatever they wish, and to “go
back for more” of those items that they enjoy the most. Every town has
its favorite buffet, and Mt. Dora is no exception.
Located close to downtown Mt. Dora is Hunts End Restaurant, a popular
restaurant that has attracted many diners over the years. It is housed
in a building that is over 60 years old, but it has been refurbished to
be more accommodating. It is owned and operated by Richard Marinacci,
whose family has been in the restaurant business since 1967. The
uniqueness of the building is what attracted Richard. His Mom did most
of the baking and his Dad supervised the operation. David Russel (also
known as “Diamond”) serves as Head Chef.
 Hunts End sits in a wooded area on N. Highland St. It features a
beautiful beamed raised ceiling, large picture windows offering a
pleasant view, and it is decorated with a fox-hunt theme. Set up as an
“all you can eat” buffet, they offer three meals a day Đ breakfast from
7-10 AM for $2.99, lunch from 11AM-3: 30 PM for $6.49, and dinner from
4-8 PM (4-9PM on Fri. and Sat.) for $9.49. On Sundays, breakfast is
served the same hours, but dinner is available from 11AM-8PM. These
prices include soups, salad bar, entrees, vegetables and even desserts.
Beverages, including beer and wine are extra.
On our dinner visit, we tried the two soups, which vary each day. I
chose a very hearty beef vegetable soup, while my spouse opted for
broccoli cheese. Both were very tasty. The main entrees included a baked
fish, chicken, both fried and baked, fresh roasted turkey, leg of lamb,
roast pork and roast beef. Corn bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and
vegetables.
 Hunts End “all you can eat” policy allows diners with a hearty appetite
to go back for more meat after the initial serving, a feature that many
buffets do not include.
Desserts included a choice of red velvet cake, coconut cake, pie and
bread pudding.
James Pugh, the General Manager at Hunts End, explained their senior
discount of 10% off, and how they distribute a card, which is punched
after each visit. Coupons are provided weekly in the local newspaper,
and they are working on the development of a Senior Value Card, that can
be used in conjunction with coupons.
And there are no holidays at Hunts End - they are open and serving their
customers 365 days a year!
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