Food Tours
River of Lakes Heritage Corridor features award-winning and four-star restaurants – we single them out here so you can plan any trip to the area accordingly.
Cress Restaurant
Cress is a critically acclaimed restaurant located in Historic Downtown DeLand. Cress serves “globally inspired and locally sourced food.” As their website states “we combine an intriguing atmosphere with superb and interesting food served with tastefully professional service.” Cress holds the distinction of No. 1 Zagat rating in Orlando Area! While it is not cheap, it is one of the very best eating establishments in all of Florida. A highly recommended attraction. Emeril LaGrasse featured Cress on his show in January, 2014. Open Tuesday – Saturday. Reservations recommended.
Cress Restaurant
103 W Indiana Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 734-3740
Goodrich Seafood Restaurant & Oyster House
Goodrich has been featured on an episode of Emeril’s TV show. This place is worth the trip! Look for the statue of the giant Fisherman in his yellow raincoat just outside the establishment. This historic restaurant features a large deck on the Halifax River. Goodrich Seafood Restaurant & Oyster House has spanned 9 generations, dating back to 1910. It’s a hidden gem of this corridor. Get there before dark to enjoy the view of the river and the islands that dot the opposite coast. If you’re lucky, you just might spot Miami Dolphin football great Larry Czonka (of the 1972 undefeated Dolphins). Mr. Czonka is the property owner and can be spotted during the winter months when he lives in the area. This place has great seafood and a friendly, down-home feel. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Goodrich Seafood Restaurant & Oyster House
253 River Rd, Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 345-3397
