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ABOUT SALT & EMBER

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OUR STORY

With over 35 years of culinary experience, Chef/Owner Frederick Bisaillon has built a career shaped by diverse coastal and culinary destinations—from Upstate New York to Southern California, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Nantucket.

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Now in Mount Dora, he brings that journey to life through Salt & Ember—a restaurant where elevated cuisine meets a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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A Culinary Vision Rooted in Experience

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Drawing from a rich and eclectic background, Chef Bisaillon creates a menu that is both refined and approachable—where fresh seafood, premium steaks, and bold flavors come together with thoughtful execution.

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Salt & Ember is designed to complement Mount Dora’s growing dining scene while offering something distinctly elevated.

What We Offer

Raw Bar & Seafood
Oysters, lobster, tuna tataki, and premium caviar service

 

Prime Steaks
Filet, ribeye, porterhouse for two, and chef-selected cuts

 

Craft Cocktails
Elevated classics and signature drinks like the Smoked Negroni and Espresso Martini

 

Weekend Brunch
From Bananas Foster French Toast to Surf & Turf Benedict

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The Space

Located in historic Mount Dora, our space was designed with intention:
 

  • A cozy, modern dining room

  • A lively bar with elevated cocktails

  • A tropical patio for relaxed alfresco dining

 

No matter where you sit, the experience remains the same—welcoming, polished, and memorable.

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Raw Bar • Prime Steaks • Craft Cocktails

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Weekend Brunch, Elevated

Join us Saturdays & Sundays from 11 AM – 3 PM for a refined brunch experience featuring espresso martini flights, indulgent classics, and coastal-inspired dishes.

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Happy Hour, Done Right

Daily from 4–6 PM
Enjoy oysters, cocktails, and chef-driven small plates in a vibrant, social atmosphere.

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Modern Design. Warm Energy.

Set in historic Mount Dora, Salt & Ember offers a polished dining room, a lively bar, and a tropical patio perfect for alfresco dining—creating an experience that feels both elevated and approachable.

TESTIMONIALS

We tried the happy hour and had such a great time we came back for the brunch! Delicious food, great service provided by Ryan and we loved loved the bananas foster French toast. Perfect crispy bacon and really good coffee. We dined outside on the patio. Very quiet and pleasant. We will be back!

Natalie L.

Absolutely 10/10 service and 10/10 food and beverage! I’ve had the pleasure of dinning at salt and ember for dinner service and for happy hour, and both experiences were exceptional. One of the best happy hours in mount dora hands down.

Mera O.

The food is insanely delicious here! As a new restaurant, it will take a little while to work out the kinks but overall a great experience and I am super stoked they are here. They offer an impressive happy hour and the quality of the dishes is over the top! This may be my new favorite- I highly recommend the seared yellowfin tuna, oysters, and salads.

Michelle F.

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