Lonnie’s

I really wanted to like this place since I heavily support all local restaurants. We got there around 6pm last Friday (no one was eating, only people at the bar). Inside of the restaurant it was over 80 and outside was 60. We opted to sit outside (and be a little cold) even after suggesting it was way to hot in there. They said it just gets that way with the oven on. The service was a bit slow, even though we were really the only ones eating. The food was pretty marginal and the drinks were a little overpriced. I eat at a lot of different restaurants and I am hard pressed to say this is «fusion». After struggling to find anything that looked good on the menu, I went for the bulgogi pork tenderloin for $ 18.99. The pork was tough and I found a small piece of bone and gristle in it. It was also kind of in the shape of little breaded balls. A bit odd. I did taste some flavor, but not the traditional bulgogi taste I was expecting… more like a poorly done sweet sauce that was added to the breading. Of the 4 people in our party, only 1 finished their dish. That was the Champagne Chicken & Mushrooms for $ 15.99 and they said «it wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t do it again». I can’t recommend this place since there are so many other local choices. Go to F&D or someplace else if you are looking for fusion.

Absolutely amazing food, great service and wonderful atmosphere.
The desserts are incredible! They never disappoint!

Met our two college sons here for dinner as a midway point between UCF and Mt Dora where we were spending time. What a great choice. Wanted to try the specials but they were sold out, no worries! The sauce in my shrimp dish was divine. My husbands coconut mahi mahi great to the last bite and our sons raved about the pork dish. We had the bruschetta and tuna roll to start. We’ll be back. Our waiter was a gem but seemed to be spread thin which is our only complaint.

Deserving of linen napkins, excellent taste and presentation in a compact environment. Reserve a booth if you can, you won’t be disappointed. Large group squeeze in for a treat. Simple tools behind the bar more than accommodate the fresh menu selections served in appropriate portions. Well done Lonnie’s!

Best fresh caught Grouper I’ve had in a long time. Caesar salad was a 10!!! Great craft beer — tried the MothaFuggle! Pork tenderloin was amazing. Spring Rolls were very fresh.

Had the seared ahi tuna salad. Awesome. Highly recommended. Chocolate Covered Pretzel beer was awesome as well.

I live right down the street from Lonnie’s and if I lived in downtown Orlando I’d still drive up to go here. I go about once every 2 weeks, food is always phenomenal and service is even better. With them being a small business they know how to separate themselves and they do it well. Always fresh fish and a solid beer ready to go. Skip paying the Fishbones prices and go to Lonnie’s for fish right out of the water. I recommend any fish special with double spinach and a caesar salad!!!

We decided to venture out to Lake Mary to give Lonnie’s a try after my father read some great reviews about the place. I was game to try it, with a name like Lonnie’s Fusion Cuisine, it sounded like it might offer some inventive and tasty dishes.
What a disappointment.
The lunch menu is quite limited — standard lunch fare with nothing terribly exciting or «fusion-​y». For the record, it takes more than having wasabi mayo added to your meals and the random tuna roll to be fusion cuisine.
We started our lunch with the Bread and Compound Butter appetizer, a little something to sate our appetites as we waited on our order. We were surprised when a plate of six melba-​toast sized pieces of bread were set in front of us.
Aside from being ridiculously tiny, the toasted bread was cold and the compound butter wasn’t softened. Paying for cold, hard bread, with butter that you can barely spread on it — which was necessary in order to make it edible — is not a good way to start.
One member of our party ordered the popular Blackened Ahi salad. A mediocre bit of Ahi Tuna laid atop a limp salad is also NOT fusion. It’s just sad.
I ordered the Pot Roast sandwich, and was disappointed to find it served on cheap grocery store white bread. The pot roast itself was fairly bland, it’s only saving grace being the horseradish and cheese giving it a bit of flavor. The side salad that came with it was also disappointing and did not look fresh.
The least particular member of our party ordered the Angus burger and truffle fries and found himself wishing we’d gone to Five Guys instead.
All in all, our food might have been passable had we walked into a roadside greasy spoon and ordered their $ 5 special, but Lonnie’s presents itself as something much better.
Sadly, it isn’t.

Read all the reviews and thought this was going to be a pleasant experience… It was not. Went for lunch invited some family members and we were all disappointed. I had the seared ahi salad, ahi was overdone and not fresh. My son-​in-​law had the, angus burger… nothing to write home about. Another member ordered the pot roast sandwich, again, very ordinary. I don’t want to go on but I will mention one more thing. Ordered toasted bread with compound butter to munch on something…6 little thin slices of bread (cold) and compound butter was hard. ($ 3.50 outrageous) I never write reviews, but this experience left so much to be desired that I felt compelled.

I’ve been a regular at Lonnie’s for a couple years. Lonnie’s is a small family run restaurant in the heart of Lake Mary and has become a great stopping point after work for myself and many of my friends.
They have always had great food, both lunch and dinner menus and offer a small variety of craft beer on tap.
Last night, Lonnie and Chrissy hosted 16 friends for our group’s monthly dinner out. They created a very nice outdoor dining experience for us with large canopies. The unpredictable FL rain held off so it was a beautiful evening.
Lonnie offered four specials to our group: ribeye, snapper, champagne chicken and lamb shank.
I started with the crab cake appetizer which is one of my favorites. I love the mango salsa that accompanies it too. For my entrée, I had the lamb shank and it was amazing! So tender and full of flavor, served with a demi glaze worthy of bread dipping. It was served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a medley of broccoli, carrots and edamame.
Most of those near me had the snapper and ribeye and raved about their meals being fabulous too. I didn’t hear any complaints from those noshing all around me.
Lonnie’s is a gem for those of us in the area. If you’re a fan of fresh fish, he wins fans daily for his fish specials.
Lonnie’s is rather small. The restaurant has bar seating, several booths and some outdoor seating. I recommend calling ahead for a table on the weekends, especially if you have an interest in sitting outside or are a large party.

Lonnie is a gifted chef and you cannot go wrong here. Great happy hour during the week, fantastic fresh seafood, fine wine and unique beer taps, unbeatable service. Just do it!

Had two great Catch of the Day fish dinners. Black Grouper and Amber Jack. We are in town from Michigan and love our seafood. Highly recommend. The five star is from my wife but I agree. PS don’t forget the carrot cake.

I plan on trying it again, but I got the Blackened Mahi sandwich and the fish covered less than half of the bun. When I asked the waitress if that was normal, she said: «we serve a 4 ounce piece of fish and it just depends on how it is cut». Sounds like they need to use a smaller bun, then. No one likes a bread sandwich. The taste of the food was good. The sandwich came with a salad that was dressed with tasty balsamic dressing. Again, I am going to give it another try, but I was not happy with the meat-​to-​bun ratio. The waitress gave me a $ 1 off off my bill (probably after seeing a plate full of torn up bread).

Went in early today during a monsoon and we were totally wowed by the Shrimp dish and also the Bulgogi pork. dish Chef is unpretentious and pays attention to make sure the diners enjoy their food. Drove by a dozen times before and very glad we stopped by. These reviews convinced us to go. Keep em coming Unilocalers!

Had a business lunch at Lonnie’s Fusion Cuisine. HUGE disappointment! Unfortunately it was the worst Reuben sandwich I’ve ever had. One member in our group’s sandwich was so bad he only ate half of it. Price was average, ambiance was neat, but food was No good, which is the point of going to a restaurant.

I’ve been once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times the food and service was great. There are only about 4 or five tables inside and stools at the bar. There are a few outside tables. The price is reasonable and the atmosphere is good. If you want a great meal, this is the place to go.

Lonnie’s is my favorite restaurant in Lake Mary, hands down. I eat lunch there several times a week. Their Tomato Basil soup is the best I have ever had and when it’s available, I order it each time. Every bit of the food is amazingly fresh and very well prepared. Lonnie is kind and talks with his customers and makes them feel at home in his restaurant. The Blackened Jerk Chicken sandwich and the Pot Roast sandwich with Havarti cheese are both phenomenal. Regardless of what you order, you will not be disappointed!

Came in on a whim after seeing the Christmas lights in the adjacent park. It was close to closing, but they sat us and everything. I was keeping my eye on the clock, I hate to be «that guy» who keeps an entire staff wrapped up after hours because he has no clue what time the place closes.
However, they seemed to not really care that it was close to closing, they were just interested in feeding us! I had the fish tacos and my wife had the bruschetta, both prepared in front of us. I liked that they did that. Had a few tasty beers and a great meal. We’ll definitely be back!

I have been here 4 times: twice for dinner and twice for lunch. Everything I have had has been freshly made with interesting flavors. Lonnie takes classic dishes and puts a unique spin on them. The specials are always amazing. Great craft beer selection. Staff is very friendly and responsive. But ultimately, it is the quality of the food that keeps me coming back.
Not great for large groups (more than 6) because of the seating.
I love to support a high-​quality local restaurant. This is a rare treat in Lake Mary.

Very happy to found a new and exciting place in Lake Mary. Lonnie’s is across the street from the farmers market downtown beside of the Sweet Shoppe. They had a nice looking brunch menu, but I opted for the fish taco special. The fish was well cooked with a nice spice, with a sweet slaw and red pepper to finish the taco. It came with a side of an amazing fresh guacamole. I had a sea breeze mimosa, a little grape fruit and cranberry juice with champagne. The service and prices were very good. The chef/​owner came out to every table asking how all the food was. All the tables outside around us were very happy. Great place and we will be back.