We lived in Germany for three years and ate frequently in the area gasthauses (restaurants). Unfortunately, the nearest good German food we have found is an hours drive away from our home near the Havana CC. There are two we frequent every 2-3 months for an evening out.
Mr. Dunderbak's, 14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL about 1+00 drive
Mr Dunderbak's – Tampa's Original European & Craft Biergarten
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe, 205 East First St., Sanford, FL about 1+15 drive.
Willow Tree Cafe
Both of the above also operate delis in or near them
The Bavarian Haus German Restaurant, *** N. Alexander St., Mount Dora, FL is highly rated on the Villages Gourmet Club website. When we tried it about two years ago, the schnitzel was tough and lacked flavor and the spaetzle was watery. We saw no reason to give it a second chance.