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Lake House Bar and Grill
Lake House Bar and Grill (originally Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar) in Mount Dora, Florida has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Daddy Dearest" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 27 |
| Originally aired | August 13, 2017 |
| Original name | Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar |
| Relaunched as | Lake House Bar and Grill |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Mount Dora, Florida |
| Address | 315 N Highland St Mount Dora, FL 32757 |
| Yelp | As Lake House Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 13, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Daddy Dearest” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar, relaunched as Lake House Bar and Grill, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- LaterClosed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar as Lake House Bar and Grill.
The bar was renamed Lake House Bar & Grill. Reviews are mixed, with both compliments and complaints about the food and service.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at Lake House Bar and Grill were up more than 15% year on year, and Rick had stopped drinking while at work. The bar kept Taffer's new name and concept and traded for years afterwards. It closed in November or December 2023 after being sold to new owners; the new owner planned a full renovation of the premises.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 5: 18 of 25 bars have closed (72%). |
|---|---|
| Florida | One of 39 rescued bars in Florida; 24 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Lake House Bar and Grill still open?
Lake House Bar and Grill (originally Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar) in Mount Dora, Florida has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar?
Jon Taffer relaunched Sidelines Sports Grill & Bar under a new name: Lake House Bar and Grill. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 5, Episode 27 (“Daddy Dearest”), first aired August 13, 2017.
When did Lake House Bar and Grill close?
Lake House Bar and Grill has closed since its Bar Rescue appearance.
Where is Lake House Bar and Grill located?
Lake House Bar and Grill was located at 315 N Highland St Mount Dora, FL 32757.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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