Genuine Bistro & Lounge

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2 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd
Debary, FL 32713

History

Tommy Vitek, Executive Chef Born and raised in Allentown, PA, Tommy's mother June instilled a love of cooking that would grow into a life-long passion. At age 17 he took his first step into a professional kitchen at the 94th Aero Squadron in downtown Orlando; three months later he was promoted to cook. After seven years in one of Orlando's nicest and busiest restaurants, Tommy was offered a position at Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, working under executive chef Bill Wolf. The next 14 years was spent at Interlachen constantly striving to perfect his craft and express his unique take on food. In 2003, Tommy accepted the executive chef position at Heathrow country club. With 4 food outlets and $4 million in annual sales, it was a very challenging, fast-paced five and a half years to say the least.

Specialties

Located in Downtown DeBary on the corner of 17-92 and Highbanks Rd. At GENUINE Bistro & Lounge you can find a taste of international flavors, hometown favorites, fine wines, premium liquors and always a GENUINE good time! Straight from work, out and about, or right out of the river... Come as you are for a fun and relaxing atmosphere!

Reviews

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3.5168 reviews
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Carol L.
12/18/2022

Finally a true farm to table restaurant in the neighborhood. Kathryn 'Kat' Aymar recently took over The Genuine Bistro and is transforming it with a new Wanderlust menu of her own sustainably...

Virgil M.
3/12/2023

Went to Genuine Bistro & Lounge for lunch yesterday. I tried their Whole Nashville white hot chicken and it was fantastic. The chicken was flavorful and served fresh and hot, and the bbq beans...

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Kathy H.
4/11/2023

This could be a GREAT restaurant. It has serious potential.BUT even under the new management quality of service does not meet the expectations set by the menu or prices. I had a negative...

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Chris L.
10/7/2022

I had not been in genuine bistro in quite a while, but I stopped in to get a drink and a bite to eat.. I sat at the bar it was comfortable the service was good and friendly. I looked at the menu...

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Kenny C.
6/3/2023

sad to say this restaurant is about to cut hours very good food and service the brunch is still there on sunday

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