The Crooked Spoon

Founding chef and owner Steve Saelg passionately believed there was a true art to cooking and eating. His ability to balance the knowledge gained from his old-world, Italian upbringing with his exclusive culinary training continues to be reflected in the food and vision of The Crooked Spoon Gastropub.

If you didn’t know, The Spoon (as it’s affectionately nicknamed) is actually a pub born of a food truck. Back in 2011, it was one of the first food trucks in Central Florida and, particularly, Downtown Clermont. Once the restaurant found its brick and mortar location adjacent to historic Citrus Tower, the name and logo got their last alterations, and the gastropub you know and love today was born.

From food truck to full-service gastropub, Chef Vic trained under the tutelage of Chef Steve, learning to embody the vision and concept of The Spoon. Today, he leads an exemplary group of line cooks and aspiring chefs to deliver the delicious creations that give our restaurant its distinctive flair.