Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Amerikanos Grille

Amerikanos Grille

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Mediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.

live-musicdog-friendly
Ay Jalisco

Ay Jalisco

Restaurant
The Villages

Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.

family-friendly
Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

Restaurant $$$
The Villages

Rustic Italian charm meets modern piano bar atmosphere. Hand-cut steaks, housemade pastas, and craft cocktails make this the go-to date night spot at Spanish Springs.

Best of British Pub

Best of British Pub

Bar
The Villages

Informal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.

Big Cypress Recreation Center

Big Cypress Recreation Center

activity
The Villages

Recreation center in The Villages featuring meeting rooms, a pool, and activity spaces for residents. Hosts clubs, fitness classes, card groups, and community gatherings throughout the week.

Billy's Cafe

Billy's Cafe

Cafe $
The Villages
food-drink
Blondies

Blondies

Bar
The Villages

Outdoor bar on Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages featuring daily live entertainment, signature cocktails, craft beers, and wines by the glass. Hosts trivia nights, karaoke, and Saturday brunch specials.

nightlife
Bluefin Grill & Bar

Bluefin Grill & Bar

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Steak, seafood & cocktails offered in a modern, nautical-themed dining room with sea-blue decor.

live-musicdog-friendly
Bountiful Farms & Bistro

Bountiful Farms & Bistro

market $$
The Villages

A true farm-to-table gem where chef-owners Jessica and Gareth grow the ingredients they serve. Dining is entirely outdoors under a magnificent 300-year-old live oak, with a menu of fresh salads, creative sandwiches, and seasonal sides sourced straight from their organic farm. Open seasonally from October through May, so reservations are highly recommended.

Bravo Pizza!!

Bravo Pizza!!

Restaurant
The Villages

Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.

Brooklyn Water Bagel

Brooklyn Water Bagel

Bakery $
The Villages

Bagel shop with flavors such as pumpernickel & asiago, plus sandwiches, omelets & coffee drinks.

Brownwood Paddock Square

Brownwood Paddock Square

event-venue
The Villages

A rustic-themed town square in The Villages modeled after a 1890s cattle town, with nightly live entertainment, unique shops, and some of the best dining in the area. A laid-back alternative to Spanish Springs.

live-musicdog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Calypso

Calypso

Restaurant
The Villages

Caribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

Restaurant $
The Villages

Authentic Colombian flavors in a cozy cafe setting just outside The Villages. The arepas and empanadas are the real deal, and the coffee is strong enough to remind you why Colombia is famous for it.

family-friendlydog-friendlycafe
Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

CFS Coffee

CFS Coffee

Cafe
The Villages

Colombian-inspired coffee shop at Spanish Springs Town Square serving authentic coffee from the Cocora Valley alongside empanadas, pancakes, and breakfast bowls in a cozy atmosphere.

food-drinkdog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Chop House at Lake Sumter

Chop House at Lake Sumter

Restaurant
The Villages

Elegant place with a terrace serving steaks, meat dishes & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

City Fire

City Fire

Restaurant $$$
The Villages

Upscale-casual American grill at Lake Sumter Landing featuring wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, and a vibrant patio overlooking the square.

City Fire American Oven & Bar

City Fire American Oven & Bar

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.

live-musicdog-friendlyfamily-friendly