Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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RJ Gator's Florida Sea Grill & Bar

RJ Gator's Florida Sea Grill & Bar

Bar $$
The Villages

Florida-themed bar and grill at Lake Sumter Landing with seafood, burgers, and tropical cocktails. The outdoor seating puts you right in the middle of the nightly entertainment scene.

live-musicfamily-friendly
Roasted Spirit

Roasted Spirit

Bar $$
Clermont

Elevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.

nightlife
Ruby Street Grille

Ruby Street Grille

Bar $$
Tavares

Tavares' go-to for lakeside live entertainment and cold drinks. Ruby Street Grille keeps the patio packed with regular live music, a solid pub menu, and views of Lake Dora. It's more bar-with-great-food than restaurant-with-a-bar.

live-musicnightlife
Sawgrass Grove

Sawgrass Grove

event-venue
The Villages

Dance under the lights and canopy of the orange grove-inspired Sawgrass Grove. Here you’ll enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment, along with unique shopping, and dining experiences including Sawgrass Tavern and a variety of shops and eateries in The Market.

live-music
Spanish Springs Lanes

Spanish Springs Lanes

activity
The Villages

Bowling center near Spanish Springs Town Square with modern lanes, a snack bar, and regular league play. A classic evening out steps from the square's nightly entertainment.

family
Spanish Springs Town Square

Spanish Springs Town Square

event-venue
The Villages

The beating heart of The Villages, with free live music and entertainment nightly on the town square. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and an energy that makes every evening feel like a street festival.

live-musicfamily-friendlydancing
Sunset Island at Eastport

Sunset Island at Eastport

activity
The Villages

Serene island park on Central Lake at Eastport in The Villages with waterfront walking paths, picnic areas, and views of the outdoor entertainment stage across the water.

The Salty Scallop Pub

The Salty Scallop Pub

Bar
Crystal River

Neighborhood pub on US-19 in Crystal River serving bar bites, burgers, and adult beverages with all-day happy hour, plus live entertainment Friday-Saturday and karaoke nights.

The Tracy Performing Arts Center

The Tracy Performing Arts Center

Theater
The Villages

The Tracy offers a blend of esteemed artists, professional productions and student performances together, fostering a love for the arts. From electrifying rock bands, to throw back hits, to laugh-out-loud comedy and more, you’ll experience amazing world class entertainment. We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences that celebrate, inspire, and bring our community together.

arts
The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association

The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association

Bar $$
Leesburg

Community social club in downtown Leesburg operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association, hosting events, gatherings, and entertainment for members and guests.