Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
O'Malley's Alley
OcalaA longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill
WildwoodSeafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.
Oak & Stone
The VillagesCraft beer and artisan pizza restaurant at Eastport Town Center featuring a self-serve tap wall with 50+ rotating beers using touchless RFID technology, plus oven-baked wings and create-your-own pizzas.
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
WildwoodLocal BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
eustisLocal BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
ClermontLocal BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ocala Civic Theatre
OcalaThe second largest community theater in Florida, entertaining and educating since 1950. Live professional-quality musical and dramatic productions year-round.
Ocala Downtown Diner
OcalaBurgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
Ocala Downtown Square
OcalaThe heart of downtown Ocala — a tree-lined public square surrounded by restaurants, shops, and galleries. Farmers markets, art walks, and community events keep the square buzzing year-round.
Ocala Golf Club
OcalaGolf club and event venue in Ocala hosting tournaments, dinner shows, and private events.
Ocala Regional Sportsplex
OcalaMulti-sport complex in Ocala hosting youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and fitness programs. Fields for soccer, football, and more across a well-maintained facility.
Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
Ocala200-acre wetland park with walking trails, boardwalks, and observation decks over restored wetlands. A surprisingly scenic spot for birding and nature walks right in Ocala.
Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
OcalaVeteran's & war memorial park with over 5,000 commemorative bricks & plaques charting war history.
Ocean Buffet
OcalaAsian buffet restaurant in Ocala with a wide spread of Chinese, Japanese, and seafood options including sushi, crab legs, and hibachi. All-you-can-eat at a fair price.
Odd Cuples Cafe
BushnellA Bushnell hidden gem that feels like eating at a friend's house -- board games available, small-town warmth, and the kind of scratch-made food that chains will never replicate. Support this small business while you still can.
Old Courthouse Heritage Museum
InvernessBuilt in 1912, this courthouse where Elvis once filmed a movie now houses a local-history museum.
Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront
homosassaCommunity waterfront park on the Homosassa River featuring picnic areas, a shrimp boat playground for kids, and commercial waterfront operations, with plans for walking trails and a history museum.
Old Mill Playhouse
The VillagesEpic Theatres' Old Mill Playhouse is the curated movie option in The Villages — programming mix runs broader than the typical chain, with new-release foreign and indie films, smaller-run titles, and a few blockbusters when they fit. Worth knowing about if you've been hunting for something more interesting than the latest superhero release. Showtimes update weekly at thevillages.com/entertainment/movies/.
Old Mill Tavern
homosassaRustic, lodge-style place with string lights & sports decor, offering beer, American grub & karaoke.
Old Time Diner
Leesburg1950s-themed diner in Leesburg serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live entertainment featuring the village cowboy on Tuesday evenings.