Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blondies
The VillagesOutdoor 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.
Chop House at Lake Sumter
The VillagesElegant place with a terrace serving steaks, meat dishes & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.
Eden Abbey Brewing Community
Mount DoraFamily-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
The VillagesPopular breakfast and brunch chain serving oversized pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, and fresh-squeezed juices. The wait on weekends is real, but the food makes it worth it.
Peach Valley Café
Mount DoraBreakfast and brunch spot on US-441 serving homemade eats with fresh ingredients — from classic eggs and pancakes to sandwiches and soups. Pet-friendly patio and open until 2:30pm daily.
Reveille Cafe The Villages
The VillagesComfortable daytime diner serving coffee & brunch favorites, including pancakes & omelets.
Ski Beach Bar and Grill
LeesburgWaterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.
The Equestrian Manor
OcalaThe newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The VillagesSouthern-inspired breakfast and brunch cafe famous for fluffy biscuits with cranberry apple butter. Popular dishes include the Flying Biscuit Breakfast and the Hangover Hash.
Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora
Mount DoraScratch-made American cuisine restaurant in downtown Mount Dora open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio featuring live music every Friday and Saturday.