Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood
Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.
Seagrass Waterfront
Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills
Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
Fenney Grill
A Villages neighborhood grill that punches above the typical golf-community restaurant. Good breakfast, solid lunch and dinner, and live music nights that draw a loyal crowd. Unpretentious and consistent.
Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille
BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles
From the folks behind Bru Tap House comes this food-truck-concept-turned-brick-and-mortar. The name tells you exactly what to expect -- burgers, tacos, and waffles -- and they do all three well. The waffle fries are dangerously good.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen
The kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
Twisted Biscuit Diner
Popular Tavares diner serving traditional Southern comfort food with a twist, built around flavored, made-from-scratch biscuits, open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM for breakfast and lunch.
Depot on Magnolia
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
Waterfront dining on Lake Weir featuring Chef Dave Del Rio's Florisiana cuisine — a fusion of Southern, Cajun, and Creole flavors. The views are stunning, the seafood is fresh, and the vibe has been drawing folks out here since 1924.
Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis
Paige's Root Beer
Nostalgic diner on Pennsylvania Avenue known for award-winning burgers, homemade root beer floats, and classic American comfort food, recognized as Best Burger in the County.
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
Craft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.
City Fire American Oven & Bar
Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.
The Biscuit Barn
Highly rated Crystal River breakfast and lunch spot known for huge Southern-style biscuits with iron-skillet sausage gravy, steak and eggs, and classic lunch fare like reubens and burgers.
Market Kitchen & Bar
Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering
Specialty cheese cafe and catering in downtown Clermont
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter
Casual steakhouse chain known for hand-cut steaks, baby back ribs, and free peanuts at every table. The vibe is laid-back and family-friendly with generous portions and a full bar.
Braised Onion
Family-owned and full of personality, Braised Onion serves comfort food done right — legendary crispy onion fritters, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie in a vibrant, art-filled space.
Ivy on the Square
Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.
Gator Cove
Waterfront bar and grill on the canal in Homosassa serving American fare including burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and gator tail, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.
Brick City Southern Kitchen
Downtown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.
Ramshackle Cafe
Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
Darrell's Diner
Papa J's Diner
One of the longest-running breakfast and lunch diners in Inverness since 1986, serving all-day breakfast with Southern-style cooking, generous portions, and competitive prices.
Darrell’s Diner
Family diner in Bushnell open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving all-day breakfast, comfort food specials, and homemade desserts in a friendly atmosphere.
Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
Long-standing American eatery supplying family-style breakfast & lunch standards in old-school digs.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
Southern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
Havana Country Club Restaurant
Country club restaurant in The Villages with a relaxed atmosphere and a menu of American classics. A neighborhood favorite for lunch after a round of golf.
Darrell's Diner
Turners Kitchen + Bar
A chef-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Leesburg, occupying a building that once housed Turner's Bakery in the 1940s. The menu is creative without being fussy, and the quality is a pleasant surprise for a small-town spot.
Golden Spoon Diner
Waterfront Grille
Bori Burger Café and More
Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.
Gator's Dockside Eustis
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Metro Diner
Comfort-food chain known for massive portions of fried chicken and waffles, pot roast, and meatloaf. Breakfast is served all day, and the vibe is pure Southern diner warmth.
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar
Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.
Cane Garden Country Club
Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.
Lake Harris Hideaway
Biker-owned, kid-friendly hangout featuring American eats plus a full bar & lakeside setting.
MrBeast Burger
Ocala Downtown Diner
Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
Steak 'n Shake
Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant
Country club dining at Evans Prairie in The Villages, offering a relaxed meal with golf course views. Open to residents and their guests for lunch and dinner.
Coach's Pub & Eatery
The hub of downtown Inverness since 1991. Custom burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and downtown's largest selection of craft and domestic beer. Over thirty years of consistent pub food and genuine community gathering -- a rare combination.
Gator's Dockside Clermont
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Odd Cuples Cafe
A 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.

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