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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 68 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro

Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro

Clermont · restaurant
The Brave Burger

The Brave Burger

Clermont · restaurant
Braised Onion

Braised Onion

Ocala · american

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.

Steak 'n Shake

Ocala · restaurant

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Tavares · breakfast

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.

Gator's Dockside Ocala

Gator's Dockside Ocala

Ocala · bar

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares

Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares

Tavares · restaurant

Tropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar.

1921 Mount Dora

1921 Mount Dora

Mount Dora · new american

Housed in what was once the town doctor's home, 1921 is owned by the Modernism Museum and features rotating art alongside locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine. The setting is as memorable as the food.

Jeremiah's

Jeremiah's

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.

Willy's Original at Sawgrass Grove

Willy's Original at Sawgrass Grove

The Villages · restaurant

At Willy’s Original, we take smash burgers to the next level! Our burgers are made with fresh, high-quality beef, smashed to perfection on a sizzling hot griddle for that irresistible crispy edge and juicy center. Served on a toasted bun with premium toppings and house-made sauces, every bite is packed with bold flavor. It’s no wonder we’re known for the best burgers in Florida — come taste the difference for yourself!

Bori Burger Café and More

Bori Burger Café and More

Leesburg · coffee shop

Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.

Depot on Magnolia

Ocala · restaurant
Seagrass Waterfront

Seagrass Waterfront

Homosassa · restaurant

Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.

Odd Cuples Cafe

Odd Cuples Cafe

Bushnell · 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.

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant

Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill

Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill

The Villages · american

Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.

City Fire American Oven & Bar

City Fire American Oven & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

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

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Inverness · restaurant

Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala · restaurant

Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.

Gator's Dockside Clermont

Gator's Dockside Clermont

Clermont · bar

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Fenney Grill

Fenney Grill

The Villages · american

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.

MrBeast Burger

MrBeast Burger

The Villages · restaurant
Paige's Root Beer

Paige's Root Beer

Dunnellon · restaurant

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.

The Inside Out Grill

The Inside Out Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Local grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

Gator's Dockside Eustis

Gator's Dockside Eustis

Eustis · bar

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery

Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery

Wildwood · southern

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.

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Eustis · restaurant
Ivy on the Square

Ivy on the Square

Ocala · restaurant

Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Tavares · american

Lakeside dining with front-row views of Lake Dora and the seaplane base -- which means you might watch a plane land while you eat your burger. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are strong, and the outdoor patio is where you want to be at sunset.

Gator Cove

Gator Cove

Homosassa · restaurant

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.

Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Weirsdale · restaurant

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.

BTW's Crafted Concoctions

BTW's Crafted Concoctions

Tavares · bar

Creative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Inverness · restaurant

Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles

BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles

Tavares · american

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.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner

The Villages · restaurant

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.

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.

Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

The Villages · restaurant
Turners Kitchen + Bar

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Leesburg · new american

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.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

The Villages · restaurant

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.

Market Kitchen & Bar

Market Kitchen & Bar

Ocala · restaurant
Gator's Dockside Brownwood

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Mac’d Out

Mac’d Out

Clermont · restaurant
Havana Country Club Restaurant

Havana Country Club Restaurant

The Villages · 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.

Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

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

The Biscuit Barn

The Biscuit Barn

Crystal River · restaurant

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.

Elevation 89

Elevation 89

Ocala · restaurant

Unique dining experience at the Ocala Airport with gorgeous runway views and spectacular sunsets. Named for the airport's 89-foot elevation. American cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

Most Tuesdays here, the room finds you.

You walk in for one drink, the bartender mentions the songwriter night two doors down, and twenty minutes later you're somewhere you didn't know an hour ago. This is the publication for that.

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