Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Cane Garden Country Club
Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.
Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis
BTW's Crafted Concoctions
Creative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.
Ocala Downtown Diner
Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
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.
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood
Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.
Jeremiah's
Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.
Elevation 89
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.
Johnny Rockets
Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.
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.
Waterfront Grille
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.
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
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.
Market Kitchen & Bar
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills
Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
Ski Beach Bar and Grill
Waterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.
Willy's Original at Sawgrass Grove
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!
Depot on Magnolia
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 Clermont
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Golden Spoon Diner
Seagrass Waterfront
Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.
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.
City Fire
Upscale-casual American grill at Lake Sumter Landing featuring wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, and a vibrant patio overlooking the square.
Darrell's Diner
Gator's Dockside Ocala
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Lake Harris Hideaway
Biker-owned, kid-friendly hangout featuring American eats plus a full bar & lakeside setting.
Gator's Dockside Eustis
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
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.
Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares
Tropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar.
Ivy on the Square
Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.
MrBeast Burger
Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering
Specialty cheese cafe and catering in downtown Clermont
City Fire American Oven & Bar
Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.
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.
The Crooked Spoon Gastropub
A chef-driven gastropub offering traditional and modern dishes with a craft beer selection that takes the pub concept seriously. Happy hour daily from 4-7pm is one of the better deals in South Lake County.
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.
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
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.
Ramshackle Cafe
Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.
The Inside Out Grill
Local grill in Lake Panasoffkee.
Big Man's Cafe
The Brave Burger
Mac’d Out
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.
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.

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