Food & drink in Central Florida.

Ak47 Delicious Destructions

Restaurant in Mount Dora on Holly Drive.

Mustangs & Mulligans

Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.

Mont Royal Bagel

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.

Double Take Pizza

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.

Back 40 Wine Co

The Friar Tuck

Rated the number one restaurant in Clermont on TripAdvisor, this cozy English cafe serves authentic British plates -- full English breakfasts, bangers and mash, and proper fish and chips. A genuinely unique find in Central Florida.

Flippers Pizza - Wildwood

Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.

Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill

Homestyle eatery with a terrace whipping up hearty nachos & tacos alongside margaritas & beer.

Sud's Saloon

NY Chinese Restaurant

Chinese take-out spot in a shopping plaza offering fast service & basics like General Tso's chicken.

Magnolia Breeze Restaurant

Darlin's Sweet Shoppe

Boutique dessert shop in Sawgrass Market serving handmade ice cream, cakes, pies, cookies, and Italian ice with rotating flavors.

Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

Premium cigar, wine, beer, and coffee lounge in The Villages. The cigar lounge is enclosed and separate from the smoke-free indoor bar — so everyone's comfortable. Karaoke nights, wine tastings, and military discounts add to the draw.

C & D Coliseum

Neighborhood sports bar and nightclub in Ocala with eight TVs for watching sports, pool, darts, Jenga, karaoke three nights a week, and an attached liquor store.

Marmaduke's Lodge

Multi-concept venue in downtown Leesburg featuring Americana food, craft beer, Burns Drugstore Speakeasy, and SLICE pizza by the slice, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.

Amore Italian Ristorante

Froggers Grill and Bar

Casual American grill on Lake Park Court in Mount Dora serving burgers, wings, and pub fare with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. A solid neighborhood spot for a low-key dinner.

Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill

Whiskey bar and grill in Ocala.

Soleil Bakery at Shady Oaks

Mutiny Bar Ocala

Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant

Beloved family-run Mexican restaurant in Dunnellon since 2010 serving authentic dishes with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and an impressive tequila selection in a colorful, lively setting.

Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe

Leesburg's original wine bar since 2007 on Main Street, offering an eclectic selection of wines you won't find elsewhere, with a bring-your-own-food policy welcoming takeout from nearby downtown restaurants.

Cakes By Carie

The Forge Ocala

Ocala's newest culinary destination featuring six distinct concept restaurants under one roof, including Asian fusion, Mediterranean tapas, a speakeasy, a brewery, and a dessert bar.

Roughstocks grill

Grill restaurant attached to Two Rivers Local Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon, serving food to bar patrons and dine-in guests.

Big Man's Cafe

Amrit Palace

The best Indian food within 50 miles, and it's not close. The lunch buffet is a steal, the naan comes out of the tandoor perfectly blistered, and the menu is deep enough that regulars are still discovering new favorites after years of visits.

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.

Lugo's Grill

Authentic Cuban restaurant in Dunnellon known for fresh plantains, Cuban sandwiches, and hearty rice and beans in a cozy, old-school atmosphere. Cash only.

Ay Jalisco Clermont

Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.

1921 Mount Dora

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.

The Cove Bar

Fresh jalapeño Mexican Restaurant

Family-run Mexican restaurant in Lady Lake dishing out fresh-made tacos, burritos, and sizzling fajitas. The salsa bar and generous portions keep the regulars happy.

CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT

Mediterranean grill restaurant

Backwater Fins

Waterfront restaurant at the end of Ozello Trail serving fresh seafood and cold drinks with stunning Gulf views.

Yummis Frozen Yogurt and Cafe

Billy's Cafe

Symmetry Coffee Company

Magnolia Wine Garden

Nina's Sweet Treats

Green Valley Country Club

Public 18-hole championship golf course in the rolling hills of Clermont designed by Lloyd Clifton in 1966, featuring scenic elevation changes and lake views, with a driving range, pro shop, and full-service bar and grill.

Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Thai Ruby

Authentic Thai cuisine at Lake Sumter Landing that goes well beyond the usual pad thai. The curries are properly spiced, the Tom Kha is aromatic and rich, and the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a stroll around the square.

King Cookie Ocala

This mall-based chain selling cookies & brownies offers some specialty flavors, plus cookie cakes.

SmallCakes Clermont

Cupcakery and creamery

The Cove Pub & Grub

Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.