Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant
Popular family-owned Mexican restaurant in a charming converted house in Dunnellon, serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with generous portions and beer and wine.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
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.
Vincent's Italian Restaurant
Simple Italian eatery serving a classic menu including garlic rolls & a range of pasta dishes.
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River
Folksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
The Friar's Table
Gastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
The Crab Plant
The freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.
Harvest Restaurant & Bar
HARVEST in The Villages, FL offers a fresh menu inspired by culinary traditions, blending classic and modern techniques for a creative dining experience.
Swampy's Bar & Grille
Nestled right on the Rainbow River, Swampy's has been a Dunnellon favorite for over a decade. The Cajun-inspired menu pairs perfectly with the riverfront setting, and it's the kind of place where you linger longer than you planned.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Popular 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.
Bamboo Bistro
Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.
Mallie Kylas Cafe
Charming cafe in a historic Brooksville home serving comfort food lunches, fresh salads, and renowned homemade desserts for over 25 years, connected to a gift shop and florist.
El patrón Grill & Bar
The Goblin Market
A local institution since 1996, The Goblin Market features intimate, book-lined dining rooms and a gorgeous courtyard patio. Creative seasonal New American cuisine in one of the prettiest settings in Central Florida.
Moschello's Pizza
Signature & straightforward NY-style pizza, plus pasta, ribs & subs in a casual strip-mall setting.
Whale's Tale Fish House
A Mount Dora locals' favorite that specializes in seafood done simply and well. The Maryland crab soup is a standout, and the no-fuss atmosphere keeps people coming back week after week.
Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont
Calypso
Caribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Caffe Connection
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
Taco Maniaa
Lakis Restaurant
Popular Greek & Italian dishes served in a casual space with murals of quaint Aegean scenes.
The Equestrian Manor
The newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.
The Freezer Tiki Bar
Started as a literal bait freezer attached to a seafood market, now it's one of the most beloved dive bars on the Nature Coast. Cash only, peel-and-eat shrimp, and the kind of Old Florida atmosphere you can't manufacture. Bring cash.
It's Just Wings
Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Family-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in downtown Mount Dora, started as a mobile pizza oven touring art shows and festivals since 2011, now serving Neapolitan-style pies from an authentic oven.
Storming Crab
Ocean Buffet
Asian buffet restaurant in Ocala with a wide spread of Chinese, Japanese, and seafood options including sushi, crab legs, and hibachi. All-you-can-eat at a fair price.
Grateful Bowl
Acai bowls and healthy food cafe
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bayside Seafood Grille
Seafood restaurant in downtown Crystal River featuring fresh local catches and a cozy dining atmosphere.
The Pub
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.
Botanico Tacos & Tequila
Modern Mexican restaurant with roots in the vibrant flavors of Vera Cruz, offering creative tapas, tequila pairings, and an outdoor dining area with swings for kids and adults.
American With A Latin Twist
Cafe in Bushnell blending American and Latin flavors, serving coffee, breakfast items, and lunch in a casual setting.
Catrina Cocina Mexicana
Green Mountain Pizza
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen
Grace Cafe
Cozy cafe in Bushnell serving coffee, pastries, and light breakfast and lunch options. A welcoming community spot with a friendly, small-town feel.
The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
Kim's Cafe II
Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.
Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar
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.
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill
Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.
Frenchy's
Wood-fired pizza spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove serving authentic sourdough crust pizzas cooked in a specialty oven for grab-and-go dining.
Latin Flavors Bar & Grill
Florida Cracker Shamrock's
Florida Cracker restaurant serving wings, burgers, and American fare in a casual setting in Floral City.
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.
Diner on the Square

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