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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 390 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Lugo's Grill

Lugo's Grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

Stirrups Restaurant

Stirrups Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
The Troff

The Troff

Mount Dora · restaurant

Old-school eatery specializing in oysters, seafood & other American fare, plus pitchers of beer.

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

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

Twisted Biscuit Diner

Twisted Biscuit Diner

Tavares · restaurant

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.

Mallie Kylas Cafe

Mallie Kylas Cafe

Brooksville · coffee shop

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.

COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI

COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI

Clermont · restaurant

Italian deli in downtown Clermont

Ay Jalisco

Ay Jalisco

The Villages · restaurant

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

Daniel's Cheesesteak Express

Daniel's Cheesesteak Express

Clermont · restaurant

Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont

Guru Indian Restaurant

Guru Indian Restaurant

Clermont · indian

Repeatedly voted Best Indian Restaurant in Central Florida by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Family-owned, award-winning, and the kind of place where the flavors are authentic enough to make you forget you're on Highway 27.

Reveille Cafe The Villages

Reveille Cafe The Villages

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable daytime diner serving coffee & brunch favorites, including pancakes & omelets.

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant
Orochi Ramen

Orochi Ramen

Clermont · restaurant

Authentic Japanese ramen restaurant

Super Tacos Truck

Super Tacos Truck

Leesburg · food truck

Mexican food truck serving tacos and more

Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Crystal River · restaurant

Barbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

Roughstocks grill

Roughstocks grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

Uncorked

Uncorked

Eustis · restaurant
The Friar's Table

The Friar's Table

The Villages · gastropub

Gastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.

No 1 Chinese Food

No 1 Chinese Food

The Villages · restaurant
Bluefin Grill & Bar

Bluefin Grill & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Steak, seafood & cocktails offered in a modern, nautical-themed dining room with sea-blue decor.

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Casual bar and grill on Yulee Drive in Homosassa serving American pub fare and drinks.

Pink and Sweet Bakery and Restaurant

Pink and Sweet Bakery and Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant

Bull Smokehouse

Clermont · restaurant
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.

Live Fire Chefs

Live Fire Chefs

Ocala · restaurant
Spill the Beans Co.

Spill the Beans Co.

Leesburg · coffee shop

Local cafe and coffee roaster in Leesburg offering house-roasted lattes, mochas, frappes, Lotus energy drinks, and fresh cooked-to-order food, where regulars are known by name.

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

The Villages · restaurant

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.

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

Wildwood · barbecue

A hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way. Smoked low and slow with old hickory wood, the brisket and ribs here are legit competition-quality barbecue. Limited hours mean you need to plan around their schedule, but that's what good BBQ demands.

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Original Mexican restaurant

Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant

Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
Seagrass Waterfront

Seagrass Waterfront

Homosassa · restaurant

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

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Mount Dora · cuban

Authentic Cuban restaurant tucked in a downtown Mount Dora alley serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, and what the Orlando Sentinel voted the best mojito in Central Florida. Live music and generous portions.

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Eustis · restaurant

Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill

Spring Hill · restaurant

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

Front Porch Restaurant

Front Porch Restaurant

Dunnellon · restaurant

Home-style restaurant in Dunnellon serving comfort food classics — think fried chicken, meatloaf, and biscuits. The kind of place where the food tastes like somebody's grandma made it.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Michael Anthony's Pizza

Michael Anthony's Pizza

Homosassa · restaurant

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Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine

Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine

Clermont · restaurant

Authentic Jamaican food

Prima Italian Steakhouse

Prima Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.

Three Six Bistro

Three Six Bistro

Ocala · new american

Chef Sean Langan brings modernist, West Coast-inflected cuisine to Ocala in this intimate fine dining bistro. Every dish is scratch-made with high-quality ingredients, and the creativity on the plate is genuinely surprising for a mid-Florida town.

Yamas

Yamas

The Villages · mediterranean

Mediterranean shared plates with a waterfront setting at Hotel Eastport. Aromatic spices, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, and a casual but elevated atmosphere.

Legends Bar And Grill

Legends Bar And Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Neighborhood bar and grill in Fruitland Park known for hand-tossed New York and Chicago-style pizza, oversized chicken wings with homemade sauces, pool tables, karaoke, and live music.

Fifth Avenue Streatery

Fifth Avenue Streatery

Mount Dora · restaurant

Full-service restaurant in Mount Dora serving Southern fusion and down-home cooking made from scratch, featuring open-air dining, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and a dedicated dog menu.

Little Something Different

Little Something Different

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small-plates restaurant in the heart of Mount Dora offering globally inspired shareable dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, with 80% of the menu gluten-free friendly.

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant

Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.

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