Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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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.
Stirrups Restaurant
The Troff
Old-school eatery specializing in oysters, seafood & other American fare, plus pitchers of beer.
Gator's Dockside Brownwood
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
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.
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.
COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI
Italian deli in downtown Clermont
Ay Jalisco
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
Daniel's Cheesesteak Express
Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont
Guru Indian Restaurant
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
Comfortable daytime diner serving coffee & brunch favorites, including pancakes & omelets.
Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood
Orochi Ramen
Authentic Japanese ramen restaurant
Super Tacos Truck
Mexican food truck serving tacos and more
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill
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
Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.
Roughstocks grill
Grill restaurant attached to Two Rivers Local Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon, serving food to bar patrons and dine-in guests.
Uncorked
The Friar's Table
Gastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
No 1 Chinese Food
Bluefin Grill & Bar
Steak, seafood & cocktails offered in a modern, nautical-themed dining room with sea-blue decor.
Nature Coast Bar and Grill
Casual bar and grill on Yulee Drive in Homosassa serving American pub fare and drinks.
Pink and Sweet Bakery and Restaurant
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
Bull Smokehouse
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
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
Spill the Beans Co.
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
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
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
Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
Original Mexican restaurant
Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant
Seagrass Waterfront
Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.
Copacabana Cuban Cafe
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
Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.
Gator's Dockside Spring Hill
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Front Porch 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
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Michael Anthony's Pizza
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Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
Authentic Jamaican food
Prima Italian Steakhouse
A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.
Three Six Bistro
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
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
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
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
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
Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.

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