Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Prima Italian Steakhouse
A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.
Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill
A family-owned seafood spot and oyster bar that puts a Caribbean twist on Southern classics. The raw bar is the main event, but the whole menu delivers. Casual enough for a Tuesday lunch, fun enough for a Saturday night out.
Mac’d Out
Bull Smokehouse
St. Johns Tavern
Classic pub fare is served alongside beer & cocktails in this warm, wood-&-brick locale.
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.
Garvino's
Wine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine
Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant
Night Owl Caribbean Cuisine
Taco Norteno
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.
Tap House Social
Sports-forward restaurant and bar in The Villages with scratch-made smash burgers, fish and chips, and a deep craft beer list. Plenty of TVs for game day and a lively vibe on weekends.
Hibachi Express
Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails
Downtown Tavares finally got the upscale steakhouse it deserved. Ironworks brings aged steaks and craft cocktails to Ruby Street with a vibe that's polished but not stuffy. Limited hours mean you plan your visit -- and that's part of the appeal.
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.
Casa Agave Mexican Grill
Sushi Feast AYCE
No 1 Chinese Food
Franco's Italian Restaurant
Huarike Peruvian Cuisine
Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares
Tropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar.
Prime + Ember
Upscale signature steakhouse at Eastport Town Center featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, and hand-crafted cocktails, with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Lake and live music.
Lakis Restaurant
Popular Greek & Italian dishes served in a casual space with murals of quaint Aegean scenes.
A Taste of New Orleans
Cajun and Creole restaurant in Brooksville bringing the flavors of the Big Easy to Florida's Adventure Coast. Gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, and all the Louisiana staples.
Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar
Kim's Cafe II
Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.
Oak & Stone
Craft beer and artisan pizza restaurant at Eastport Town Center featuring a self-serve tap wall with 50+ rotating beers using touchless RFID technology, plus oven-baked wings and create-your-own pizzas.
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.
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.
Orochi Ramen
Authentic Japanese ramen restaurant
The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
Kurosumi Kitchen
Japanese kitchen restaurant
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.
Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood
Upscale steakhouse in downtown Ocala offering prime steaks and seafood with an extensive wine list. Private dining available.
Horse & Hounds Restaurant
A dog-friendly American and British pub fare restaurant with over 15 outdoor tables. Known for generous portions of fish and chips, burgers, and steaks in a welcoming atmosphere.
The Yardery
Open-air restaurant and bar on Baker Street featuring Mount Dora's only rooftop bar, backyard classics with a twist, lawn games, and live music weekends in a family and dog-friendly setting.
Bayside Kraft Kitchen
Creative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.
Redsauce
Classic Italian favorites in the heart of Lake Sumter Landing with award-winning wines and a lively atmosphere. The housemade pastas and red sauce recipes are the kind of comfort food that keeps this place packed year-round.
Live Fire Chefs
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.
La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn
Upscale dining room serving steaks, seafood, and Spanish-influenced cuisine in an elegant hacienda setting with lake views.
Tony's Sushi
Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.
Copp Brewery & Winery
Crystal River brewery, winery, and full-service restaurant producing handcrafted beer and wine on-site since 2006, featuring a wood-fire oven and The Prohibition Grill.
EDO Sushi
Modern Japanese steakhouse offering sushi, noodle dishes & entertaining hibachi chefs.
Bravo Pizza!!
Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.
Darrell's Diner
Mimi's Cafe
Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
Máster Taqueria Y Paleteria

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