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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 391 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Leesburg · seafood

Waterfront farm-to-table dining on Lake Eustis with a menu built around local craft beers and Central Florida cuisine. The blackened grouper Reuben and hand-dipped coconut shrimp are signature dishes. The lake views don't hurt either.

Taco Maniaa

Taco Maniaa

Clermont · restaurant
Reveille Cafe The Villages

Reveille Cafe The Villages

The Villages · restaurant

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

Graffiti Seafood & More

Ocala · restaurant
Dan's Clam Stand

Dan's Clam Stand

Crystal River · restaurant

Heaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant
Go For Donuts

Go For Donuts

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local donut shop in Dunnellon baking fresh donuts, fritters, and pastries every morning. Get there early for the best selection — they sell out for a reason.

The Forge Ocala

The Forge Ocala

Ocala · restaurant

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.

The Equestrian Manor

The Equestrian Manor

Ocala · fine dining

The newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.

Harvest Restaurant & Bar

Harvest Restaurant & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

HARVEST in The Villages, FL offers a fresh menu inspired by culinary traditions, blending classic and modern techniques for a creative dining experience.

Mac’d Out

Mac’d Out

Clermont · restaurant
Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Eustis · restaurant
Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Clermont · new american

A labor of love from proprietors Jason and Casey Baruch, Root & Branch has won multiple Taste of South Lake awards for good reason. The fried green tomatoes are legendary, and the upscale-but-casual vibe hits that sweet spot for a special night out.

Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering

Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering

Clermont · coffee shop

Specialty cheese cafe and catering in downtown Clermont

The Crazy Gator

The Crazy Gator

Eustis · restaurant

Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Inverness · restaurant

Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.

Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont

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.

Deep South Family BBQ

Deep South Family BBQ

Brooksville · restaurant

Deep South Family BBQ is a family-owned restaurant in Hernando County, known for their smoked meats and homemade side recipes, providing an authentic Southern BBQ experience since 1998.

The Goblin Market

The Goblin Market

Mount Dora · new american

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.

Whale's Tale Fish House

Whale's Tale Fish House

Mount Dora · seafood

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.

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Clermont · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Havana Country Club Restaurant

Havana Country Club Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant

Country club restaurant in The Villages with a relaxed atmosphere and a menu of American classics. A neighborhood favorite for lunch after a round of golf.

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Tavares · american

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.

Lady lake pizza & pasta

Lady lake pizza & pasta

The Villages · restaurant
The Station

The Station

Clermont · restaurant
Icy King

Icy King

Leesburg · ice cream

Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice

Flippers Pizza - Clermont

Flippers Pizza - Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

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

The View at Clermont National

The View at Clermont National

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant and bar at Clermont National Golf Club offering panoramic views stretching to Disney, with New York-style pizza, fresh bowls, a driving range, and weekend live music.

El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

Ocala · restaurant
Live Fire Chefs

Live Fire Chefs

Ocala · restaurant
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.

Caffe Connection

Caffe Connection

Spring Hill · coffee shop

At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.

Mimi's Cafe

Mimi's Cafe

Ocala · restaurant

Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ocala · restaurant
The Freezer Tiki Bar

The Freezer Tiki Bar

Crystal River · seafood

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.

The Inside Out Grill

The Inside Out Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Local grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

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

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.

The Brave Burger

The Brave Burger

Clermont · restaurant
Darrel's Dinner # 23

Darrel's Dinner # 23

The Villages · restaurant
Hibachi Express

Hibachi Express

Clermont · restaurant
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.

AK Pho & Boba Tea

AK Pho & Boba Tea

Ocala · restaurant
Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Clermont · restaurant
Cedar River Seafood

Cedar River Seafood

Inverness · restaurant

Local seafood chain in Inverness dishing out fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies. Simple, satisfying seafood at honest prices.

Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

Most Tuesdays here, the room finds you.

You walk in for one drink, the bartender mentions the songwriter night two doors down, and twenty minutes later you're somewhere you didn't know an hour ago. This is the publication for that.

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