Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Casa Agave Mexican Grill
Bubba's Crab & Seafood
Casual seafood restaurant in Leesburg serving crab legs, shrimp, fish and chips, and other ocean favorites. A straightforward spot for a seafood fix without the fuss.
The Crab Plant
The freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.
Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar
Small, easygoing taproom with a broad selection of Florida-brewed craft beers, plus an outdoor area.
Gio's Deli
Italian deli and market near The Villages in Oxford serving homemade pizza, fresh sandwiches, and scratch-made Italian specialties, with imported goods available for purchase.
Jr's Smashburgers
Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
Casual bar and grill in Homosassa serving home-cooked food including pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and fresh seafood, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room
Chicago and firefighter-themed craft brewery in historic downtown Leesburg brewing 10 beers on premise, serving authentic Chicago-style eats including Italian beef, hot dogs, and thin crust pizza, with a live music beer garden.
Luna Azul Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant in Leesburg serving traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, and enchiladas made with fresh ingredients, plus a full bar with specialty margaritas and tequilas.
Colombian Bakery
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
Cajun-style seafood restaurant and fish market in Crystal River. Buy fresh seafood to take home or sit down for boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, and po'boys with a Louisiana kick.
Historic Downtown Clermont
This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.
BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River
Fast-casual BBQ joint serving smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and all the classic sides. The meat is smoked low and slow, and the sweet tea flows freely.
Franco's Italian Restaurant
Dan's Clam Stand
Heaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.
Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza
Italian restaurant with New York-style pizza
Hibachi Express
Sakura Restaurant
WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi
Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.
Coney Island Bushnell
Hot dog stand and casual eatery in Bushnell serving Coney Island-style dogs, burgers, and quick bites. Simple, classic, and satisfying.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
Southern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill
Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.
Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria
Experience handmade Italian perfection by the water, where rustic charm meets vibrant style at BIG CYPRESS LAKEFRONT PIZZERIA.
Caffe Connection
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina
Central Cafe & Bakery
Charming cafe and bakery serving fresh-baked goods, breakfast, and lunch in Inverness.
Peck's Old Port Cove
Old Florida at its finest — waterfront deck, outdoor bar, and a menu loaded with fresh local seafood. The crab cakes are outstanding and the setting feels like a place that time forgot.
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden
An upscale pub and garden at the World Equestrian Center featuring craft cocktails, bourbon, and elevated pub fare with an outdoor terrace overlooking the equestrian grounds.
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
THE FLAME
Hen House Cafe
Family-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown Inverness open seven days a week, known for locally sourced vegetables, house-baked bread, and fresh daily soups.
Ay Jalisco
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
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.
Diner on the Square
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.
Taco 'N Madre
This petite Mexican eatery whips up tacos, burritos & other traditional fare in a casual setting.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
Big Bass Grill
Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.
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.
Breakfast Station
No-frills breakfast spot in Leesburg serving classic morning staples — eggs, pancakes, bacon, and biscuits and gravy. The kind of place where the coffee is always flowing and the portions are honest.
Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont
Florida Cracker Shamrock's
Florida Cracker restaurant serving wings, burgers, and American fare in a casual setting in Floral City.
Don Ceviche Peru Mexico restaurant
Cantina's Mexican Kitchen
Mac’d Out
The Florida Porch Cafe
Charming tea-room-style cafe on Main Street in Leesburg serving quiche, salads, sandwiches, and wraps made from quality ingredients, with a quaint antique gift shop in the back.
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.
Dark & Light Cafe
Specialty coffee shop on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora with carefully crafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a rotating selection of single-origin beans. Cozy and inviting for a caffeine-fueled afternoon.

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