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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 141 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Baseline Bar & Billiards

Baseline Bar & Billiards

Ocala · nightlife

No-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, cold beer, and a jukebox. The kind of dive bar where you can shoot pool in peace and nobody rushes you.

Maw's Mountain Moonshine

Maw's Mountain Moonshine

Mount Dora · bar

Family-owned craft distillery in Mount Dora featuring hand-crafted moonshine made from Appalachian Mountain family recipes passed down through generations, with tastings and a retail shop.

The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association

The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association

Leesburg · bar

Community social club in downtown Leesburg operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association, hosting events, gatherings, and entertainment for members and guests.

La Casa Di Norma

La Casa Di Norma

Crystal River · bar

Italian restaurant in Crystal River crafting unforgettable dining experiences with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian flavors using the freshest local ingredients.

The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!

The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!

Ocala · nightlife

Urban axe throwing lanes combined with Crave's food and drink menu. A fun group activity for date nights, team outings, or just blowing off steam with a cold beer in hand.

Bru Tap House

Bru Tap House

Tavares · craft beer bar

Thirty craft taps with a local focus, live music, board games, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes downtown Tavares feel like it's having a moment. If you're looking for the heartbeat of the local craft beer scene, this is it.

Mutiny Bar Ocala

Mutiny Bar Ocala

Ocala · bar
The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant

The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant

Dunnellon · tiki bar

Southern-style seafood with stunning river views and a non-pretentious tiki atmosphere. The extensive outdoor seating area overlooks the Withlacoochee River, and the menu leans into fresh prawns, fish, and local specialties at fair prices.

Buddys Tavern

Buddys Tavern

Bushnell · bar

Neighborhood tavern on US-301 in Bushnell offering drinks and a casual local bar atmosphere.

Good Time

Good Time

Brooksville · bar

A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.

The Grill at Pepper Creek

The Grill at Pepper Creek

Homosassa · bar

Casual eatery inside Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with indoor seating overlooking Pepper Creek, serving pizzas, sandwiches, and salads — no park admission required to dine.

Terry's Place

Terry's Place

Ocala · bar

Laid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.

Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Ocala

Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Ocala

Ocala · bar
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill

Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill

The Villages · bar
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill

Drafts Sports Bar & Grill

The Villages · sports bar

Classic sports bar at Lake Sumter Landing with dozens of TVs, pub grub, and cold draft beer. A top spot for watching games.

Rj dockers

The Villages · bar
Fiesta Grande Brownwood

Fiesta Grande Brownwood

The Villages · bar

Family-owned Mexican grill at Brownwood serving authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine since 2006, with a full bar, daily luncheon specials, and a festive atmosphere.

Dirty South Saloon

Dirty South Saloon

Leesburg · bar

Leesburg's honky-tonk and biker bar featuring live bands, karaoke, line dancing, pool, darts, and themed events in a smoke-free indoor space with a spacious outdoor area.

The Dam Pub

The Dam Pub

Panasoffkee · bar

Quirky local pub with a cozy atmosphere on Lake Panasoffkee.

Nine State Brewery

Nine State Brewery

Inverness · bar

Downtown Inverness craft brewery combining in-house brewed beer with authentic Korean food, named for the owner's journey from Massachusetts to Florida through nine states.

County Line Smokehouse & Spirits

County Line Smokehouse & Spirits

Weirsdale · bar

Weirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.

Clermont Oyster Bar

Clermont Oyster Bar

Clermont · bar

Raw bar and seafood restaurant in Clermont serving oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp, and fried seafood baskets in a casual, laid-back atmosphere.

The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub

The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub

Mount Dora · pub

Lively British-inspired pub on Donnelly Street serving pub fare, draft beers, and cocktails. Popular for its casual vibe, trivia nights, and outdoor seating.

Stagger Inn

Stagger Inn

Mount Dora · cocktail bar

Downtown bar with a cozy interior and sidewalk seating on Donnelly Street. Known for craft cocktails, local beers, and a laid-back evening atmosphere.

Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill

Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill

Crystal River · bar

Straightforward hangout for sports, American grill fare & bar games, with tables on a spacious deck.

O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant

O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Tavares · bar

Classic pub with traditional food & pints, polished wood decor, beer signage & live music.

Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill

Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill

The Villages · bar

Casual Mexican restaurant in The Villages serving tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and margaritas. A solid spot for a quick Tex-Mex fix with friendly service.

Back Porch Pizza Bar

Back Porch Pizza Bar

Mount Dora · bar

Scratch-made Neapolitan-style pizza and craft cocktails served in a converted 1919 carriage house in downtown Mount Dora. The poke bowls are a surprising hit, and the intimate space is full of character.

Shucker's

Shucker's

Ocala · bar
Gator's Dockside Clermont

Gator's Dockside Clermont

Clermont · bar

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

Kalua Beach Bar

Kalua Beach Bar

Tavares · tiki bar

A lakefront bar with Hawaiian-inspired food, Lake Dora views, and live music on weekends. The vibe is Jimmy Buffett meets lake town Florida -- laid back, sandy-footed, and exactly where you want to be on a Friday night.

Magical Meat Boutique British Pub

Magical Meat Boutique British Pub

Mount Dora · bar

British pub in Mount Dora serving elevated pub fare with a meat-forward menu — think bangers and mash, meat pies, and hearty burgers alongside proper pints. A quirky, fun addition to the Mount Dora dining scene.

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora

Mount Dora · bar

Family-run Mexican restaurant on US-441 in Mount Dora dishing out generous portions of enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. Reliable Tex-Mex in a festive, colorful setting.

The Whistle Stop

The Whistle Stop

Clermont · bar
The Bell Clermont

The Bell Clermont

Clermont · bar
Mustangs & Mulligans

Mustangs & Mulligans

Ocala · bar

Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.

Serendipity Brews

Serendipity Brews

Mount Dora · bar

Artisan coffee shop and craft beer bar in downtown Mount Dora with 14 draft beers, 150+ packaged options, retro decor, and regular live music adding to the town's nightlife.

The Anchor on Sunset Harbor

The Anchor on Sunset Harbor

Summerfield · bar

Laid-back waterfront bar and grill on Sunset Harbor with burgers, wings, and crawfish boils. Live music, karaoke, and trivia nights — plus a back patio that's hard to beat on a warm evening.

Sud's Bottleshop & Saloon

Sud's Bottleshop & Saloon

Clermont · bar

Craft beer bottle shop and saloon in downtown Clermont

Coach's Pub & Eatery

Coach's Pub & Eatery

Inverness · pub

The hub of downtown Inverness since 1991. Custom burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and downtown's largest selection of craft and domestic beer. Over thirty years of consistent pub food and genuine community gathering -- a rare combination.

Brick City Southern Kitchen

Brick City Southern Kitchen

Ocala · bar

Downtown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.

Native American Tiki Palm Huts of Florida

The Villages · bar
Roasted Spirit

Roasted Spirit

Clermont · bar

Elevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.

Silver Moon Tavern

Silver Moon Tavern

Dunnellon · bar

Long-running live music venue and tavern on US-41 in Dunnellon, in business for over 25 years. Features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, daily specials, and happy hour from 3-7pm.

Shamrock Lounge & Package

Shamrock Lounge & Package

Leesburg · bar

Neighborhood dive bar and package store in Leesburg open daily till 2 AM with pool tables, darts, jukebox, live music, karaoke nights, and happy hour from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Los Magueyes Crystal River

Los Magueyes Crystal River

Crystal River · bar

Mexican restaurant chain location in Crystal River serving fresh-made traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and specialty cocktails.

The Canna Bakery Shop

The Canna Bakery Shop

Inverness · bar

Cannabis-infused bakery and edibles shop in Inverness offering baked goods and specialty items.

District Bar & Kitchen

District Bar & Kitchen

Ocala · cocktails

Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.

Atmospheric interior

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