Food & drink in Central Florida.

The Inside Out Grill

Local grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

Fenney Grill

A Villages neighborhood grill that punches above the typical golf-community restaurant. Good breakfast, solid lunch and dinner, and live music nights that draw a loyal crowd. Unpretentious and consistent.

Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Ocala

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

All-you-can-eat interactive dining where you cook your own Korean BBQ and hot pot right at the table. A fun, social experience with endless proteins, veggies, and broths — great for groups and adventurous eaters.

Oasis Saloon

Live music venue in Sorrento. "Where yo mama told you not to go."

Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant

Country club dining at Evans Prairie in The Villages, offering a relaxed meal with golf course views. Open to residents and their guests for lunch and dinner.

Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

Upscale steakhouse in downtown Ocala offering prime steaks and seafood with an extensive wine list. Private dining available.

Countryside Diner

Máster Taqueria Y Paleteria

Kim's Cafe II

Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.

The Museum Cafe

Cuban cafe and printing museum on Yulee Drive near the Sugar Mill Ruins, serving hand-crafted Cuban sandwiches on authentic Ybor City bread, black beans and rice, and cafe con leche.

1890 tea room

Hamrick Family Vineyards

Leesburg's original speakeasy and emporium serving craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails in downtown Leesburg, with a vineyard in Howey-in-the-Hills and a full production winery in the works.

Chelsea Coffee Company

Popular coffee shop on the Silver Springs corridor with 4.5 stars and hundreds of reviews. A well-established Ocala coffee spot.

Wolf Branch Brewing - Mount Dora

A Lake County craft brewery with locations in Mount Dora, Leesburg, and Eustis. The Mount Dora taproom sits right downtown and pours some of the best craft beers in the region alongside comfort food that pairs perfectly.

Los Magueyes Crystal River

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

Twistee Treat

Nonnies Freezer

Bru Tap House

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.

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Ice Cream - Magnolia Plaza

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant

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.

The Brave Burger

Daniel's Cheesesteak Express

Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont

Angelotti's Pizza

Local pizza joint in Inverness serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, subs, and pasta. A dependable neighborhood spot for a quick slice or a family pizza night.

Big Man's Cafe

Gator's Dockside Eustis

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

Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro

THE FLAME

The Thirsty Cobbler

Ocala's first speakeasy. Password-required entry, handcrafted cocktails around $12, vintage Prohibition-era decor, and intimate seating for about 20. No food served. Opens at 6pm nightly.

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.

C's Paninis & Spirits

Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

Pico Bistro

The Salted Fry

100% gluten-free European-style frite shop in downtown Mount Dora serving Belgian-style fries, fresh-made dipping sauces, panini sandwiches, and their own bourbon-cooked ketchup.

Pinesmoke Bee Co.

Best of British Pub

Informal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.

Smacota

Cantina's Mexican Kitchen

100 Proof Saloon

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.

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.

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Jose Pacheco, Squash Frescas y Smoothies

Amrit Palace

The best Indian food within 50 miles, and it's not close. The lunch buffet is a steal, the naan comes out of the tandoor perfectly blistered, and the menu is deep enough that regulars are still discovering new favorites after years of visits.

Roughstocks grill

Grill restaurant attached to Two Rivers Local Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon, serving food to bar patrons and dine-in guests.

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

Storm Distillery

Veteran-owned craft distillery in downtown Inverness producing whiskey, rum, gin, absinthe, and moonshine from organic local ingredients, with a speakeasy-vibe cocktail lounge and live music Friday-Saturday.