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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 390 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

390 places · filtered · page 3/9

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Citrus Grove Cafe

Citrus Grove Cafe

Eustis · restaurant
Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

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.

Montrose Street Market

Montrose Street Market

Clermont · restaurant

Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont

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.

Luigi's Pizza of Brooksville

Luigi's Pizza of Brooksville

Brooksville · restaurant

Pizzas, pasta dishes & other comfort eats are menu staples at this simple eatery with a casual vibe.

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Clermont · restaurant
Double Take Pizza

Double Take Pizza

Eustis · restaurant
The Crazy Gator

The Crazy Gator

Eustis · restaurant

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

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Mount Dora · cuban

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.

Ivy on the Square

Ivy on the Square

Ocala · restaurant

Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.

O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill

O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill

Wildwood · restaurant

Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.

Swampy's Bar & Grille

Swampy's Bar & Grille

Dunnellon · cajun

Nestled right on the Rainbow River, Swampy's has been a Dunnellon favorite for over a decade. The Cajun-inspired menu pairs perfectly with the riverfront setting, and it's the kind of place where you linger longer than you planned.

Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Restaurant

Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

Depot on Magnolia

Ocala · restaurant
Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

Ocala · restaurant
Little Something Different

Little Something Different

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small-plates restaurant in the heart of Mount Dora offering globally inspired shareable dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, with 80% of the menu gluten-free friendly.

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Family-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.

City Fire American Oven & Bar

City Fire American Oven & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Casual bar and grill on Yulee Drive in Homosassa serving American pub fare and drinks.

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Original Mexican restaurant

Zuru Ramen & Boba

Zuru Ramen & Boba

Ocala · restaurant
Glenview Country Club

Glenview Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Country club restaurant in The Villages offering dining with views of the manicured greens. A comfortable spot for a post-round meal or casual dinner.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace

The Villages · restaurant

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

Salt Shack on the Lake

Salt Shack on the Lake

Clermont · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Minneola offering island vibes, wild-caught seafood, and a sandy beach area perfect for families, with live music Thursday through Sunday.

Waterfront Grille

Waterfront Grille

Eustis · restaurant

Pico Bistro

Clermont · restaurant
Prime + Ember

Prime + Ember

The Villages · restaurant

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.

Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

The Friar Tuck

The Friar Tuck

Clermont · british

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.

Wanda Mofongo House

Wanda Mofongo House

Clermont · restaurant
Countryside Diner

Countryside Diner

Eustis · restaurant
Ocean Buffet

Ocean Buffet

Ocala · restaurant

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.

Calypso

Calypso

The Villages · restaurant

Caribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.

It's Just Wings

It's Just Wings

The Villages · restaurant
Historic Downtown Clermont

Historic Downtown Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.

Midtown Station Food Hub

Midtown Station Food Hub

Ocala · restaurant

Multi-vendor food hall in downtown Ocala overlooking Tuscawilla Park, with six independent businesses sharing one roof. Tenants include Infinite Ale Works (brewery), Sipping Grounds Coffee, Shake Shack, La Pin Sausages, plus rotating counter-service and a full bar program. Hours vary by vendor, but the hub itself stays lively from morning coffee through late dinner — built for the gather-and-graze pattern more than a sit-down meal.

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala · restaurant

Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.

Claire's Creperie

Claire's Creperie

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small crepe shop in the Mount Dora Marketplace serving sweet, savory, and breakfast crepes made from scratch, with gluten-free and keto options available.

Papa J's Diner

Papa J's Diner

Inverness · coffee shop

One of the longest-running breakfast and lunch diners in Inverness since 1986, serving all-day breakfast with Southern-style cooking, generous portions, and competitive prices.

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.

Buffet City

Buffet City

Brooksville · restaurant

Asian buffet including sushi, hibachi & some American items, plus colorful lighting & modest decor.

No 1 Chinese Food

No 1 Chinese Food

The Villages · restaurant
Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Brooksville · restaurant

Unpretentious, group-friendly destination for classic Italian fare, like pasta, pizza & subs.

Bella Nonna Pizzeria & More

Bella Nonna Pizzeria & More

Tavares · italian

New York-style pizza and Italian favorites in Tavares with late-night hours that make it the go-to after everything else closes. The pies are legit, the garlic knots are addictive, and the casual vibe keeps the neighborhood coming back.

Roughstocks grill

Roughstocks grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

The Brick & Barrel Public House

The Brick & Barrel Public House

Leesburg · restaurant

New American restaurant and bar on Main Street in Leesburg with a rustic-modern vibe, craft beer on tap, handmade cocktails, and live music Friday and Saturday evenings.

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
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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