Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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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.
Candelaria Eatery & Cafe
Authentic Colombian flavors in a cozy cafe setting just outside The Villages. The arepas and empanadas are the real deal, and the coffee is strong enough to remind you why Colombia is famous for it.
Glenview Country Club
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.
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.
Southern Palate
Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.
Havana Country Club 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.
Eden Abbey Brewing Community
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.
Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
Authentic Jamaican food
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine
Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant
Taco Maniaa
Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park
Informal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
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.
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.
Frenchy's
Wood-fired pizza spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove serving authentic sourdough crust pizzas cooked in a specialty oven for grab-and-go dining.
Artman Country Smokehouse
Barbecue smokehouse in Summerfield, FL, serving Southern smoked meats.
TooJay's Deli
Florida-born New York-style deli and bakery with massive sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. A go-to for comfort food and takeout platters.
Darrel's Dinner # 23
Big Man's Cafe
Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop
Caffe Connection
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis
Cedar River Seafood Crystal River
Local seafood chain serving fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies in a casual, no-frills setting. Solid portions at fair prices — a dependable seafood spot.
Mac’d Out
Ivy on the Square
Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.
Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont
Pisces Rising
Fresh seafood with a view of Lake Dora. Creative preparations and a lakefront setting that's hard to beat in this part of Florida.
Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar
Small, easygoing taproom with a broad selection of Florida-brewed craft beers, plus an outdoor area.
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.
Daniel's Cheesesteak Express
Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont
Darrell’s Diner
Family diner in Bushnell open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving all-day breakfast, comfort food specials, and homemade desserts in a friendly atmosphere.
Portillo's Clermont
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
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.
Historic Downtown Clermont
This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.
Brooksville Country Club
Brooksville Country Club is a premier golf destination in Florida, recognized for its beautiful course and exceptional amenities.
Green Mountain Pizza
Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille
Cajun and Creole-inspired seafood in the heart of downtown Ocala, housed in the historic 1885 Marion Block building. The fried green tomatoes and crab cakes are standouts, and the courtyard patio feels like a little slice of the French Quarter.
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.
Casa Agave Mexican Grill
Backwater Fins
Waterfront restaurant at the end of Ozello Trail serving fresh seafood and cold drinks with stunning Gulf views.
Countryside Diner
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)
Red Crab Juicy Seafood Restaurant in Eustis, FL, offers mouthwatering seafood served fresh and bursting with flavor, featuring Cajun-inspired dishes and customizable seafood boils.
Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café
Family-owned natural food store and cafe in Inverness offering organic produce, vitamins, supplements, and a cafe menu of smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and soups for special diets.
Elevation 89
Unique dining experience at the Ocala Airport with gorgeous runway views and spectacular sunsets. Named for the airport's 89-foot elevation. American cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
Lupitas
Midtown Station Food Hub
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.

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