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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 391 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.

Jr's Smashburgers

Jr's Smashburgers

Homosassa · restaurant

Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.

Jeremiah's

Jeremiah's

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.

The Goblin Market

The Goblin Market

Mount Dora · new american

A local institution since 1996, The Goblin Market features intimate, book-lined dining rooms and a gorgeous courtyard patio. Creative seasonal New American cuisine in one of the prettiest settings in Central Florida.

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)

Eustis · restaurant

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.

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar offers a unique twist on an American bar and grill with global-inspired cuisine in a lively atmosphere adjacent to Brownwood Paddock Square.

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Inverness · coffee shop

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.

Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill

Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill

Ocala · restaurant

Homestyle eatery with a terrace whipping up hearty nachos & tacos alongside margaritas & beer.

Go For Donuts

Go For Donuts

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local donut shop in Dunnellon baking fresh donuts, fritters, and pastries every morning. Get there early for the best selection — they sell out for a reason.

Latinos Y Mas

Latinos Y Mas

Ocala · latin

Outstanding Latin cuisine in Ocala. A local favorite for authentic flavors and generous portions.

Don Ceviche Peru Mexico restaurant

Don Ceviche Peru Mexico restaurant

Clermont · restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Steak House

Fujiyama Japanese Steak House

Bushnell · restaurant

Family-owned Japanese steakhouse in Bushnell offering hibachi dinners, sushi rolls, and traditional entrees, with reservations, takeout, and delivery available.

Florida Cracker Shamrock's

Florida Cracker Shamrock's

Inverness · restaurant

Florida Cracker restaurant serving wings, burgers, and American fare in a casual setting in Floral City.

Mamma Rita's Pizzeria

Mamma Rita's Pizzeria

Clermont · restaurant
Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Crystal River · restaurant

Familiar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.

Big Lee's BBQ

Big Lee's BBQ

Ocala · barbecue

Featured on the Food Network and praised by Guy Fieri, Big Lee's delivers pitmaster-level barbecue that has put Ocala on the national food map. The brisket is the star.

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · italian

Rustic Italian charm meets modern piano bar atmosphere. Hand-cut steaks, housemade pastas, and craft cocktails make this the go-to date night spot at Spanish Springs.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner

The Villages · restaurant

Comfort-food chain known for massive portions of fried chicken and waffles, pot roast, and meatloaf. Breakfast is served all day, and the vibe is pure Southern diner warmth.

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Tavares · steakhouse

Downtown Tavares finally got the upscale steakhouse it deserved. Ironworks brings aged steaks and craft cocktails to Ruby Street with a vibe that's polished but not stuffy. Limited hours mean you plan your visit -- and that's part of the appeal.

Citrus Grove Cafe

Citrus Grove Cafe

Eustis · restaurant
Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Eustis · restaurant
Caffe Connection

Caffe Connection

Spring Hill · coffee shop

At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.

Brick & Iron Cafe

Brick & Iron Cafe

Ocala · coffee shop

A health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.

NY Chinese Restaurant

NY Chinese Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Chinese take-out spot in a shopping plaza offering fast service & basics like General Tso's chicken.

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.

Prime 3

Prime 3

Leesburg · restaurant

Upscale steak and wine restaurant in downtown Leesburg

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.

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tavares · seafood

A family-owned seafood spot and oyster bar that puts a Caribbean twist on Southern classics. The raw bar is the main event, but the whole menu delivers. Casual enough for a Tuesday lunch, fun enough for a Saturday night out.

Buffet City

Buffet City

Brooksville · restaurant

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

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Inverness · restaurant

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

Braised Onion

Braised Onion

Ocala · american

Family-owned and full of personality, Braised Onion serves comfort food done right — legendary crispy onion fritters, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie in a vibrant, art-filled space.

Lugo's Grill

Lugo's Grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

Authentic Cuban restaurant in Dunnellon known for fresh plantains, Cuban sandwiches, and hearty rice and beans in a cozy, old-school atmosphere. Cash only.

Backwater Fins

Backwater Fins

Crystal River · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant at the end of Ozello Trail serving fresh seafood and cold drinks with stunning Gulf views.

Amrit Palace

Amrit Palace

Ocala · indian

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.

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Original Mexican restaurant

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.

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant

Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
Old Mill Tavern

Old Mill Tavern

Homosassa · restaurant

Rustic, lodge-style place with string lights & sports decor, offering beer, American grub & karaoke.

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Leesburg · seafood

Waterfront farm-to-table dining on Lake Eustis with a menu built around local craft beers and Central Florida cuisine. The blackened grouper Reuben and hand-dipped coconut shrimp are signature dishes. The lake views don't hurt either.

Dan's Clam Stand

Dan's Clam Stand

Crystal River · restaurant

Heaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant

Gator Cove

Gator Cove

Homosassa · restaurant

Waterfront bar and grill on the canal in Homosassa serving American fare including burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and gator tail, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

The Villages · colombian

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.

Twisted Biscuit Diner

Twisted Biscuit Diner

Tavares · restaurant

Popular Tavares diner serving traditional Southern comfort food with a twist, built around flavored, made-from-scratch biscuits, open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM for breakfast and lunch.

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont

BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Historic Downtown Clermont

Historic Downtown Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

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

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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