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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

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Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant

Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant

Crystal River · restaurant

Long-standing American eatery supplying family-style breakfast & lunch standards in old-school digs.

Diner on the Square

Diner on the Square

Ocala · restaurant
Buffet City

Buffet City

Brooksville · restaurant

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

Tony's Sushi

Tony's Sushi

Ocala · restaurant

Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.

The Freezer Tiki Bar

The Freezer Tiki Bar

Crystal River · seafood

Started as a literal bait freezer attached to a seafood market, now it's one of the most beloved dive bars on the Nature Coast. Cash only, peel-and-eat shrimp, and the kind of Old Florida atmosphere you can't manufacture. Bring cash.

Mr. Wang's Chinese Restaurant

Mr. Wang's Chinese Restaurant

Homosassa · restaurant

Old-timey fixture dishing up plentiful plates of traditional Chinese food in a casual atmosphere.

WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

Mount Dora · restaurant

Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.

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.

Prima Italian Steakhouse

Prima Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.

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.

Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen

Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen

The Villages · 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.

The Oak House at Water Oak Golf Course

The Oak House at Water Oak Golf Course

The Villages · restaurant
Lady lake pizza & pasta

Lady lake pizza & pasta

The Villages · restaurant
The Yardery

The Yardery

Mount Dora · restaurant

Open-air restaurant and bar on Baker Street featuring Mount Dora's only rooftop bar, backyard classics with a twist, lawn games, and live music weekends in a family and dog-friendly setting.

Design Sushi

Design Sushi

Clermont · restaurant
A Taste of New Orleans

A Taste of New Orleans

Brooksville · restaurant

Cajun and Creole restaurant in Brooksville bringing the flavors of the Big Easy to Florida's Adventure Coast. Gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, and all the Louisiana staples.

Santiagos Restaurant

Santiagos Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant at Cagan Crossing

Gruff's Tap & Grille

Gruff's Tap & Grille

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local pub and grille in Dunnellon with craft beers on tap, burgers, wings, and a relaxed vibe. A solid neighborhood hangout for a casual meal and a cold one.

Catrina Cocina Mexicana

Catrina Cocina Mexicana

Ocala · restaurant
Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala · restaurant

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

Tiki Bar & Grill

Tiki Bar & Grill

Clermont · restaurant

Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Soulful Flavor

Soulful Flavor

Leesburg · restaurant

Soul food restaurant in Leesburg

Magnolia Breeze Restaurant

Magnolia Breeze Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant
Three Six Bistro

Three Six Bistro

Ocala · new american

Chef Sean Langan brings modernist, West Coast-inflected cuisine to Ocala in this intimate fine dining bistro. Every dish is scratch-made with high-quality ingredients, and the creativity on the plate is genuinely surprising for a mid-Florida town.

Caffe Connection

Caffe Connection

Spring Hill · coffee shop

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

The Equestrian Manor

The Equestrian Manor

Ocala · fine dining

The newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.

Breakfast Station

Breakfast Station

Leesburg · restaurant

No-frills breakfast spot in Leesburg serving classic morning staples — eggs, pancakes, bacon, and biscuits and gravy. The kind of place where the coffee is always flowing and the portions are honest.

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.

Horse & Hounds Restaurant

Horse & Hounds Restaurant

Ocala · american

A dog-friendly American and British pub fare restaurant with over 15 outdoor tables. Known for generous portions of fish and chips, burgers, and steaks in a welcoming atmosphere.

Bull Smokehouse

Clermont · restaurant
Moschello's Pizza

Moschello's Pizza

Homosassa · restaurant

Signature & straightforward NY-style pizza, plus pasta, ribs & subs in a casual strip-mall setting.

Sipping Grounds

Sipping Grounds

Ocala · coffee shop

Handcrafted coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day breakfast and lunch in the midtown area of Ocala.

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Country club restaurant at Nancy Lopez in The Villages serving American classics with golf course views. A relaxed dining experience for residents and their guests.

BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River

BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River

Crystal River · restaurant

Fast-casual BBQ joint serving smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and all the classic sides. The meat is smoked low and slow, and the sweet tea flows freely.

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.

Ice Cream Shed

Ice Cream Shed

Ocala · restaurant
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.

Marguerita Grill

Marguerita Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican & American fare in a relaxed setting with sports TV, fishbowl Margaritas & patio seating.

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

Wildwood · barbecue

A hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way. Smoked low and slow with old hickory wood, the brisket and ribs here are legit competition-quality barbecue. Limited hours mean you need to plan around their schedule, but that's what good BBQ demands.

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Leesburg · new american

A chef-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Leesburg, occupying a building that once housed Turner's Bakery in the 1940s. The menu is creative without being fussy, and the quality is a pleasant surprise for a small-town spot.

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant

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.

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Clermont · new american

A labor of love from proprietors Jason and Casey Baruch, Root & Branch has won multiple Taste of South Lake awards for good reason. The fried green tomatoes are legendary, and the upscale-but-casual vibe hits that sweet spot for a special night out.

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.

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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