Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
Long-standing American eatery supplying family-style breakfast & lunch standards in old-school digs.
Diner on the Square
Buffet City
Asian buffet including sushi, hibachi & some American items, plus colorful lighting & modest decor.
Tony's Sushi
Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.
The Freezer Tiki Bar
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
Old-timey fixture dishing up plentiful plates of traditional Chinese food in a casual atmosphere.
WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi
Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.
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.
Prima Italian Steakhouse
A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.
Big Lee's BBQ
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
Big Bass Grill
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
Lady lake pizza & pasta
The Yardery
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
A Taste of New Orleans
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
Restaurant at Cagan Crossing
Gruff's Tap & Grille
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
Ocala Downtown Diner
Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
Tiki Bar & Grill
Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont
Soulful Flavor
Soul food restaurant in Leesburg
Magnolia Breeze Restaurant
Three Six Bistro
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
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
The Equestrian Manor
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
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
El Mezcal Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.
Horse & Hounds Restaurant
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
Moschello's Pizza
Signature & straightforward NY-style pizza, plus pasta, ribs & subs in a casual strip-mall setting.
Sipping Grounds
Handcrafted coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day breakfast and lunch in the midtown area of Ocala.
The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club
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
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
Pizzas, pasta dishes & other comfort eats are menu staples at this simple eatery with a casual vibe.
Ice Cream Shed
Twisted Biscuit Diner
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
Mexican & American fare in a relaxed setting with sports TV, fishbowl Margaritas & patio seating.
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine
Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant
M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ
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
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
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
City Fire American Oven & Bar
Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.
Root & Branch Bistro + Bar
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
Chinese take-out spot in a shopping plaza offering fast service & basics like General Tso's chicken.

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