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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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The Station

The Station

Clermont · restaurant
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

The Villages · restaurant

Casual steakhouse chain known for hand-cut steaks, baby back ribs, and free peanuts at every table. The vibe is laid-back and family-friendly with generous portions and a full bar.

Montrose Street Market

Montrose Street Market

Clermont · restaurant

Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont

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.

Shadrach's Fiery Furnace

Shadrach's Fiery Furnace

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in downtown Mount Dora, started as a mobile pizza oven touring art shows and festivals since 2011, now serving Neapolitan-style pies from an authentic oven.

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.

Kurosumi Kitchen

Kurosumi Kitchen

Clermont · restaurant

Japanese kitchen restaurant

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant

Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.

Clermont Fish House

Clermont Fish House

Clermont · restaurant

Fresh seafood restaurant

Depot on Magnolia

Ocala · restaurant
Copp Brewery & Winery

Copp Brewery & Winery

Crystal River · restaurant

Crystal River brewery, winery, and full-service restaurant producing handcrafted beer and wine on-site since 2006, featuring a wood-fire oven and The Prohibition Grill.

Garvino's

Garvino's

The Villages · restaurant

Wine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.

The Salted Fry

The Salted Fry

Mount Dora · restaurant

100% gluten-free European-style frite shop in downtown Mount Dora serving Belgian-style fries, fresh-made dipping sauces, panini sandwiches, and their own bourbon-cooked ketchup.

Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong Restaurants

Bushnell · restaurant

Chinese restaurant in Bushnell offering Cantonese dishes, dim sum, noodle soups, and American-Chinese favorites including General Tso's chicken, with dine-in and takeout.

NE Seafood Shack

NE Seafood Shack

Leesburg · seafood

Real New England seafood in Leesburg -- lobster rolls, clam chowder, and fried clams done by people who actually know the difference. The chef comes out to greet customers, and the prices are reasonable for the quality.

Latinos Y Mas

Latinos Y Mas

Ocala · latin

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

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Ocala · restaurant

All-you-can-eat interactive dining where you cook your own Korean BBQ and hot pot right at the table. A fun, social experience with endless proteins, veggies, and broths — great for groups and adventurous eaters.

McCracken’s Irish Pub

McCracken’s Irish Pub

Leesburg · restaurant

Irish pub on Main Street in downtown Leesburg serving Irish-inspired dishes, cocktails, and draft beers including Guinness, with daily happy hour from 2-6 PM.

Peck's Old Port Cove

Peck's Old Port Cove

Crystal River · seafood

Old Florida at its finest — waterfront deck, outdoor bar, and a menu loaded with fresh local seafood. The crab cakes are outstanding and the setting feels like a place that time forgot.

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

The Villages · restaurant
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

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

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Clermont · restaurant
Southern Hills Plantation Club

Southern Hills Plantation Club

Brooksville · restaurant

Southern Hills Plantation Club is a private golf and country club nestled in the rolling terrain of Brooksville, Florida, offering a premier membership experience with a championship golf course and top-notch amenities.

Mamma Rita's Pizzeria

Mamma Rita's Pizzeria

Clermont · restaurant
Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

The Villages · restaurant

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.

Pisces Rising

Pisces Rising

Mount Dora · seafood

Fresh seafood with a view of Lake Dora. Creative preparations and a lakefront setting that's hard to beat in this part of Florida.

The Forge Ocala

The Forge Ocala

Ocala · restaurant

Ocala's newest culinary destination featuring six distinct concept restaurants under one roof, including Asian fusion, Mediterranean tapas, a speakeasy, a brewery, and a dessert bar.

Mac’d Out

Mac’d Out

Clermont · restaurant
Peach Valley Café

Peach Valley Café

Mount Dora · restaurant

Breakfast and brunch spot on US-441 serving homemade eats with fresh ingredients — from classic eggs and pancakes to sandwiches and soups. Pet-friendly patio and open until 2:30pm daily.

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.

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ocala · restaurant
Lakis Restaurant

Lakis Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

Popular Greek & Italian dishes served in a casual space with murals of quaint Aegean scenes.

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.

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.

The Crazy Gator

The Crazy Gator

Eustis · restaurant

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

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.

Brothers Pizza

Brothers Pizza

Crystal River · restaurant

Family-friendly pizza restaurant with hand-tossed pies, pasta, and Italian favorites.

VKI Japanese Steakhouse

VKI Japanese Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

Tableside hibachi, sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees served in a sophisticated, warm-colored space.

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.

Oak & Stone

Oak & Stone

The Villages · restaurant

Craft beer and artisan pizza restaurant at Eastport Town Center featuring a self-serve tap wall with 50+ rotating beers using touchless RFID technology, plus oven-baked wings and create-your-own pizzas.

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.

Ay Jalisco

Ay Jalisco

The Villages · restaurant

Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.

Soulful Flavor

Soulful Flavor

Leesburg · restaurant

Soul food restaurant in Leesburg

Grace Cafe

Grace Cafe

Bushnell · coffee shop

Cozy cafe in Bushnell serving coffee, pastries, and light breakfast and lunch options. A welcoming community spot with a friendly, small-town feel.

St. Johns Tavern

St. Johns Tavern

Crystal River · restaurant

Classic pub fare is served alongside beer & cocktails in this warm, wood-&-brick locale.

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.

Amerikanos Grille

Amerikanos Grille

The Villages · mediterranean

Mediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.

Sol De Mexico

Sol De Mexico

Eustis · restaurant

Family-run Mexican cantina decked out with South American furniture & artworks, open since 2009.

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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