Food & drink in Central Florida.

District Bar & Kitchen

Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.

Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville serving traditional Mexican cuisine.

O'Malley's Alley

A longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.

Good Time

A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.

The Bell Clermont

KC Wine Bistro

Family-owned wine and coffee bistro in downtown Crystal River serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, shawarmas, and gourmet burgers alongside select wines, craft beers, and live music.

C & D Coliseum

Neighborhood sports bar and nightclub in Ocala with eight TVs for watching sports, pool, darts, Jenga, karaoke three nights a week, and an attached liquor store.

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

Family-friendly Japanese place for sushi & hibachi fare with chefs cooking on tabletop grills.

Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill

Terry's Place

Laid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.

Clermont Oyster Bar

Raw bar and seafood restaurant in Clermont serving oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp, and fried seafood baskets in a casual, laid-back atmosphere.

Oxford Downs

Entertainment complex near The Villages featuring a poker room, off-track betting, and Central Florida's largest tiki bar with live music Friday-Sunday, karaoke, and a full American food menu.

The Cove Bar

Baseline Bar & Billiards

No-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, cold beer, and a jukebox. The kind of dive bar where you can shoot pool in peace and nobody rushes you.

Crossroads 44 Music & Sports Bar

Dominiks Pizza and Grill

Local pizza and grill spot in Bushnell serving hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, and Italian-American favorites. A neighborhood staple for a casual family dinner.

Savages Bar and Grill

Casual bar and grill in Brooksville serving American classics including burgers and wings, with outdoor seating.

The Train Station

Family-friendly game room, bar, and cafe in a restored historic Atlantic Coast Line train depot in downtown Inverness, featuring duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, craft beer, and soft serve.

Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards

A casual yet refined atmosphere inviting beer enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and food lovers to enjoy billiards and food together.

The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub

Lively British-inspired pub on Donnelly Street serving pub fare, draft beers, and cocktails. Popular for its casual vibe, trivia nights, and outdoor seating.

GAME CRAZY LLC

Entertainment venue in Leesburg featuring arcade games, gaming stations, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill

Casual Mexican restaurant in The Villages serving tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and margaritas. A solid spot for a quick Tex-Mex fix with friendly service.

Hamrick Family Vineyards

Leesburg's original speakeasy and emporium serving craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails in downtown Leesburg, with a vineyard in Howey-in-the-Hills and a full production winery in the works.

County Line Smokehouse & Spirits

Weirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.

The Salty Scallop Pub

Neighborhood pub on US-19 in Crystal River serving bar bites, burgers, and adult beverages with all-day happy hour, plus live entertainment Friday-Saturday and karaoke nights.

Green Valley Country Club

Public 18-hole championship golf course in the rolling hills of Clermont designed by Lloyd Clifton in 1966, featuring scenic elevation changes and lake views, with a driving range, pro shop, and full-service bar and grill.

Suncreek Brewery

Clermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.

O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Classic pub with traditional food & pints, polished wood decor, beer signage & live music.

D J & Gina's Lounge

Local neighborhood bar in Summerfield with a laid-back atmosphere, cold drinks, and a jukebox. The kind of place where everybody knows your name.

Magnolia Wine Garden

Mustangs & Mulligans

Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.

Ednas' On The Green

Bank Street

Outdoor seating, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights. One of downtown Ocala's best spots for a night out.

Rookies Family Grille & Bar

Lively, family-run sports bar & American grill offering lots of TVs, a kids' menu, patio & karaoke.

Milano Italian Grille

Italian restaurant in Ocala serving classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood in a comfortable setting. A reliable pick for a sit-down Italian dinner.

Rj dockers

Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill

Whiskey bar and grill in Ocala.

Silver Moon Tavern

Long-running live music venue and tavern on US-41 in Dunnellon, in business for over 25 years. Features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, daily specials, and happy hour from 3-7pm.

Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora

Scratch-made American cuisine restaurant in downtown Mount Dora open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio featuring live music every Friday and Saturday.

Back Porch Pizza Bar

Scratch-made Neapolitan-style pizza and craft cocktails served in a converted 1919 carriage house in downtown Mount Dora. The poke bowls are a surprising hit, and the intimate space is full of character.

The Anchor on Sunset Harbor

Laid-back waterfront bar and grill on Sunset Harbor with burgers, wings, and crawfish boils. Live music, karaoke, and trivia nights — plus a back patio that's hard to beat on a warm evening.

Shamrock Lounge & Package

Neighborhood dive bar and package store in Leesburg open daily till 2 AM with pool tables, darts, jukebox, live music, karaoke nights, and happy hour from 10 AM to 7 PM.

The Cove Pub & Grub

Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.

2 Rivers Bar and Grill

Local bar and live music venue on the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, featuring a spacious outdoor patio, karaoke nights, pool, darts, and food from the attached RoughStock Grill.

C's Paninis & Spirits

Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.