Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Jeremiah's
Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.
Claire's Creperie
Small crepe shop in the Mount Dora Marketplace serving sweet, savory, and breakfast crepes made from scratch, with gluten-free and keto options available.
Takis Greek-Italian Restaurant
Napolinos
Casual stop serving pizza, pasta & seafood, meat & chicken entrees in a relaxed space.
Los Magueyes Inverness
Regional Mexican restaurant chain location on Highway 41 near Inverness, serving fresh-made dishes including carne asada tacos, birria tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and molcajete.
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)
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.
Kurosumi Kitchen
Japanese kitchen restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Steak House
Family-owned Japanese steakhouse in Bushnell offering hibachi dinners, sushi rolls, and traditional entrees, with reservations, takeout, and delivery available.
Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea
La Palma Mexican Grill
Casual, informal spot serving Mexican standards from tacos to burritos plus beers & tequila drinks.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
El Azteca Mexican Cocina
If you haven't found El Azteca Mexican Cocina yet, you're missing out on one of Bushnell's best-kept secrets — though with a 4.7-star Google rating and a loyal following, the secret is getting out fast. Tucked into Bushnell Plaza off SR 48, this family-run spot serves authentic Mexican cuisine that goes well beyond the typical Tex-Mex playbook. The enchiladas are rich and saucy, the fajitas come out sizzling, and the tamales taste like someone's abuela made them that morning. Don't skip the sangria — regulars call it spectacular, and they're not exaggerating. What sets El Azteca apart isn't just the food, though. It's the warmth. Reviewers consistently rave about the staff — attentive, genuine, the kind of service that makes you feel like family from the first visit. The dining room is clean and inviting, the kind of place you'd bring your parents or take the kids on a Tuesday night just as easily as a Friday date night. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the fresh, thin tortillas alone are worth the trip. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch combo, ordering takeout through Toast or DoorDash, or settling in for a full dinner with margaritas, El Azteca delivers every time. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that makes you glad you live here — and if you're visiting the area, it's reason enough to get off the interstate.
Night Owl Caribbean Cuisine
La Perla Tapatía Mexican Restaurant
Southern Hills Plantation Club
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.
The Museum Cafe
Cuban cafe and printing museum on Yulee Drive near the Sugar Mill Ruins, serving hand-crafted Cuban sandwiches on authentic Ybor City bread, black beans and rice, and cafe con leche.
Yum Yum Wings and Things
Pisces Rising
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 Bavarian Haus
Casual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.
Elevation 89
Unique dining experience at the Ocala Airport with gorgeous runway views and spectacular sunsets. Named for the airport's 89-foot elevation. American cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Darrell's Diner
Lady lake pizza & pasta
The Crooked Fork
Brothers Pizza
Family-friendly pizza restaurant with hand-tossed pies, pasta, and Italian favorites.
Tap House Social
Sports-forward restaurant and bar in The Villages with scratch-made smash burgers, fish and chips, and a deep craft beer list. Plenty of TVs for game day and a lively vibe on weekends.
Icy King
Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice
Lupitas
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.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
A chef-owned scratch kitchen in Homosassa where the love of fresh, local ingredients shows in every dish. The setting inside a converted greenhouse is unique, and the menu changes with what's available. Worth planning around their limited schedule.
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.
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.
Taco 'N Madre
This petite Mexican eatery whips up tacos, burritos & other traditional fare in a casual setting.
Red Crab Juicy Seafood
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill
Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.
Roughstocks grill
Grill restaurant attached to Two Rivers Local Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon, serving food to bar patrons and dine-in guests.
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills
Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont
Sipping Grounds
Handcrafted coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day breakfast and lunch in the midtown area of Ocala.
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
Family-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.
Vincent's Italian Restaurant
Simple Italian eatery serving a classic menu including garlic rolls & a range of pasta dishes.
Roma Pizza
Italian chain serving classic & creative pizzas, plus subs, wings & pasta, in a casual space.
Hibachi Express
Calypso
Caribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.
Cedar River Seafood
Local seafood chain in Inverness dishing out fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies. Simple, satisfying seafood at honest prices.

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