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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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Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Eustis · restaurant
Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Wildwood · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cedar River Seafood Crystal River

Cedar River Seafood Crystal River

Crystal River · restaurant

Local seafood chain serving fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies in a casual, no-frills setting. Solid portions at fair prices — a dependable seafood spot.

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.

Central Cafe & Bakery

Central Cafe & Bakery

Inverness · bakery

Charming cafe and bakery serving fresh-baked goods, breakfast, and lunch in Inverness.

Countryside Diner

Countryside Diner

Eustis · restaurant
Pinsa Fire

Pinsa Fire

Clermont · restaurant
Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine

Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine

Clermont · restaurant

Authentic Jamaican food

Drew's American Grill

Drew's American Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Drew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

The Villages · restaurant
Little Fin

Little Fin

The Villages · restaurant

Fast-casual seafood spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove specializing in sauteed (not fried) dishes including walleye, fish and chips, oyster po'boys, and bang bang shrimp.

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar offers a unique twist on an American bar and grill with global-inspired cuisine in a lively atmosphere adjacent to Brownwood Paddock Square.

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.

Cedar River Seafood

Cedar River Seafood

Inverness · restaurant

Local seafood chain in Inverness dishing out fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies. Simple, satisfying seafood at honest prices.

Brooklyn Deli Too

Brooklyn Deli Too

Inverness · coffee shop

New York-style deli serving authentic deli sandwiches, subs, and classic fare.

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

Howey · fine dining

Upscale dining room serving steaks, seafood, and Spanish-influenced cuisine in an elegant hacienda setting with lake views.

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.

Darrel's Dinner # 23

Darrel's Dinner # 23

The Villages · restaurant
Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Clermont · restaurant

Graffiti Seafood & More

Ocala · restaurant
Swampy's Bar & Grille

Swampy's Bar & Grille

Dunnellon · cajun

Nestled right on the Rainbow River, Swampy's has been a Dunnellon favorite for over a decade. The Cajun-inspired menu pairs perfectly with the riverfront setting, and it's the kind of place where you linger longer than you planned.

Jeremiah's

Jeremiah's

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity

Ocala · restaurant

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

Chop Block Grill

Chop Block Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Urban casual dining restaurant in downtown Brooksville featuring prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, and a full liquor bar in an inviting atmosphere.

Little Something Different

Little Something Different

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small-plates restaurant in the heart of Mount Dora offering globally inspired shareable dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, with 80% of the menu gluten-free friendly.

The View at Clermont National

The View at Clermont National

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant and bar at Clermont National Golf Club offering panoramic views stretching to Disney, with New York-style pizza, fresh bowls, a driving range, and weekend live music.

Ivy on the Square

Ivy on the Square

Ocala · restaurant

Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.

Yamas

Yamas

The Villages · mediterranean

Mediterranean shared plates with a waterfront setting at Hotel Eastport. Aromatic spices, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, and a casual but elevated atmosphere.

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.

The Friar Tuck

The Friar Tuck

Clermont · british

Rated the number one restaurant in Clermont on TripAdvisor, this cozy English cafe serves authentic British plates -- full English breakfasts, bangers and mash, and proper fish and chips. A genuinely unique find in Central Florida.

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.

St. Johns Tavern

St. Johns Tavern

Crystal River · restaurant

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

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.

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)

Eustis · restaurant

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.

Design Sushi

Design Sushi

Clermont · restaurant
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.

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.

Wallace's at the Greenhouse

Wallace's at the Greenhouse

Crystal River · new american

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.

Bella Nonna Pizzeria & More

Bella Nonna Pizzeria & More

Tavares · italian

New York-style pizza and Italian favorites in Tavares with late-night hours that make it the go-to after everything else closes. The pies are legit, the garlic knots are addictive, and the casual vibe keeps the neighborhood coming back.

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · italian

Rustic Italian charm meets modern piano bar atmosphere. Hand-cut steaks, housemade pastas, and craft cocktails make this the go-to date night spot at Spanish Springs.

Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

Sushi Feast AYCE

Sushi Feast AYCE

Ocala · restaurant
Lakis Restaurant

Lakis Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

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

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room

Leesburg · restaurant

Chicago and firefighter-themed craft brewery in historic downtown Leesburg brewing 10 beers on premise, serving authentic Chicago-style eats including Italian beef, hot dogs, and thin crust pizza, with a live music beer garden.

Caffe Connection

Caffe Connection

Spring Hill · coffee shop

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

Market Kitchen & Bar

Market Kitchen & Bar

Ocala · restaurant
Moschello's Pizza

Moschello's Pizza

Homosassa · restaurant

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

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Tavares · american

Lakeside dining with front-row views of Lake Dora and the seaplane base -- which means you might watch a plane land while you eat your burger. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are strong, and the outdoor patio is where you want to be at sunset.

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.

Photo · stock · atmospheric · not a specific venue.

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