Villa+Cala Lineup Get the weekend email
Ad Own this space — become the sponsor. One business per category in Central Florida. Your ad runs here, exclusively. Become a Sponsor

Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 391 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

391 places · filtered · page 4/9

Sort: Shuffled · fresh each visit

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.

Prima Italian Steakhouse

Prima Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Crystal River · restaurant

Irish pub and seafood spot known for oysters, fresh catches, and a lively atmosphere. A Crystal River favorite for casual waterfront dining.

CAVA

CAVA

Ocala · restaurant

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

Midtown Station Food Hub

Midtown Station Food Hub

Ocala · restaurant

Multi-vendor food hall in downtown Ocala overlooking Tuscawilla Park, with six independent businesses sharing one roof. Tenants include Infinite Ale Works (brewery), Sipping Grounds Coffee, Shake Shack, La Pin Sausages, plus rotating counter-service and a full bar program. Hours vary by vendor, but the hub itself stays lively from morning coffee through late dinner — built for the gather-and-graze pattern more than a sit-down meal.

Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Crystal River · restaurant

Barbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Front Porch Restaurant

Front Porch Restaurant

Dunnellon · restaurant

Home-style restaurant in Dunnellon serving comfort food classics — think fried chicken, meatloaf, and biscuits. The kind of place where the food tastes like somebody's grandma made it.

The Angler's Club

The Angler's Club

The Villages · restaurant

Private members-only fine dining restaurant at Lake Sumter Landing with a lodge atmosphere, stone fireplace, and a seasonal menu featuring seared venison and coffee-crusted bison.

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Brooksville · restaurant

Unpretentious, group-friendly destination for classic Italian fare, like pasta, pizza & subs.

4120 Bombay Cafe

4120 Bombay Cafe

Ocala · restaurant
Tony's Sushi

Tony's Sushi

Ocala · restaurant

Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Tavares · breakfast

The kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.

Market Kitchen & Bar

Market Kitchen & Bar

Ocala · restaurant
Buffet City

Buffet City

Brooksville · restaurant

Asian buffet including sushi, hibachi & some American items, plus colorful lighting & modest decor.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner

The Villages · restaurant

Comfort-food chain known for massive portions of fried chicken and waffles, pot roast, and meatloaf. Breakfast is served all day, and the vibe is pure Southern diner warmth.

Southern Palate

Southern Palate

Dunnellon · restaurant

Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.

Double Take Pizza

Double Take Pizza

Eustis · restaurant
El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.

Lakis Restaurant

Lakis Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

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

Super Tacos Truck

Super Tacos Truck

Leesburg · food truck

Mexican food truck serving tacos and more

Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar

Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar

Brooksville · restaurant

Small, easygoing taproom with a broad selection of Florida-brewed craft beers, plus an outdoor area.

Coney Island Bushnell

Coney Island Bushnell

Bushnell · restaurant

Hot dog stand and casual eatery in Bushnell serving Coney Island-style dogs, burgers, and quick bites. Simple, classic, and satisfying.

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Leesburg · new american

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.

Gio's Deli

Gio's Deli

The Villages · coffee shop

Italian deli and market near The Villages in Oxford serving homemade pizza, fresh sandwiches, and scratch-made Italian specialties, with imported goods available for purchase.

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

Whale's Tale Fish House

Whale's Tale Fish House

Mount Dora · seafood

A Mount Dora locals' favorite that specializes in seafood done simply and well. The Maryland crab soup is a standout, and the no-fuss atmosphere keeps people coming back week after week.

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.

Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

Taco Maniaa

Taco Maniaa

Clermont · restaurant
Ice Cream Shed

Ice Cream Shed

Ocala · restaurant
Kim's Cafe II

Kim's Cafe II

Homosassa · coffee shop

Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

The Villages · restaurant

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

The Station

The Station

Clermont · restaurant
Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill

Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill

Ocala · restaurant

Homestyle eatery with a terrace whipping up hearty nachos & tacos alongside margaritas & beer.

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.

No 1 Chinese Food

No 1 Chinese Food

The Villages · restaurant
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill

Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Casual bar and grill in Homosassa serving home-cooked food including pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and fresh seafood, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Eustis · restaurant
Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

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.

The Crooked Fork

The Crooked Fork

Eustis · restaurant
Icy King

Icy King

Leesburg · ice cream

Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice

Claire's Creperie

Claire's Creperie

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small crepe shop in the Mount Dora Marketplace serving sweet, savory, and breakfast crepes made from scratch, with gluten-free and keto options available.

Crump's Landing

Crump's Landing

Homosassa · restaurant

Laid-back waterfront restaurant offering familiar seafood dishes, plus burgers & fried chicken.

Taco Norteno

Taco Norteno

Clermont · restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Steak House

Fujiyama Japanese Steak House

Bushnell · restaurant

Family-owned Japanese steakhouse in Bushnell offering hibachi dinners, sushi rolls, and traditional entrees, with reservations, takeout, and delivery available.

Montrose Street Market

Montrose Street Market

Clermont · restaurant

Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont

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.

Keep exploring

Continue browsing.