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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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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.

El Toreo

El Toreo

Ocala · restaurant
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.

Backwater Fins

Backwater Fins

Crystal River · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant at the end of Ozello Trail serving fresh seafood and cold drinks with stunning Gulf views.

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.

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 Station

The Station

Clermont · restaurant
Zuru Ramen & Boba

Zuru Ramen & Boba

Ocala · restaurant
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill

O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill

Wildwood · restaurant

Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.

Christmas Cafe

Christmas Cafe

Inverness · coffee shop

Coffee house in Inverness serving coffee, acai bowls, crepes, soups, energy drinks, and soft-serve ice cream in a cozy atmosphere.

Pinsa Fire

Pinsa Fire

Clermont · restaurant
Howie's Family Restaurant

Howie's Family Restaurant

Bushnell · restaurant

Home-style family restaurant in Bushnell serving Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, and all-you-can-eat fish, open for breakfast and lunch with Friday fish fry dinners.

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.

AK Pho & Boba Tea

AK Pho & Boba Tea

Ocala · 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.

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.

Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza

Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza

Clermont · restaurant

Italian restaurant with New York-style pizza

The Dunnellon Grill

The Dunnellon Grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local grill and casual dining spot in Dunnellon serving American favorites.

Suncreek Cafe

Suncreek Cafe

Clermont · restaurant
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.

Grateful Bowl

Grateful Bowl

Clermont · coffee shop

Acai bowls and healthy food cafe

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.

The Florida Porch Cafe

The Florida Porch Cafe

Leesburg · coffee shop

Charming tea-room-style cafe on Main Street in Leesburg serving quiche, salads, sandwiches, and wraps made from quality ingredients, with a quaint antique gift shop in the back.

The Biscuit Barn

The Biscuit Barn

Crystal River · restaurant

Highly rated Crystal River breakfast and lunch spot known for huge Southern-style biscuits with iron-skillet sausage gravy, steak and eggs, and classic lunch fare like reubens and burgers.

Elevation 89

Elevation 89

Ocala · restaurant

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.

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Original Mexican restaurant

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.

Reveille Cafe The Villages

Reveille Cafe The Villages

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable daytime diner serving coffee & brunch favorites, including pancakes & omelets.

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

Ocala · restaurant
Brothers Pizza

Brothers Pizza

Crystal River · restaurant

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

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.

Historic Downtown Clermont

Historic Downtown Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.

Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant
La Palma Mexican Grill

La Palma Mexican Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Casual, informal spot serving Mexican standards from tacos to burritos plus beers & tequila drinks.

Ramshackle Cafe

Ramshackle Cafe

Leesburg · restaurant

Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.

El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

Ocala · restaurant
The Bavarian Haus

The Bavarian Haus

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.

Prime + Ember

Prime + Ember

The Villages · restaurant

Upscale signature steakhouse at Eastport Town Center featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, and hand-crafted cocktails, with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Lake and live music.

Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Ocala · restaurant
Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Crystal River · restaurant

Familiar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

The Villages · restaurant
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.

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.

Hen House Cafe

Hen House Cafe

Inverness · restaurant

Family-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown Inverness open seven days a week, known for locally sourced vegetables, house-baked bread, and fresh daily soups.

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
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.

The Pub

The Pub

The Villages · restaurant
Frenchy's

Frenchy's

The Villages · restaurant

Wood-fired pizza spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove serving authentic sourdough crust pizzas cooked in a specialty oven for grab-and-go dining.

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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