Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Jr's Smashburgers
Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.
COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI
Italian deli in downtown Clermont
Darrell’s Diner
Family diner in Bushnell open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving all-day breakfast, comfort food specials, and homemade desserts in a friendly atmosphere.
Suncreek Cafe
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
Cajun-style seafood restaurant and fish market in Crystal River. Buy fresh seafood to take home or sit down for boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, and po'boys with a Louisiana kick.
Front Porch 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 Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
1921 Mount Dora
Housed in what was once the town doctor's home, 1921 is owned by the Modernism Museum and features rotating art alongside locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine. The setting is as memorable as the food.
Big Man's Cafe
Three Six Bistro
Chef Sean Langan brings modernist, West Coast-inflected cuisine to Ocala in this intimate fine dining bistro. Every dish is scratch-made with high-quality ingredients, and the creativity on the plate is genuinely surprising for a mid-Florida town.
Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills
Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
The Fire Japanese Steak House
Japanese steakhouse in Leesburg featuring hibachi grills with teppanyaki chefs cooking tableside, plus sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine, family-owned and operated.
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
100 Proof Saloon
Catfish Johnny's
A local institution for fried catfish, hush puppies, and Southern-style seafood. No-frills atmosphere with big portions.
TooJay's Deli
Florida-born New York-style deli and bakery with massive sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. A go-to for comfort food and takeout platters.
Candelaria Eatery & Cafe
Authentic Colombian flavors in a cozy cafe setting just outside The Villages. The arepas and empanadas are the real deal, and the coffee is strong enough to remind you why Colombia is famous for it.
The Mount Dora Bistro
French-inspired neighborhood bistro in downtown Mount Dora offering classic bistro fare, curated dining experiences, afternoon tea service, and a spectacular French wine list in a warm, refined setting.
J & T Smokehouse
Smokehouse restaurant in Leesburg, FL.
Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake
Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Sol De Mexico
Family-run Mexican cantina decked out with South American furniture & artworks, open since 2009.
Lake Harris Hideaway
Biker-owned, kid-friendly hangout featuring American eats plus a full bar & lakeside setting.
Amerikanos Grille
Mediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.
Whale's Tale Fish House
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.
Citrus Grove Cafe
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Caffe Connection
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar
Small, easygoing taproom with a broad selection of Florida-brewed craft beers, plus an outdoor area.
Darrel's Dinner # 23
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill
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.
Pico Bistro
The Forge Ocala
Ocala's newest culinary destination featuring six distinct concept restaurants under one roof, including Asian fusion, Mediterranean tapas, a speakeasy, a brewery, and a dessert bar.
AK Pho & Boba Tea
Fenney Grill
A Villages neighborhood grill that punches above the typical golf-community restaurant. Good breakfast, solid lunch and dinner, and live music nights that draw a loyal crowd. Unpretentious and consistent.
Stavro's and Sons Pizza
Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.
The Friar's Table
Gastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
Magnolia Breeze Restaurant
Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
Long-standing American eatery supplying family-style breakfast & lunch standards in old-school digs.
Daniel's Cheesesteak Express
Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.
Chop House at Lake Sumter
Elegant place with a terrace serving steaks, meat dishes & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen
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.
TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant
Casual eatery serving up sandwiches, burgers & hearty comfort dishes, plus baked goods & desserts.
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
Casual bar and grill in Homosassa serving home-cooked food including pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and fresh seafood, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.
Bayside Kraft Kitchen
Creative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen

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