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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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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.

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tavares · seafood

A family-owned seafood spot and oyster bar that puts a Caribbean twist on Southern classics. The raw bar is the main event, but the whole menu delivers. Casual enough for a Tuesday lunch, fun enough for a Saturday night out.

Amore Italian Ristorante

Amore Italian Ristorante

Clermont · restaurant
Super Tacos Truck

Super Tacos Truck

Leesburg · food truck

Mexican food truck serving tacos and more

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.

Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club

Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club

Wildwood · golf

18-hole public golf course surrounded by rolling terrain and mature oaks. Affordable green fees and a friendly clubhouse.

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.

Brooksville Country Club

Brooksville Country Club

Brooksville · restaurant

Brooksville Country Club is a premier golf destination in Florida, recognized for its beautiful course and exceptional amenities.

Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

The Villages · restaurant
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

The Villages · restaurant

Casual steakhouse chain known for hand-cut steaks, baby back ribs, and free peanuts at every table. The vibe is laid-back and family-friendly with generous portions and a full bar.

Moschello's Pizza

Moschello's Pizza

Homosassa · restaurant

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

Golden Spoon Diner

Golden Spoon Diner

Ocala · restaurant
McCracken’s Irish Pub

McCracken’s Irish Pub

Leesburg · restaurant

Irish pub on Main Street in downtown Leesburg serving Irish-inspired dishes, cocktails, and draft beers including Guinness, with daily happy hour from 2-6 PM.

Steak 'n Shake

Ocala · restaurant

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

A Taste of New Orleans

A Taste of New Orleans

Brooksville · restaurant

Cajun and Creole restaurant in Brooksville bringing the flavors of the Big Easy to Florida's Adventure Coast. Gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, and all the Louisiana staples.

Fifth Avenue Streatery

Fifth Avenue Streatery

Mount Dora · restaurant

Full-service restaurant in Mount Dora serving Southern fusion and down-home cooking made from scratch, featuring open-air dining, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and a dedicated dog menu.

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.

Florida Cracker Shamrock's

Florida Cracker Shamrock's

Inverness · restaurant

Florida Cracker restaurant serving wings, burgers, and American fare in a casual setting in Floral City.

Coastal Del Mar

Coastal Del Mar

The Villages · seafood

Seafood with flair at Spanish Springs. A popular spot for dinner right on the square with live music steps away.

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.

The Equestrian Manor

The Equestrian Manor

Ocala · fine dining

The newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.

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.

Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

Ocala · restaurant

Fat Boys BBQ

Ocala · restaurant

BBQ restaurant and bar in Ocala, FL, serving wood-smoked ribs, brisket, and chicken with online ordering available.

Los Magueyes Inverness

Los Magueyes Inverness

Inverness · restaurant

Regional Mexican restaurant chain location on Highway 41 near Inverness, serving fresh-made dishes including carne asada tacos, birria tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and molcajete.

Soulful Flavor

Soulful Flavor

Leesburg · restaurant

Soul food restaurant in Leesburg

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.

Buffet City

Buffet City

Brooksville · restaurant

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

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.

Yellow Pony Pub & Garden

Yellow Pony Pub & Garden

Ocala · pub

An upscale pub and garden at the World Equestrian Center featuring craft cocktails, bourbon, and elevated pub fare with an outdoor terrace overlooking the equestrian grounds.

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.

Clermont Fish House

Clermont Fish House

Clermont · restaurant

Fresh seafood restaurant

Brooklyn Deli Too

Brooklyn Deli Too

Inverness · coffee shop

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

The Troff

The Troff

Mount Dora · restaurant

Old-school eatery specializing in oysters, seafood & other American fare, plus pitchers of beer.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

The Villages · coffee shop

Popular breakfast and brunch chain serving oversized pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, and fresh-squeezed juices. The wait on weekends is real, but the food makes it worth it.

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.

Waterfront Social

Waterfront Social

Crystal River · restaurant

Indoor/outdoor gathering spot on Kings Bay in Crystal River serving southern coastal dishes from scratch, with a tiki bar offering 180-degree bay views and sunset cocktails.

Thai Ruby

Thai Ruby

The Villages · thai

Authentic Thai cuisine at Lake Sumter Landing that goes well beyond the usual pad thai. The curries are properly spiced, the Tom Kha is aromatic and rich, and the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a stroll around the square.

WingHouse Bar & Grill

WingHouse Bar & Grill

Ocala · restaurant

Sports bar known for chicken wings, games on TV & scantily clad servers, plus event nights.

Paige's Root Beer

Paige's Root Beer

Dunnellon · restaurant

Nostalgic diner on Pennsylvania Avenue known for award-winning burgers, homemade root beer floats, and classic American comfort food, recognized as Best Burger in the County.

El patrón Grill & Bar

El patrón Grill & Bar

Ocala · restaurant
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

Diner on the Square

Diner on the Square

Ocala · restaurant
Finca Pinar

Finca Pinar

Dunnellon · restaurant

Restaurant and catering business in Dunnellon offering fresh, farm-inspired cuisine.

Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Ocala · restaurant
Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Ocala · restaurant
1921 Mount Dora

1921 Mount Dora

Mount Dora · new american

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.

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

The Villages · restaurant

Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.

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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