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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

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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.

Citrus Grove Cafe

Citrus Grove Cafe

Eustis · restaurant
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Family-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.

Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

Ocala · restaurant

Upscale steakhouse in downtown Ocala offering prime steaks and seafood with an extensive wine list. Private dining available.

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.

Crump's Landing

Crump's Landing

Homosassa · restaurant

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

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Mount Dora · cuban

Authentic Cuban restaurant tucked in a downtown Mount Dora alley serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, and what the Orlando Sentinel voted the best mojito in Central Florida. Live music and generous portions.

Calypso

Calypso

The Villages · restaurant

Caribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

Latin Flavors Bar & Grill

The Villages · restaurant
Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

The Villages · restaurant
Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant
Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala Downtown Diner

Ocala · restaurant

Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
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.

Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar

Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar

Ocala · restaurant
Napolinos

Napolinos

Wildwood · restaurant

Casual stop serving pizza, pasta & seafood, meat & chicken entrees in a relaxed space.

China Lee Buffet

China Lee Buffet

Ocala · restaurant

All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet on Silver Springs Boulevard with a rotating selection of classic Chinese-American dishes, sushi, and desserts. A budget-friendly option for big appetites.

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Eustis · restaurant

Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant
Luma Mediterranean Kitchen

Luma Mediterranean Kitchen

The Villages · restaurant

LUMA is a fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen serving bold, bright flavors inspired by the sun-soaked coasts of the Mediterranean.

Fat Boys BBQ

Ocala · restaurant

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

My Quate

My Quate

Ocala · restaurant
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Weirsdale · restaurant

Waterfront dining on Lake Weir featuring Chef Dave Del Rio's Florisiana cuisine — a fusion of Southern, Cajun, and Creole flavors. The views are stunning, the seafood is fresh, and the vibe has been drawing folks out here since 1924.

Taco Norteno

Taco Norteno

Clermont · restaurant
Botanico Tacos & Tequila

Botanico Tacos & Tequila

Mount Dora · restaurant

Modern Mexican restaurant with roots in the vibrant flavors of Vera Cruz, offering creative tapas, tequila pairings, and an outdoor dining area with swings for kids and adults.

Southern Palate

Southern Palate

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille

Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille

Ocala · restaurant

Cajun and Creole-inspired seafood in the heart of downtown Ocala, housed in the historic 1885 Marion Block building. The fried green tomatoes and crab cakes are standouts, and the courtyard patio feels like a little slice of the French Quarter.

VKI Japanese Steakhouse

VKI Japanese Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

Tableside hibachi, sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees served in a sophisticated, warm-colored space.

The Crooked Fork

The Crooked Fork

Eustis · restaurant
Lady lake pizza & pasta

Lady lake pizza & pasta

The Villages · restaurant

The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery

Ocala · restaurant
The Fire Japanese Steak House

The Fire Japanese Steak House

Leesburg · restaurant

Japanese steakhouse in Leesburg featuring hibachi grills with teppanyaki chefs cooking tableside, plus sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine, family-owned and operated.

Lakis Restaurant

Lakis Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

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

The Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Villages · breakfast

Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch cafe famous for fluffy biscuits with cranberry apple butter. Popular dishes include the Flying Biscuit Breakfast and the Hangover Hash.

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Ocala · restaurant
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen

Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen

The Villages · restaurant
Marguerita Grill

Marguerita Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican & American fare in a relaxed setting with sports TV, fishbowl Margaritas & patio seating.

Papa J's Diner

Papa J's Diner

Inverness · coffee shop

One of the longest-running breakfast and lunch diners in Inverness since 1986, serving all-day breakfast with Southern-style cooking, generous portions, and competitive prices.

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.

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Clermont · new american

A labor of love from proprietors Jason and Casey Baruch, Root & Branch has won multiple Taste of South Lake awards for good reason. The fried green tomatoes are legendary, and the upscale-but-casual vibe hits that sweet spot for a special night out.

Darrell’s Diner

Darrell’s Diner

Bushnell · restaurant

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.

Clermont Fish House

Clermont Fish House

Clermont · restaurant

Fresh seafood restaurant

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

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

WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

Mount Dora · restaurant

Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.

TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant

TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant

Casual eatery serving up sandwiches, burgers & hearty comfort dishes, plus baked goods & desserts.

BVL Oyster Bar (BOB's)

BVL Oyster Bar (BOB's)

Brooksville · restaurant

Located in Brooksville, Florida, the BVL Oyster Bar is an eclectic roadside relic just off Highway 98 offering no-frills grub and good times.

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant - Wildwood

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant - Wildwood

Wildwood · restaurant

Informal strip-mall setting for traditional Mexican comfort foods with margaritas & piña coladas.

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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