Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Horse & Hounds Restaurant
A dog-friendly American and British pub fare restaurant with over 15 outdoor tables. Known for generous portions of fish and chips, burgers, and steaks in a welcoming atmosphere.
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar
Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.
Montrose Street Market
Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont
Southern Palate
Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.
CAVA
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
Taco Maniaa
Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse
TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant
Casual eatery serving up sandwiches, burgers & hearty comfort dishes, plus baked goods & desserts.
Kungfu Chef Asian Restaurant
Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant
Buffalo-style sports pub known for many wing flavors & fried appetizers plus TVs, trivia & karaoke.
Steak 'n Shake
Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
The Biscuit Barn
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.
Mac’d Out
Icy King
Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice
Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Restaurant
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter
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.
Napolinos
Casual stop serving pizza, pasta & seafood, meat & chicken entrees in a relaxed space.
VKI Japanese Steakhouse
Tableside hibachi, sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees served in a sophisticated, warm-colored space.
Stirrups Restaurant
Gator's Dockside Spring Hill
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
The Bavarian Haus
Casual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.
Hibachi Express
Guru Indian Restaurant
Repeatedly voted Best Indian Restaurant in Central Florida by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Family-owned, award-winning, and the kind of place where the flavors are authentic enough to make you forget you're on Highway 27.
Graffiti Seafood & More
Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park
Informal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Southern Hills Plantation Club
Southern Hills Plantation Club is a private golf and country club nestled in the rolling terrain of Brooksville, Florida, offering a premier membership experience with a championship golf course and top-notch amenities.
Elevation 89
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.
Frenchy's
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.
BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles
From the folks behind Bru Tap House comes this food-truck-concept-turned-brick-and-mortar. The name tells you exactly what to expect -- burgers, tacos, and waffles -- and they do all three well. The waffle fries are dangerously good.
Ocean Buffet
Asian buffet restaurant in Ocala with a wide spread of Chinese, Japanese, and seafood options including sushi, crab legs, and hibachi. All-you-can-eat at a fair price.
THE FLAME
Huarike Peruvian Cuisine
The Angler's Club
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.
Metro Diner
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.
Flippers Pizza - Clermont
Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Magnolia Breeze Restaurant
The Freezer Tiki Bar
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.
Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
Authentic Jamaican food
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
Southern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
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.
Taco Norteno
Brick & Iron Cafe
A health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
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.
Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont
Glenview Country Club
Country club restaurant in The Villages offering dining with views of the manicured greens. A comfortable spot for a post-round meal or casual dinner.
Calypso
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.
Sakura Restaurant

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