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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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Peach Valley Café

Peach Valley Café

Mount Dora · restaurant

Breakfast and brunch spot on US-441 serving homemade eats with fresh ingredients — from classic eggs and pancakes to sandwiches and soups. Pet-friendly patio and open until 2:30pm daily.

Four Smokes BBQ

Four Smokes BBQ

Ocala · restaurant
Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant

Mount Dora · restaurant

Traditional Cuban fare whipped up in easygoing, compact quarters with a full bar & outdoor seats.

Marguerita Grill

Marguerita Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

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

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.

Golden Spoon Diner

Golden Spoon Diner

Ocala · restaurant
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River

Crystal River · restaurant

Folksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.

The Oak House at Water Oak Golf Course

The Oak House at Water Oak Golf Course

The Villages · restaurant
Franco's Italian Restaurant

Franco's Italian Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
Gator's Dockside Spring Hill

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill

Spring Hill · restaurant

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

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.

Spill the Beans Co.

Spill the Beans Co.

Leesburg · coffee shop

Local cafe and coffee roaster in Leesburg offering house-roasted lattes, mochas, frappes, Lotus energy drinks, and fresh cooked-to-order food, where regulars are known by name.

Rosa Mezcal Cocina Mexicana

Rosa Mezcal Cocina Mexicana

Eustis · restaurant
Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Clermont · 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.

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.

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

The Villages · restaurant

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

BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont

BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.

Colombian Bakery

Colombian Bakery

Ocala · restaurant
Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

Guru Indian Restaurant

Guru Indian Restaurant

Clermont · indian

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.

Diner on the Square

Diner on the Square

Ocala · restaurant
Jr's Smashburgers

Jr's Smashburgers

Homosassa · restaurant

Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Gallery

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Gallery

Ocala · restaurant

Mexican eatery featuring a broad menu in vibrantly colored surrounds decorated with art.

Pico Bistro

Clermont · restaurant
M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

Wildwood · barbecue

A hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way. Smoked low and slow with old hickory wood, the brisket and ribs here are legit competition-quality barbecue. Limited hours mean you need to plan around their schedule, but that's what good BBQ demands.

Storming Crab

Storming Crab

Ocala · restaurant
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.

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
The Pub

The Pub

The Villages · restaurant
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill

Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill

The Villages · american

Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.

Nena’s Wings & Things

Nena’s Wings & Things

Eustis · restaurant
Clermont Fish House

Clermont Fish House

Clermont · restaurant

Fresh seafood restaurant

Taco 'N Madre

Taco 'N Madre

Ocala · restaurant

This petite Mexican eatery whips up tacos, burritos & other traditional fare in a casual setting.

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.

The Salted Fry

The Salted Fry

Mount Dora · restaurant

100% gluten-free European-style frite shop in downtown Mount Dora serving Belgian-style fries, fresh-made dipping sauces, panini sandwiches, and their own bourbon-cooked ketchup.

Grace Cafe

Grace Cafe

Bushnell · coffee shop

Cozy cafe in Bushnell serving coffee, pastries, and light breakfast and lunch options. A welcoming community spot with a friendly, small-town feel.

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.

Orochi Ramen

Orochi Ramen

Clermont · restaurant

Authentic Japanese ramen restaurant

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.

Big Man's Cafe

Big Man's Cafe

Ocala · restaurant
Darrell's Diner

Darrell's Diner

The Villages · restaurant
Bori Burger Café and More

Bori Burger Café and More

Leesburg · coffee shop

Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.

Copp Brewery & Winery

Copp Brewery & Winery

Crystal River · restaurant

Crystal River brewery, winery, and full-service restaurant producing handcrafted beer and wine on-site since 2006, featuring a wood-fire oven and The Prohibition Grill.

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.

Island Fin Poke

Island Fin Poke

The Villages · restaurant

Hawaiian-style poke restaurant at Brownwood serving fresh, sustainably sourced sushi and cooked proteins in customizable bowls with over 25 toppings, plus beer, wine, and Dole Whip.

Whale's Tale Fish House

Whale's Tale Fish House

Mount Dora · seafood

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.

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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