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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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La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant

Florida Cracker Cook Shack - BBQ Joint

Florida Cracker Cook Shack - BBQ Joint

Brooksville · restaurant

Southern soul food restaurant in downtown Brooksville smoking BBQ and hot chicken, with signature items including brisket, chipped pork, gator sausage, and Brooksvagas Hot Chicken.

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

Howey · fine dining

Upscale dining room serving steaks, seafood, and Spanish-influenced cuisine in an elegant hacienda setting with lake views.

The Freezer Tiki Bar

The Freezer Tiki Bar

Crystal River · seafood

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.

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.

Pisces Rising

Pisces Rising

Mount Dora · seafood

Fresh seafood with a view of Lake Dora. Creative preparations and a lakefront setting that's hard to beat in this part of Florida.

El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shoppe

El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shoppe

Eustis · restaurant
Soulful Flavor

Soulful Flavor

Leesburg · restaurant

Soul food restaurant in Leesburg

BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles

BTW - Burgers Tacos Waffles

Tavares · american

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.

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Inverness · coffee shop

Family-owned natural food store and cafe in Inverness offering organic produce, vitamins, supplements, and a cafe menu of smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and soups for special diets.

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.

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Eustis · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Brooklyn Deli Too

Brooklyn Deli Too

Inverness · coffee shop

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

Darrel's Dinner # 23

Darrel's Dinner # 23

The Villages · 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.

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

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.

Prima Italian Steakhouse

Prima Italian Steakhouse

The Villages · restaurant

A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.

Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
The Brave Burger

The Brave Burger

Clermont · restaurant
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.

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant
The Florida Porch Cafe

The Florida Porch Cafe

Leesburg · coffee shop

Charming tea-room-style cafe on Main Street in Leesburg serving quiche, salads, sandwiches, and wraps made from quality ingredients, with a quaint antique gift shop in the back.

NE Seafood Shack

NE Seafood Shack

Leesburg · seafood

Real New England seafood in Leesburg -- lobster rolls, clam chowder, and fried clams done by people who actually know the difference. The chef comes out to greet customers, and the prices are reasonable for the quality.

City Fire American Oven & Bar

City Fire American Oven & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Upscale-casual eatery offering American fare from sandwiches to steaks, plus a full bar.

Don Ceviche Peru Mexico restaurant

Don Ceviche Peru Mexico restaurant

Clermont · restaurant
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe

Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe

Crystal River · restaurant

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.

The Mount Dora Bistro

The Mount Dora Bistro

Mount Dora · restaurant

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.

Kurosumi Kitchen

Kurosumi Kitchen

Clermont · restaurant

Japanese kitchen restaurant

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.

Southern Palate

Southern Palate

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Ocala · restaurant
Pinsa Fire

Pinsa Fire

Clermont · restaurant
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.

Sakura Restaurant

Sakura Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
El Patio Bushnell

El Patio Bushnell

Bushnell · restaurant

Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bushnell known for scratch-made fajitas, burritos, street tacos, and barbacoa using fresh ingredients, with a 4.7-star rating.

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.

Golden Spoon Diner

Golden Spoon Diner

Ocala · restaurant
ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

Ocala · restaurant

Various Thai favorites, plus beer & wine, are served in a traditional, wood-paneled setting.

Bluefin Grill & Bar

Bluefin Grill & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

Steak, seafood & cocktails offered in a modern, nautical-themed dining room with sea-blue decor.

Ocean Buffet

Ocean Buffet

Ocala · restaurant

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.

Ice Cream Shed

Ice Cream Shed

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.

The View at Clermont National

The View at Clermont National

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant and bar at Clermont National Golf Club offering panoramic views stretching to Disney, with New York-style pizza, fresh bowls, a driving range, and weekend live music.

Southern Hills Plantation Club

Southern Hills Plantation Club

Brooksville · restaurant

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.

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

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

Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park

Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park

Leesburg · restaurant

Informal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Ocala · restaurant
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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