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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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Bayside Kraft Kitchen

Bayside Kraft Kitchen

Crystal River · restaurant

Creative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.

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.

Golden Spoon Diner

Golden Spoon Diner

Ocala · restaurant
Chop Block Grill

Chop Block Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Urban casual dining restaurant in downtown Brooksville featuring prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, and a full liquor bar in an inviting atmosphere.

Historic Downtown Clermont

Historic Downtown Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.

Diner on the Square

Diner on the Square

Ocala · restaurant
Seagrass Waterfront

Seagrass Waterfront

Homosassa · restaurant

Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.

Stirrups Restaurant

Stirrups Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
Hen House Cafe

Hen House Cafe

Inverness · restaurant

Family-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown Inverness open seven days a week, known for locally sourced vegetables, house-baked bread, and fresh daily soups.

Amerikanos Grille

Amerikanos Grille

The Villages · mediterranean

Mediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner

The Villages · restaurant

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.

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Wildwood · restaurant

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

Central Cafe & Bakery

Central Cafe & Bakery

Inverness · bakery

Charming cafe and bakery serving fresh-baked goods, breakfast, and lunch in Inverness.

Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria

Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Experience handmade Italian perfection by the water, where rustic charm meets vibrant style at BIG CYPRESS LAKEFRONT PIZZERIA.

Go For Donuts

Go For Donuts

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local donut shop in Dunnellon baking fresh donuts, fritters, and pastries every morning. Get there early for the best selection — they sell out for a reason.

Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza

Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza

Clermont · restaurant

Italian restaurant with New York-style pizza

Gruff's Tap & Grille

Gruff's Tap & Grille

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local pub and grille in Dunnellon with craft beers on tap, burgers, wings, and a relaxed vibe. A solid neighborhood hangout for a casual meal and a cold one.

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Crystal River · restaurant

Irish pub and seafood spot known for oysters, fresh catches, and a lively atmosphere. A Crystal River favorite for casual waterfront dining.

Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

Flippers Pizza - Clermont

Flippers Pizza - Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

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

Montrose Street Market

Montrose Street Market

Clermont · restaurant

Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Ocala · restaurant
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 Biscuit Barn

The Biscuit Barn

Crystal River · restaurant

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.

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.

Roughstocks grill

Roughstocks grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

Grill restaurant attached to Two Rivers Local Bar on Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon, serving food to bar patrons and dine-in guests.

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Ocala · restaurant

Churrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.

Little Something Different

Little Something Different

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small-plates restaurant in the heart of Mount Dora offering globally inspired shareable dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, with 80% of the menu gluten-free friendly.

Three Six Bistro

Three Six Bistro

Ocala · new american

Chef Sean Langan brings modernist, West Coast-inflected cuisine to Ocala in this intimate fine dining bistro. Every dish is scratch-made with high-quality ingredients, and the creativity on the plate is genuinely surprising for a mid-Florida town.

Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong Restaurants

Bushnell · restaurant

Chinese restaurant in Bushnell offering Cantonese dishes, dim sum, noodle soups, and American-Chinese favorites including General Tso's chicken, with dine-in and takeout.

Four Smokes BBQ

Four Smokes BBQ

Ocala · restaurant
The Deli Llama, Cafe.- Espresso & Sandwiches

The Deli Llama, Cafe.- Espresso & Sandwiches

Mount Dora · coffee shop

Creative cafe in downtown Mount Dora serving crafted pressed sandwiches with house-made meats and espresso by day, transforming into The Llama Lounge evenings with small bites, beer, wine, and sake cocktails.

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.

Wallace's at the Greenhouse

Wallace's at the Greenhouse

Crystal River · new american

A chef-owned scratch kitchen in Homosassa where the love of fresh, local ingredients shows in every dish. The setting inside a converted greenhouse is unique, and the menu changes with what's available. Worth planning around their limited schedule.

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.

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant
Dark & Light Cafe

Dark & Light Cafe

Mount Dora · coffee shop

Specialty coffee shop on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora with carefully crafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a rotating selection of single-origin beans. Cozy and inviting for a caffeine-fueled afternoon.

Icy King

Icy King

Leesburg · ice cream

Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice

City Fire

City Fire

The Villages · american

Upscale-casual American grill at Lake Sumter Landing featuring wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, and a vibrant patio overlooking the square.

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

The Villages · restaurant

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

Christmas Cafe

Christmas Cafe

Inverness · coffee shop

Coffee house in Inverness serving coffee, acai bowls, crepes, soups, energy drinks, and soft-serve ice cream in a cozy atmosphere.

Taco Norteno

Taco Norteno

Clermont · restaurant
Caffe Connection

Caffe Connection

Spring Hill · coffee shop

At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.

Storming Crab

Storming Crab

Ocala · restaurant
NY Chinese Restaurant

NY Chinese Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Chinese take-out spot in a shopping plaza offering fast service & basics like General Tso's chicken.

Portillo's Clermont

Portillo's Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

Bluefin Grill & Bar

Bluefin Grill & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

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

Daniel's Cheesesteak Express

Daniel's Cheesesteak Express

Clermont · restaurant

Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont

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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