Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Bayside Kraft Kitchen
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
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
Chop Block Grill
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
This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.
Diner on the Square
Seagrass Waterfront
Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.
Stirrups Restaurant
Hen House Cafe
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
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
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
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Central Cafe & Bakery
Charming cafe and bakery serving fresh-baked goods, breakfast, and lunch in Inverness.
Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria
Experience handmade Italian perfection by the water, where rustic charm meets vibrant style at BIG CYPRESS LAKEFRONT PIZZERIA.
Go For Donuts
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
Italian restaurant with New York-style pizza
Gruff's Tap & Grille
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
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
Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.
Flippers Pizza - Clermont
Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Montrose Street Market
Curated marketplace with culinary and retail experience in downtown Clermont
Samurai Hibachi & Ramen
Midtown Station Food Hub
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
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
Seafood with flair at Spanish Springs. A popular spot for dinner right on the square with live music steps away.
Roughstocks grill
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
Churrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.
Little Something Different
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
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
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
The Deli Llama, Cafe.- Espresso & Sandwiches
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
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
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
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
Dark & Light Cafe
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
Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice
City Fire
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
Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Christmas Cafe
Coffee house in Inverness serving coffee, acai bowls, crepes, soups, energy drinks, and soft-serve ice cream in a cozy atmosphere.
Taco Norteno
Caffe Connection
At Caffe Connections, we make the connection with our customers through food and fresh coffees.
Storming Crab
NY Chinese Restaurant
Chinese take-out spot in a shopping plaza offering fast service & basics like General Tso's chicken.
Portillo's Clermont
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Bluefin Grill & Bar
Steak, seafood & cocktails offered in a modern, nautical-themed dining room with sea-blue decor.
Daniel's Cheesesteak Express
Philly cheesesteak restaurant in downtown Clermont

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