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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 686 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Shucker's

Shucker's

Ocala · bar
Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

The Villages · restaurant
Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef 'O' Brady's

Crystal River · bar

Family-friendly sports bar chain serving wings, burgers, and pub fare with plenty of TVs for game day. The kind of place where you can bring the kids and still catch the game.

Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Clermont · restaurant
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.

The Crooked Spoon Gastropub

The Crooked Spoon Gastropub

Clermont · gastropub

A chef-driven gastropub offering traditional and modern dishes with a craft beer selection that takes the pub concept seriously. Happy hour daily from 4-7pm is one of the better deals in South Lake County.

Back Porch Pizza Bar

Back Porch Pizza Bar

Mount Dora · bar

Scratch-made Neapolitan-style pizza and craft cocktails served in a converted 1919 carriage house in downtown Mount Dora. The poke bowls are a surprising hit, and the intimate space is full of character.

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It's Just Wings

It's Just Wings

The Villages · restaurant

LIXX Ice Cream Works

Eustis · ice cream
Double Take Pizza

Double Take Pizza

Eustis · restaurant

Graffiti Seafood & More

Ocala · restaurant
Legends Bar And Grill

Legends Bar And Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Neighborhood bar and grill in Fruitland Park known for hand-tossed New York and Chicago-style pizza, oversized chicken wings with homemade sauces, pool tables, karaoke, and live music.

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.

Braised Onion

Braised Onion

Ocala · american

Family-owned and full of personality, Braised Onion serves comfort food done right — legendary crispy onion fritters, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie in a vibrant, art-filled space.

TooJay's Deli

TooJay's Deli

The Villages · deli

Florida-born New York-style deli and bakery with massive sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. A go-to for comfort food and takeout platters.

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.

J & T Smokehouse

Leesburg · restaurant

Smokehouse restaurant in Leesburg, FL.

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.

Gator's Dockside Eustis

Gator's Dockside Eustis

Eustis · bar

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

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.

El Toreo

El Toreo

Ocala · restaurant
Leo's Grill & Barbecue

Leo's Grill & Barbecue

Clermont · bar

American and Brazilian barbecue restaurant at The Citrus Tower in Clermont specializing in slow-cooked meats smoked over hickory and oak wood, including brisket, picanha, and homemade beef pastrami.

Dirty South Saloon

Dirty South Saloon

Leesburg · bar

Leesburg's honky-tonk and biker bar featuring live bands, karaoke, line dancing, pool, darts, and themed events in a smoke-free indoor space with a spacious outdoor area.

Salt Shack on the Lake

Salt Shack on the Lake

Clermont · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Minneola offering island vibes, wild-caught seafood, and a sandy beach area perfect for families, with live music Thursday through Sunday.

No 1 Chinese Food

No 1 Chinese Food

The Villages · restaurant
Deep South Family BBQ

Deep South Family BBQ

Brooksville · restaurant

Deep South Family BBQ is a family-owned restaurant in Hernando County, known for their smoked meats and homemade side recipes, providing an authentic Southern BBQ experience since 1998.

Super Tacos Truck

Super Tacos Truck

Leesburg · food truck

Mexican food truck serving tacos and more

Pups Pub Clermont

Pups Pub Clermont

Clermont · bar
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

Leesburg · gift shop

Nostalgic candy shop on Main Street

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.

Drew's American Grill

Drew's American Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Drew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.

Bagelicious Deli & Bakery

Bagelicious Deli & Bakery

Ocala · bakery
Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Ice Cream - Magnolia Plaza

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Ice Cream - Magnolia Plaza

The Villages · cafe
Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant

Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant

Leesburg · restaurant

Buffalo-style sports pub known for many wing flavors & fried appetizers plus TVs, trivia & karaoke.

Bluefin Grill & Bar

Bluefin Grill & Bar

The Villages · restaurant

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

Suncreek Brewery

Suncreek Brewery

Clermont · bar

Clermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.

Big Lee's BBQ

Big Lee's BBQ

Ocala · barbecue

Featured on the Food Network and praised by Guy Fieri, Big Lee's delivers pitmaster-level barbecue that has put Ocala on the national food map. The brisket is the star.

Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares

Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares

Tavares · coffee shop

Foxtail Coffee Co. in Winter Park offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding or getting work done, with exceptional coffee sourced ethically from around the world.

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant

Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.

Lou & Flo's Cajun Creations

Lou & Flo's Cajun Creations

Dunnellon · restaurant

Cajun and Creole food spot bringing Louisiana-style cooking to Dunnellon.

King Cookie Ocala

King Cookie Ocala

Ocala · bakery

This mall-based chain selling cookies & brownies offers some specialty flavors, plus cookie cakes.

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.

The Fire Japanese Steak House

The Fire Japanese Steak House

Leesburg · restaurant

Japanese steakhouse in Leesburg featuring hibachi grills with teppanyaki chefs cooking tableside, plus sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine, family-owned and operated.

Smallcakes

Smallcakes

Ocala · bakery
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.

Sol De Mexico

Sol De Mexico

Eustis · restaurant

Family-run Mexican cantina decked out with South American furniture & artworks, open since 2009.

PizzAmore

PizzAmore

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-friendly parlor serving specialty pizzas, hot entrees, plus beer & wine in a casual space.

Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Ocala · restaurant
Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

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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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