Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Luigi's Italian Restaurant
Casual Italian eatery serving a traditional menu in an airy simple space with booths & tables.
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.
The Friar's Table
Gastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
El Patio Bushnell
Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bushnell known for scratch-made fajitas, burritos, street tacos, and barbacoa using fresh ingredients, with a 4.7-star rating.
The Florida Porch Cafe
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.
Beirut Bites
Quick-service Lebanese and Mediterranean eatery on 4th Avenue in Mount Dora. Hummus, falafel, shawarma, and kebabs — fresh, flavorful, and a welcome change of pace from the usual downtown options.
Jr's Smashburgers
Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.
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Cantina's Mexican Kitchen
Southern Hills Plantation Club
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.
Fifth Avenue Streatery
Full-service restaurant in Mount Dora serving Southern fusion and down-home cooking made from scratch, featuring open-air dining, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and a dedicated dog menu.
El Ranchito The Villages
Vintage on 5th
Upscale dining in a historic Crystal River building. Refined atmosphere and a menu that rewards a leisurely evening.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
Howie's Family Restaurant
Home-style family restaurant in Bushnell serving Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, and all-you-can-eat fish, open for breakfast and lunch with Friday fish fry dinners.
Kurosumi Kitchen
Japanese kitchen restaurant
Suncreek Cafe
Bravo Pizza!!
Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bamboo Bistro
Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.
Finca Pinar
Restaurant and catering business in Dunnellon offering fresh, farm-inspired cuisine.
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 Crab Plant
The freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.
Twisted Biscuit Diner
Popular Tavares diner serving traditional Southern comfort food with a twist, built around flavored, made-from-scratch biscuits, open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM for breakfast and lunch.
Pico Bistro
The Crazy Gator
Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.
Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Family-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in downtown Mount Dora, started as a mobile pizza oven touring art shows and festivals since 2011, now serving Neapolitan-style pies from an authentic oven.
Tabla Indian Restaurant Clermont
Brick & Iron Cafe
A health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
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.
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
Golden Spoon Diner
CAVA
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
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.
The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
Green Mountain Pizza
Franco's Italian Restaurant
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Brave Burger
1921 Mount Dora
Housed in what was once the town doctor's home, 1921 is owned by the Modernism Museum and features rotating art alongside locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine. The setting is as memorable as the food.
Tony's Sushi
Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Waterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.
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.
Gator's Dockside Spring Hill
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Yum Yum Wings and Things
1890 Tea House
An Everyday Retreat in Downtown Ocala
Roma Pizza
Italian chain serving classic & creative pizzas, plus subs, wings & pasta, in a casual space.
CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT
Mediterranean grill restaurant

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