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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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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.

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.

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.

Grateful Bowl

Grateful Bowl

Clermont · coffee shop

Acai bowls and healthy food cafe

Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille

Eustis · restaurant
Bravo Pizza!!

Bravo Pizza!!

The Villages · restaurant

Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.

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.

Sakura Restaurant

Sakura Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Country club restaurant at Nancy Lopez in The Villages serving American classics with golf course views. A relaxed dining experience for residents and their guests.

The Angler's Club

The Angler's Club

The Villages · restaurant

Private members-only fine dining restaurant at Lake Sumter Landing with a lodge atmosphere, stone fireplace, and a seasonal menu featuring seared venison and coffee-crusted bison.

Luigi's Pizza of Brooksville

Luigi's Pizza of Brooksville

Brooksville · restaurant

Pizzas, pasta dishes & other comfort eats are menu staples at this simple eatery with a casual vibe.

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ocala · restaurant
Prime + Ember

Prime + Ember

The Villages · restaurant

Upscale signature steakhouse at Eastport Town Center featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, and hand-crafted cocktails, with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Lake and live music.

Clermont Fish House

Clermont Fish House

Clermont · restaurant

Fresh seafood restaurant

Four Smokes BBQ

Four Smokes BBQ

Ocala · restaurant
Little Fin

Little Fin

The Villages · restaurant

Fast-casual seafood spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove specializing in sauteed (not fried) dishes including walleye, fish and chips, oyster po'boys, and bang bang shrimp.

Jeremiah's

Jeremiah's

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.

Night Owl Caribbean Cuisine

Night Owl Caribbean Cuisine

Eustis · restaurant
Kungfu Chef Asian Restaurant

Kungfu Chef Asian Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Awwal Curry House Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant

Graffiti Seafood & More

Ocala · restaurant
Garvino's

Garvino's

The Villages · restaurant

Wine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.

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.

Breakfast Station

Breakfast Station

Leesburg · restaurant

No-frills breakfast spot in Leesburg serving classic morning staples — eggs, pancakes, bacon, and biscuits and gravy. The kind of place where the coffee is always flowing and the portions are honest.

Flippers Pizza - Wildwood

Flippers Pizza - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant

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

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Tavares · breakfast

The kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.

Casa Agave Mexican Grill

Casa Agave Mexican Grill

The Villages · restaurant
Brooklyn Deli Too

Brooklyn Deli Too

Inverness · coffee shop

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

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.

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.

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.

Paige's Root Beer

Paige's Root Beer

Dunnellon · restaurant

Nostalgic diner on Pennsylvania Avenue known for award-winning burgers, homemade root beer floats, and classic American comfort food, recognized as Best Burger in the County.

Ramshackle Cafe

Ramshackle Cafe

Leesburg · restaurant

Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.

Central Cafe & Bakery

Central Cafe & Bakery

Inverness · bakery

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

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Sumter

The Villages · restaurant

Casual steakhouse chain known for hand-cut steaks, baby back ribs, and free peanuts at every table. The vibe is laid-back and family-friendly with generous portions and a full bar.

Frenchy's

Frenchy's

The Villages · restaurant

Wood-fired pizza spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove serving authentic sourdough crust pizzas cooked in a specialty oven for grab-and-go dining.

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.

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

Ocala · restaurant
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill

Crystal River · restaurant

Barbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

La Jibarita de Puerto Rico

Clermont · restaurant

Puerto Rican cuisine 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.

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Coney Island Drive Inn Eustis

Eustis · restaurant
Tony's Sushi

Tony's Sushi

Ocala · restaurant

Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.

The Brave Burger

The Brave Burger

Clermont · restaurant
Mallie Kylas Cafe

Mallie Kylas Cafe

Brooksville · coffee shop

Charming cafe in a historic Brooksville home serving comfort food lunches, fresh salads, and renowned homemade desserts for over 25 years, connected to a gift shop and florist.

Catfish Johnny's

Catfish Johnny's

Panasoffkee · seafood

A local institution for fried catfish, hush puppies, and Southern-style seafood. No-frills atmosphere with big portions.

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.

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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