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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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Bull Smokehouse

Clermont · restaurant
Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards

Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards

Spring Hill · bar

A casual yet refined atmosphere inviting beer enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and food lovers to enjoy billiards and food together.

Taco 'N Madre

Taco 'N Madre

Ocala · restaurant

This petite Mexican eatery whips up tacos, burritos & other traditional fare in a casual setting.

Maramay

Maramay

Ocala · cafe
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.

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.

Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe

Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe

Leesburg · bar

Leesburg's original wine bar since 2007 on Main Street, offering an eclectic selection of wines you won't find elsewhere, with a bring-your-own-food policy welcoming takeout from nearby downtown restaurants.

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Tiki Bar & Grill

Tiki Bar & Grill

Clermont · restaurant

Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.

Luma Mediterranean Kitchen

Luma Mediterranean Kitchen

The Villages · restaurant

LUMA is a fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen serving bold, bright flavors inspired by the sun-soaked coasts of the Mediterranean.

Friendly Grounds Cafe

Friendly Grounds Cafe

Clermont · cafe
Sipping Grounds

Sipping Grounds

Ocala · coffee shop

Handcrafted coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day breakfast and lunch in the midtown area of Ocala.

Tas-t-o's Donuts

Tas-t-o's Donuts

Ocala · bakery
Foxtail Coffee Co and Kelly’s Ice Cream

Foxtail Coffee Co and Kelly’s Ice Cream

The Villages · cafe
100 Proof Saloon

100 Proof Saloon

Ocala · restaurant
Antojitos 352

Antojitos 352

Ocala · ice cream
Fox Crossing Tavern

Fox Crossing Tavern

Belleview · pub

Regular live acts in a friendly neighborhood-bar setting near The Villages.

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Brooksville · restaurant

Unpretentious, group-friendly destination for classic Italian fare, like pasta, pizza & subs.

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.

The Crab Plant

The Crab Plant

Crystal River · seafood

The freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.

Shadrach's Fiery Furnace

Shadrach's Fiery Furnace

Mount Dora · restaurant

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.

BackKammer - German Bakery Coming Soon !!!!!

BackKammer - German Bakery Coming Soon !!!!!

Clermont · bakery
Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Mount Dora · cuban

Authentic Cuban restaurant tucked in a downtown Mount Dora alley serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, and what the Orlando Sentinel voted the best mojito in Central Florida. Live music and generous portions.

Coach's Pub & Eatery

Coach's Pub & Eatery

Inverness · pub

The hub of downtown Inverness since 1991. Custom burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and downtown's largest selection of craft and domestic beer. Over thirty years of consistent pub food and genuine community gathering -- a rare combination.

Chop House at Lake Sumter

Chop House at Lake Sumter

The Villages · restaurant

Elegant place with a terrace serving steaks, meat dishes & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

BTW's Crafted Concoctions

BTW's Crafted Concoctions

Tavares · bar

Creative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.

Bori Burger Café and More

Bori Burger Café and More

Leesburg · coffee shop

Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.

Marmaduke's Lodge

Marmaduke's Lodge

Leesburg · bar

Multi-concept venue in downtown Leesburg featuring Americana food, craft beer, Burns Drugstore Speakeasy, and SLICE pizza by the slice, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Ski Beach Bar and Grill

Leesburg · restaurant

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Harris in Leesburg offering American favorites and fresh seafood with stunning lake views, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.

Blushin' Bubbles

Blushin' Bubbles

Clermont · bar
Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery

Ocala · bakery
Yum Yum Wings and Things

Yum Yum Wings and Things

Eustis · restaurant
HandleBar Mount Dora

HandleBar Mount Dora

Mount Dora · cocktails

Mount Dora's craft cocktail destination on the top floor of the Mount Dora Marketplace. Open-air atmosphere, stunning downtown views, seasonal cocktail specials, and live music. Speakeasy vibes with fresh-made drinks.

The Healthy Nut Cafe

The Healthy Nut Cafe

Clermont · cafe
The Crazy Gator

The Crazy Gator

Eustis · restaurant

Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.

Allyson A Bake Shop

Allyson A Bake Shop

Mount Dora · coffee shop

Small-batch bakery on 4th Avenue in Mount Dora turning out fresh pastries, cakes, and baked goods. A sweet stop while strolling through downtown.

Pardon My Cheesesteak

Pardon My Cheesesteak

The Villages · restaurant
Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery

The Villages · bakery
The Barrel Bar & Grille

The Barrel Bar & Grille

Crystal River · bar

Neighborhood bar and grille in Homosassa serving pub fare and cold drinks.

Claire's Creperie

Claire's Creperie

Mount Dora · restaurant

Small crepe shop in the Mount Dora Marketplace serving sweet, savory, and breakfast crepes made from scratch, with gluten-free and keto options available.

Clermont Oyster Bar

Clermont Oyster Bar

Clermont · bar

Raw bar and seafood restaurant in Clermont serving oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp, and fried seafood baskets in a casual, laid-back atmosphere.

Tea House 650

Tea House 650

Crystal River · coffee shop

Cozy tea room in Heritage Village offering 70+ loose-leaf teas including organic and fair trade varieties, alongside paninis, fresh-baked scones, and a curated gift selection.

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

The Villages · restaurant

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

Big Man's Cafe

Big Man's Cafe

Ocala · restaurant
Tipsy Tarpon

Tipsy Tarpon

Crystal River · restaurant

Casual waterfront seafood spot on the Crystal River with open-air covered seating, a tin-roof tiki bar, live music, and menu favorites like redfish tacos and steamed shrimp.

The Yardery

The Yardery

Mount Dora · restaurant

Open-air restaurant and bar on Baker Street featuring Mount Dora's only rooftop bar, backyard classics with a twist, lawn games, and live music weekends in a family and dog-friendly setting.

Depot on Magnolia

Ocala · restaurant
Flag Coffee

Flag Coffee

Clermont · cafe
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.

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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