Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
Shamrock Lounge & Package
Neighborhood dive bar and package store in Leesburg open daily till 2 AM with pool tables, darts, jukebox, live music, karaoke nights, and happy hour from 10 AM to 7 PM.
THAT Place
Back 40 Wine Co
Wildwood Vineyard and Events (Winery)
Wildwood Vineyard is a beautiful event space where you can host weddings and special events, offering a lovely atmosphere and delicious wine.
Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill
Whiskey bar and grill in Ocala.
The Sipping Garden and Bistro
A wine bar and bistro in downtown Leesburg with a garden atmosphere and a curated wine list paired with bistro fare. It's the kind of spot this area has been missing -- relaxed, a little sophisticated, and perfect for a long afternoon.
Ay Jalisco Clermont
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!
Urban axe throwing lanes combined with Crave's food and drink menu. A fun group activity for date nights, team outings, or just blowing off steam with a cold beer in hand.
Brick City Southern Kitchen
Downtown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.
District Bar & Kitchen
Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.
Back Porch Pizza 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.
Mutiny Bar Ocala
O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Classic pub with traditional food & pints, polished wood decor, beer signage & live music.
Storm Distillery
Veteran-owned craft distillery in downtown Inverness producing whiskey, rum, gin, absinthe, and moonshine from organic local ingredients, with a speakeasy-vibe cocktail lounge and live music Friday-Saturday.
Terrace on the Square
Rooftop bar atop the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Ocala. Creative cocktails, appetizer specials, and panoramic views of the Square. Open Sun-Thu 4-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-midnight.
The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Southern-style seafood with stunning river views and a non-pretentious tiki atmosphere. The extensive outdoor seating area overlooks the Withlacoochee River, and the menu leans into fresh prawns, fish, and local specialties at fair prices.
Blushin' Bubbles
D J & Gina's Lounge
Local neighborhood bar in Summerfield with a laid-back atmosphere, cold drinks, and a jukebox. The kind of place where everybody knows your name.
Terry's Place
Laid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.
Suncreek Brewery
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.
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Classic sports bar at Lake Sumter Landing with dozens of TVs, pub grub, and cold draft beer. A top spot for watching games.
Frank's Place
Neighborhood bar in downtown Leesburg with a large pool hall, full liquor bar, karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays, an outdoor live music pavilion, and pub-style food.
Mezza Luna at the Villages
Italian restaurant in The Villages serving classic pasta dishes, brick-oven pizza, and seafood in a cozy setting. Date-night worthy with a solid wine list.
The Tipsy Skipper
A boutique 1950s tiki-themed lounge in downtown Ocala featuring rotating handcrafted cocktails, fresh juices, and fine rums. Next to the Marion Theatre. Open daily from 4pm.
Ruby Street Grille
Tavares' go-to for lakeside live entertainment and cold drinks. Ruby Street Grille keeps the patio packed with regular live music, a solid pub menu, and views of Lake Dora. It's more bar-with-great-food than restaurant-with-a-bar.
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
Family-friendly Japanese place for sushi & hibachi fare with chefs cooking on tabletop grills.
Dominiks Pizza and Grill
Local pizza and grill spot in Bushnell serving hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, and Italian-American favorites. A neighborhood staple for a casual family dinner.
Castaways Bar & Grill
Casual waterfront bar and grill in Crystal River with cold drinks, pub food, and a laid-back outdoor vibe. A popular post-dive or post-kayak hangout.
The Argonaut Bar and Lounge
The Argonaut is a submarine inspired bar and lounge serving wine, craft beer, tiki drinks, specialty cocktails, and tapas style food offerings.
La Casa Di Norma
Italian restaurant in Crystal River crafting unforgettable dining experiences with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian flavors using the freshest local ingredients.
McCall's Tavern
Live music in a pub atmosphere right on the square at Spanish Springs. Easy to pair with dinner and enjoy the nightly entertainment.
Mullets Sports Bar Clermont
2 Rivers Bar and Grill
Local bar and live music venue on the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, featuring a spacious outdoor patio, karaoke nights, pool, darts, and food from the attached RoughStock Grill.
Gator's Dockside Clermont
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Los Magueyes Crystal River
Mexican restaurant chain location in Crystal River serving fresh-made traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and specialty cocktails.
The Whistle Stop
Shucker's
The Cove Pub & Grub
Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.
Dirty South Saloon
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.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
Weirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.
Coach's Pub & Eatery
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.
Mustangs & Mulligans
Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.
Savages Bar and Grill
Casual bar and grill in Brooksville serving American classics including burgers and wings, with outdoor seating.
Rocco's Pizza & Cafe
Italian restaurant in Crystal River serving pizza, pasta, fresh seafood, and chicken alongside a made-to-order sushi bar, with house-made desserts like cannoli and tiramisu.
The Office at the Crossroads
Bar and social gathering spot in the Spring Hill area.
Silver Moon Tavern
Long-running live music venue and tavern on US-41 in Dunnellon, in business for over 25 years. Features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, daily specials, and happy hour from 3-7pm.
Gator's Dockside Eustis
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

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