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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 141 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Fiesta Grande Brownwood

Fiesta Grande Brownwood

The Villages · bar

Family-owned Mexican grill at Brownwood serving authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine since 2006, with a full bar, daily luncheon specials, and a festive atmosphere.

The Train Station

The Train Station

Inverness · bar

Family-friendly game room, bar, and cafe in a restored historic Atlantic Coast Line train depot in downtown Inverness, featuring duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, craft beer, and soft serve.

Manatee Campground Marina Pub

Manatee Campground Marina Pub

Homosassa · bar

Waterfront pub at a campground and marina on the Homosassa River, offering drinks and casual fare in a laid-back outdoor setting.

The Nest At Papilio

The Nest At Papilio

Mount Dora · nightlife

Speakeasy-themed garden bar inside Papilio's botanical hall in downtown Mount Dora, offering 12 taps, 100+ beers, wine-based cocktails, and happy hour surrounded by lush tropical plants.

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.

Amor & Agave Mexican Cuisine

Amor & Agave Mexican Cuisine

Bushnell · bar

Mexican restaurant in Bushnell serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and margaritas in a colorful, festive setting. A reliable spot for Tex-Mex cravings.

Stagger Inn

Stagger Inn

Mount Dora · cocktail bar

Downtown bar with a cozy interior and sidewalk seating on Donnelly Street. Known for craft cocktails, local beers, and a laid-back evening atmosphere.

Green Valley Country Club

Green Valley Country Club

Clermont · bar

Public 18-hole championship golf course in the rolling hills of Clermont designed by Lloyd Clifton in 1966, featuring scenic elevation changes and lake views, with a driving range, pro shop, and full-service bar and grill.

Charlie Horse Bar & Grill

Charlie Horse Bar & Grill

Ocala · bar

Neighborhood bar and grill on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala serving American fare with daily specials. Known for karaoke nights, DJ Bingo, and a lively local crowd with indoor and outdoor seating.

Magical Meat Boutique British Pub

Magical Meat Boutique British Pub

Mount Dora · bar

British pub in Mount Dora serving elevated pub fare with a meat-forward menu — think bangers and mash, meat pies, and hearty burgers alongside proper pints. A quirky, fun addition to the Mount Dora dining scene.

Terry's Place

Terry's Place

Ocala · bar

Laid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.

Fox Crossing Tavern

Fox Crossing Tavern

Belleview · pub

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

The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!

The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!

Ocala · nightlife

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.

Best of British Pub

Best of British Pub

The Villages · bar

Informal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.

Roasted Spirit

Roasted Spirit

Clermont · bar

Elevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.

Shamrock Lounge & Package

Shamrock Lounge & Package

Leesburg · bar

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.

McCall's Tavern

McCall's Tavern

The Villages · pub

Live music in a pub atmosphere right on the square at Spanish Springs. Easy to pair with dinner and enjoy the nightly entertainment.

Milano Italian Grille

Milano Italian Grille

Ocala · bar

Italian restaurant in Ocala serving classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood in a comfortable setting. A reliable pick for a sit-down Italian dinner.

Ruby Street Grille

Ruby Street Grille

Tavares · pub

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.

Desperados Saloon

Desperados Saloon

Tavares · bar

Desperados Saloon is a lively bar and entertainment venue offering competition-level billiards, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.

Hamrick Family Vineyards

Hamrick Family Vineyards

Leesburg · bar

Leesburg's original speakeasy and emporium serving craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails in downtown Leesburg, with a vineyard in Howey-in-the-Hills and a full production winery in the works.

C & D Coliseum

C & D Coliseum

Ocala · nightlife

Neighborhood sports bar and nightclub in Ocala with eight TVs for watching sports, pool, darts, Jenga, karaoke three nights a week, and an attached liquor store.

Ednas' On The Green

Ednas' On The Green

The Villages · bar
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.

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.

Gator's Dockside Clermont

Gator's Dockside Clermont

Clermont · bar

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

Southern Axe House

Southern Axe House

Spring Hill · nightlife

Southern Axe House offers a unique and thrilling experience with axe throwing, escape rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere filled with Southern hospitality.

Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

The Villages · bar

Premium cigar, wine, beer, and coffee lounge in The Villages. The cigar lounge is enclosed and separate from the smoke-free indoor bar — so everyone's comfortable. Karaoke nights, wine tastings, and military discounts add to the draw.

Castaways Bar & Grill

Castaways Bar & Grill

Crystal River · bar

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.

Pinesmoke Bee Co.

Pinesmoke Bee Co.

Eustis · bar
Nine State Brewery

Nine State Brewery

Inverness · bar

Downtown Inverness craft brewery combining in-house brewed beer with authentic Korean food, named for the owner's journey from Massachusetts to Florida through nine states.

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.

Buddys Tavern

Buddys Tavern

Bushnell · bar

Neighborhood tavern on US-301 in Bushnell offering drinks and a casual local bar atmosphere.

Clawdaddy's Bar & Grill

Clawdaddy's Bar & Grill

Crystal River · bar

Informal restaurant providing steaks, seafood, a salad bar, all-you-can-eat specials & live music.

The Salty Scallop Pub

The Salty Scallop Pub

Crystal River · bar

Neighborhood pub on US-19 in Crystal River serving bar bites, burgers, and adult beverages with all-day happy hour, plus live entertainment Friday-Saturday and karaoke nights.

Magnolia Wine Garden

Magnolia Wine Garden

Eustis · bar

Rj dockers

The Villages · bar
Magnolia's Oyster Bar

Magnolia's Oyster Bar

Leesburg · bar

Compact, unpretentious locale specializing in raw or cooked oysters & other seafood classics.

Silver Moon Tavern

Silver Moon Tavern

Dunnellon · bar

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.

Pups Pub Clermont

Pups Pub Clermont

Clermont · bar
Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

Brooksville · bar

Mexican restaurant on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville serving traditional Mexican cuisine.

County Line Smokehouse & Spirits

County Line Smokehouse & Spirits

Weirsdale · bar

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.

The Whistle Stop

The Whistle Stop

Clermont · bar
La Casa Di Norma

La Casa Di Norma

Crystal River · bar

Italian restaurant in Crystal River crafting unforgettable dining experiences with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian flavors using the freshest local ingredients.

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.

Snowbirds Billiards

Snowbirds Billiards

Ocala · bar
Terrace on the Square

Terrace on the Square

Ocala · cocktails

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.

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.

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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