Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Amor & Agave Mexican Cuisine
Mexican restaurant in Bushnell serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and margaritas in a colorful, festive setting. A reliable spot for Tex-Mex cravings.
Oasis Saloon
Live music venue in Sorrento. "Where yo mama told you not to go."
FONDA DULCE JESUS MIO OCALA
Authentic Latin American restaurant and nightlife spot in Ocala serving traditional dishes in a festive atmosphere. A vibrant spot for Latin food, music, and dancing.
The Whistle Stop
Gator's Dockside Clermont
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
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.
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.
The Grill at Pepper Creek
Casual eatery inside Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with indoor seating overlooking Pepper Creek, serving pizzas, sandwiches, and salads — no park admission required to dine.
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill
The Nest At Papilio
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.
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.
Ay Jalisco Clermont
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
Straightforward hangout for sports, American grill fare & bar games, with tables on a spacious deck.
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.
Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
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.
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.
Clermont Oyster 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.
Tidal Brewing Company
An establishment where visitors 21 and over can enjoy craft beer and a lively atmosphere.
The Barrel Bar & Grille
Neighborhood bar and grille in Homosassa serving pub fare and cold drinks.
Mutiny Bar Ocala
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.
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora
Family-run Mexican restaurant on US-441 in Mount Dora dishing out generous portions of enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. Reliable Tex-Mex in a festive, colorful setting.
Gator's Dockside Eustis
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Mojo's-Food. Music. Soul. (Ocala Location)
Live music venue and restaurant serving BBQ, burgers, and Southern comfort food with a side of blues and rock. The stage hosts local and touring acts, and the vibe is pure Ocala soul.
Crossroads 44 Music & Sports Bar
Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe
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.
BTW's Crafted Concoctions
Creative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.
Baseline Bar & Billiards
No-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, cold beer, and a jukebox. The kind of dive bar where you can shoot pool in peace and nobody rushes you.
District Bar & Kitchen
Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.
Oxford Downs
Entertainment complex near The Villages featuring a poker room, off-track betting, and Central Florida's largest tiki bar with live music Friday-Sunday, karaoke, and a full American food menu.
Blondies
Outdoor bar on Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages featuring daily live entertainment, signature cocktails, craft beers, and wines by the glass. Hosts trivia nights, karaoke, and Saturday brunch specials.
Los Magueyes Crystal River
Mexican restaurant chain location in Crystal River serving fresh-made traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and specialty cocktails.
Mickey's Bar Crystal River
Family-operated bar and grill in Crystal River with pool tables, weekly live music, karaoke, and a unique lobster claw machine where you can catch your own dinner.
Magnolia's Oyster Bar
Compact, unpretentious locale specializing in raw or cooked oysters & other seafood classics.
The Bell Clermont
KC Wine Bistro
Family-owned wine and coffee bistro in downtown Crystal River serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, shawarmas, and gourmet burgers alongside select wines, craft beers, and live music.
Sail Inn
Bar on Broad Street in the Brooksville area.
Kalua Beach Bar
A lakefront bar with Hawaiian-inspired food, Lake Dora views, and live music on weekends. The vibe is Jimmy Buffett meets lake town Florida -- laid back, sandy-footed, and exactly where you want to be on a Friday night.
Crown Restaurant & Lounge
Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards
A casual yet refined atmosphere inviting beer enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and food lovers to enjoy billiards and food together.
Twysted Vyne
Casual fine dining wine bar in downtown Inverness pairing a curated selection of quality wines and craft beers with an upscale bistro menu and live music from local musicians.
Serendipity Brews
Artisan coffee shop and craft beer bar in downtown Mount Dora with 14 draft beers, 150+ packaged options, retro decor, and regular live music adding to the town's nightlife.
Nine State Brewery
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.
C's Paninis & Spirits
Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
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.
Marmaduke's Lodge
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.
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.

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