Food & drink in Central Florida.

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.

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.

The Train Station

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.

Ednas' On The Green

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

Family-friendly Japanese place for sushi & hibachi fare with chefs cooking on tabletop grills.

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.

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.

The Black Sheep on Broadway

Locally owned, woman-led restaurant and bar in downtown Ocala, open since 2019. Features live music on weekends, weekday happy hours, and a full menu of American pub fare in the heart of the historic district.

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.

Green Valley Country Club

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.

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.

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.

Los Magueyes Crystal River

Mexican restaurant chain location in Crystal River serving fresh-made traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and specialty cocktails.

Savages Bar and Grill

Casual bar and grill in Brooksville serving American classics including burgers and wings, with outdoor seating.

Best of British Pub

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8087

VFW Post 8087 in Mt Dora, FL, offers a community space for veterans and their families.

Magnolia's Oyster Bar

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

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.

Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant

Country club dining at Evans Prairie in The Villages, offering a relaxed meal with golf course views. Open to residents and their guests for lunch and dinner.

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.

Sud's Saloon

Hamrick Family Vineyards

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.

Bru Tap House

Thirty craft taps with a local focus, live music, board games, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes downtown Tavares feel like it's having a moment. If you're looking for the heartbeat of the local craft beer scene, this is it.

Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

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.

Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora

Scratch-made American cuisine restaurant in downtown Mount Dora open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio featuring live music every Friday and Saturday.

Sud's Bottleshop & Saloon

Craft beer bottle shop and saloon in downtown 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.

C & D Coliseum

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.

Ay Jalisco Clermont

Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.

RJ Gator's Florida Sea Grill & Bar

Florida-themed bar and grill at Lake Sumter Landing with seafood, burgers, and tropical cocktails. The outdoor seating puts you right in the middle of the nightly entertainment scene.

Mullets Sports Bar Clermont

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.

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.

The Canna Bakery Shop

Cannabis-infused bakery and edibles shop in Inverness offering baked goods and specialty items.

Anti-Monopoly Drug Store

Pups Pub Clermont

The Salty Scallop Pub

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

Stagger Inn

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

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.

Roasted Spirit

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.

Fresh jalapeño Mexican Restaurant

Family-run Mexican restaurant in Lady Lake dishing out fresh-made tacos, burritos, and sizzling fajitas. The salsa bar and generous portions keep the regulars happy.

Square 1 Burgers & Bar

Craft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.

Snowbirds Billiards

Mutiny Bar Ocala

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.

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.

Boot Scootin' Boozy

Country bar in Brooksville housed in a converted 1994 horse trailer, operating as a mobile bar service for weddings, parties, and events with custom cocktail menus.