Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Sakura Restaurant
The Deli Llama, Cafe.- Espresso & Sandwiches
Creative cafe in downtown Mount Dora serving crafted pressed sandwiches with house-made meats and espresso by day, transforming into The Llama Lounge evenings with small bites, beer, wine, and sake cocktails.
Bravo Pizza!!
Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.
Flippers Pizza - Wildwood
Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood
It's Just Wings
Garvino's
Wine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.
COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI
Italian deli in downtown Clermont
Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill
A family-owned seafood spot and oyster bar that puts a Caribbean twist on Southern classics. The raw bar is the main event, but the whole menu delivers. Casual enough for a Tuesday lunch, fun enough for a Saturday night out.
Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille
Cajun and Creole-inspired seafood in the heart of downtown Ocala, housed in the historic 1885 Marion Block building. The fried green tomatoes and crab cakes are standouts, and the courtyard patio feels like a little slice of the French Quarter.
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Guru Indian Restaurant
Repeatedly voted Best Indian Restaurant in Central Florida by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Family-owned, award-winning, and the kind of place where the flavors are authentic enough to make you forget you're on Highway 27.
1890 Tea House
An Everyday Retreat in Downtown Ocala
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
Original Mexican restaurant
Prima Italian Steakhouse
A modern Italian Steakhouse, featuring hand-cut steaks, Italian classics, & fresh seafood.
Darrell’s Diner
Family diner in Bushnell open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving all-day breakfast, comfort food specials, and homemade desserts in a friendly atmosphere.
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)
Red Crab Juicy Seafood Restaurant in Eustis, FL, offers mouthwatering seafood served fresh and bursting with flavor, featuring Cajun-inspired dishes and customizable seafood boils.
The Friar Tuck
Rated the number one restaurant in Clermont on TripAdvisor, this cozy English cafe serves authentic British plates -- full English breakfasts, bangers and mash, and proper fish and chips. A genuinely unique find in Central Florida.
Ocala Downtown Diner
Burgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Popular breakfast and brunch chain serving oversized pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, and fresh-squeezed juices. The wait on weekends is real, but the food makes it worth it.
La Palma Mexican Grill
Casual, informal spot serving Mexican standards from tacos to burritos plus beers & tequila drinks.
Root & Branch Bistro + Bar
A labor of love from proprietors Jason and Casey Baruch, Root & Branch has won multiple Taste of South Lake awards for good reason. The fried green tomatoes are legendary, and the upscale-but-casual vibe hits that sweet spot for a special night out.
Catrina Cocina Mexicana
Jeremiah's
Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River
Folksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden
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.
BAMBUU Asian Eatery Clermont
MrBeast Burger
Florida Cracker Cook Shack - BBQ Joint
Southern soul food restaurant in downtown Brooksville smoking BBQ and hot chicken, with signature items including brisket, chipped pork, gator sausage, and Brooksvagas Hot Chicken.
Artman Country Smokehouse
Barbecue smokehouse in Summerfield, FL, serving Southern smoked meats.
Little Fin
Fast-casual seafood spot inside The Market at Sawgrass Grove specializing in sauteed (not fried) dishes including walleye, fish and chips, oyster po'boys, and bang bang shrimp.
Mac’d Out
Salt Shack on the Lake
Waterfront restaurant on Lake Minneola offering island vibes, wild-caught seafood, and a sandy beach area perfect for families, with live music Thursday through Sunday.
The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
The Crazy Gator
Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.
Pisces Rising
Fresh seafood with a view of Lake Dora. Creative preparations and a lakefront setting that's hard to beat in this part of Florida.
Fridas Tacos and Tequila
Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park
Informal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Chop House at Lake Sumter
Elegant place with a terrace serving steaks, meat dishes & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.
Tiki Bar & Grill
Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
Paige's Root Beer
Nostalgic diner on Pennsylvania Avenue known for award-winning burgers, homemade root beer floats, and classic American comfort food, recognized as Best Burger in the County.
Clermont Fish House
Fresh seafood restaurant
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Four Smokes BBQ
The Biscuit Barn
Highly rated Crystal River breakfast and lunch spot known for huge Southern-style biscuits with iron-skillet sausage gravy, steak and eggs, and classic lunch fare like reubens and burgers.
Glenview Country Club
Country club restaurant in The Villages offering dining with views of the manicured greens. A comfortable spot for a post-round meal or casual dinner.
The Dunnellon Grill
Local grill and casual dining spot in Dunnellon serving American favorites.

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