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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 391 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Drew's American Grill

Drew's American Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Drew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.

The Equestrian Manor

The Equestrian Manor

Ocala · fine dining

The newest dining venue at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, offering upscale buffet-style brunch and special event dining in an elegant equestrian setting.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity

Ocala · restaurant

Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Diner on the Square

Diner on the Square

Ocala · restaurant
Old Time Diner

Old Time Diner

Leesburg · restaurant

1950s-themed diner in Leesburg serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live entertainment featuring the village cowboy on Tuesday evenings.

Santiagos Restaurant

Santiagos Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant at Cagan Crossing

The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery

Ocala · restaurant
Bori Burger Café and More

Bori Burger Café and More

Leesburg · coffee shop

Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.

The Bavarian Haus

The Bavarian Haus

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.

Seagrass Waterfront

Seagrass Waterfront

Homosassa · restaurant

Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.

Lady lake pizza & pasta

Lady lake pizza & pasta

The Villages · restaurant
The Dunnellon Grill

The Dunnellon Grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

Local grill and casual dining spot in Dunnellon serving American favorites.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace

The Villages · restaurant

Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

Wildwood · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Teamont Boba

Teamont Boba

Clermont · coffee shop

Bubble tea and boba drinks cafe

ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

Ocala · restaurant

Various Thai favorites, plus beer & wine, are served in a traditional, wood-paneled setting.

Cedar River Seafood

Cedar River Seafood

Inverness · restaurant

Local seafood chain in Inverness dishing out fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies. Simple, satisfying seafood at honest prices.

Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar

Tavares · american

Lakeside dining with front-row views of Lake Dora and the seaplane base -- which means you might watch a plane land while you eat your burger. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are strong, and the outdoor patio is where you want to be at sunset.

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Clermont · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

The Villages · restaurant

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.

Waterfront Social

Waterfront Social

Crystal River · restaurant

Indoor/outdoor gathering spot on Kings Bay in Crystal River serving southern coastal dishes from scratch, with a tiki bar offering 180-degree bay views and sunset cocktails.

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

La Hacienda Restaurant at Mission Inn

Howey · fine dining

Upscale dining room serving steaks, seafood, and Spanish-influenced cuisine in an elegant hacienda setting with lake views.

Ice Cream Shed

Ice Cream Shed

Ocala · restaurant

Bull Smokehouse

Clermont · restaurant
Barrels and Boards, LLC

Barrels and Boards, LLC

Clermont · restaurant

Charcuterie and craft dining experience

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Brooksville · restaurant

Unpretentious, group-friendly destination for classic Italian fare, like pasta, pizza & subs.

Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Eustis · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Kim's Cafe II

Kim's Cafe II

Homosassa · coffee shop

Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Koto hibachi express - Sushi - Bubble Tea

Ocala · restaurant
Angelotti's Pizza

Angelotti's Pizza

Inverness · restaurant

Local pizza joint in Inverness serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, subs, and pasta. A dependable neighborhood spot for a quick slice or a family pizza night.

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Tavares · steakhouse

Downtown Tavares finally got the upscale steakhouse it deserved. Ironworks brings aged steaks and craft cocktails to Ruby Street with a vibe that's polished but not stuffy. Limited hours mean you plan your visit -- and that's part of the appeal.

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Inverness · restaurant

Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tavares · seafood

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.

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Ocala · restaurant

Churrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.

1921 Mount Dora

1921 Mount Dora

Mount Dora · new american

Housed in what was once the town doctor's home, 1921 is owned by the Modernism Museum and features rotating art alongside locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine. The setting is as memorable as the food.

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

Wildwood · barbecue

A hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way. Smoked low and slow with old hickory wood, the brisket and ribs here are legit competition-quality barbecue. Limited hours mean you need to plan around their schedule, but that's what good BBQ demands.

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Ocala · restaurant
Dark & Light Cafe

Dark & Light Cafe

Mount Dora · coffee shop

Specialty coffee shop on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora with carefully crafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a rotating selection of single-origin beans. Cozy and inviting for a caffeine-fueled afternoon.

Sushi Feast AYCE

Sushi Feast AYCE

Ocala · restaurant
Turners Kitchen + Bar

Turners Kitchen + Bar

Leesburg · new american

A chef-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Leesburg, occupying a building that once housed Turner's Bakery in the 1940s. The menu is creative without being fussy, and the quality is a pleasant surprise for a small-town spot.

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Pepe's Cantina Clermont

Clermont · restaurant
Franco's Italian Restaurant

Franco's Italian Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
Deep South Family BBQ

Deep South Family BBQ

Brooksville · restaurant

Deep South Family BBQ is a family-owned restaurant in Hernando County, known for their smoked meats and homemade side recipes, providing an authentic Southern BBQ experience since 1998.

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant
McCracken’s Irish Pub

McCracken’s Irish Pub

Leesburg · restaurant

Irish pub on Main Street in downtown Leesburg serving Irish-inspired dishes, cocktails, and draft beers including Guinness, with daily happy hour from 2-6 PM.

Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

Most Tuesdays here, the room finds you.

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.

Photo · stock · atmospheric · not a specific venue.

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