Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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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.
O'Malley's Alley
A longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.
Frank's Place
Neighborhood bar in downtown Leesburg with a large pool hall, full liquor bar, karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays, an outdoor live music pavilion, and pub-style food.
Sail Inn
Bar on Broad Street in the Brooksville area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magical Meat Boutique British Pub
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.
The Whistle Stop
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.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
Your Prime Destination for Wine, Beers, and Cigars in Tavares, FL. Enjoy great drinks, live music, and outdoor seating in a relaxed atmosphere.
Snowbirds Billiards
The Cove Pub & Grub
Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.
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.
Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards
A casual yet refined atmosphere inviting beer enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and food lovers to enjoy billiards and food together.
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
Straightforward hangout for sports, American grill fare & bar games, with tables on a spacious deck.
The Barrel Bar & Grille
Neighborhood bar and grille in Homosassa serving pub fare and cold drinks.
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.
Native American Tiki Palm Huts of Florida
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.
Milano Italian Grille
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.
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.
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.
Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
Sud's Saloon
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.
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.
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.
Best of British Pub
Informal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.
Terrace on the Square
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.
Southern Axe House
Southern Axe House offers a unique and thrilling experience with axe throwing, escape rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere filled with Southern hospitality.
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.
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.
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.
Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville serving traditional Mexican cuisine.
Suncreek Brewery
Clermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.
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.
The Dam Pub
Quirky local pub with a cozy atmosphere on Lake Panasoffkee.
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.
Crossroads 44 Music & Sports Bar
Ednas' On The Green
Blushin' Bubbles
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mustangs & Mulligans
Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.

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