Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Napolinos
Casual stop serving pizza, pasta & seafood, meat & chicken entrees in a relaxed space.
The Lazy Maid Crêperie
Highly rated French creperie in downtown Brooksville serving both sweet and savory crepes in a charming setting with indoor and outdoor seating, open for breakfast and lunch.
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.
Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Restaurant
Night Owl Caribbean Cuisine
Buffet City
Asian buffet including sushi, hibachi & some American items, plus colorful lighting & modest decor.
Rosa Mezcal Cocina Mexicana
4120 Bombay Cafe
Christmas Cafe
Coffee house in Inverness serving coffee, acai bowls, crepes, soups, energy drinks, and soft-serve ice cream in a cozy atmosphere.
Depot on Magnolia
Lakis Restaurant
Popular Greek & Italian dishes served in a casual space with murals of quaint Aegean scenes.
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood
Informal local chain serving hand-cut steaks, seafood & Southern BBQ in a roadhouse-themed setting.
Franco's Italian Restaurant
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Irish pub and seafood spot known for oysters, fresh catches, and a lively atmosphere. A Crystal River favorite for casual waterfront dining.
Mamma Rita's Pizzeria
Super Tacos Truck
Mexican food truck serving tacos and more
Front Porch Restaurant
Home-style restaurant in Dunnellon serving comfort food classics — think fried chicken, meatloaf, and biscuits. The kind of place where the food tastes like somebody's grandma made it.
Swampy's Bar & Grille
Nestled right on the Rainbow River, Swampy's has been a Dunnellon favorite for over a decade. The Cajun-inspired menu pairs perfectly with the riverfront setting, and it's the kind of place where you linger longer than you planned.
Ramshackle Cafe
Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.
The Crab Plant
The freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.
Magnolia Breeze Restaurant
Tony's Sushi
Popular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.
Dark & Light Cafe
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.
Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse
Papa J's Diner
One of the longest-running breakfast and lunch diners in Inverness since 1986, serving all-day breakfast with Southern-style cooking, generous portions, and competitive prices.
Prime + Ember
Upscale signature steakhouse at Eastport Town Center featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, and hand-crafted cocktails, with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Lake and live music.
Bori Burger Café and More
Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.
Catfish Johnny's
A local institution for fried catfish, hush puppies, and Southern-style seafood. No-frills atmosphere with big portions.
O'Shucks Oyster Bar and Grill
Seafood and American restaurant known for oysters on the half shell and fish and chips.
Botanico Tacos & Tequila
Modern Mexican restaurant with roots in the vibrant flavors of Vera Cruz, offering creative tapas, tequila pairings, and an outdoor dining area with swings for kids and adults.
Fat Chef Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
Authentic Jamaican food
Marguerita Grill
Mexican & American fare in a relaxed setting with sports TV, fishbowl Margaritas & patio seating.
Taste Of Lebanon
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
All-you-can-eat interactive dining where you cook your own Korean BBQ and hot pot right at the table. A fun, social experience with endless proteins, veggies, and broths — great for groups and adventurous eaters.
Four Smokes BBQ
Máster Taqueria Y Paleteria
Drew's American Grill
Drew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen
The kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.
Brooklyn Deli Too
New York-style deli serving authentic deli sandwiches, subs, and classic fare.
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen
Fujiyama Japanese Steak House
Family-owned Japanese steakhouse in Bushnell offering hibachi dinners, sushi rolls, and traditional entrees, with reservations, takeout, and delivery available.
Bull Smokehouse
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ice Cream Shed
Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant
Popular family-owned Mexican restaurant in a charming converted house in Dunnellon, serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with generous portions and beer and wine.
PizzAmore
Family-friendly parlor serving specialty pizzas, hot entrees, plus beer & wine in a casual space.
Ivy on the Square
Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.

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