Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Los Magueyes Crystal River
Mexican restaurant chain location in Crystal River serving fresh-made traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and specialty cocktails.
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Classic sports bar at Lake Sumter Landing with dozens of TVs, pub grub, and cold draft beer. A top spot for watching games.
Ruby Street Grille
Tavares' go-to for lakeside live entertainment and cold drinks. Ruby Street Grille keeps the patio packed with regular live music, a solid pub menu, and views of Lake Dora. It's more bar-with-great-food than restaurant-with-a-bar.
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.
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill
The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub
Lively British-inspired pub on Donnelly Street serving pub fare, draft beers, and cocktails. Popular for its casual vibe, trivia nights, and outdoor seating.
District Bar & Kitchen
Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.
Shucker's
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.
Serendipity Brews
Artisan coffee shop and craft beer bar in downtown Mount Dora with 14 draft beers, 150+ packaged options, retro decor, and regular live music adding to the town's nightlife.
Manatee Campground Marina Pub
Waterfront pub at a campground and marina on the Homosassa River, offering drinks and casual fare in a laid-back outdoor setting.
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.
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.
Mutiny Bar Ocala
The Nest At Papilio
Speakeasy-themed garden bar inside Papilio's botanical hall in downtown Mount Dora, offering 12 taps, 100+ beers, wine-based cocktails, and happy hour surrounded by lush tropical plants.
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.
Pine Street Pub
Downtown Inverness Irish-style pub established in 2013 with 21 craft beers on tap including Guinness, daily specials like shepherd's pie, and live music on the outdoor deck most Fridays.
Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
Mullets Sports Bar Clermont
Buddys Tavern
Neighborhood tavern on US-301 in Bushnell offering drinks and a casual local bar atmosphere.
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.
Mustangs & Mulligans
Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.
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.
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.
Wildwood Vineyard and Events (Winery)
Wildwood Vineyard is a beautiful event space where you can host weddings and special events, offering a lovely atmosphere and delicious wine.
Desperados Saloon
Desperados Saloon is a lively bar and entertainment venue offering competition-level billiards, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
The Bell Clermont
O'Malley's Alley
A longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.
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.
The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!
Urban axe throwing lanes combined with Crave's food and drink menu. A fun group activity for date nights, team outings, or just blowing off steam with a cold beer in hand.
Anti-Monopoly Drug Store
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.
Rookies Family Grille & Bar
Lively, family-run sports bar & American grill offering lots of TVs, a kids' menu, patio & karaoke.
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.
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.
Mezza Luna at the Villages
Italian restaurant in The Villages serving classic pasta dishes, brick-oven pizza, and seafood in a cozy setting. Date-night worthy with a solid wine list.
Magnolia's Oyster Bar
Compact, unpretentious locale specializing in raw or cooked oysters & other seafood classics.
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 Cove Bar
Castaways Bar & Grill
Casual waterfront bar and grill in Crystal River with cold drinks, pub food, and a laid-back outdoor vibe. A popular post-dive or post-kayak hangout.
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.
Back 40 Wine Co
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
Casual Mexican restaurant in The Villages serving tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and margaritas. A solid spot for a quick Tex-Mex fix with friendly service.
Gator's Dockside Clermont
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
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.
The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association
Community social club in downtown Leesburg operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association, hosting events, gatherings, and entertainment for members and guests.
Bank Street
Outdoor seating, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights. One of downtown Ocala's best spots for a night out.
The Whistle Stop

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