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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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Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Weirsdale · restaurant

Waterfront dining on Lake Weir featuring Chef Dave Del Rio's Florisiana cuisine — a fusion of Southern, Cajun, and Creole flavors. The views are stunning, the seafood is fresh, and the vibe has been drawing folks out here since 1924.

Green Mountain Pizza

Green Mountain Pizza

Clermont · restaurant
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Inverness · restaurant

Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

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.

The Dunnellon Grill

The Dunnellon Grill

Dunnellon · restaurant

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

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

The Bavarian Haus

The Bavarian Haus

Mount Dora · restaurant

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

Latinos Y Mas

Latinos Y Mas

Ocala · latin

Outstanding Latin cuisine in Ocala. A local favorite for authentic flavors and generous portions.

Finca Pinar

Finca Pinar

Dunnellon · restaurant

Restaurant and catering business in Dunnellon offering fresh, farm-inspired cuisine.

Santiagos Restaurant

Santiagos Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant at Cagan Crossing

Island Fin Poke

Island Fin Poke

The Villages · restaurant

Hawaiian-style poke restaurant at Brownwood serving fresh, sustainably sourced sushi and cooked proteins in customizable bowls with over 25 toppings, plus beer, wine, and Dole Whip.

ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

ROYAL ORCHID THAI Cuisine

Ocala · restaurant

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

Bubba's Crab & Seafood

Bubba's Crab & Seafood

Leesburg · restaurant

Casual seafood restaurant in Leesburg serving crab legs, shrimp, fish and chips, and other ocean favorites. A straightforward spot for a seafood fix without the fuss.

Southern Palate

Southern Palate

Dunnellon · restaurant

Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.

Citrus Grove Cafe

Citrus Grove Cafe

Eustis · restaurant
Gator's Dockside Brownwood

Gator's Dockside Brownwood

The Villages · restaurant

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Crafted - Fine Dine Steakhouse

Clermont · restaurant
Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - Wildwood

The Villages · restaurant
Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Huarike Peruvian Cuisine

Clermont · restaurant
The Inside Out Grill

The Inside Out Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Local grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT

CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT

Clermont · restaurant

Mediterranean grill restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Clermont · restaurant

Original Mexican restaurant

Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

The Villages · restaurant

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

La Perla Tapatía Mexican Restaurant

La Perla Tapatía Mexican Restaurant

Eustis · restaurant
Thai Ruby

Thai Ruby

The Villages · thai

Authentic Thai cuisine at Lake Sumter Landing that goes well beyond the usual pad thai. The curries are properly spiced, the Tom Kha is aromatic and rich, and the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a stroll around the square.

Mallie Kylas Cafe

Mallie Kylas Cafe

Brooksville · coffee shop

Charming cafe in a historic Brooksville home serving comfort food lunches, fresh salads, and renowned homemade desserts for over 25 years, connected to a gift shop and florist.

Ocean Buffet

Ocean Buffet

Ocala · restaurant

Asian buffet restaurant in Ocala with a wide spread of Chinese, Japanese, and seafood options including sushi, crab legs, and hibachi. All-you-can-eat at a fair price.

COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI

COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI

Clermont · restaurant

Italian deli in downtown Clermont

Zuru Ramen & Boba

Zuru Ramen & Boba

Ocala · restaurant
China Lee Buffet

China Lee Buffet

Ocala · restaurant

All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet on Silver Springs Boulevard with a rotating selection of classic Chinese-American dishes, sushi, and desserts. A budget-friendly option for big appetites.

El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.

Amore Italian Ristorante

Amore Italian Ristorante

Clermont · restaurant
Sol De Mexico

Sol De Mexico

Eustis · restaurant

Family-run Mexican cantina decked out with South American furniture & artworks, open since 2009.

PizzAmore

PizzAmore

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-friendly parlor serving specialty pizzas, hot entrees, plus beer & wine in a casual space.

The Freezer Tiki Bar

The Freezer Tiki Bar

Crystal River · seafood

Started as a literal bait freezer attached to a seafood market, now it's one of the most beloved dive bars on the Nature Coast. Cash only, peel-and-eat shrimp, and the kind of Old Florida atmosphere you can't manufacture. Bring cash.

Stirrups Restaurant

Stirrups Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
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.

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.

Front Porch Restaurant

Front Porch Restaurant

Dunnellon · 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.

Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar

Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar

Ocala · restaurant
Cedar River Seafood Crystal River

Cedar River Seafood Crystal River

Crystal River · restaurant

Local seafood chain serving fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies in a casual, no-frills setting. Solid portions at fair prices — a dependable seafood spot.

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Leesburg · seafood

Waterfront farm-to-table dining on Lake Eustis with a menu built around local craft beers and Central Florida cuisine. The blackened grouper Reuben and hand-dipped coconut shrimp are signature dishes. The lake views don't hurt either.

Oak & Stone

Oak & Stone

The Villages · restaurant

Craft beer and artisan pizza restaurant at Eastport Town Center featuring a self-serve tap wall with 50+ rotating beers using touchless RFID technology, plus oven-baked wings and create-your-own pizzas.

Elevation 89

Elevation 89

Ocala · restaurant

Unique dining experience at the Ocala Airport with gorgeous runway views and spectacular sunsets. Named for the airport's 89-foot elevation. American cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Catrina Cocina Mexicana

Catrina Cocina Mexicana

Ocala · restaurant
Beirut Bites

Beirut Bites

Mount Dora · lebanese

Quick-service Lebanese and Mediterranean eatery on 4th Avenue in Mount Dora. Hummus, falafel, shawarma, and kebabs — fresh, flavorful, and a welcome change of pace from the usual downtown options.

Hibachi Express

Hibachi Express

Clermont · restaurant
La Cuisine Academy Restaurant

La Cuisine Academy Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant

Restaurant in Ocala.

Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

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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.

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