Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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The Florida Porch Cafe
Charming tea-room-style cafe on Main Street in Leesburg serving quiche, salads, sandwiches, and wraps made from quality ingredients, with a quaint antique gift shop in the back.
MrBeast Burger
Máster Taqueria Y Paleteria
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
TooJay's Deli
Florida-born New York-style deli and bakery with massive sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. A go-to for comfort food and takeout platters.
Vincent's Italian Restaurant
Simple Italian eatery serving a classic menu including garlic rolls & a range of pasta dishes.
Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant
Beloved family-run Mexican restaurant in Dunnellon since 2010 serving authentic dishes with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and an impressive tequila selection in a colorful, lively setting.
Howie's Family Restaurant
Home-style family restaurant in Bushnell serving Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, and all-you-can-eat fish, open for breakfast and lunch with Friday fish fry dinners.
Portillo's Clermont
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
The Yardery
Open-air restaurant and bar on Baker Street featuring Mount Dora's only rooftop bar, backyard classics with a twist, lawn games, and live music weekends in a family and dog-friendly setting.
Amerikanos Grille
Mediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.
Gator's Dockside Brownwood
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Marguerita Grill
Mexican & American fare in a relaxed setting with sports TV, fishbowl Margaritas & patio seating.
Cane Garden Country Club
Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.
Tiki Bar & Grill
Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
El Toreo
Bravo Pizza!!
Pizza parlor serving New York-style slices, calzones, pizza, Stromboli, baked ziti and other Italian eats.
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina
Double Take Pizza
Garvino's
Wine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.
Ocean Buffet
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.
Buffet City
Asian buffet including sushi, hibachi & some American items, plus colorful lighting & modest decor.
Midtown Station Food Hub
Multi-vendor food hall in downtown Ocala overlooking Tuscawilla Park, with six independent businesses sharing one roof. Tenants include Infinite Ale Works (brewery), Sipping Grounds Coffee, Shake Shack, La Pin Sausages, plus rotating counter-service and a full bar program. Hours vary by vendor, but the hub itself stays lively from morning coffee through late dinner — built for the gather-and-graze pattern more than a sit-down meal.
Steak 'n Shake
Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
La Jibarita de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant
The Goblin Market
A local institution since 1996, The Goblin Market features intimate, book-lined dining rooms and a gorgeous courtyard patio. Creative seasonal New American cuisine in one of the prettiest settings in Central Florida.
CAVA
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Luma Mediterranean Kitchen
LUMA is a fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen serving bold, bright flavors inspired by the sun-soaked coasts of the Mediterranean.
Bayside Seafood Grille
Seafood restaurant in downtown Crystal River featuring fresh local catches and a cozy dining atmosphere.
El patrón Grill & Bar
M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ
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.
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.
Ay Jalisco
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
Lou & Flo's Cajun Creations
Cajun and Creole food spot bringing Louisiana-style cooking to Dunnellon.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine
Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant
Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails
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.
Metro Diner
Comfort-food chain known for massive portions of fried chicken and waffles, pot roast, and meatloaf. Breakfast is served all day, and the vibe is pure Southern diner warmth.
Gator Cove
Waterfront bar and grill on the canal in Homosassa serving American fare including burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and gator tail, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.
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.
Legends Bar And Grill
Neighborhood bar and grill in Fruitland Park known for hand-tossed New York and Chicago-style pizza, oversized chicken wings with homemade sauces, pool tables, karaoke, and live music.
Darrell's Diner
The View at Clermont National
Restaurant and bar at Clermont National Golf Club offering panoramic views stretching to Disney, with New York-style pizza, fresh bowls, a driving range, and weekend live music.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Southern Trace
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
El Patio Bushnell
Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bushnell known for scratch-made fajitas, burritos, street tacos, and barbacoa using fresh ingredients, with a 4.7-star rating.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
Southern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
Stirrups Restaurant
Finca Pinar
Restaurant and catering business in Dunnellon offering fresh, farm-inspired cuisine.

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