Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Ay Jalisco Clermont
ClermontHomey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
Bagel Bros Cafe
ClermontLocal bagel shop in Clermont serving fresh-baked bagels, deli sandwiches, and breakfast bites. A solid morning stop for a bagel with schmear and a cup of coffee.
Center Lake Park
ClermontLakeside park with a fitness trail in Historic Downtown Clermont overlooking an 8-acre lake, with benches throughout and free admission.
Cherry Lake Park
ClermontLakeside park in Clermont with a playground, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and a fishing pier. A family-friendly green space with pretty lake views.
Chosen Barber Lounge
ClermontBarber lounge in the Minneola area near Clermont offering professional haircuts and grooming services.
Citrus Tower
ClermontBuilt in 1956 and standing 226 feet tall, the Citrus Tower offers panoramic views of the rolling hills and hundreds of spring-fed lakes across eight counties. A classic piece of Old Florida roadside Americana that's still delivering the goods.
Clermont Bowling Center
ClermontFamily-owned bowling center in Clermont since 2005 featuring twelve lanes with auto bumper guards, a full-service bar with pool tables, cosmic bowling on Friday nights, and league play.
Clermont City Center
ClermontCivic venue and community hub in downtown Clermont available for events, weddings, and community gatherings, also hosting a Sunday open fair with local vendors.
Clermont Dog Park
ClermontOff-leash dog park in Clermont with fenced areas for dogs to exercise and play.
Clermont Historic Village Museum
ClermontSeven historic buildings from the late 1800s including a schoolhouse, train depot, and WWII Quonset Hut museum — all telling the story of South Lake County's pioneering families. Free admission (donations appreciated), open weekends 1-5pm.
Clermont National
ClermontUpscale restaurant in Clermont offering elevated American cuisine in a refined setting. A special-occasion spot with a focus on quality ingredients and a polished dining experience.
Clermont Oyster Bar
ClermontRaw 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.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Crooked River Preserve
Clermont63-acre nature preserve between Lake Louisa and the Palatlakaha River with a 1.7-mile loop through forested wetlands, sinkholes, and cypress-lined riverbank. Free, with canoe access and clean restrooms at the trailhead.