Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Dora Queen
TavaresLuxury 80-foot New Orleans-style paddlewheel boat offering 2-hour cruises on Lake Dora with a full-service bar, lounge seating, and both open-air and climate-controlled decks.
Kalua Beach Bar
TavaresA lakefront bar with Hawaiian-inspired food, Lake Dora views, and live music on weekends. The vibe is Jimmy Buffett meets lake town Florida -- laid back, sandy-footed, and exactly where you want to be on a Friday night.
Keel & Curley Winery at Lake Dora
TavaresTasting room outpost of the popular Florida blueberry winery, offering wine flights, glasses, and bottles in a relaxed setting.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
TavaresCigar bar and lounge in downtown Tavares with a walk-in humidor, 16 beer taps, craft beers, wines, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating with Lake Dora views.
Ruby Street Grille
TavaresTavares' 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.