Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Citrus On the Lake Boutique Hotel / Citrus Sky Bar Tavares
TavaresCasual hotel offering unassuming quarters, many with lake views, plus an outdoor pool & dining.
Ingraham park
TavaresLeafy public park featuring shaded benches, a playground, scenic water views & a walking path.
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.
Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grill & Bar
TavaresLakeside dining with front-row views of Lake Dora and the seaplane base -- which means you might watch a plane land while you eat your burger. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are strong, and the outdoor patio is where you want to be at sunset.
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.