Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blondies
The VillagesOutdoor bar on Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages featuring daily live entertainment, signature cocktails, craft beers, and wines by the glass. Hosts trivia nights, karaoke, and Saturday brunch specials.
Bonefish Grill
The VillagesUpscale-casual seafood chain known for wood-grilled fish, hand-crafted cocktails, and seasonal specials. The Bang Bang Shrimp is legendary, and the happy hour is one of the best in The Villages.
Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant
The VillagesCountry club dining at Evans Prairie in The Villages, offering a relaxed meal with golf course views. Open to residents and their guests for lunch and dinner.
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
The VillagesCasual Mexican restaurant in The Villages serving tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and margaritas. A solid spot for a quick Tex-Mex fix with friendly service.
Fox Crossing Tavern
The VillagesRegular live acts in a friendly neighborhood-bar setting near The Villages.
Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge
The VillagesPremium cigar, wine, beer, and coffee lounge in The Villages. The cigar lounge is enclosed and separate from the smoke-free indoor bar — so everyone's comfortable. Karaoke nights, wine tastings, and military discounts add to the draw.
Mezza Luna at the Villages
The VillagesItalian restaurant in The Villages serving classic pasta dishes, brick-oven pizza, and seafood in a cozy setting. Date-night worthy with a solid wine list.
Oxford Downs
The VillagesEntertainment complex near The Villages featuring a poker room, off-track betting, and Central Florida's largest tiki bar with live music Friday-Sunday, karaoke, and a full American food menu.
Sawgrass Tavern
The VillagesCeltic-inspired restaurant at Sawgrass Grove in The Villages featuring shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, plus a spacious indoor-outdoor bar and patio seating.
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
The VillagesCraft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.