Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
InvernessClassic Dairy Queen serving Blizzards, Dilly Bars, burgers, and chicken strip baskets. If you need a quick soft-serve fix or a drive-through dinner, this is your spot.
Dan's Clam Stand
Crystal RiverHeaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.
Dark & Light Cafe
Mount DoraSpecialty coffee shop on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora with carefully crafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a rotating selection of single-origin beans. Cozy and inviting for a caffeine-fueled afternoon.
Darrell’s Diner
BushnellFamily diner in Bushnell open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, serving all-day breakfast, comfort food specials, and homemade desserts in a friendly atmosphere.
Deep South Family BBQ
BrooksvilleDeep South Family BBQ is a family-owned restaurant in Hernando County, known for their smoked meats and homemade side recipes, providing an authentic Southern BBQ experience since 1998.
Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant
DunnellonPopular family-owned Mexican restaurant in a charming converted house in Dunnellon, serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with generous portions and beer and wine.
Drew's American Grill
BrooksvilleDrew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.
Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
weirsdaleWaterfront dining on Lake Weir featuring Chef Dave Del Rio's Florisiana cuisine — a fusion of Southern, Cajun, and Creole flavors. The views are stunning, the seafood is fresh, and the vibe has been drawing folks out here since 1924.
Eden Abbey Brewing Community
Mount DoraFamily-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.
El Mezcal Mexican restaurant
homosassaMexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.
El Patio Bushnell
BushnellAuthentic Mexican restaurant in Bushnell known for scratch-made fajitas, burritos, street tacos, and barbacoa using fresh ingredients, with a 4.7-star rating.
