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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Hibachi Express

Hibachi Express

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Clermont
Historic Downtown Clermont

Historic Downtown Clermont

Restaurant
Clermont

This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.

live-music
Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong Restaurants

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Bushnell

Chinese restaurant in Bushnell offering Cantonese dishes, dim sum, noodle soups, and American-Chinese favorites including General Tso's chicken, with dine-in and takeout.

Horse & Hounds Restaurant

Horse & Hounds Restaurant

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Ocala

A dog-friendly American and British pub fare restaurant with over 15 outdoor tables. Known for generous portions of fish and chips, burgers, and steaks in a welcoming atmosphere.

Howie's Family Restaurant

Howie's Family Restaurant

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Bushnell

Home-style family restaurant in Bushnell serving Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, and all-you-can-eat fish, open for breakfast and lunch with Friday fish fry dinners.

family-friendly
Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares

Hurricane Dockside Grill-Tavares

Restaurant $$
Tavares

Tropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar.

live-musicdog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Ice Cream Shed

Ice Cream Shed

Restaurant
Ocala
Icy King

Icy King

Restaurant
Leesburg

Smoothies, wraps, ice cream and shaved ice

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Restaurant $$$
Ocala

Churrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails

Restaurant $$$
Tavares

Downtown Tavares finally got the upscale steakhouse it deserved. Ironworks brings aged steaks and craft cocktails to Ruby Street with a vibe that's polished but not stuffy. Limited hours mean you plan your visit -- and that's part of the appeal.

family-friendly
Island Fin Poke

Island Fin Poke

Restaurant
The Villages

Hawaiian-style poke restaurant at Brownwood serving fresh, sustainably sourced sushi and cooked proteins in customizable bowls with over 25 toppings, plus beer, wine, and Dole Whip.

Ivy on the Square

Ivy on the Square

Restaurant $$
Ocala

Southern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.

Jeremiah's

Jeremiah's

Restaurant $$
Mount Dora

Casual American fare served in a warm, relaxed setting with a bar & bustling patio.

live-musicdog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets

Restaurant
The Villages

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.

Jr's Smashburgers

Jr's Smashburgers

Restaurant
homosassa

Smashburger restaurant in Homosassa serving fresh, made-to-order burgers and American fare.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Popular breakfast and brunch chain serving oversized pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, and fresh-squeezed juices. The wait on weekends is real, but the food makes it worth it.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Restaurant $$
Ocala

Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Kelly's Half Shell Pub

Restaurant
Crystal River

Irish pub and seafood spot known for oysters, fresh catches, and a lively atmosphere. A Crystal River favorite for casual waterfront dining.

Kim's Cafe II

Kim's Cafe II

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homosassa

Neighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Restaurant $$
Ocala

All-you-can-eat interactive dining where you cook your own Korean BBQ and hot pot right at the table. A fun, social experience with endless proteins, veggies, and broths — great for groups and adventurous eaters.

family-friendly