Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Amerikanos Grille
The VillagesMediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.
Botanico Tacos & Tequila
Mount DoraModern Mexican restaurant with roots in the vibrant flavors of Vera Cruz, offering creative tapas, tequila pairings, and an outdoor dining area with swings for kids and adults.
Calypso
The VillagesCaribbean-inspired restaurant at The Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter Landing, serving island-flavored dishes and rum-infused cocktails with indoor-outdoor dining, live music, and lakeside breezes.
Florida Cracker Tap Room and Bourbon Bar
BrooksvilleSmall, easygoing taproom with a broad selection of Florida-brewed craft beers, plus an outdoor area.
Gator Cove
homosassaWaterfront bar and grill on the canal in Homosassa serving American fare including burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and gator tail, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
homosassaCasual bar and grill in Homosassa serving home-cooked food including pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and fresh seafood, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.
Horse & Hounds Restaurant
OcalaA 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.
Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant
Mount DoraTraditional Cuban fare whipped up in easygoing, compact quarters with a full bar & outdoor seats.
Peck's Old Port Cove
Crystal RiverOld Florida at its finest — waterfront deck, outdoor bar, and a menu loaded with fresh local seafood. The crab cakes are outstanding and the setting feels like a place that time forgot.
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.
The Bavarian Haus
Mount DoraCasual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
OcalaColorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
The Lazy Maid Crêperie
BrooksvilleHighly rated French creperie in downtown Brooksville serving both sweet and savory crepes in a charming setting with indoor and outdoor seating, open for breakfast and lunch.
Tiki Bar & Grill
ClermontEasygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
Waterfront Social
Crystal RiverIndoor/outdoor gathering spot on Kings Bay in Crystal River serving southern coastal dishes from scratch, with a tiki bar offering 180-degree bay views and sunset cocktails.
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden
OcalaAn upscale pub and garden at the World Equestrian Center featuring craft cocktails, bourbon, and elevated pub fare with an outdoor terrace overlooking the equestrian grounds.