Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Angelos Wood Fired Pizza
TavaresFamily-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in Tavares helmed by a Napoli-born Italian chef, serving authentic pizzas made with centuries-old techniques alongside appetizers, sandwiches, and salads.
Bountiful Farms & Bistro
The VillagesA true farm-to-table gem where chef-owners Jessica and Gareth grow the ingredients they serve. Dining is entirely outdoors under a magnificent 300-year-old live oak, with a menu of fresh salads, creative sandwiches, and seasonal sides sourced straight from their organic farm. Open seasonally from October through May, so reservations are highly recommended.
Cicis Pizza
BrooksvilleItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
First Watch
The VillagesCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Mallie Kylas Cafe
BrooksvilleCharming cafe in a historic Brooksville home serving comfort food lunches, fresh salads, and renowned homemade desserts for over 25 years, connected to a gift shop and florist.
Rutabagas Cafe
InvernessCafe inside Rutabagas Natural Food Market in Inverness serving organic smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, soups, and salads catering to gluten-free, vegan, keto, and paleo diets.
Sonny's BBQ
InvernessLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
The Florida Porch Cafe
LeesburgCharming tea-room-style cafe on Main Street in Leesburg serving quiche, salads, sandwiches, and wraps made from quality ingredients, with a quaint antique gift shop in the back.
The Ivy House Restaurant
Williston**Temporarily closed due to fire.** Charming downtown restaurant in a restored historic building offering salads, sandwiches, wraps, and daily specials.