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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Bamboo Bistro

Bamboo Bistro

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Comfortable Pan-Asian joint with roomy booth seating supplying fusion fare, like sushi & pho.

Bountiful Farms & Bistro

Bountiful Farms & Bistro

Restaurant $$
The Villages

A 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.

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KC Wine Bistro

KC Wine Bistro

Bar $$
Crystal River

Family-owned wine and coffee bistro in downtown Crystal River serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, shawarmas, and gourmet burgers alongside select wines, craft beers, and live music.

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Pico Bistro

Pico Bistro

Restaurant $
Clermont
Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Root & Branch Bistro + Bar

Restaurant $$$
Clermont

A labor of love from proprietors Jason and Casey Baruch, Root & Branch has won multiple Taste of South Lake awards for good reason. The fried green tomatoes are legendary, and the upscale-but-casual vibe hits that sweet spot for a special night out.

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The Bistro

The Bistro

Restaurant $$
Crystal River

Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Brooksville serving lunch and dinner.

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The Mount Dora Bistro

The Mount Dora Bistro

Restaurant
Mount Dora

French-inspired neighborhood bistro in downtown Mount Dora offering classic bistro fare, curated dining experiences, afternoon tea service, and a spectacular French wine list in a warm, refined setting.

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The Sipping Garden and Bistro

The Sipping Garden and Bistro

Bar $$
Leesburg

A wine bar and bistro in downtown Leesburg with a garden atmosphere and a curated wine list paired with bistro fare. It's the kind of spot this area has been missing -- relaxed, a little sophisticated, and perfect for a long afternoon.

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Three Six Bistro

Three Six Bistro

Restaurant $$$
Ocala

Chef Sean Langan brings modernist, West Coast-inflected cuisine to Ocala in this intimate fine dining bistro. Every dish is scratch-made with high-quality ingredients, and the creativity on the plate is genuinely surprising for a mid-Florida town.

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Twysted Vyne

Twysted Vyne

Bar $$
Inverness

Casual fine dining wine bar in downtown Inverness pairing a curated selection of quality wines and craft beers with an upscale bistro menu and live music from local musicians.

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WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

WAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi

Restaurant $$
Mount Dora

Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.

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