Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Art's Diner Home Cooking Restaurant
Crystal RiverClassic diner serving home-style cooking, hearty breakfasts, and comfort food in Homosassa.
Braised Onion
OcalaFamily-owned and full of personality, Braised Onion serves comfort food done right — legendary crispy onion fritters, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie in a vibrant, art-filled space.
Brick & Iron Cafe
OcalaA health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.
City Fire American Oven & Bar
The VillagesAmerican restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas, steaks, and comfort food in an upscale-casual setting. A solid option for a meal before or after exploring the area.
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River
Crystal RiverFolksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
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.
Front Porch Restaurant
DunnellonHome-style restaurant in Dunnellon serving comfort food classics — think fried chicken, meatloaf, and biscuits. The kind of place where the food tastes like somebody's grandma made it.
Howie's Family Restaurant
BushnellHome-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.
Kim's Cafe II
Crystal RiverNeighborhood cafe in Homosassa serving breakfast, lunch, and comfort food.
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant - Wildwood
WildwoodInformal strip-mall setting for traditional Mexican comfort foods with margaritas & piña coladas.
Mallie Kylas Cafe
Crystal RiverCharming 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.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen
TavaresThe kind of breakfast spot where the portions are enormous, the coffee stays full, and the regulars know the staff by name. Mary's has been feeding Tavares for years with no-frills comfort food that hits exactly right at 7am.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
WildwoodSouthern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
Mojo's-Food. Music. Soul. (Ocala Location)
OcalaLive music venue and restaurant serving BBQ, burgers, and Southern comfort food with a side of blues and rock. The stage hosts local and touring acts, and the vibe is pure Ocala soul.
Paige's Root Beer
DunnellonNostalgic diner on Pennsylvania Avenue known for award-winning burgers, homemade root beer floats, and classic American comfort food, recognized as Best Burger in the County.
Ramshackle Cafe
LeesburgBurgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.
Redsauce
The VillagesClassic Italian favorites in the heart of Lake Sumter Landing with award-winning wines and a lively atmosphere. The housemade pastas and red sauce recipes are the kind of comfort food that keeps this place packed year-round.
Southern Palate
DunnellonSoul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.
The Friar's Table
The VillagesGastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
TooJay's Deli
The VillagesFlorida-born New York-style deli and bakery with massive sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. A go-to for comfort food and takeout platters.
Twisted Biscuit Diner
TavaresPopular Tavares diner serving traditional Southern comfort food with a twist, built around flavored, made-from-scratch biscuits, open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM for breakfast and lunch.
Wolf Branch Brewing - Mount Dora
Mount DoraA Lake County craft brewery with locations in Mount Dora, Leesburg, and Eustis. The Mount Dora taproom sits right downtown and pours some of the best craft beers in the region alongside comfort food that pairs perfectly.