Local Directory
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.
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.
Charlie Horse Bar & Grill
OcalaNeighborhood bar and grill on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala serving American fare with daily specials. Known for karaoke nights, DJ Bingo, and a lively local crowd with indoor and outdoor seating.
Dirty South Saloon
LeesburgLeesburg's honky-tonk and biker bar featuring live bands, karaoke, line dancing, pool, darts, and themed events in a smoke-free indoor space with a spacious outdoor area.
Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares
TavaresOrlando-based specialty coffee chain housed in a beautifully remodeled historic home in Tavares, featuring indoor and outdoor seating with dedicated play spaces for kids.
Harvest Press
The VillagesChef-inspired, wine-focused restaurant at Brownwood Paddock Square featuring seasonal menus made from scratch, with an upscale casual dining area, indoor and outdoor bars, and private dining rooms.
Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge
The VillagesPremium cigar, wine, beer, and coffee lounge in The Villages. The cigar lounge is enclosed and separate from the smoke-free indoor bar — so everyone's comfortable. Karaoke nights, wine tastings, and military discounts add to the draw.
Homosassa Public Library
Crystal RiverCitrus County Library branch in Homosassa featuring a seed library, community and study rooms, computer lab, indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, and a special collection of Winslow Homer watercolor prints.
Jungle Zone
TavaresAir-conditioned indoor family entertainment center in Tavares featuring inflatable bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, trampolines, laser tag, and birthday party packages.
Sawgrass Tavern
The VillagesCeltic-inspired restaurant at Sawgrass Grove in The Villages featuring shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, plus a spacious indoor-outdoor bar and patio seating.
The Grill at Pepper Creek
Crystal RiverCasual eatery inside Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with indoor seating overlooking Pepper Creek, serving pizzas, sandwiches, and salads — no park admission required to dine.
The Lazy Maid Crêperie
Crystal RiverHighly 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.
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.
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar
The VillagesChef Wolfgang Puck's American bar and grill inside the Brownwood Hotel & Spa offering global-inspired cuisine, weekend brunch, craft cocktails, and indoor/outdoor patio dining.