Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bayside Kraft Kitchen
Crystal RiverCreative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
OcalaCasual American chain where everything is made from scratch daily. The chicken tenders and honey butter croissants have a cult following, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the portion sizes.
Roasted Spirit
ClermontElevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
Crystal RiverA chef-owned scratch kitchen in Homosassa where the love of fresh, local ingredients shows in every dish. The setting inside a converted greenhouse is unique, and the menu changes with what's available. Worth planning around their limited schedule.