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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Restaurant
panasoffkee

Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

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Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki

Restaurant $$
Crystal River

Familiar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.

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Harry and The Natives

Harry and The Natives

Restaurant $$
The Villages

An over-water tiki hut serving American fare with a seafood slant. No reservations, first come first served -- which somehow makes snagging a table feel like a small victory. The waterfront setting alone is worth the trip.

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Monkey Island Riverside Resort

Monkey Island Riverside Resort

Restaurant
homosassa

Straightforward rooms & suites with microwaves & minifridges, plus a pool, boat docks & a tiki bar.

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Native American Tiki Palm Huts of Florida
Oxford Downs

Oxford Downs

Bar
summerfield

Entertainment complex near The Villages featuring a poker room, off-track betting, and Central Florida's largest tiki bar with live music Friday-Sunday, karaoke, and a full American food menu.

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Seagrass Waterfront

Seagrass Waterfront

Restaurant $$
homosassa

Riverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.

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Shed

Shed

Restaurant $
Crystal River

Lively waterfront tiki bar and grill on the Homosassa River serving seafood baskets, gator bites, and shrimp tacos, with a 'cook your catch' option for anglers and live music on weekends.

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The Argonaut Bar and Lounge

The Argonaut Bar and Lounge

Bar
Tavares

The Argonaut is a submarine inspired bar and lounge serving wine, craft beer, tiki drinks, specialty cocktails, and tapas style food offerings.

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The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant

The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant

Bar $$
Dunnellon

Southern-style seafood with stunning river views and a non-pretentious tiki atmosphere. The extensive outdoor seating area overlooks the Withlacoochee River, and the menu leans into fresh prawns, fish, and local specialties at fair prices.

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The Freezer Tiki Bar

The Freezer Tiki Bar

Restaurant $
Crystal River

Started as a literal bait freezer attached to a seafood market, now it's one of the most beloved dive bars on the Nature Coast. Cash only, peel-and-eat shrimp, and the kind of Old Florida atmosphere you can't manufacture. Bring cash.

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The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Restaurant
Inverness

Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

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The Tipsy Skipper

The Tipsy Skipper

Bar $$
Ocala

A boutique 1950s tiki-themed lounge in downtown Ocala featuring rotating handcrafted cocktails, fresh juices, and fine rums. Next to the Marion Theatre. Open daily from 4pm.

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Tiki Bar & Grill

Tiki Bar & Grill

Restaurant $
Clermont

Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.

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Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill

Restaurant $$
Tavares

A family-owned seafood spot and oyster bar that puts a Caribbean twist on Southern classics. The raw bar is the main event, but the whole menu delivers. Casual enough for a Tuesday lunch, fun enough for a Saturday night out.

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Tipsy Tarpon

Tipsy Tarpon

Restaurant
Crystal River

Casual waterfront seafood spot on the Crystal River with open-air covered seating, a tin-roof tiki bar, live music, and menu favorites like redfish tacos and steamed shrimp.

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Waterfront Social

Waterfront Social

Restaurant $$
Crystal River

Indoor/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.

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