Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Monkey Island Riverside Resort
homosassaStraightforward rooms & suites with microwaves & minifridges, plus a pool, boat docks & a tiki bar.
Oxford Downs
summerfieldEntertainment 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.
Seagrass Waterfront
homosassaRiverfront property offering casual condos with kitchens, plus a restaurant, tiki bar & boat ramp.
Shed
Crystal RiverLively 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.
The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant
DunnellonSouthern-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.
The Freezer Tiki Bar
Crystal RiverStarted 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.
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills
InvernessRestaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
Tiki Bar & Grill
ClermontEasygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
Tipsy Tarpon
Crystal RiverCasual 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.
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.