Restaurants
In and Around The Villages
If you are looking for a specific restaurant or all of the restaurants near you, this is not the place. That's Google. This is for finding the best choices for restaurants. And, it doesn't require scrolling through dozens of articles or reading hundreds of reviews.
We've gathered almost 300 restaurants in and around The Villages and organized them into an easy-to-search directory.
Whether you're looking for Mexican food, waterfront dining, a special night out, or a hidden local favorite, use the filters below to find exactly what you're in the mood for.
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Look in specific squares or In The Villages in general. Near The Villages will include places inside and right outside The Villages.
Around The Villages are a little farther out-- but worth the trip.
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World's Largest Hard Rock
Pub Food
6050 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Doubles as a Rock and Roll Museum with one of the largest artifacts and collections anywhere.
4.5
Themed Restaurant
Rooftop Bar
Music Museum
World's Largest
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Harry and The Natives
American Favorites
4529 Okahumpka Run, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Large waterfront Tiki Bar, serving upscale casual food. Outdoor dining.
4.6
Tiki Bar
Waterfront
Scenic
Worth the Drive
Featured
Capa
Prime Rib / Steakhouse
10100 Dream Tree Blvd, Golden Oak, FL 32836
Around The Villages
See nightly fireworks from the Michelin-recommended 17th-floor rooftop steakhouse.
4.6
Spanish Cuisine
Award Winning
Rooftop
Date Night
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Fire Japanese
Asian Food
1401 Citrus Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Reviews rave about good prices and delicious food. Outdoor seating. Steak, chicken and sushi.
4.7
Top Rated
Japanese
Hibachi
Worth the Drive
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Michele's Cuisine
International Cuisine
18050 SE 102nd Terrace, Lady Lake, FL 34491
In The Villages
Cozy spot for German staples such as schnitzel and beef stew, plus beer, sandwiches.
4.5
Outdoor Dining
German
Lunch and Dinner
Worth the Drive
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Reveille Cafe
Breakfast / Brunch
2109 Everglades Ln., The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Comfortable and casual daytime diner serving coffee & brunch options. Local favorite.
4.5
Breakfast
Casual
Diner
Lunch
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Koyame Asian Express
Asian Food
1558 Bella Cruz Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Near The Villages
Chinese noodles, fried rice & other typical fare in a down-to-earth setting. Lunch specials.
4.4
Chinese
Casual
Lunch and Dinner
Asian
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Candelaria Eatery
International Cuisine
4059 Thomas St. Oxford, FL 34484, USA
In The Villages
Guests praise the breakfast options, burgers, fusion plates, and Colombian bites.
4.8
Top Rated
Colombian
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early Option
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Tacos El Primo
Mexican
2005 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Top rated Mexican food truck. Known for Birria Tacos, Quesabirria and Quick food.
5
Top Rated
Food Truck
Lunch and Dinner
Mexican
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Pupusas Lissgaby
International Cuisine
7655 SE 126th Pl suite 2, Belleview, FL 34420
Near The Villages
Serving pupusas, tamales and other Salvadoran dishes. Closed Monday and Tuesday
4.8
Top Rated
Salvadoran Cuisine
Breakfast / Lunch
Worth the Drive
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Viva Mexico Taqueria
Mexican
17557 S US Hwy 301, Summerfield, FL, United States, 34491
Near The Villages
Taco food truck with a tent featuring familiar Mexican fare and a few picnic tables.
4.7
Top Rated
Food Truck
Lunch and Dinner
Worth the Drive
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Kumo Sushi
Asian Food
637 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163
Near The Villages
Reviews rave about the sushi and full flavors. Specialty rolls and the quality ingredients.
4.7
Top Rated
Japanese
Sushi
Local Favorite
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Explore Around 300 Restaurants In and Around The Villages
The Villages and the surrounding areas offer an incredible number of dining options. Whether you're looking for a quick bite after golf, a special night out, or a hidden gem you've never heard of, you'll find it here. (Looking for an overview of the restaurant scene before you start looking at actual places? Yea, we've got that, too! Restaurant Overview.)
Start by exploring restaurants in The Villages. These are within The Villages itself or just a golf cart ride away. You'll find everything from casual lunches to upscale dinners where "Golf Cart Chic" is perfectly acceptable: no jacket required—casual dress, upscale dining and good company.
Next, take a look at restaurants Near The Villages. These include the charming small towns surrounding us in every direction. Many people drive right past them without realizing some of the area's best local favorites are tucked away there.
If you're feeling a little adventurous, venture beyond that: Around The Villages. We're admittedly spoiled in The Villages, where a 20-minute drive can feel like a road trip. But some of Florida's most memorable dining experiences are just a little farther down the road. That's where you'll find restaurants featured on television, chefs you've actually heard of, Michelin-recognized dining, unique themed experiences, and some of the highest-rated restaurants in the state.
Use the filters to help narrow the field and point you toward exactly what you're craving tonight. Looking for a date night? Try Fine Dining or Golf Cart Chic. Not seeing your cuisine? Try International - its a catch-all for foods around the world. If you get a little too specific and your results become thin, simply remove a filter or two and see what delicious possibilities appear.
Now the only difficult decision is figuring out who's buying dinner.
Bon Appétit!
~ Charlie
