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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Charlie's Pick
Havana
American Favorites
2484 Odell Circle, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Cuban-inspired atmosphere with popular outdoor seating, and golf course views.
4.4
Scenic Views
Outdoor Dining
Golf Cart Chic
Country Club
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
Badge
Cotton's Kitchen
American Favorites
305 Pine St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Open on Thurs-Sat, Lunch and Dinner. Fried chicken and several comfort foods.
4.9
Top Rated
Soul Food
Weekends
Fried Chicken
Badge
Akina Sushi & Asian
Asian Food
4300 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711
Around The Villages
Sushi and Asian fusion and a view into the kitchen. Popular restaurant with residents.
4.4
Lunch and Dinner
Japanese
Sushi
Try a New Cuisine
Charlie's Pick
Bella Vita
Italian / Pizza
1101 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159
At Spanish Springs
Italian food at Spanish Springs. Right on the square, so you can enjoy the live music nightly.
4.5
Golf Cart Chic
Outdoor Dining
Dining at the Squares
Italian
Charlie's Pick
RJ Gator’s
American Favorites
1015 Lake Shore Dr , The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Very good food, and this place is very social. Get there early to sit at the bar and meet people!
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Lunch and Dinner
Meet People
Waterfront
Badge
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
Charlie's Pick
Harvest Restaurant
American Favorites
3676 Meggison Rd, The Villages, FL 32163
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Often recommended for elevated comfort dining. Unique healthier focused menu.
4.4
Outdoor Dining
Golf Cart Chic
Dining at the Squares
Worth the Drive
Charlie's Pick
Legacy Restaurant
American Favorites
17135 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Popular stand alone restaurant at Lopez Country Club. The bar is very social.
4.5
Golf Cart Chic
Lunch and Dinner
Meet People
Country Club
Charlie's Pick
Amerikanos
Greek / Mediterranean
998 Del Mar Drive, Lady Lake, FL 32159
At Spanish Springs
Sizzling gyros to flaming saganaki. Outdoor dining. Classic American Food.
4.4
Outdoor Dining
Lunch
Gyros
Dinner
Badge
Calypso
International Cuisine
1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
The indoor-outdoor bar lets you gaze across the water while dining on island favorites.
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Waterfront Dining
Coastal Cuisine
Island Cuisine
Badge
Polynesian Fire Luau
American Favorites
4740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Around The Villages
High-energy Polynesian fire dancing. Serenades to guests throughout buffet dinner.
4.6
Entertainment
Buffet
Dinner Show
Kid Approved
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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
