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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Around The Villages are a little farther out-- but worth the trip.
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Los Magueyes
Mexican
346 Shopping Center Dr, Wildwood, FL 34785
In The Villages
Popular local Mexican chain restaurant. Festive and fun atmosphere and quality food.
4.4
Lunch and Dinner
Local Favorite
Festive Atmosphere
Mexican
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Jeremiah’s
American Favorites
500 N Highland St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Diners like this restaurant's delicious homemade hamburgers, fresh fish, and extensive menu.
4.3
Fun Atmosphere
Diner
Pub Food
Unique
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Wolfy’s
Comfort Food
918 N 14th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Historic local restaurant known for breakfast and lunch fare served in a laid-back eatery.
4.5
Breakfast / Brunch
Historic
Pancakes
Early Choice
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Pho Saigon
Asian Food
11717 US-301, Oxford, FL 34484
Near The Villages
Top rated Asian destination. Recommended Vietnamese option. Noodle house and great egg rolls.
4.6
Vietnamese
Top Rated
International
Try a New Cuisine
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TooJay’s Deli
Deli / Sandwiches
1129 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Popular deli, wraps. sandwich and breakfast destination. Two Villages locations.
4.4
Breakfast / Brunch
Deli / Sandwiches
Local Favorite
Early Choice
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Stavros
Italian / Pizza
3223 US Hwy 441/27, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Near The VIllages
Greek and Italian cuisine to the Fruitland Park community. Calzones and pizza. Local favorite.
4.6
Italian
Greek
Top Rated
Worth the Drive
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Oakwood Express
BBQ
1210 N Main St., Wildwood, FL 34785
Near The Villages
Top rated BBQ and steak burger restaurant with southern sides. Its a local favorite.
4.7
Top Rated
Lunch and Dinner
BBQ
Worth the Drive
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Little Joey’s
Italian / Pizza
16770 US Hwy 441, Summerfield, FL 34491
Near The Villages
Informal restaurant featuring a menu of Italian staples, including pizza, pasta and wings.
4.5
Italian / Pizza
Wings
Casual
Pasta
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Tequila Cantina
Mexican
3551 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Known for fajitas, enchiladas, table-side guacamole, and giant margaritas. Local favorite.
4.2
Outdoor Dining
Mexican
Fajitas
Enchiladas
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Fiore’s
Italian / Pizza
2327 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Around The Villages
Frequently mentioned Italian favorite. New York Style Pizza and excellent pasta.
4.6
Top Rated
Veal Piccata
NY Style Pizza
Italian
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Fresh Jalapeño
Mexican
360 US-441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
In The Villages
Casual Mexican grill and takeout restaurant. Popular among locals and visitors.
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Mexican
Fun Atmosphere
Local Favorite
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Darrell’s Diner
Breakfast / Brunch
2536 Burnsed Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Retro-style diner popular for breakfast favorites. Locals also state the burgers are great, too.
4.3
Breakfast / Brunch
Diner
Local Favorite
Early Choice
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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
