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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Ramshackle Café
American Favorites
1317 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Lunch and dinner. Known for 20 flavors of wings and an extensive menu.
4.4
American Favorites
Wings
Casual
Large Menu
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Clermont Fish House
Seafood
110 W Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711
Around The Villages
A menu specializing in British-style fish & chips. Fun atmosphere, all Britain focused.
4.6
Lunch and Dinner
Seafood
Fish and Chips
Pub Food
Charlie's Pick
City Fire - Brownwood
Pub Food
2716 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Patio cigar-friendly dining and drinks. Sandwiches, flatbreads to steaks. Very Social.
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Sports Bar
Meet People
Unique Decor
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Orange Blossom Hills
American Favorites
1542 Water Tower Cir, The Villages, FL 32159
In The Villages
Historic Villages dining. Trivia and Karaoke. Burgers and Fish tacos. Where it all started.
4.5
Golf Cart Chic
Lunch and Dinner
Visiting the Villages
Country Club
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VKI Japanese
Asian Food
1004 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Tableside hibachi, sushi, fried rice & Japanese kitchen entrees, in Lake Sumter Landing.
4.3
Japanese
Lunch and Dinner
Hibachi
Try a New Cuisine
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Prime 3 Steakhouse
Prime Rib / Steakhouse
610 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Higher-end steakhouse often recommended for prime rib. Tapas at the bar.
4.1
Romantic
Steakhouse
Tapas
Upscale
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Camille
Asian Food
4962 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
Around The Villages
Achieved Michelin Star. 3 different dining experiences. Dress code required. Guests 12+
4.4
Vietnamese
Try a New Cuisine
Upscale Dining
Award Winning
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Bamboo Bistro
Asian Food
700 N US-441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Near The Villages
Restaurant known for its variety of Asian flavors. Popular for Peking duck, pho and sushi,
4.2
Pho
Japanese
Peking Duck
Sushi
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Publix Deli
Deli / Sandwiches
Multiple Locations, Florida, FL 0
In The Villages
A surprising yet popular “Pub Sub”. Publix deli recommendation in a grocery store.
4.5
Deli / Sandwiches
Grocery Store
Local Favorite
Surprising
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Yalaha Bakery
International Cuisine
8210 County Road 48, Yalaha, FL 34797
Around The Villages
German bakery, deli and outdoor beer-garden destination. Favorite among locals.
4.4
Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch
German
Beer Garden
Try a New Cuisine
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Swamp House
American Favorites
488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713
Around The Villages
Scenic dining and a tiki bar. A two story restaurant on the marina offering local specialties.
4.4
Scenic Views
Tiki Bars
Waterfront Dining
Two Story
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Wave Asian Bistro
Asian Food
301 N Baker St , Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes and poke bowls.
4.6
For Foodies
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Japanese Cuisine
Try a New Cuisine
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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
