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Restaurants
In and Around The Villages 

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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.

 

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Breakfast / Brunch

1568 Bella Cruz Drive, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Near The Villages

Breakfast and brunch café. Known for French toast. popular with Villages residents.

4.4

Breakfast / Brunch

Local Favorite

Breakfast Tacos

Early Choice

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Spike’s Deli

Deli / Sandwiches

13758 E Hwy 25, Ocklawaha, FL 32179

Around The Villages

Known for generous portions, deli sandwiches and steak and cheese. Local favorite.

4.8

Top Rated

Deli

Local Favorite

Sandwiches

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Lee’s Kitchen

Asian Food

2470 Burnsed Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163

In The Villages

Frequently praised local option for Chinese comfort dishes and carryout options.

4.2

Lunch and Dinner

Local Favorite

Chinese

Asian

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Takis Greek & Italian

Greek / Mediterranean

1205 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Well known Greek restaurant, serving pizza, along with Greek and Italian dishes.

4.2

Greek

Pizza

Italian

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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Casa Agave

Mexican

3990 E State Rd 44, Wildwood, FL 34785

Near The Villages

Local favorite. Known or tacos, margaritas, fajitas and the table-side guacamole.

4.3

Mexican

Local Favorite

Casual

Tacos

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Cafe 34 Istanbul

Greek / Mediterranean

8255 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

High rated Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Bar. Known for lamb chops, and Turkish cuisine.

4.7

Top Rated

Fun Atmosphere

Turkish

Try a New Cuisine

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Puddle Jumpers

American Favorites

111 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778

Around The Villages

Enjoy casual lakeside dining with stunning views of Lake Dora and the Tavares Seaplane Base.

4.3

Waterfront Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Seaplanes

Views

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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical

BBQ

4510 Fort Wilderness Trl, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

In between skits and song standards, chow down on fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs.

4.7

Top Rated

Music Enthusiasts

All You Can Eat

Entertainment

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The Speakeasy

American Favorites

6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Bribes, secrets, and surprises are the theme of the evening, and every twist depends on your votes.

4.5

Over 21

Entertainment

Interactive

Live Show

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Mesa de Notte

Italian / Pizza

2436 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

Described as one of the best Italian restaurants, highlighting lasagna and desserts.

4.7

Top Rated

Outdoor Dining

Local Favorite

Lasagna

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iBBQ Express

BBQ

3170 US Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Near The VIllages

Popular with locals -- they repeatedly say it beats larger BBQ chains

4.5

BBQ

Sandwiches

Comfort Food

Worth the Drive

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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.)

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Now the only difficult decision is figuring out who's buying dinner.

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Bon Appétit!

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