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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Oxford Downs
American Favorites
2042 County Rd 220, Oxford, FL 34484
Near The Villages
Pub food and breakfast anytime menu, served at the poker tables, tiki bar and pickleball courts.
4.2
Over 21
FL's Largest Tiki Bar
Poker / Gambling
Pickleball
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Hollerbach’s
International Cuisine
201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
Around The Villages
Famous German restaurant with lively atmosphere. German classics, plus beer & live music.
4.7
Top Rated / Award Winning
German
Lunch and Dinner
Try a New Cuisine
Charlie's Pick
Artman’s Smokehouse
BBQ
6900 SE Hwy 42, Summerfield, FL 34491
Near The Villages
Passionately debated local favorite with loyal followers. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere.
4.7
Top Rated
BBQ
Local Favorite
Worth the Drive
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Campo Azul Mexican
Mexican
17860 SE 109th Ave, Summerfield, 34491
Near The Villages
Highly rated eatery serving Mexican staples such as enchiladas and chimichangas.
4.8
Top Rated
Mexican
Local Favorite
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
Charlie's Pick
Mystic Ice Cream
Desserts / Ice Cream
16770 US-441, Summerfield, FL 34491
Near The Villages
Both traditional ice cream for children and alcohol-infused options for adults. Unique atmosphere.
4.7
Desserts / Ice Cream
Unique Experience
Local Favorite
So Good!
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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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Sammy Joe’s
Italian / Pizza
8560 SE 165th Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Casual burger, pizza, wings and Italian restaurant. Popular with locals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4.4
Breakfast
Burgers
Italian
Worth the Drive
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Classes at Legacy
American Favorites
17135 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Classes rotate topics, are subject to change and fill up quickly. Often very social.
4.8
Unique Experience
Cooking
Meet People
Classes
Charlie's Pick
Classes at Prima
Italian / Pizza
3660 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Fills up quickly. Step-By-Step Demonstrations. Bottomless Bar drinks. Often very social.
4.8
Unique Experience,
Cooking / Baking Classes
Meet People
Try Something New
Charlie's Pick
Cane Garden
American Favorites
1726 Bailey Trail, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Golf views. Outdoor dining in country club setting.
4.2
Outdoor Dining
Breakfast
Scenic Views
Country Club
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Evans Prairie
American Favorites
1825 Evans Prairie Trail, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Modern country club restaurant with scenic views. Seasonal lunch and dinner specials.
4.5
Outdoor Dining
Scenic Views
Golf Cart Chic
Country Club
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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
