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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.

 

Around The Villages are a little farther out-- but worth the trip. 

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Santiago’s Bodega

International Cuisine

802 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Around The Villages

Popular tapas restaurant known for their large variety of global hot and cold small plates.

4.6

Lunch and Dinner

Tapas Restaurant

Sangria

Try a New Cuisine

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Lakeside Inn

American Favorites

100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Features 3 dining options: The Verandah and Beauclaire and Tremain’s Tavern.

4.4

Historic Dining

Southern Food

Waterfront Dining

Cool Venue

Charlie's Pick

Gator’s Dockside

American Favorites

3698 Meggison Road, The Villages, FL 32163

At Brownwood Paddock Square

Sports bar known for wings, burgers and TVs. Just off the square in Brownwood Paddock Square.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Sports Bar

Meet People

Worth the Drive

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China Lee Buffet

Asian Food

3933 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

Extensive buffet includes everything from Chinese Sushi, a Hibachi Grill and American Cuisine.

4.4

Chinese

Buffet

Japanese

Sushi

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The Brick & Barrel

Comfort Food

209 W Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Downtown gastropub with craft beer and comfort food and burgers with outdoor dining.

4.5

Outdoor Dining

Craft Beer / Tap House

Casual

Gastropub

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Ski Beach Bar & Grill

Seafood

21 Dozier Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Located on the shores of Lake Harris, we serve vibrant coastal dishes and American favorites.

4.6

Scenic Views

Waterfront Dining

Top Rated

Coastal

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OcalaBets

American Favorites


1781 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

Around The Villages

Sports betting venue with full bar and wall-to-wall screens. Poker Vegas-style games. Racing.

4.2

Over 21

Poker

Racing

Gambling

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Medieval Times

American Favorites

4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Around The Villages

Feast like royalty with a four-course meal served during the show, alongside magnificent

4.7

Unique Experience

Entertainment

Dinner Show

Kid Approved

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Se7en Bites

Breakfast / Brunch

617 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Around The Villages

Southern comfort food, savory biscuits, and decadent pies. Closed Mon-Wed.

4.5

TV Famous

Breakfast / Brunch

Comfort Food

Southern

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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El Cilantrillo

International Cuisine

1301 Florida Mall Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

Around The Villages

Top rated, Puerto Rican eats, including mofongo, churrasco, asopao & queso frito.

4.7

Top Rated

Lunch and Dinner

Puerto Rican

Try a New Cuisine

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Shiva

International Cuisine

140A W 5th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32756

Around The Villages

Features authentic dishes with extensive vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

4.1

Lunch and Dinner

International Cuisine

Indian Cuisine

Vegan

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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!

~ Charlie

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