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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.

 

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

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Stumpknockers

Seafood

110 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450

Around The Villages

Rustic charm and hearty Southern staples, including catfish, frog legs and alligator.

4.4

Outdoor Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Cajun & Creole

Southern

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Gordon Ramsay

Pub Food

8391 International Dr , Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Gordon Ramsay’s Icon Park fish and chip restaurant, from the multi-Michelin-starred chef.

4.3

Celebrity Chef

Fish and Chips

Casual

Pub Food

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Flying Boat Tap Room

Italian / Pizza

320 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Around The Villages

Relaxed pizza place with wood-fired pies along with craft beers and ciders.

4.6

Over 21

Outdoor Dining

Craft Beer

Casual

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Gio’s Deli

Deli / Sandwiches

3975 Co Rd 201, Oxford, FL 34484

Near The Villages

Deli preparing subs and other Italian fare such as pizza, meatballs, and cannoli, plus beer, and wine.

4.5

Deli

Sandwiches

Italian

Worth the Drive

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El Mezcal Mexican

Mexican

18750 US-441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Highly praised for tacos and margaritas and fun atmosphere. Ocala and Mt. Dora locations.

4.5

Lunch and Dinner

Local Favorite

Mexican

Margaritas

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Frontera Cocina

Mexican

1604 Buena Vista Dr, Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

By seven-time winner of the James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Rick Bayless.

4.2

Celebrity Chef

For Foodies

Mexican

Worth the Drive

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Largest McDonald’s

American Favorites

6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

A McDonalds on steroids..... Try the odd McMenu.... Omelets, Waffles, Pasta, and Brick-oven Pizza.

4.4

Unique Experience

Video Arcade

Pizza

Fun Place

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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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Knife & Spoon

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

Around The Villages

Led by Chef John Tesar, a four-time James Beard “Best of Southwest Chef". Steaks and Seafood.

4.2

Celebrity Chef

Steakhouse

Award Winning

Upscale

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Homecomin’

Comfort Food

1602 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

Oprah's personal chef - Chef Art Smith calls Florida home. Known for fried chicken.

4.6

Celebrity Chef

Fried Chicken

Southern Cooking

Comfort Food

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Willie's Pinchos

International Cuisine

1718 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807

Around The Villages

Plantain mofongo and jibaritos, Cuban sandwiches and pinchos. Every plate reflects island cooking.

4.4

Celebrity Chef / TV Famous

Lunch and Dinner

Puerto Rican Cuisine

Try a New Cuisine

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The Edison

American Favorites

1570 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

Designed to resemble an abandoned 1920s power plant, with 7 distinct dining and bar areas.

4.3

Lunch and Dinner

Unique Experience

Immersive Experiences

Cool Venue

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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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