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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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Formosa Winery

Wine Bar / Winery

3011 Formosa Gardens Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Around The Villages

Winery known for small plates and self guided tastings. Private Sip and paint events.

4.5

Over 21

Wine Bar / Winery

Tastings

Worth the Drive

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Christina’s Subs

Deli / Sandwiches

9562 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472

Around The Villages

Uses Boar’s Head meats and known for meatball subs and Deli Sandwiches. Cash only.

4.8

Top Rated

Deli

Philly Cheese Steaks

Worth the Drive

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Four Flamingos

Seafood

1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836

Around The Villages

Chef Richard Blais. Coastal classics. Join classes-- and see Richard Blais on certain days.

4.2

Celebrity Chef

Outdoor Dining

Dinner Only

Coastal

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Ocean Buffet

Asian Food

3425 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Around The Villages

Sushi and Chinese with hibachi, seafood and desserts in an all you can eat buffet style.

4.2

Sushi

Chinese

Buffet

Seafood

Charlie's Pick

Wolfgang Puck

American Favorites

3003 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163

In The Villages

A unique twist on an American bar and grill with upscale global-inspired cuisine.

4.2

Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Celebrity Chef / TV Famous

Worth the Drive

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Fish Bones

Seafood

7005 Co Rd 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Around The Villages

Upscale steak, sushi, prime rib experience. Seafood flown in daily. 23-hour slow roasted prime rib.

4.4

Steak

Dinner Only

Seafood

Sushi

Charlie's Pick

Chop House

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

1045 Old Camp Road, The Villages, FL 32162

At Lake Sumter Landing

Upscale steakhouse near Lake Sumter Landing. Serves from the diner menu all day.

4.5

Golf Cart Chic

Outdoor Dining

Upscale dining

Dinner All Day

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Magnolia’s Oyster Bar

Seafood

201 W Magnolia St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Casual seafood restaurant, serving crab and shrimp with a southern vibe. Opens at 3:00

4.5

Dinner Only

Oysters

Seafood

Casual

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Hiatus Brewing

American Favorites

6230 SW Hwy 200 , Ocala, FL 34476

Around The Villages

On-site award-winning crafted beer as well as a full service restaurant that compliments the beer.

4.6

Over 21

Craft Beer

Award Winning

Tap House

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Ômo by Jônt

Asian Food

115 E Lyman Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Around The Villages

Offering two distinct experiences to choose from with Japanese and French cuisine.

4.5

Top Rated / Award Winning

VIP Experience

French

Try a New Cuisine

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Terra Mia

Italian / Pizza

7025 Co Rd 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Around The Villages

Gourmet-style pizzas, plus other classic & modern Italian dishes, in trendy digs with a bar & patio

4.4

Pizza

Local Favorite

Outdoor Dining

Pasta

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Stirrups

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

8048 NW 17th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482

Around The Villages

Views of world-class equestrian events. 12-course VIP Experience tasting menu available.

4.6

VIP Experience

Outdoor Dining

Award Winning

Elegant

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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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