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Restaurants
In and Around The Villages 

The Vibe of 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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Calypso

International Cuisine

1105 Lake Shore Dr,, The Villages, FL 32162

At Lake Sumter Landing

The indoor-outdoor bar lets you gaze across the water while dining on island favorites.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Waterfront Dining

Coastal Cuisine

Island Cuisine

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

Charlie's Pick

City Fire - Brownwood

Pub Food

2716 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163

At Brownwood Paddock Square

Patio cigar-friendly dining and drinks. Sandwiches, flatbreads to steaks. Very Social.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Sports Bar

Meet People

Unique Decor

Charlie's Pick

City Fire - Lake Sumter

Pub Food

1018 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162

At Lake Sumter Landing

Patio cigar-friendly dining and drinks. Sandwiches, flatbreads to steaks. Very Social.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Sports Bar

Meet People

On the Square

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Coastal Del Mar

Seafood

990 Del Mar Drive, The Villages, FL 32159

At Spanish Springs

Upscale seafood restaurant with modern coastal vibe. Hear the bands from the bar.

4.4

Golf Cart Chic

Outdoor Dining

Dining at the Squares

Spanish Springs

Charlie's Pick

Cody’s - Brownwood

American Favorites

3731 Meggison Rd, The Villages, FL 32163

At Brownwood Paddock Square

Surprisingly good prime rib and steak dinners at great prices, served all day. Very social.

4.1

Outdoor Dining

Fun Decor

Meet People

Sports Bar

Charlie's Pick

Cody’s - Lake Sumter

American Favorites

1041 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162

At Lake Sumter Landing

Surprisingly good prime rib and steak dinners at great prices, served all day. Very social.

4.1

Outdoor Dining

Waterfront Dining

Meet People

Worth the Drive

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Darrell’s Diner

Breakfast / Brunch

2536 Burnsed Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163

In The Villages

Retro-style diner popular for breakfast favorites. Locals also state the burgers are great, too.

4.3

Breakfast / Brunch

Diner

Local Favorite

Early Choice

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Darrell’s Diner

Breakfast / Brunch

3469 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Retro-style diner popular for breakfast favorites. Locals also state the burgers are great, too.

4.3

Breakfast

Diner

Local Favorite

Brunch

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Fiesta Grande

Mexican

297 Colony Blvd,, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Popular Mexican dining spot. Nachos & fajitas. Giant Margaritas. Two Villages locations.

4.4

Mexican

Casual Dining, Mexican, Villages Lifestyle,

Local Favorite

Worth the Drive

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Fiesta Grande

Mexican

3647 Kiessel Rd, The Villages, FL 32163

At Brownwood Paddock Square

Popular Mexican dining spot. Nachos & fajitas. Giant Margaritas. Two Villages locations.

4.4

Dining at the Squares

Mexican

Local Favorite

Outdoor Dining

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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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

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