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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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Genevieve's

Italian / Pizza

8049 NW 17th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482

Around The Villages

Views of world-class equestrian events. Tasting menu for parties of up to six guests.

4.7

Top Rated

Fine Dining

Dress Code

Worth the Drive

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Pisces Rising

Seafood

239 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

The restaurant is lovingly wrapped around a Florida cracker bungalow style home built in 1919.

4.4

Waterfront Dining

Historic Dining

Outdoor Dining

Unique Place

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Twisted Chopstick

Asian Food

412 S. Woodland, DeLand, FL 32720

Around The Villages

Offering a variety of Japanese and Asian fusion cuisine. Closed Sat, Sun and Mon.

4.5

Lunch and Dinner

Japanese

For Foodies

Worth the Drive

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Boteco Restaurant

International Cuisine

5135 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Enjoy authentic food, in a vibrant atmosphere that transports you straight to Brazil.

4.8

Outdoor Dining

Top Rated

Lunch and Dinner

Try a New Cuisine

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Cafe Gianni

Italian / Pizza

425 N Alexander St., Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Multi-level authentic upscale restaurant, with several Italian and pasta options.

4.4

Italian

Fine Dining

Outdoor Dining

Worth the Drive

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Ichiban Buffet

Asian Food

10301 U.S.Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

Near The Villages

Frequently recommended restaurant - a popular Chinese, Sushi and Asian buffet.

4.2

Sushi

Buffet

Chinese

Asian Find

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Columbia Restaurant

International Cuisine

649 Front St, Celebration, FL 34747

Around The Villages

Spanish/Cuban cuisine in old-world-style dining rooms or the Tapas Bar.

4.6

Historic Dining

Spanish

Cuban

Try a New Cuisine

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Saigon Noodle

Asian Food

101 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Around The Villages

Known for their authentic Vietnamese Beef needle soup, pho and pan-fried noodle dishes.

4.6

Vietnamese

Lunch and Dinner

TV Famous

Try a New Cuisine

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Ruth’s Chris

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

7501 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Special occasion steakhouse, known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.

4.4

Dinner Only

Seafood

Upscale

Steakhouse

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Tony’s Chowder

Seafood

621 N Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Highly rated. Unassuming place known for fish dishes and clam chowder. Closes at 3:00 daily.

4.7

Outdoor Dining

Top Rated

Local Favorite

Seafood

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El Ranchito

Mexican

1 Lagrande Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Near The Villages

Known locally for loyal repeat customers, generous portions and fun atmosphere.

4.1

Mexican

Fun Atmosphere

Lunch Specials

Worth the Drive

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Zunzibar

American Favorites

2310 Dr Randy McDaniel Wy, Sumterville, FL 33585

Near The Villages

Chef-driven plates, coastal cuisine and fresh seafood, built for sharing. Outdoor dining.

4.9

Lunch and Dinner

Outdoor

Top Rated

Plates to Share

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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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