Restaurants
In and Around The Villages
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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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Around The Villages are a little farther out-- but worth the trip.
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Red Sauce
Italian / Pizza
1000 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Well known Italian restaurant on Lake Sumter Landing. Dining On the Square.
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Dining at the Squares
Local Favorite
Worth the Drive
Charlie's Pick
RJ Gator’s
American Favorites
1015 Lake Shore Dr , The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Very good food, and this place is very social. Get there early to sit at the bar and meet people!
4.3
Outdoor Dining
Lunch and Dinner
Meet People
Waterfront
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Roberto’s
Italian / Pizza
2468 Burnsed Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Frequently recommended local Italian favorite. Known for brick-oven pizzas.
4.2
Pizza
Local Favorite
Casual
Worth the Drive
Charlie's Pick
Sakura
Asian Food
265 Colony Blvd. , The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Busy sushi and hibachi restaurant in Colony Plaza. Tempura and sashimi, as well.
4.5
Lunch and Dinner
Japanese
Local Favorite
Try a New Cuisine
Charlie's Pick
Sakura
Asian Food
1104 Bichara Blvd,, The Villages, FL 32159
In The Villages
Sushi and hibachi restaurant near Spanish Springs. Tempura and sashimi, as well.
4.4
Lunch and Dinner
Japanese
Pub Food
Sushi
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Tap House
American Favorites
3830 Wedgewood Ln. , The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Large beer selection with food and sports. Pub food, wings and American Favorites.
4.6
Sports Bar
Lunch and Dinner
Tap House
Pub Food
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Tequila Cantina
Mexican
3551 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Known for fajitas, enchiladas, table-side guacamole, and giant margaritas. Local favorite.
4.2
Outdoor Dining
Mexican
Fajitas
Enchiladas
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TooJay’s Deli
Deli / Sandwiches
1129 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Popular deli, wraps. sandwich and breakfast destination. Two Villages locations.
4.4
Breakfast / Brunch
Deli / Sandwiches
Local Favorite
Early Choice
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TooJay’s Deli
Deli / Sandwiches
2835 Brownwood Blvd., The Villages, FL 32162
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Popular deli, wraps, sandwich and breakfast destination. Two Villages locations.
4.4
Breakfast
Deli / Sandwiches
Local Favorite
Brunch
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VKI Japanese
Asian Food
1004 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
At Lake Sumter Landing
Tableside hibachi, sushi, fried rice & Japanese kitchen entrees, in Lake Sumter Landing.
4.3
Japanese
Lunch and Dinner
Hibachi
Try a New Cuisine
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
Charlie's Pick
World of Beer
American Favorites
2757 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Large rotating beer selection. Dog friendly outdoor seating and bar on the square.
4.2
Outdoor Dining
Brewery / Craft Beer / Tap House
Sports Bar
Tap House
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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
