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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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La Placita Mexican

Mexican

2401 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Highly reviewed for authentic, traditional Mexican recipes like carne asada tacos and gorditas.

4.6

Top Rated

Lunch and Dinner

Casual

Mexican

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Edgewater

American Favorites

99 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Around The Villages

A fine-dining restaurant in the Edgewater Hotel serves a set-price menu of New American fare.

4.6

Top Rated / Award Winning

For Foodies

Special Occasion

New American

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McAlister’s Deli

Deli / Sandwiches

3630 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163

At Brownwood Paddock Square

Popular chain that offers salads, sandwiches and famous tea, on Brownwood.

4.5

Casual Dining

Casual Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Dining at the Square

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Capone's

Italian / Pizza

5250 International Drive , Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

A 1920s speakeasy-themed show with Italian-American cuisine, comedy, and audience interaction.

4.3

Entertainment

Try a New Experience

Italian

Live Show

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Orlando Cat Cafe

Cat Cafe

532 Cagan Park Ave , Clermont, FL 34714

Around The Villages

Sip upscale coffee while watching the playful antics of adorable, adoptable cats and kittens.

4.6

Unique Experience

Cat Cafe

Cafe

Try Something New

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Grills Lakeside

Seafood

4301 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804

Around The Villages

Waterfront seafood restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a laid-back setting.

4.4

Waterfront Dining

Seafood

Tiki Bars

Breakfast

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Mallory Hill

American Favorites

1675 Odell Circle, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Central location. Serves American Favorites with outdoor seating in a country club setting.

4.4

Scenic Views

Outdoor Dining

Golf Cart Chic

Country Club

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Half Wall

American Favorites

105 W. Indiana Ave, DeLand, FL 32720

Around The Villages

Casual sports bar known for its burgers, broad menu and large craft beer selection: 76 taps.

4.5

Over 21

Craft Beer / Tap House

sports bar

Worth the Drive

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Seasons 52

American Favorites

7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Upscale yet casual. Each dish has the calories listed-- all under 600. Menu changes with the season.

4.6

Lunch and Dinner

Seasonal

Casual

Worth the Drive

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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

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Oxford Downs

American Favorites

2042 County Rd 220, Oxford, FL 34484

Near The Villages

Pub food and breakfast anytime menu, served at the poker tables, tiki bar and pickleball courts.

4.2

Over 21

FL's Largest Tiki Bar

Poker / Gambling

Pickleball

Charlie's Pick

Harry’s Seafood Bar

Seafood

10124 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Around The Villages

Located in the heart of downtown Ocala in the historic Marion Block building built in 1885.

4.5

Historic Dining

Outdoor Dining

Seafood

Ocala

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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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~ Charlie

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