Restaurants
In and Around 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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Sunrise Asian
Asian Food
5806 Seven Mile Dr, Wildwood, FL 34785
In The Villages
Strongly praised for Chinese and Thai food, and their generous portion sizes.
4.5
Chinese
Lunch and Dinner
Local Favorite
Thai
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Sawgrass Tavern
Pub Food
810 Marilee Place, Wildwood, FL, Wildwood, FL 34785
At Sawgrass
In Sawgrass, American and Irish fare in a pub setting. Popular for Appetizers and Salads.
4.6
Outdoor Dining
Pub Food
Dining at the Squares
Worth the Drive
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Luma
Greek / Mediterranean
766 Marilee Pl #109, Wildwood, FL 34785
At Sawgrass
Local favorite. In Sawgrass, a Greek quick serve spot with Pitas and Build-your-own-bowls.
4.5
Greek / Mediterranean
Dining at the Squares
Sawgrass
Worth the Drive
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Yellow Dog Eats
BBQ
1236 Hempel Ave, Windermere, FL 34786
Around The Villages
Highly rated. Funky Florida sandwich shop with outdoor seating and a very fun atmosphere.
4.8
Outdoor Dining
Top Rated
Sandwiches
Unique
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Crooked Can Brewing
Brewery / Tap House
426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Around The Villages
Famous brewery inside Plant Street Market. Brewery tours available. Dog friendly.
4.7
Brewery
Tours
Top Rated
Craft Beer
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Home State Brewing
Brewery / Tap House
16016 New Independence Pkwy, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Around The Villages
Modern atmosphere. Craft beer. Trivia and bingo. Choice of food purveyors under same roof.
4.7
Over 21
Brewery
Trivia
Craft Beer
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Tamarind Indian Cuisine
International Cuisine
501 N Orlando Ave, Winter Garden, FL 32789
Around The Villages
Highly rated Indian cuisine. An award winning Traditional Indian Restaurant.
4.7
Indian Cuisine
Award Winning
For Foodies
Try a New Cuisine
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Edgewater
American Favorites
99 W Plant St, Winter Garden, 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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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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Bulla Gastrobar
International Cuisine
110 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Around The Villages
Rated 4.9 with 14K reviews. Trendy Spanish tapas restaurant with made-to-order sangrias.
4.9
Top Rated / Award Winning
Spanish
For Foodies
Try a New Cuisine
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Yalaha Bakery
International Cuisine
8210 County Road 48, Yalaha, FL 34797
Around The Villages
German bakery, deli and outdoor beer-garden destination. Favorite among locals.
4.4
Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch
German
Beer Garden
Try a New Cuisine
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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
