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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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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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Koyame Asian Express

Asian Food

1558 Bella Cruz Dr., Lady Lake, FL 32159

Near The Villages

Frequently recommended hidden gem. Known for orange chicken and beef broccoli.

4.4

Lunch and Dinner

Casual

Chinese

Asian Favorite

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Better Than Sex

Desserts / Ice Cream

1905 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Around The Villages

Extremely memorable romantic gimmick restaurant. Adults only. Reservations required.

4.8

Over 21

Award Winning

Unique Experience

Romantic

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Toothsome

Desserts / Ice Cream

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Sweet shop & restaurant with a playful 19th-century steampunk theme. No park ticket needed.

4

Chocolate Lovers

Desserts

Fun Atmosphere

Worth the Drive

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Piesanos

Italian / Pizza

3539 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Local favorite for Italian classics and excellent pizza. Two locations in The Villages.

4.6

Italian / Pizza

Local Favorite

Casual

Worth the Drive

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Terry’s Place

American Favorites

4121 NE 36TH Ave, Ocala, FL 34479

Around The Villages

Sports Bar in a diner setting. Comfort foods along with events. trivia and karaoke.

4.5

Sports Bar

Diner

Pub Food

Comfort Food

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My Italian Pizza

Italian / Pizza

981 Del Mar Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Near The Villages

Small restaurant praised for food and service. Pizzas, pastas, calzones and strombolis.

4.6

Calzones

Italian

Pizza

Worth the Drive

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Lizzie's BBQ

BBQ

3270 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Around The Villages

Locals compare Florida BBQ against true Memphis standards. Beef, pork and chicken.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Memphis BBQ

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.)

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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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Bon Appétit!

~ Charlie

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