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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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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Clermont Fish House
Seafood
110 W Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711
Around The Villages
A menu specializing in British-style fish & chips. Fun atmosphere, all Britain focused.
4.6
Lunch and Dinner
Seafood
Fish and Chips
Pub Food
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Salt Shack on the Lake
Seafood
846 W Osceola St, Clermont, FL 34711
Around The Villages
Wild-caught seafood and outdoor waterfront dining in Historic Downtown Clermont.
4.5
Outdoor Dining
Lunch and Dinner
Waterfront Dining
Worth the Drive
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Swamp House
American Favorites
488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713
Around The Villages
Scenic dining and a tiki bar. A two story restaurant on the marina offering local specialties.
4.4
Scenic Views
Tiki Bars
Waterfront Dining
Two Story
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Bake Chop
American Favorites
110 Artisan Alley, DeLand, FL 32720
Around The Villages
Popular foodie destination. Breakfast, lunch and dinner -- several popular sandwiches.
4.7
Lunch and Dinner
For Foodies
Breakfast
Sandwiches
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Chicas Cuban Café
International Cuisine
215 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720
Around The Villages
Cubano sandwiches to an large range of tapas and main courses, there's something for everyone.
4.6
Cuban
For Foodies
Tapas
Try a New Cuisine
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Dobro’s Restaurant
Italian / Pizza
803 W New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Around The Villages
Often mentioned as a local favorite for Italian dishes and deep-dish Chicago style pizza.
4.6
Outdoor Dining
Pasta
Pizza
Worth the Drive
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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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Santorini Greek Cuisine
Greek / Mediterranean
136 N Woodland Blvd,, DeLand, FL 32720
Around The Villages
Top rated restaurant. Gyros, moussaka, pastitsio, lemon potatoes and dolmades.
4.8
Greek
Top Rated
Gyros
Worth the Drive
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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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Publix Deli
Deli / Sandwiches
Multiple Locations, Florida, FL 0
In The Villages
A surprising yet popular “Pub Sub”. Publix deli recommendation in a grocery store.
4.5
Deli / Sandwiches
Grocery Store
Local Favorite
Surprising
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Stavros
Italian / Pizza
3223 US Hwy 441/27, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Near The VIllages
Greek and Italian cuisine to the Fruitland Park community. Calzones and pizza. Local favorite.
4.6
Italian
Greek
Top Rated
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.)
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
