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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Charlie's Pick
Classes at Prima
Italian / Pizza
3660 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163
At Brownwood Paddock Square
Fills up quickly. Step-By-Step Demonstrations. Bottomless Bar drinks. Often very social.
4.8
Unique Experience,
Cooking / Baking Classes
Meet People
Try Something New
Badge
A Land Remembered
Prime Rib / Steakhouse
9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
This elegant steak and seafood house is located in the Golf Clubhouse. Open for dinner.
4.6
Steakhouse
Outdoor Dining
Seafood
Worth the Drive
Badge
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
Pub Food
8720 SE 165th Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Sports pub and casual dining chain popular with locals. Family Friendly atmosphere.
4.3
Sports Bar
Pub Food
Casual
Family Place
Badge
Café Tu Tu Tango
International Cuisine
8625 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Artsy tapas restaurant, and a wide variety of sharing plates, and live performers, plus a patio.
4.6
Lunch and Dinner
Unique Experience
Tapas
Try a New Cuisine
Badge
The Yardery
American Favorites
231 N Baker St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Panoramic views, live music every weekend, and an expansive yard space, this one’s a must-visit.
4.6
Outdoor Dining
Rooftop
Dog Friendly
Unique Venue
Charlie's Pick
Belle Glade Grille
American Favorites
446 Moyer Loop, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Serves American favorites with outdoor seating and lovely golf course views.
4.5
Scenic Views
Country Club
Golf Cart Chic
Outdoor Patio
Badge
Big Lee's BBQ
BBQ
2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
Around The Villages
Owned by Food Networks BBQ Brawl winner and 2026's Host: Rashad Jones. Known for brisket.
4.4
Lunch and Dinner
Celebrity Chef
Casual
BBQ
Badge
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
Charlie's Pick
Bonifay
Seafood
1033 Pinellas Pl, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Patio-focused social area. American Favorites with outdoor seating in a country club setting.
4.4
Scenic Views
Outdoor Dining
Golf Cart Chic
Country Club
Badge
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
Badge
Best Meats Kitchen & Bistro
Breakfast / Brunch
2468 US-441 #101, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Near The VIllages
Breakfast and Lunch. A Butcher's kitchen. Made from scratch.
4.6
Breakfast
Scratch Cooking
Top Rated
Omelets
Badge
Caribe Restaurant
International Cuisine
1107 W N Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Traditional techniques inspired by Dominica and Puerto Rico. Latin and Island flavors.
4.8
Lunch and Dinner
Puerto Rican
Top Rated
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
