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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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iBBQ Express

BBQ

3170 US Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Near The VIllages

Popular with locals -- they repeatedly say it beats larger BBQ chains

4.5

BBQ

Sandwiches

Comfort Food

Worth the Drive

Charlie's Pick

Mystic Ice Cream

Desserts / Ice Cream

1217 W Miller St, , Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Near The VIllages

Both traditional ice cream for children and alcohol-infused options for adults. Highly rated.

4.7

Adult Friends Visiting

Try a New Experience

Local Favorite

Alcohol Infused

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Rose Plantation

American Favorites

200 Rose Ave, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Near The VIllages

Dining in a historic 1900s home, a charming rose garden, and lakefront views.

4.5

Historic Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Visiting the Villages

Worth the Drive

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Fehrenbacher's Meats

Deli / Sandwiches

411 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Around The Villages

Highly rated,. Serving incredible house-made sausages and smoked meats.

4.8

Top Rated

Sandwiches

On Triple D

Smoked Meats

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Uppercrust Bakery

Desserts / Ice Cream

4118 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Around The Villages

A Gainesville staple known for its upscale French pastries, breads, and baked goods.

4.7

Celebrity Chef / TV Famous

Wine Bar / Winery

On Triple D

Worth the Drive

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Stumpknockers

Seafood

110 W Main St,, Inverness, FL 34450

Around The Villages

Rustic charm and hearty Southern staples, including catfish, frog legs and alligator.

4.4

Outdoor Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Cajun & Creole

Southern

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Celebration Brewing

Brewery / Tap House

1601 Future Wy,, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Around The Villages

Craft brewery with strong food reviews. Highly rated brewery. Local favorite.

4.7

Brewery

Outdoor Seating

Dog Friendly

Families

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Flying Boat Tap Room

Italian / Pizza

320 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Around The Villages

Relaxed pizza place with wood-fired pies along with craft beers and ciders.

4.6

Over 21

Outdoor Dining

Craft Beer

Casual

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Formosa Winery

Wine Bar / Winery

3011 Formosa Gardens Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Around The Villages

Winery known for small plates and self guided tastings. Private Sip and paint events.

4.5

Over 21

Wine Bar / Winery

Tastings

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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Medieval Times

American Favorites

4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Around The Villages

Feast like royalty with a four-course meal served during the show, alongside magnificent

4.7

Unique Experience

Entertainment

Dinner Show

Kid Approved

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Food Trucks Heaven

For Foodies

5403 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Around The Villages

Explore 50+ food trucks featuring flavors from around the world. Air-conditioned seating.

4.7

For Foodies

Try Something New

Food Trucks

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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

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