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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Ravello
Italian / Pizza
10100 Dream Tree Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
Around The Villages
Ideal for breakfast, dinner, or a relaxed evening. Bold flavors and seasonal ingredients.
4.6
Fine Dining
Pastas
Pizza
Early Choice
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Harry and The Natives
American Favorites
4529 Okahumpka Run, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Large waterfront Tiki Bar, serving upscale casual food. Outdoor dining.
4.6
Tiki Bar
Waterfront
Scenic
Worth the Drive
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Icebar Orlando
American Favorites
8967 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Sculptures, seating and your glass made of Ice. Coats provided. Seen on multiple TV shows. .
4.4
Over 21
Unique Experience
TV Famous
All Made of Ice
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Salt & The Cellar
Asian Food
3001 Sherberth Rd, Orlando, FL 34747
Around The Villages
Michelin Star. A Unique dining event where food is art. You do not have to be staying at hotel.
4.8
Top Rated / Award Winning
Celebrity Chef
Japanese
Try a New Cuisine
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Orlando Food Tour
International Cuisine
274 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Around The Villages
Your journey features a curated selection of Orlando’s most legendary and eclectic eats.
4.9
Unique Experience
For Foodies
Top Rated
Try a New Experience
Charlie's Pick
Miller’s Ale House
American Favorites
635 US-27 #441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Near The Villages
Large sports bar and casual dining restaurant. Extensive menu: pub food, pasta to steaks.
4.3
Sports Bar
Lunch and Dinner
Large Menu
Meet People
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Maine Coon Manor
American Favorites
5740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Around The Villages
High-end cafe with an interactive experience: majestic Maine Coons and exotic cats.
4.8
Unique Experience
Animal Encounters
Cat Cafe
Try Something New
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M&M Old Hickory
BBQ
7993 NE 7th Dr, Wildwood, FL 34785
Near The Villages
Highly rated BBQ near The Villages. Texans in comments specifically focus on the brisket.
4.8
Top Rated
BBQ
Brisket
Worth the Drive
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Huarike Peruvian
International Cuisine
658 West Ave, Clermont, FL 34711
Around The Villages
4.9 rating with 1821 reviews. Reviews highlight empanadas in an elegant atmosphere.
4.9
Outdoor Dining
Lunch and Dinner
Top Rated
Upscale
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Riccardo’s Restaurant
Italian / Pizza
11783 US-441 , Belleville, FL 34420
Near The Villages
Italian, pizza, pasta and seafood. Extensive menu. Local favorite. Closed Sun & Mon.
4.5
Pasta
Seafood
Pizza
Worth the Drive
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Mezza Luna
Italian / Pizza
243 Colony Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Serving authentic Neapolitan recipes fused with Florida cuisine. Dinner specials.
4.4
Golf Cart Chic
Lunch and Dinner
Local Favorite
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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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
