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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Raglan Road
Comfort Food
1640 Buena Vista , Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Famous Irish pub with dancers and live bands. Irish comfort food and entertainment.
4.6
Entertainment
Pub Food
Unique Experience
Dancers
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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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T-Rex Café
American Favorites
1676 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, meteor showers & an aquarium. No Disney ticket required.
4.6
Unique Experience
Entertainment
Dinosaurs
Kid Approved
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The Edison
American Favorites
1570 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Designed to resemble an abandoned 1920s power plant, with 7 distinct dining and bar areas.
4.3
Lunch and Dinner
Unique Experience
Immersive Experiences
Cool Venue
Charlie's Pick
Boma
International Cuisine
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, 32830
Around The Villages
Thatched roofs and vibrant flavors from over 50 African countries. No Disney ticket required.
4.6
African Buffet
Animal Encounters
Unique Experience
Try a New Cuisine
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Summer House
Seafood
1498 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
California-style lakeside restaurant and cookie bar. Top rated seafood and comfort food.
4.9
Waterfront Dining
Cookie Bar
Top Rated
Seafood
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Paddlefish
Seafood
1486 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Board an iconic anchored steamboat to feast on sensational seafood and savory steaks.
4.6
Waterfront Dining
Rooftop
On a Steamboat
Seafood
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Homecomin’
Comfort Food
1602 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Oprah's personal chef - Chef Art Smith calls Florida home. Known for fried chicken.
4.6
Celebrity Chef
Fried Chicken
Southern Cooking
Comfort Food
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Jaleo
International Cuisine
1482 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Upscale eatery featuring traditional Spanish tapas and paella dishes and a tasting menu.
4.3
Celebrity Chef
Spanish Cuisine
Tapas
Try a New Cuisine
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City Works
American Favorites
1486 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Top rated. A massive sports bar with a giant beer selection, offering upscale bar food.
4.8
Sports Bar
Top Rated
Tap House
Bar Food
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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical
BBQ
4510 Fort Wilderness Trl, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
In between skits and song standards, chow down on fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs.
4.7
Top Rated
Music Enthusiasts
All You Can Eat
Entertainment
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Fish Bones
Seafood
7005 Co Rd 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Around The Villages
Upscale steak, sushi, prime rib experience. Seafood flown in daily. 23-hour slow roasted prime rib.
4.4
Steak
Dinner Only
Seafood
Sushi
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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
