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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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Charlie's Pick

Mystic Ice Cream

Desserts / Ice Cream

16770 US-441, Summerfield, FL 34491

Near The Villages

Both traditional ice cream for children and alcohol-infused options for adults. Unique atmosphere.

4.7

Desserts / Ice Cream

Unique Experience

Local Favorite

So Good!

Charlie's Pick

Mystic Ice Cream

Desserts / Ice Cream

3941 Co Rd 201, Oxford, FL 34484

Near The Villages

Both traditional ice cream for children and alcohol-infused options for adults. Fun atmosphere.

4.7

Desserts / Ice Cream

Unique Experience

Local Favorite

So Good!

Charlie's Pick

Mystic Ice Cream

Desserts / Ice Cream

314 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Both traditional ice cream for children and alcohol-infused options for adults. A local favorite.

4.7

Ice Cream

Unique Experience

Local Favorite

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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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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Fridas Tacos and Tequila

Mexican

2445 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Around The Villages

Lively Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes and fresh margaritas.

4.9

Top Rated

Fun Atmosphere

Margaritas

Tacos

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Kenton's Chance

International Cuisine

1200 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Popular food truck. Reviews rave about wings and authentic Jamaican flavors.

4.8

Top Rated

Food Truck

Jamaican Cuisine

Wings

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Morimoto Asia

Asian Food

1600 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

Celebrity-chef Asian fusion restaurant. VIP and "Street Food" Experience is available.

4.2

Celebrity Chef / TV Famous

Japanese

For Foodies

Try a New Cuisine

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Foreigner

American Favorites

2816 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Around The Villages

Nouveau American fare served in a fine-dining setting with a 10-course tasting menu.

4.9

Tasting Menu

Top Rated

VIP Experience

Fine Dining

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Mark’s Prime

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

30 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Around The Villages

Elegant downtown steakhouse plating prime cuts and seafood dishes alongside a full bar.

4.5

Dinner Only

Romantic

Seafood

Upscale

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Sawgrass Tavern

Pub Food

810 Marilee Place, Wildwood, FL, Wildwood, FL 34785

At Sawgrass

In Sawgrass, American and Irish fare in a pub setting. Popular for Appetizers and Salads.

4.6

Outdoor Dining

Pub Food

Dining at the Squares

Worth the Drive

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Lamp & Shade -VIP

Asian Food

1336 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Around The Villages

Lamp & Shade VIP dining experience for 8 guests.
They will curate a menu for your group..

4.8

VIP Experience

Over 21

Special Occasion

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.)

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Now the only difficult decision is figuring out who's buying dinner.

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Bon Appétit!

~ Charlie

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