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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Katya Vineyards
American Favorites
11 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Around The Villages
Many award winning wines and gourmet food and fine wines served in our restaurant.
4.8
Over 21
Wine Bar / Winery
Award Winning
Worth the Drive
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Evans Prairie
American Favorites
1825 Evans Prairie Trail, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Modern country club restaurant with scenic views. Seasonal lunch and dinner specials.
4.5
Outdoor Dining
Scenic Views
Golf Cart Chic
Country Club
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Home State Brewing
Brewery / Tap House
16016 New Independence Pkwy, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Around The Villages
Modern atmosphere. Craft beer. Trivia and bingo. Choice of food purveyors under same roof.
4.7
Over 21
Brewery
Trivia
Craft Beer
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First Watch
Breakfast / Brunch
5833 Seven Mile Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785
In The Villages
Breakfast and brunch café popular with Villages residents, with a health-minded focus.
4.4
Breakfast / Brunch
Casual
Local Favorite
Worth the Drive
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Luma
Greek / Mediterranean
766 Marilee Pl #109, Wildwood, FL 34785
At Sawgrass
Local favorite. In Sawgrass, a Greek quick serve spot with Pitas and Build-your-own-bowls.
4.5
Greek / Mediterranean
Dining at the Squares
Sawgrass
Worth the Drive
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Victoria & Albert’s
International Cuisine
4401 Floridian Way, Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
A 5-Diamond and "#2 restaurant in the United States" award winning restaurant.
4.7
Special Occasion
Top Rated / Award Winning
VIP Experience
Upscale
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Rodello’s
Italian / Pizza
26736 US Hwy 27, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Made-to-order, scratch kitchen serving unique and traditional Italian dishes and pasta.
4.2
Italian
Upscale Food
Pasta
Made from Scratch
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Outback Steakhouse
Prime Rib / Steakhouse
9600 US Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788
In The Villages
National steakhouse chain heavily used by residents, yet fairly new to The Villages.
4.3
Lunch and Dinner
Steakhouse
Bloomin' Onion
Worth the Drive
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The Kitty Beautiful
American Favorites
360 State Ln, Orlando, FL 32801
Around The Villages
A controlled environment where you can cuddle, play with, or simply watch the resident felines.
4.4
Cat Cafe
Animal Encounters
Unique Experience
A New Experience
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Tamarind Indian Cuisine
International Cuisine
501 N Orlando Ave, Winter Garden, FL 32789
Around The Villages
Highly rated Indian cuisine. An award winning Traditional Indian Restaurant.
4.7
Indian Cuisine
Award Winning
For Foodies
Try a New Cuisine
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El Ranchito
Mexican
911 W N Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Experience the passion for vibrant Mexican and Cuban cuisine in the heart of Leesburg.
4.1
Mexican
Cuban
Casual
Worth the Drive
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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
