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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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Terra Mia

Italian / Pizza

7025 Co Rd 46A, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Around The Villages

Gourmet-style pizzas, plus other classic & modern Italian dishes, in trendy digs with a bar & patio

4.4

Pizza

Local Favorite

Outdoor Dining

Pasta

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Oakwood

BBQ

27745 US Hwy 27, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Casual barbecue and comfort food restaurant. Two locations near The Villages.

4.7

Top Rated

BBQ

Local Favorite

Worth the Drive

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Ramshackle Café

American Favorites

1317 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Lunch and dinner. Known for 20 flavors of wings and an extensive menu.

4.4

American Favorites

Wings

Casual

Large Menu

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The Brick & Barrel

Comfort Food

209 W Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Downtown gastropub with craft beer and comfort food and burgers with outdoor dining.

4.5

Outdoor Dining

Craft Beer / Tap House

Casual

Gastropub

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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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La Palma Mexican

Mexican

1690 Citrus Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Casual Mexican restaurant with large local following. Know for great margaritas. Outdoor seating.

4.4

Mexican

Local Favorite

Outdoor Dining

Casual

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Magnolia’s Oyster Bar

Seafood

201 W Magnolia St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Casual seafood restaurant, serving crab and shrimp with a southern vibe. Opens at 3:00

4.5

Dinner Only

Oysters

Seafood

Casual

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Brooklyn’s Pizzeria

Italian / Pizza

27405 US-27, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

An Italian restaurant serving pizza, strombolis and salads, in a casual atmosphere in Leesburg.

4.4

Italian

Strombolis

Pizza

Casual

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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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Great Chicago Fire

American Favorites

311 W Magnolia Ave, Leesburg, FL 32726

Near The Villages

Our Authentic "Chicago" Menu with sandwiches, hotdogs and craft beer, full bar.

4.3

Craft Beer

Hot Dogs

Sandwiches

Tap House

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Ichiban Buffet

Asian Food

10301 U.S.Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

Near The Villages

Frequently recommended restaurant - a popular Chinese, Sushi and Asian buffet.

4.2

Sushi

Buffet

Chinese

Asian Find

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La Placita Mexican

Mexican

2401 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Highly reviewed for authentic, traditional Mexican recipes like carne asada tacos and gorditas.

4.6

Top Rated

Lunch and Dinner

Casual

Mexican

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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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