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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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Mama Mia’s

Italian / Pizza

1341 S 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Local favorite for hearty Italian offerings, including many pasta dishes and pizza.

4.4

Italian

Pasta

Sandwiches

Pizza

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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Prime 3 Steakhouse

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

610 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Higher-end steakhouse often recommended for prime rib. Tapas at the bar.

4.1

Romantic

Steakhouse

Tapas

Upscale

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Takis Greek & Italian

Greek / Mediterranean

1205 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Well known Greek restaurant, serving pizza, along with Greek and Italian dishes.

4.2

Greek

Pizza

Italian

Worth the Drive

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Turners Kitchen

Prime Rib / Steakhouse

114 S 5th St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Modern upscale restaurant and cocktail destination, Duck and Lamb on certain days.

4.4

Outdoor Dining

Lunch and Dinner

Upscale

Steakhouse

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Wolfy’s

Comfort Food

918 N 14th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Historic local restaurant known for breakfast and lunch fare served in a laid-back eatery.

4.5

Breakfast / Brunch

Historic

Pancakes

Early Choice

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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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Ski Beach Bar & Grill

Seafood

21 Dozier Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Located on the shores of Lake Harris, we serve vibrant coastal dishes and American favorites.

4.6

Scenic Views

Waterfront Dining

Top Rated

Coastal

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4 Rivers

BBQ

7679 Middleton Dr`, Middleton, FL 32162

In The Villages

Praised by former Texans for brisket and large portions and baked cheese grits.

4.3

Lunch and Dinner

Brisket

Local Favorite

Texas BBQ

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1921 Mount Dora

American Favorites

142 E 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Takes a forward-thinking outlook on the bounty of ingredients and culinary traditions.

4.5

Over 21

Historic Dining

Upscale

Make a Day of It!

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Mount Dora Bistro

International Cuisine

142 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

A full-service French inspired eatery, honors French traditions through design, dining and the arts.

4.3

Outdoor Dining

Dinner Only

French

Try a New Cuisine

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Back Porch Pizza

Italian / Pizza

237 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Serving a large variety of appetizers, salads and specialty pizzas. Known for fig pizza.

4.6

Pizza

Meatballs

Outdoor Dining

Appetizers

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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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