Places to Eat
Bars & Restaurants
Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant
Our favorite little Mexican restaurant! Fast service, fantastic authentic food at really great prices! Closed daily between 2PM-5PM. Open Monday-Saturday.
(352) 763-4043
20744 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Dunnellon, FL 34431
Pavarotti’s Pizza & Restaurant
Really great Italian food and to-die-for pizza! Quaint little place that’s a local favorite! Calling in a pizza for takeout is quite popular.
(352) 522-0025
19449 SW Rainbow Lakes Blvd.
Dunnellon, FL 34431
Lugo’s Grill
Excellent Cuban restaurant that serves the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever had. And their paella is incredible!! You can bring a cooler with drinks of your choice if you’d like. This is a cash only establishment with an ATM inside.
(352) 465-1212
20583 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Dunnellon, FL 34431
Stirrups Restaurant
This is an upscale restaurant (pictured above) at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, located in the gorgeous Equestrian Hotel. It offers prime steaks, delicious seafood, and elevated comfort food in an elegant setting. Reservations required.
(352) 417-7864
8510 NW 17th Ln.
Ocala, FL 34482
Best Restaurants
Mark’s Prime Steakhouse
Elegant downtown steakhouse plating prime cuts and seafood dishes alongside a full bar. Reservations required.
https://marksprimesteakhouse.com/
30 S. Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 402-0097
Harry’s
Serves the very best of southern, Cajun and creole flavors in classic and modern dishes. New-Orleans style fare and great signature cocktails.
https://hookedonharrys.com/
24 SE 1st Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 840-0900
Elevation 89 at Ocala Airport
Fantastic American cuisine and great cocktails in a unique atmosphere overlooking the runway and featuring nightly views of spectacular sunsets.
https://www.elevation89attheocalaairport.com/
1770 SW 60th Ave., Suite 800, Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 655-2880
Best Bars & Wineries
Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Fun outdoor tiki bar with Key West-vibes right on the Withlacoochee River, just down from where the Rainbow River flows into it. Occasional live music. Open 7 days a week.
(352) 465-1635
12189 S. Williams St., Dunnellon
Swampy’s Bar & Grill
Laid-back bar and grill right on the Rainbow River with tons of outdoor seating. Serving Cajun food, burgers and fish tacos.
(352) 283-8368
19773 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon
Two Rivers Local Bar
Fantastic local bar with live music and karaoke in a great atmosphere. Darts and pool highlight the fun.
(352) 763-4011
20199 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden
Love the atmosphere at this themed pub inside the World Equestrian Hotel at WEC. Beautiful and delicious cocktails and fantastic food. One of my favorite spots! Reservations are encouraged to dine.
(352) 414-7865
8510 NW 17th Ln., Ocala
Copp Brewery, Winery & Prohibition Grill
Full service restaurant, two bars, tasting room, speakeasy room, casual tavern-style atmosphere, private event space, accessible brewery and large beer garden in an old German-style building.
(352) 228-8103
7855 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River