50 Best American Restaurants near Fruitland Park

“Wow! Great experience! Food was excellent, drinks were good too. It was unexpected scenery in an unassuming location. You're paying for quality here...and getting it. Steaks were spot on! Our party raved on the Filet mignon, ribeye, and prime rib. Will definitely be back and telling others.“

“First time here. What a cute place. The hostess was sweet… sorry, I did not catch your name but you were so nice. The young lady who was my server was the best. Attentive, personable, sweet, and was overall a lovely lady. Her name is Lynne. She made my first time experience here super pleasant.I had shrimp and pasta and it was so good!Went for dinner and the sunset was so gorgeous.The only thing that I did not care too much for was how loud it was. Not a deal breaker. It just made it lively.Thanks Lynn for such great service and your personality was top notch!“

“Great food. I get mine to go. It's basically a bar with a good selection of food choices. Not really a family restaurant but you can take them there. The reason for the 1 star is that I'm not into bar style atmosphere. Other than that it's a great place to eat and drink.“

“Have eaten many times over last 2.5 years and it’s always been good food and very friendly service. Today was no different. Try the Smokehouse Burger — it’s the best burger in The Villages! Have ordered three times now and very consistent quality.“

“Amazing experience today on our first trip to Leesburg. Went to see the Gardens and saw this restaurant adjacent. Fantastic people here, lively outdoor patio with great food and drinks. Ben, our server, was possibly the best we have ever seen in many years across multiple restaurants, his attitude is something that all should learn from, really made our day.“

“First time here and everything was great. Monday special was Build your own burger with fries for $7.99; I upgraded for onion rings. You can’t even get fast food for that any more. The food came fast, was piping hot and delicious! The service was also very good with Tiffany as our server. She checked on us often and made sure we were happy with our meal?“

“Wonderful quaint restaurant to go to. Found by accident after failing to get in at Denny's. I'm do glad I couldn't get in st Denny's cause I never would have found this place. The staff is super friendly and entertaining. Atmosphere is awsome. It's a popular place from what I can see and having been there I know why. I will definitely return. To much food at a reasonable price“

“I had been on the road awhile with my wife and daughter. We had skipped breakfast but wanted to stop for brunch. Saw that there was a cafe nearby our route with a funny, chicken-themed name, so we decided to stop by. Decided to be adventurous and try the lemon blueberry pancakes with goat cheese and house sausage. Delicious! The beignets with marmalade were also amazing! Will definitely be coming back in the future!Parking: Brownwood has plenty of parking in the area for the many shops and restaurants.Kid-friendliness: A high chair was readily available for my little girl and she loved her apple juice box on offer. A kids menu was available, but she was too small for those options.“

“The food was the best, I got the steak and eggs so good I asked the to be gluten free just put salt and garlic the steak was perfect. Before PH GrillHave visited Cracker Barrel for steak and eggs and steak was tough and dry like dry leather.“

“Excellent food and the menu has a good variety to choose from.They also have a full liquor bar if you like to have a drink with your meal or a mimosa with your breakfast! They run the full gamut of breakfast,lunch,& dinner and i would recommend them all. I would price it at above average cost but you pay for what you get and it is all good so enjoy! The waitresses and jenny who waits and bartends is the absolute best! They actually now have extended there hours by now opening up at 7:00 on saturday and sundays currently! So thats good news for on the weekends! Metro consistently has great service and the employees are all so helpful and treat you like your there best friend! Still great food and you get it fast! Great breakfast place and the workers are Great always make you feel comfortable(Jenny,Jackie,Angie)! Theres ben some changes at the metro lately our bartendress jenny is no longer there. Who really liked but now weve got Angie bartending & waiting on us and she does a great job always smiling and happy! Our favorite bartendress/waitress Angie always takes care of us the best. My 98 yr old WW2 veteran father calls her angel instead of angie. She knows exactly what we all drink and is getting them ready for us as we walk in the door! The food is always top notch whether its breakfast,lunch or dinner! All the other workers there are also very helpful(jackie)and always have a smile on there face!RR“

“They were busy and we were seated in the bar area after a 15 minute wait. Joyce the bartender took good care of us. The 6.99 Smashed burger w/ fries was hot and excellent for the price. The salad bar looked good too. We go to this location because it's a really good Ruby Tuesday and the service was great?.“

“First time I've ever eaten at a First Watch & I really enjoyed it! I had the ham & gruyere melt with greens that had a lemon vinaigrette dressing. It was delicious! My mom had the butterfly pea tea (very beautiful), I had the drink with orange, lemon, ginger, tumeric, agave & beet in it. It was better than I was expecting! I will definitely return here.“

“My parents and I are here for dinner before their bowling league and we had a great experience. They come here often but it was my first time since I'm in town visiting. I ordered the gyro platter and they ordered the chicken pita and chicken kebabs. We each loved our meals and they came out quick too. I really liked the gyro platter because it came with a fresh Greek salad, rice and tzatziki sauce. The service was really quick even though they were packed and our waitress was really nice and accommodating. I know my parents will be back soon and next time I'm in town I'd like to stop in again too!“

“The young lady running this place has put her heart & soul into it. And, let me tell you Baby, the soul comes through & through. Stopped by for the first time the other day & brought in a small group of six. We all ordered & hoped the food would live up to our expectations. Not to worry, the food was beyond expectations. Real soulful country cooking. Great flavor. nice portions, fair pricing. Very clean & neat along with a pleasant disposition to boot! Food was served timely & was very hot. BTW, if you get there, and you should, be sure to finish up with the peach cobbler. Just terrific. It's a bit of a tough find right now with construction of the street in front of the establishment, but the work is worth the experience. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.“

“My Grandpa ate here dang near every day since I could remember.... He's not with us anymore but walking in that place the other day reminded me why the world loved small diners and I can only hope they continue to shine... Try everything, you'll be happy you did?“

“I have been to several Darrell's Dinners over My time in The Villages and Everytime I haven't been disappointed.All of them have been better than the Last .From Now every time I see a Darrell's I'am guaranteed a Fine dining experience...⭐⭐⭐?“

“Family favorite!! We aren't members of the Havana CC, but live in the neighboring village! This is always our favorite spot for lunch. The service is great and the food is even better! We always get the "pick two" combo they have there for lunch and it's the perfect amount!“

“We have had their pizza twice now and it’s delicious! The first time we tried their Bob Marley and pepperoni pizza. This time we tried their supreme and the Bob Marley (yes again lol) I’m not a fan of pineapple on my pizza but I’ll eat this one lol Their giant cookies are also delicious!“

“The hash bowls are really good. And so are the supreme cold coffees, like dessert in a cup. They got us in and out quickly. They did mix up the eggs on the our two bowls, but we ate it anyway. The prices are really good and the portions are just right.“

“The Special Shrimp was amazing - garlic, sweet & spicy. Highly recommend this dish. The cheesesteak had generous portions of tender steak and cheese. Our server, Jordan, was very attentive. My only complaint is that the floor seemed dirty and there were several napkins and other pieces of trash that remained on the floor throughout our visit.“

“The food was good not outstanding. The sun was just done to the point of not quite dry thank God and the zucchini was fantastic a little pricey I'll admit for the food but at least it was good the waiter was very nice very prompt cannot complain except he was a little weird about lemonParking: Very happy about the parking and plenty of handicap parking also all on one floor so you don't have to climb any stairs“

“Food was great. Service, once seated, was good. The wait to be seated was extreme enough that after 10 minutes of being ignored the couple in front of us walked out, while we stayed the course for almost 10 more minutes. Can't say for sure, but it didn't seem to be a lack of staff at the front of the house. Decent atmosphere.“

“A wonderful Easter dinner today. Crab Meat appetizer was full of fresh crab, the Lobster Bisque was creamy with just the right spice. The Turkey dinner was a large portion of juicy turkey with mashed potatoes, corn bead stuffing, asparagus and cranberry sauce. Finally, Banana Cream Pie with real bananas and real whip cream. Just delicious. This was our 4th visit and hopefully there will be many more.“

“One of many great spots to grab a bite, a cool drink, and listen to some live entertainment. This place has an outdoor food truck, a bar serving beer, wi e, and some assorted canned beverages. All seating is outside, but mostly shaded. Right next to a chip and putt golf course. Nice setting, good food and service.“

“Like the waterfall flowing into the swimming pool. Swimming pool is for priority members only. Nice restaurant. Country music is played some nights. Challenging 18 hole Golf course from multiple tee boxes. Mature golf course has some of the tightest fairways to hit from the tee boxes in The Villages, FL.“

“We are always on the lookout for good restaurants that are not a franchise or part of a chain. This is one. So many things on the menu it was a little hard to choose. If they were closer we would go back regularly. Alas they are several hours from our home. Definitely going to stop back anytime we are nearby.“

“I must confess that I was eager to get to know this wonderful place! I had previously heard about it, I was very impressed by the warmth of the place, when you go up the stairs and open the door the feeling is cozy! We had a reservation and went straight to a private room! We receive immediate attention! The girl who helped us was great! The food is according to the local! Good starter Scallops along with a wonderful soup! The next dish was well presented and flavored according to the choice! The dessert was also appropriate! I was expecting an explosion of flavors…..but it was still really good! The bartender has a lot of experience and knows how to do his service very well! Thanks for that Macallan and my wife's cocktails!!! Without a doubt, it would be a restaurant that I would return to whenever I am invited, since it is only by invitation or by membership!“

“Love this place!! For three years now we have become "snow birds" This is the first place we visit on every return!! Very hard to find awesome atmosphere, good food, and friendly attentive staff!! In the Villages, most everything is a chain! Shucks will not disappoint if your looking for simplicity :)“

“GREAT PLACE BUSY BUT GREAT !! GOOD FOOD GOOD PRICE GOOD PORTIONS !!!Parking: It does get packed at times but plenty of parking space !Kid-friendliness: I seen kids well behaved the waitress was kidding with them just great to see !Wheelchair accessibility: Nice feature there are a lot of elderly so it’s great to have !“

“What a quaint relaxing atmosphere in the heart of Leesburg, FL. Just a block south of main St. Had the fried green tomato caprese as an appetizer. All fresh and full of flavor. Will definitely return to this wonderful food establishment. Here for bike week.“

“This is another place we love. The owner and all of the staff are awesome. Friendly and engaging. They welcome you into the place like it is their home and they are having you in for lunch.They always have an exceptional variety of freshly made soups (none of that canned stuff here!). My favorites are the chicken white bean chili, vegetable soup, and the wedding soup. But none of them are less than fantastic.If you are looking for something light, the trio salad is awesome. It is a heavy portion of chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad on fresh greens. Love this dish as well.Nothing is bad here! I wish they were open for breakfast with some delicious breakfast things and cappucino! "hint hint" lol. But a great place nonetheless for lunch.“

“I don’t know anything about New York hotdogs, so I can’t speak to the quality of their New York dogs. But this was the best Chicago style hotdog I’ve had since I lived in Chicago. It beats Portillos or any other place I’ve been by a pretty big margin. Tastes like Chicago. I also had fried okra which was fine. Nothing remarkable about that but it was tasty.Parking: Free parking, small lot. But hey, it’s a pretty rural location so you’re not going to have to go too far for parking.“

“Our first visit. Sara was excellent and explained menu and Taco Tuesdays. She stopped by and refreshed drinks regularly and our food came out exactly as ordered. Friendly bartender visited our table and answered our questions about their trivia and music bingo nights. Bottom line: excellent food, outstanding service, friendly atmosphere.“

“Great place for late night entertainment & dance. As long as you are there on a night they have a good band. Hit & miss unless you know the bands by name.Parking: If no parking is available near the front of the restaurant. Then there is always parking around back.“

“Absolutely always wanted to stop in but never had the chance to! I stopped in yesterday for a beer on draft, not knowing what they had, I was PLEASANTLY SUPRISED TO FIND …..AMBERBOCK!!!! amberbock is so hard to find on draft and is my favorite beer brewed and on draft it’s unbeatable! Ivy was awesome, and I spoke to her about emcee/DJing there and left my card! I told ten friends that love amberbock about this place and now they’ll be going! Hope I get to talk to you all about DJing there! I give a few weeks free to see if it’s a fit, and if not, you got me for free to entertain !I went in for two beers and had 4, was so fresh and delicious! Thank you so much for such an awesome experience“

“I had a great Friday night experience with my daughters recently. Our server was Mo and he was attentive, genuine, and spaced out our appetizer and meals perfectly. He was even playful with my 3 year old who occasionally got out of her seat to dance. The manager, Steve checked on us and the tables around us to ensure everyone was enjoying their experience. Our meals were delicious, as always.The food and service at Miller's is always our favorite and, without skipping a beat, our first choice when deciding where to dine out.“

“We love the food and the ambience of this place! I'm not normally an outdoor seating kind of guy, but Hurricane's lake view dining is a must-do! Watching the boats come and go while you eat is a lot of fun, and they have sports on every channel at the outdoor bar!“

“The highlight of any visit to Harvest is simply walking in the door. You'll almost always be greeted by the smiling face of Jan who is ALWAYS ready to verbally spare. Being half Irish myself and 'slightly' full of the Craic, starting the evening out talking to Jan is a highlight and great way to kick off another fun evening. Harvest's success really comes down to the team AND their management. Eric Natera always personally makes sure every detail meets your satisfaction. We were just there last Friday night with some out of town guests from up north and were blessed with a fabulous outdoor table and a tremendous meal. Our server Leslie was awesome. THANK YOU TEAM HARVEST !!! #seafood #harvest #brownwood #thevillages“

“Our family’s first trip to Longhorn and they went above and beyond on the experience. Thank you to Angie for making our evening special as we came to celebrate our husband’s birthday. Our server Jamoni was so sweet. Excellent service all around!“

“The outdoor bar has plenty of seating but is close to other tables. I enjoyed that because it allowed me to socialize with others easily! The water view is an added bonus. Jersey Frank was the musician, and he played a wide variety of upbeat familiar songs. It was very enjoyable! On both visits, the food was good, but the service was top-notch!“

“Shared a pleasant afternoon. Our server took great care of us. We went for the Sunday special, then my wife spotted the fish tacos at the next table. Our server told us upfront that burgers are cooked medium well. They still turned out juicy and flavorful. We will definitely be back mid week! Thank you for the consistent quality and service.“

“Good place. Would have given 5 stars but getting in to the restaruant is painful. Its in a gated community. You have to insert drivers license in gate and maybe it will recongize it to open gate. Or maybe it wont and you have to wait for someone to come out and let you into the community. Not cheer's fault but does make me not want to go again“

“As fast food goes, compared to places like Wendy's, McDonald's etc, this is really good. We've been there a few times. The service is friendly and our orders are always accurate. They also do gluten free buns - Yay! - which are a great texture and not dried out like a lot of GF buns. We really enjoyed the burgers, fries and cheese curds. It's not "fast" food, so when you order they put a post it not on your side mirror with your number on it. Then you pull all the way forward and they bring your food out when it's ready. It's still pretty fast - I think we usually only wait about 5 minutes - definitely less than 10. They're also known for their frozen custard and treats but we haven't had a chance to try those out yet and they feature a special flavor every day which is on their sign out front. You can also see the flavor of the day and the upcoming ones on their website. We'll definitely go back.“

“Had a gyro here yesterday. It was fresh and flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was the best I've had in Florida, hands down.I've had several of the different burgers and they never disappoint.The strawberry fields salad is divine with the champagne dressing; I added grilled chicken to mine it was amazing!!The special events I've attended have also been lovely. My whole family came for the Thanksgiving feast. It was a beautiful spread with two meat carving stations as well as a full buffet of spectacular dishes.The appetizers are great here if you just want to come for Karaoke or Trivia Night. The staff are all welcoming and skilled. The bartenders also are top notch and serve up great personalities along with drinks and food.Dietary restrictions: Just let your server know, the kitchen staff is amazing.Parking: Lots of parking for cats and golf carts.Wheelchair accessibility: There's a wide ramp entrance and path from the marked parking spaces right into the front door.“

“Had a gyro here yesterday. It was fresh and flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was the best I've had in Florida, hands down.I've had several of the different burgers and they never disappoint.The strawberry fields salad is divine with the champagne dressing; I added grilled chicken to mine it was amazing!!The special events I've attended have also been lovely. My whole family came for the Thanksgiving feast. It was a beautiful spread with two meat carving stations as well as a full buffet of spectacular dishes.The appetizers are great here if you just want to come for Karaoke or Trivia Night. The staff are all welcoming and skilled. The bartenders also are top notch and serve up great personalities along with drinks and food.Dietary restrictions: Just let your server know, the kitchen staff is amazing.Parking: Lots of parking for cats and golf carts.Wheelchair accessibility: There's a wide ramp entrance and path from the marked parking spaces right into the front door.“

“Always so noisy (loud) inside. Would have loved to sit outside so we could hear each other, but there were no tables available. I always get the nut & berry salad, but bring my own dressing since they discontinued the greek dressing that was so delicious. The salad is good, but would be better if they chopped the greens (greens are very fresh) as it is difficult to cut in the bowl that is used.“

“The Bistro at the 19th Hole exceeded my expectations with its exceptional service and delectable cuisine. The staff was friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Our server was knowledgeable, providing helpful insights into the menu. The food was a culinary delight, showcasing a commitment to quality ingredients and expert preparation. This bistro is a top choice for a memorable meal, and I'm eager to return for more culinary delights.“

“Went for my Birthday Breakfast. Food, Service everything was good. Only one issue. Last time I was there when I checked out the cashier offered to sign me up for there reward program.If you get this offer. Kindly say No. Do it yourself. My birthday wasn't acknowledged, it even came up on my page through their app. And my points from that sign up were never applied. I talked with the manager but he said. And this is coming from a Manager. It's near impossible to get ahold of the home office. Wow. I showed him my bank charge. But w/o a receipt he couldn't do anything. So I said. If I bring it back can u adjust. He said. We can try, but no guarantee it's going to work.I also missed extra points from that dayDining inOrdering beverageOrdering Grandma's breakfast.Oh wellSure hope they iron out the issues or this program could fail.“

“To start off "The coffee was so incredibly good@ I need to know what coffee y'all make!" The food was great & the waitress was great too, very kind.Kid-friendliness: The staff was very sweet to my grandson who's 1 1/2 yrs old. :)“

“Food is very good. Fish and chips are the best in the area. The classic old fashion for $9 is a great drink at a very reasonable price. Burgers and other "Bar food" is what we usually go back for. Staff is very friendly. Make sure you join their rewards club.“