Restaurants in Ocala
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Best Restaurants
“The food is delicious!!! The service is extremely helpful and they go out of their way to make your visit very enjoyable.”
“Visited many times, the food is delicious and the restaurant decor is beautiful and my husband and I enjoy eating there. The restaurant is very clean and we enjoyed the Bollywood music. We were there last week again and our waiter Kiran was amazing, he checked to ensure that everything was ok. Will definitely try to have him serve us again.”
“We had dinner at Marcelinas tonight to celebrate our friends birthday. Linden was our waitress. She was sooooo sweet and a great server. Everyone was friendly and nice Atmosphere is excellent. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back. ? It”
“Great service and food. Lunch with a dear friend. Menu accommodated is both.”
“????????? Excellent food & the best Customer Service Ever ! We have an amazing and fabulous dinner ! We showed up to the restaurant without reservation and they found us a nice table in less than 5 minutes. The service was outstanding We haven't had this kind of service in many years. I congratulate Marvin the Manager & Adam the Server and his team for the outstanding customer service. Adam has a lot of knowledge of the different dishes and he helped us to decide which kind of ? the best for the dinner that we were eating.They were really friendly and really pleasant to speak with. This kind of quality of service and unique kind of attitude to towards customer satisfaction is hard to find. Again congratulations to Marvin, Adam and his team for an outstanding service and for making that dinner to be special. Highly recommend the food, wine and desserts! We will definitely come back soon ! Anais Báez ✍ ?”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Best Peruvian dishes I ever tried out delicious , presentation, flavors, I love it”
“This restaurant is a gem! You will not be disappointed. I have lived in Ocala for several years and the food is absolutely tasty. Usually I never eat my full plate, I am just not a big eater, but it just tastes that amazing you don’t want to leave anything behind. We will definitely come back the staff friendly and food came out hot and fresh! Highly recommend this place over any Mexican restaurant as this is not your usual Mexican restaurant!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Excellent Korean food in a nice location. The food was prepared fresh and can be carried out. We sat at the small but adequate sitting area and had a nice lunch. You Order from the board and it is very good. Friendly family staff and great service. Reasonable prices.”
“Visited many times, the food is delicious and the restaurant decor is beautiful and my husband and I enjoy eating there. The restaurant is very clean and we enjoyed the Bollywood music. We were there last week again and our waiter Kiran was amazing, he checked to ensure that everything was ok. Will definitely try to have him serve us again.”
“I have visited Tropical Delight twice and each experience was essentially a “delight”. • Delightful customer service • Delightful ambiance • Delightful clean appearance • Delightful and tasty food – most important for me! My first experience was amazing! I had the incorrect closing time and although at closing the staff welcomed me in. I was able to order my food and received extra portions. Great first visit led to my second visit. Tropical Delight is worth the visit for both the food and ambiance! Looking forward to my third and subsequent visits. I plan to be a regular!”
“The best we have ever had!!!! The gelato is equivalent or better than any gelato we have had in Italy, Switzerland, or Germany. We would share our favorite flavor, but that changes every time we go, as the owner only uses the freshest seasonal ingredients. Let's just say we can't find a flavor we don't like. Today a shout out for the grapefruit, amaretto, biscotti, cannoli, coffee, and chocolate gelato. My husband is the biggest coffee snob I know. He spends hours weekly ordering the best beans, roasting them, and pulling shots of espresso. It is rare that we go out for coffee and we can say the coffee is good. This owner knows how to pull a good shot of espresso!”
“Went last night for the first time but absolutely will not be the last. I had scallops and they were great! My husband had fish and it was cooked perfectly!! Another lady had the shrimp and she gave me one to try. As good or better than any you get on the coast. You will not be disappointed if you want good food at reasonable prices!!!”
“????????? Excellent food & the best Customer Service Ever ! We have an amazing and fabulous dinner ! We showed up to the restaurant without reservation and they found us a nice table in less than 5 minutes. The service was outstanding We haven't had this kind of service in many years. I congratulate Marvin the Manager & Adam the Server and his team for the outstanding customer service. Adam has a lot of knowledge of the different dishes and he helped us to decide which kind of ? the best for the dinner that we were eating.They were really friendly and really pleasant to speak with. This kind of quality of service and unique kind of attitude to towards customer satisfaction is hard to find. Again congratulations to Marvin, Adam and his team for an outstanding service and for making that dinner to be special. Highly recommend the food, wine and desserts! We will definitely come back soon ! Anais Báez ✍ ?”
“Went there last week and the food was delicious especially the truffle parmazan French fries”
“This is one of our favorite restaurants- probably the best Indian food we have ever had and we like to try out Indian restaurants wherever we travel. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, the quality is top tier and the service is very nice and helpful with suggestions. Siddhesh was a great server very friendly and had amazing recommendations. Love it here!”
Outdoor Dining
“This restaurant is a gem! You will not be disappointed. I have lived in Ocala for several years and the food is absolutely tasty. Usually I never eat my full plate, I am just not a big eater, but it just tastes that amazing you don’t want to leave anything behind. We will definitely come back the staff friendly and food came out hot and fresh! Highly recommend this place over any Mexican restaurant as this is not your usual Mexican restaurant!”
“This is one of our favorite restaurants- probably the best Indian food we have ever had and we like to try out Indian restaurants wherever we travel. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, the quality is top tier and the service is very nice and helpful with suggestions. Siddhesh was a great server very friendly and had amazing recommendations. Love it here!”
“I love going to Mimi’s Cafe, especially when Jordan is our server. She’s friendly, Polite, makes sure we have everything we need. She’s pleasant to talk to and answering a all our questions without hesitation with a smile and a cheerful attitude. I recommend Mimi’s to everyone and let them know to ask for Jordan ‘n”
“My wife and I just went there for Valentines Day 2023, this being our second time. Ordered two Chardonnays, very good wine, I need the name :). I had Mussels in Fra Diavalo sauce that was excellent. Kim had Alfredo with chicken which she said was very good. We both had salads as sides, mine with one of the best Blue Cheese dressings I have ever had in a restaurant! My wife had Ranch and said it was delicious. We topped off the evening by splitting a Tiramisu that was wonderful! Most certainly going back again!!”
“Uniquely created dishes cooked and seasoned to perfection. Chef Walter does a unparalleled job! we weren't disappointed, just amazed!”
“My wife and I just went there for Valentines Day 2023, this being our second time. Ordered two Chardonnays, very good wine, I need the name :). I had Mussels in Fra Diavalo sauce that was excellent. Kim had Alfredo with chicken which she said was very good. We both had salads as sides, mine with one of the best Blue Cheese dressings I have ever had in a restaurant! My wife had Ranch and said it was delicious. We topped off the evening by splitting a Tiramisu that was wonderful! Most certainly going back again!!”
Online Reservation Available
“WE HAVE HELD MULTIPLE BIRTHDAY GATHERINGS AT ELEVATION. JILL THE HOST HAS ALWAY BEEN HELPFUL AND RESPECTFUL! ALL OF THE STAFF HAS BEEN JUST AMAZING TO OUR GUESTS AS THIS IS AN ADULT BIRTHDAY GATHERING. I GAVE A 5 STAR IN EVERY AREA BECAUSE THE STAFF AND OWNERS NEED TO KNOW THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND IMAGE. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF AS WE HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL. " GOOOOO ELEVATION!"”
“I can't say enough good things about our visit(s) to this restaurant. Our dinner was so good we had to come back for brunch the next morning. I was a little nervous bringing our young (4yo) daughter to a formal dinner, but all of the staff made us feel so welcomed and they even had a great kids menu. I cannot wait to go back.”
“Multiple fantastic experiences! We are always treated very well by both the owner and staff, and the food is divine! Always looking forward to our next visit.”
“I love this place. The food is delicious and I go there at least once a week for crab legs and head on shrimp. I just wish they had outdoor seating .”
24 Hour Restaurants
“We tried a Waffle House in Valdosta Georgia and had an excellent breakfast and service was above and beyond great. We decided to try this Waffle House went inside and sat at a table for at least 10 minutes and no waitress even acknowledged us. There were no other patrons seated at the time. Needless to say we got up and left. Really a shame! There were at least 5 people behind the counter too.”
“YES ACTUALLY I'M JUST QUITE CURIOUS WHO IS SLEEPING WITH MY HUSBAND FROM THIS LOCATION?? HE'S MARRIED WITH CHILDREN HE HAS A WHOLE LIFE SURELY YOU HAVE TO KNOW THAT! SO IF YOU DON'T MIND POPPING UP AND LETTING ME KNOW WHO IN THE HOME WRECKING TRASH YOU ARE I WILL MAKE IT A POINT TO EMBARRASS YOU ON THE SPOT. I'VE BECOME QUITE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SCHEDULE.”
“Nice and clean establishment.. the staff is friendly and helpful.. There was a short wait due to a number of orders ahead of mine but the food prep process definitely puts some food out in a timely fashion. The food is hot and yummy.. I got the chicken bowl with the Mac & Cheese.. very good...”
“We ate yesterday at the Pony and as loud and crowded as it was. They were so efficient. The best part for sure was our server! Jonathan was tremendous. He knew how to serve people even as crowded as it was. So kudos to him! He made our meal.”
“WE HAVE HELD MULTIPLE BIRTHDAY GATHERINGS AT ELEVATION. JILL THE HOST HAS ALWAY BEEN HELPFUL AND RESPECTFUL! ALL OF THE STAFF HAS BEEN JUST AMAZING TO OUR GUESTS AS THIS IS AN ADULT BIRTHDAY GATHERING. I GAVE A 5 STAR IN EVERY AREA BECAUSE THE STAFF AND OWNERS NEED TO KNOW THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND IMAGE. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF AS WE HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL. " GOOOOO ELEVATION!"”
Takeout Restaurants
“We just had the most delicious lunch at Cristina’s! The cheesesteak and pastrami subs were the best we have ever had! We have looked for a good deli since we moved here 5 years ago and we finally found it! The atmosphere and people make you feel like you’re eating with your family and friends!”
“My son has severe allergies and I was having such a hard time finding cupcakes or cakes for his 1st birthday. I called multiple bakeries and no one could make him something but I called Soleil and they were able to make him a cupcake. Everyone was so kind and answered all of my questions. I felt less stressed knowing he would be able to have sweet treats for special occasions. The cupcake was delicious!! He loved it and even my other kids asked for some. I will forever recommend them to everyone I know. I called today and had another one made for him!! I am so thankful!!”
“This is " ONE of THE- "#Best #Italian #restaurant in #ocala ! Real #authenticitalian cooking / good old #tristate memories of that Italian food and #Now some new #memories 🫶🫶🫶 💯 Always can count on #formaggio #pizza #italianrestaurant for the "Best Memories" 🇮🇹 & 🍕🍕🍕”
“This place is a hidden gem! ✨ tugged inside the gas station. The food was so amazing and the portion is very generous.
We ordered Green Papaya Salad (this is a must try if you’re in to spicy and funky salad that the flavor would explode in your mouth’s). Thai fish cake with Thai marmalade sauce was so good! My fiancé had duck pineapple curry and I ordered the duck noodle soup! Let me tell you about the broth aromatic and rich.
Pineapple curry is perfect for spring summer curry! Light, sweet, tangy and super delicious.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Haven't been to a LJS in a long time. My husband and I both got the two piece chicken meal. It came with a drink, one side and two hushpuppies. This is probably not the healthiest place to eat but it's good comfort food. The inside is a little dark but the workers were very friendly and the food came out very fast.”
“I have to say this place is the best. They have the BEST ice cream and so many options to choose from. We love coming here. We get to eat ice cream, listen to fun music, and the kids get to play with bubbles, chalk and hula hoops. It's honestly my kids favorite thing to do. The staff is amazing and so friendly, especially the manager. If your looking for a delicious treat and a fun time I HIGHLY recommend.”
“I have to say this place is the best. They have the BEST ice cream and so many options to choose from. We love coming here. We get to eat ice cream, listen to fun music, and the kids get to play with bubbles, chalk and hula hoops. It's honestly my kids favorite thing to do. The staff is amazing and so friendly, especially the manager. If your looking for a delicious treat and a fun time I HIGHLY recommend.”
“I can't say enough good things about our visit(s) to this restaurant. Our dinner was so good we had to come back for brunch the next morning. I was a little nervous bringing our young (4yo) daughter to a formal dinner, but all of the staff made us feel so welcomed and they even had a great kids menu. I cannot wait to go back.”
“This place is phenomenal. Ronin was our bartender. Can’t say enough good things… welcomed as soon as we walked into the door. Entertainment was on point! Will definitely be back!”
“Just left the restaurant after we decided to go there to celebrate 55th wedding anniversary. Bekka was our waitress, she was excellent, the food was delicious and cooked exactly right. The manager gifted us a dessert for our anniversary. What an enjoyable evening and the food was yummy!”
Cheap Eats
“Food was great as usual but service was the best I’ve received in as long as I can remember. Jocelyn was an amazing server, attentive, respectful, kind and great sense of humor. I was never lacking for an ice cold Budweiser and I drink them quick. 10/10 for food and 10/10 for service.”
“I cannot say enough to express how much I love this little bakery. I have been numerous times, and each time the service and treats were astounding. This time I had a blueberry lemon petit gauche. It was beautiful and delicious. My fiance had the turtle brownie and thought it was amazing. It is also just a wonderful experience to just sit and eat in the beautiful hotel area.”
“I grew up in Miami Alapada. I have been eating here since I moved to Ocala 20 years ago. Definitely the closest you are going to get to what I would consider home. In nort central Fl.
The owner is awesome. But sometimes you get some young new blood as the cashier that's less then friendly. But hey that's life. Overall great food, good environment. Been going there for 18 of the 20 years I've been here. It's for good reason . Most small restaurants open and close. This one has withstood the test of time.”
“My son has severe allergies and I was having such a hard time finding cupcakes or cakes for his 1st birthday. I called multiple bakeries and no one could make him something but I called Soleil and they were able to make him a cupcake. Everyone was so kind and answered all of my questions. I felt less stressed knowing he would be able to have sweet treats for special occasions. The cupcake was delicious!! He loved it and even my other kids asked for some. I will forever recommend them to everyone I know. I called today and had another one made for him!! I am so thankful!!”
“Nancy has been feeding my family for YEARS. Easily over a decade. We’ve constantly come back for several reasons, one of them being the consistency in the quality of the food. Nancy is always quick to deliver a hot delicious meal no matter what! Her ingredients are always fresh, and prepared correctly. I’ve seen Nancy handle that kitchen with a full dining room with ease, always taking the time to check on her customers, and thanking them. Our favorites are the ham and cheese omelette, and her French toast! Please don’t hesitate to try her fresh desserts too!”
“Trunk or Treating in the right place. My daughter and I saw many people with pizza boxes and decided to give it a chance. Grateful we did stumble upon Sammys. Top notch customer service with outstanding pizza! so hard to find a pizza sauce that isn't to much this or that. look forward to returning soon ❤️”
“Our server, Hannah in Ocala, was amazing! Delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. We had the parmesan crusted trout, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the bang bang shrimp appetizer as well!”
“The gentleman that took our order and so helpful and kind! We ordered to go as we just drove from Michigan and wanna relax in our hotel. They had a tv going on the other side and encouraged us to relax while pizza was being made! We prefer to shop local and we got lucky today! thanks again! ❤️”
“Leah/Alisha was a fantastic waitress with her recommendations and promptness (but without going over the top) - great personality too!
Foood was fabulous; steak cooked to perfection and pasta dishes great.
Great wine list too.
Highly recommend!
Parking: Plenty of space, even though busy”
“It was nearly empty but I appreciated that because my kids enjoyed a calmed but fun afternoon 😊 out for my daughter’s 8th bday 😊 Very friendly staff and clean as well.”
“Clean tables, friendly staff and quality food at a fair price. That stuffed pizza? It is the bomb! 😉”
“First time there. Food was amazing, so was the service! Will definitely be back 😊”
“The first time here but won't be the last. The food and service were great.”
“Good to be back home in Ocala Fla . Lol there's no place like home... it's Not Atlanta where I live. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. Go Gators”
“Amazing flavor! We shared the weekend boil which had lobster tail, shrimp, crab legs, corn, and potatoes with garlic butter at medium spice. The spice level was perfect!”
“I love the customer service and the food is good. Homemade tortillas.”
“Easter Brunch was just perfect! We had a wonderful time, the food was great and our server was very attentive and provided great service! I wish I knew who our server was so I would love to give her a big Thank You !”
“Nice owner and service as well as the local customers…a little off the beaten path as my husband and I were traveling through but a great place for the Locals! We like finding places like this when we travel instead of going with the usual Fast Food Franchises…Would recommend!”
“The food is great, the service is excellent, and Nicole is awesome.”
“We have tried the Cody’s in Ocala 4 times. I must say not interested in going back. The service stinks, the last time, we sat at the booth no one came over . People sat down after us, waited on order put in. Still no one lots of servers walking around doing nothing but talking. I finally had to stop someone and ask , found out our table did not have a server. Still no excuse, not one server stopped and inquired just walked right by us. They need better training. Sad thing is I love Cody’s food. The place is beautiful,owner seems nice.”
“The Seafood Rice was DELICIOUS!! I will doesn't be back to try the rest of the menu.”
“The store manager in the location inside Walmart is a very reputable face for the place. I walked in line with about 8 people in front of me and 4 more walked up, she remained calm and steadfast worked diligently to serve everyone with a smile and that’s hard to find when it’s an over whelming environment for a busy lunch time. You go girl!!”
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“This place is awesome if you like to hang out, watch some sports, have some drinks, play darts or pool, and of course purchase and smoke cigars!! All of the staff is great and drinks are tasty!! One of my favorite places.”
““Diane, George, Freddy...What an Outstanding team!” johnfjohnston The Villages, Florida Diane, George, Freddy...What an Outstanding team! Diane was the enthusiastic voice on the phone when making reservations for six for the Sunday brunch. She was the delightfully welcoming hostess when the party arrived. George, as other reviews have attested, was flawless: engaging, attentive, approaching his tasks as a performing art...terrific! Freddy Lopez, the manager, took great pride in the staff and offerings from the kitchen. He described changes soon to be made. The name will be something like "Marketplace Kitchen and Bar", an unfortunate image of an older shopper with shopping bags full of groceries sitting nursing a beer at the bar. Food was very good, although NOTHING except the salad dressings had labels. Individuals will allergies would need ask or simply avoid any item which was not entirely identifiable. Indeed a hotel pan of Creole fish could not be identified by two members on the line. It was Mr. Lopez who solved the mystery.”
“I am erasing my review BC this is not the place I went to. Idk how it even came up on my review. So PLEASE disregard my earlier post it was not meant for y'all,”
“Recently ate here and the food was delicious, the line dances are cute entertainment, and my server Ashley was amazing and very attentive. I will definitely be back.”
“my husband and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary. We have been wanting prime rib and found that on Mondays, They have two prime rib dinners for $40. Chrissy the server was very attentive and blessed us with a piece of key lime pie. Thank you! we appreciated the extra attention!The food was good and came out in a timely manner. The back of the restaurant could use some re-decorating.”
“Deedee, Angelina, and Lainee deserve a raise. Me and my buddy posted up at smoothie king for hours and helped us find the perfect smoothie. They provided nutritional advice for the hulk and other smoothies. The fact that we sat for hours and they didn’t kick us out was very kind. Much love to the smoothie crew on SR200”
“First time there and I loved it. The vibe was perfect, not too loud, not too quiet. Live music, and yesterday the band played classics! The beautiful chocolate colored puppy!!! 10 stars just for that! Definitely coming back”
“Has this super handsome dread head covered in tats, I think his name was James. He was not only drool worthy but he was an amazing server. I've been in the industry for 13 yrs and he handled his section like a pro, especially taking an 8 top order and not messing anything up and he didn't write a single thing down. He is amazing, and be super thankful you have someone like him. He's amazing at his job and even better to look at it, especially that smile he flashes every so often”
“This place is what you call finding a diamond in the rough. The place may be not that great look at. But the girls make it worth it. You should definitely come see for yourself.”
Latest Reviews
“Just left the restaurant after we decided to go there to celebrate 55th wedding anniversary. Bekka was our waitress, she was excellent, the food was delicious and cooked exactly right. The manager gifted us a dessert for our anniversary. What an enjoyable evening and the food was yummy!”
“Visited many times, the food is delicious and the restaurant decor is beautiful and my husband and I enjoy eating there. The restaurant is very clean and we enjoyed the Bollywood music. We were there last week again and our waiter Kiran was amazing, he checked to ensure that everything was ok. Will definitely try to have him serve us again.”
“my husband and I are celebrating our 36th anniversary. We have been wanting prime rib and found that on Mondays, They have two prime rib dinners for $40. Chrissy the server was very attentive and blessed us with a piece of key lime pie. Thank you! we appreciated the extra attention!The food was good and came out in a timely manner. The back of the restaurant could use some re-decorating.”
“WE HAVE HELD MULTIPLE BIRTHDAY GATHERINGS AT ELEVATION. JILL THE HOST HAS ALWAY BEEN HELPFUL AND RESPECTFUL! ALL OF THE STAFF HAS BEEN JUST AMAZING TO OUR GUESTS AS THIS IS AN ADULT BIRTHDAY GATHERING. I GAVE A 5 STAR IN EVERY AREA BECAUSE THE STAFF AND OWNERS NEED TO KNOW THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND IMAGE. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF AS WE HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL. " GOOOOO ELEVATION!"”
“This place is amazing! I am an Vegan an although it promotes hotdogs and barbecue; it also has something for everything. i had the corn nuggets and this huge hot pretzel with hot beer cheese dip. Yummy. the staff is sooooo friendly and Rahamel is THE ONE to look for. He is the gem. they got pool tables, axe throwing, a jute box and sport tv's everywhere.... oh yea, and out door seating. Go by and see Rahmel at the crave.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Our very large school group visited this location after a long, hot day at a theme park and unfortunately there were quite a few accidental spills and while we tried to clean up the best we could, it was obvious we’d been there. The staff was so accommodating and gracious. Our food was correct, delicious and fast. Thank you so much to the team at this Ocala location for being so kind!”
“Pretty solid choice. Grandkids love it. Servers are always nice and attentive. Those breadsticks are amazing, as are all of the dishes I've tried. The desserts are pricey, kids love the chocolate mouse cake after lunch, but 10$ a slice is a little nutty. Luckily, so am I, so I always order.
Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: For sure”
“First Time at a K-Pot, Ocala K-Pot was amazing… Fun experience and the food choices are abundant. Our server, Izzy, was amazing with our tutorial and making sure we had what we needed…”