50 Best American Restaurants in Ocala

“food is amazing!!! atmosphere is engaging!!! go as much as possible!!!“

“I went to your Brownwood location in Wildwood order full rack of ribs they gave me half a rack it was dry barely had sauce on it managers says he don't sell full racks been there before got full rack 3 times why is it different this time paid same price I can't eat it I know I came in at 11pm y'all close at 12 they could of said kitchen closed it ruined my dinner I worked 8 hours today didn't wanna cook to spend 25 dollars to get food that can't be eaten not cool“

“Went to the Howloween get together for the fur babies and Bella ( my Chihuahua) was allowed to be in the big dog contest because she thinks shes a big dog lol and she won a trophy 🏆 for being a cute Hotdog 🌭 It was a nice get together with stuff for doggies and stuff for hoomans.“

“Brittney is a Great server. She care about her guest and she makes sure everything is perfect. She checks on her guest all the time. She needs to be recognized“

“Excellent in every way!! Food, Service, cleanliness, decor, service, cooking excellent in every way!!!“

“We hosted our annual team Christmas party at Braised Onion and had a great experience. Mike and his team of servers were very attentive, professional, and easy to work with. From coordinating A/V for our presentation to timely, coordinated meal service - they did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“We ordered the prime rib and asked for it to be rare came out. It was more of a medium rare. It was very dry, heavy fat and really no flavor to it. The rest of my party. Their food was enjoyable. They had a great time. Uh not expecting the food the prime rib taste like that by the price they were charging next time we’ll know better“

“We enjoyed great food and our server Pat was amazing.“

“Fox News on tv at breakfast. Coffee low quality beans. Next table talking loudly in support of election lies and hatred of democrats. Food nothing special.“

“Visited Grand Oaks location (Ocala) today in which wings and pizza were both great. Server Jasmine was outstanding and attentive. First-class service, courtesy and smile. Great environment. Highly recommend.“

“Me and my wife got a steak and cheese on a roll and a club wrap both were AMAZING we also got smoothies they use real fresh fruit we will definitely be back!!! The guy in the front was great“

“Had breakfast there at it was very good. Love also the shopping part of the store. Service was very good“

“Been there twice in the last month. Love their food and service. The 30 minute call ahead is wonderful. I had the Cajun seared ahi tuna last time and it was perfect. Asked for (spicy stuff on the side) Husband has had salmon twice. Best he has ever had. Drink prices are also reasonable. Highly recommend!!“

“Food was good omelet was made perfectly and my server Melissa was very friendly and made sure we were satisfied“

“Just ordered this wings this time but they were perfect as always. I even dropped my wallet while I was at home and had to run back and grab it. My server was a little concerned but did nit make an issue out of it. I returned, paid my bill and left a substantially larger tip for her inconvenience and she was very appreciative. I sat at the outer bar to dine as I was alone and spoke with several patrons there who were all very freindly.“

“We were very pleasantly surprised to find this gem of a restaurant. The food was excellent and service was on point.“

“We stopped stopped in for breakfast and were really impressed! The chicken biscuit and the ham and egg sandwich were both delicious, fresh, and very large definitely more food than we expected for the price. Everything was flavorful and filling, and the portions were generous.“

“We were there with a group for a Christmas dinner celebration. The staff was friendly, accommodating, professional, and showed a fun personality. The food was absolutely outstanding. Even the turkey, which can be drier than dust, just melted in my mouth. The roast beef was the perfect temperature/doneness and was delicious. I look forward to returning for another wonderful meal.“

“Bri has been one of the best bartenders/servers I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. She’s very attentive and is constantly making sure I’m having a good time. Sonny’s wouldn’t be the same without her! Oh and the bbq is great too! 😂“

“great food friendly staff music“

“I enjoyed my visit at Keke's today Restaurant was very nice Im a retired waitress my server was Brittany and she was amazing with a beautiful smile very attentive just what I look for from a server The Store Manager Came around Very Nice Gentleman observed him going from table to table asking the guest was everything Okay with the food and Service and it was will be coming back hope I see Brittany will request her“

“great service and food. owner Brenda is a really nice person. always greets her customers with a smile.“

“Market Kitchen & Bar is an upscale American restaurant that offers a refined dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a solid 4.5 rating from 42 reviews, it has garnered praise for its creative dishes and high-quality service. The menu features a mix of hearty American classics and inventive dishes, all expertly crafted with attention to flavor and presentation.

The ambiance is sophisticated yet comfortable, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. Guests enjoy the elevated dining experience, with dishes ranging from expertly cooked steaks to flavorful seafood options, all paired with a well-curated wine list.“

“Only the finest! Love it here. Brittney at the bar is great.“

“Loved your Market Veggie sandwich until now. You have replaced the zucchini with onions. Not a good change“

“In my opinion, Culver's is like Chick-fil-A, but better due to their menu selection. Like Chick-fil-A, their service is awesome, workers are super friendly,and the establishment is very clean. If you go, make sure to get their world famous cheese curds! Don't forget to use my upgrade hacks...you can upgrade your fries to cheese curds, and the fountain drink to a milkshake, or famous concrete at a small upcharge!“

“On December 10th I ordered a reuban sandwich. The waitress informed me pickles no longer came with the sandwich it was now considerd one of your sides. The reuban came with big chunks of fat and the meat must have been warmed on the grill because they were browned, and the fries were cold. I informed the waitress and a stern looking women came out of the kitchen and asked 'what else was wrong?' and left without another word said. I paid the bill and left. Horrible“

“Definitely a cut above the fast food wasteland. My burger was flavorful and well cooked. Wife was very pleased with her Strawberry Fields salad. Fries were quite bland and forgettable. Bit pricey, bit slow, but more like real food than the Mickey Ds of the world.“

“It's clean and the waitstaff is fantastic. They treat you like you are family. Food is always excellent, short wait, piping hot. Prices are great. If you don't stop in, you don't know what you are missing. It's a great place and I recommend it highly.“

“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“

“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.“

“Excellent food and service 😍“

“My husband and I came here and the service was amazing! The food was also delicious and came out exactly how we ordered! I don’t remember what our servers name was but she and the rest of the staff were amazing! Definitely recommend dining here!“

“If there were more, I'd give this place 10 stars. The food is delicious (great cook), the servers are efficient and courteous. A real gem.“

“Best seafood , best food in citrus county ! jimmy is always a great guy to be around and always has the best flavors of everything on the menu. there's not 1 thing I wouldn't 100% recommend from here . all in all 10 stars out of 5 hands down“

“We had our son's graduation party there last night. We reserved the front room from 6-7:45 and unfortunately we ran 30 minutes behind. We called them to let them know we were running late and they said just come anyway and we will make it happen. They did just that, they made it happen! Our server Matthew was great! There were 24 of us and he was on top of everything. All of our food rolled out at the same time so we were all eating together. The food was excellent as always! We pushed it right to 7:45 and then we were able to move into the dining room area in a corner so we could finish celebrating with the cake that we brought. I can't say enough about Matthew and the rest of the staff, they all were fantastic!“

“Super awesome place, great vibe and amazing food. Sliders are 💯. Definitely going to try the whole menu, staff is great.“

“To whom that is reading this, please recognize Wilma for the wonderful person she is.

Wilma always has a great attitude, cheerful, polite and always has a smile for the customers. She always has an attention to detail. She always makes sure your doing ok and your order is correct. I watched her wait on 6 tables while I was eating and she was calling people at the table by their name. That makes people feel at home. That to me is a person who truly takes pride in the work she is an exceptional server. When I come in to eat I always love seeing her because I know I will have a great experience.
Wilma thank you for your hard work and attention to detail, you are fantastic person.

Thank you,
ED“

“We had a late lunch; the shrimp basket with fries & coleslaw.
We liked the fact that we were given a choice of how we wanted our fries cut & chose the thick cut & they were perfect.
The shrimp was tender & juicy & generously breaded & crispy.
The coleslaw was sweetened just enough, the way we enjoy it.
Our waitress was friendly & attentive & made our dining experience a very pleasant one!
The atmosphere was warm & friendly. 😊“

“Fast service today! Very delicious 😋 www.thefinalhourministries.org“

“We hosted my son's graduation dinner here. The service was wonderful and the food was great. There was about 30 of us and we all comfortably sat in the rose room. The scenry is beautiful. We had a photographer come out and take pictures.“

“Bartenders are friendly and provide quality service. Food is very good, my two favorites are the Philly Cheesesteak and the Fried Shrimp“

“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!“

“I’ve been here four times now, and Natalie has been the sweetest and very attentive server. She was great. The other servers I’ve had were rude and didn’t bother to check on us. But little miss Natalie was amazing. Thank you so much for letting me enjoy my experience this time.“

“Best Waffle House of my life!
I will absolutely be back.
Fast, clean, well staffed.
I arrived between 1pm and 2pm on a Saturday.
It seemed like they were way overstaffed, and it was awesome. Full of hardworking employees who cared about my food.
They were excellent, clean, and the waffles were perfect!“

“This is the best location by far and I have become a regular there. The staff are very friendly and are attentive. The food portions are huge and they make the best hash browns! The cooks do an excellent job at off menu ideas, and accurate with their recipes. The best thing about Darrells at this location is their TEAM effort in refilling the coffee or water while you are enjoying your meals & the company of your friends/family. Heather, Ben & the beautiful blonde waitress is what makes that location a great place to go to again & again. They remember your name, what you like to drink and take the time in between serving meals to check in on you. They clear off tables quickly to make room for those walking in to be seated. If you want to enjoy your meal and have exceptional customer service, this is the place! Lastly, their prices are very reasonable and why I’ve decided to eat there often. I dont usually take the time in writing reviews, but they deserve it!“

“YESTERDAY WE ATE THERE 5/12/24 OUR SERVER WAS KILEY M SHE WAS VERY GOOD KNEW THE MENUE ALWAS CHECKED IN ON US. MADE VERY PLEASANT MEAL EXPERIENCE. HIGH FIVE FOR KILEY.“

“Great food,served fresh and hot,staff lovely and friendly,Tara especially helped us plan the next part of our road trip and it was spot on,we looked out for a Bob Evans on our next stops ,found one and it was as good as Ocala.“

“It’s a down home country feeling kind of place with good food and friendly staff. We don’t live close but go there quite often.“