50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Ocala

“I’ve been going to Big Hammock for many years the staff is amazing. Owner is awesome. Food is next level and I eat lunch often. Best Ramen Noodle soup ever“

“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!!!“

“Fast service. Great staff. EXCELLENT pulled pork!! Highly recommend.“

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

“Absolutely lovely space and amazing owners! Great small business to support and feel good about it 💜“

“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.“

“Uniquely created dishes cooked and seasoned to perfection. Chef Walter does a unparalleled job! we weren't disappointed, just amazed!“

“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!!“

“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“

“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“

“Huge menu, good prices and portions, service was great, really nice atmosphere. My partner and I like to try new restaurants and were sooo happy to discover this gem! We will definitely be back, it was way better than any chain restaurant in Ocala!“

“What a wonderful location and a fantastic Team. My networking group had our first in-person event here and the entire team was accommodating, helpful, and generous. The facility is clean and beautiful, and the staff were amazing! An elegant experience to say the least. Thank you.“

“Franco’s Italian Restaurant in Ocala is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious, portions are very large, and the prices are great for the quality you get. The staff is wonderful—very friendly and welcoming. Our server (Ashley) was extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu, which made ordering easy and enjoyable. The food came out fast and hot, and everything was perfectly prepared. We will definitely be recommending Franco’s and will be back again!“

“Great service and food. Lunch with a dear friend. Menu accommodated is both.“

“Who doesn't love cookies? If you don't like cookies, you've come to the wrong place. When I first went here, I didn't realize that you have to order from a kiosk machine. Once I figured that out, I was able to order some cookies. I wish the kiosk was a little more helpful with more options. I wanted to do a birthday bundle; I wish they would have had a birthday box. I did get the four big cookies, though, and that's what I gave for the birthday box. That was less than 20 bucks, and I got one for myself also, and it was very delicious. The inside was very clean, and they had the dirty soda machines where you could get dirty sodas. It didn't take long for them to pack our order once we ordered them from the kiosk machine, but none of the employees seemed to want to talk to you or even relate to you. One employee did answer a few questions, but you're kind of on your own here, so I do suggest ordering through the app. But the cookies are delicious, and the area is very clean. We will try it again.“

“Had breakfast at Big Man’s this morning and it was fantastic. My wife and I highly recommend it. Go with the Country omelette it was great.“

“go here! they are so kind, friendly and happen to have awesome stuff every day“

“Great ice cream. Doesn't matter what treat you get. Tastes wonderful!“

“Almost always have some of their cotton candy italian ice in my freezer since it is the perfect texture italian ice, sometimes I have noticed it has some blue in it that tastes more like bubble gum. If you guys could also somehow get that or the icecream I would definitely purchase“

“Lindsay was our waitress and was outstanding! Food was delicious. Will be back“

“Delicious! I had a batido (milkshake) and it brought me back to Miami. They have flavors like guava, mamey, mango along with banana, very sweet and refreshing. Not thick like an American milkshake. The food is awesome too!“

“Legit burger place! liked everything about it. Customizable sandwiches, options for vegetarians and vegans, friendly staff. I really cant find anything to complain about. Will come again when i want to eat too much comfort food.“

“Excellent food and service 😍“

“Great customer service and the food was great also. 10 out of 10 I recommend!“

“Great drinks but bar service is terrible! The wait is ridiculously long, and there is 4 bartenders tonight.“

“Very good bakery and Italian deli items. Family owned and operated.“

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

“great punk hardcore shows great doorman named Andrew he check's ID's at the door and collects the cover at the door fast fun and friendly bar“

“My friend Carmen and I visited El Rinconcito on Thursday. The burrito Jalesco was amazing. Our service was so friendly and attentive. Definitely a must in Ocala“

“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.“

“Obscure Mexican restaurant on the side of the road in between nothing! I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door the place was not packed it was a Thursday dinner time they had outdoor seating plus a bar area. They had a wide variety on the menu. The chips were hot the salsa was fresh the cilantro hadn't even wilted yet in the salsa! The enchiladas we're hot they came out fast there was a large portion of rice and beans I also got a side of the Berea Taco because I want to try it and it was very good I will definitely be getting those again. Topped off the meal with their fried ice cream it was very good the display was very good the service was very good.“

“they are both skilled artists and talented pizza chefs. May the bears and sharks find peace among each other. Five out of Five Stars. Would recommend.“

“great food and atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful“

“Best lasagne I have ever had! Wonderful service from James and attentive manager! Food came quickly and was hot and fresh! Sauce is very flavorful. Calamari was incredibly tender! Quiet and romantic inside as well.“

“Stephanie was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Her drink recommendations were spot-on, and everything was made perfectly. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and takes pride in her craft. She made our experience memorable, and we’ll definitely be back because of her!“

“This Carrabas consistently provides exceptional service! Every visit is met with friendly, attentive staff who genuinely care about making the experience enjoyable. The food is always delicious, and the service never disappoints. It’s rare to find a place that delivers such great quality and hospitality time after time. Highly recommend!“

“Wow amazing food but know what was even better this beautiful woman named Kristen amazing service friendly funny 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐s definitely going back ??️“

“First time trying the food here but it was super yummy! We got sliders, fries, queso for dipping and tried a cookies/cream shake. My favorite was the seasoned fries since the seasoning is so even but tasty, and dipping them into the queso kicked it up a notch too. I would recommend this more for lunch/mid afternoon snack/early supper since it would be hard to get entirely full off of the sliders and sides, but delicious nonetheless. Highly recommend!“

“This place has a great vibe, a quick and attentive staff, and I'm a fan of their Winfinite brew. I'll be back for sure.“

“Great food good service“

“Best Italian stop for food on my way back to Port St Lucie. May find work near here just to visit more often.“

“The food was amazing, beautiful, clean and great service! Hidden gem in a gas station, who would've guessed!“

“The food was great, service was excellent. We came for their plant bingo event! Parking in the public lot right across the street was convenient, but expensive - $15 for the night. There is also a public parking garage on the street corner. This was probably the less expensive option. The restaurant had both indoor and outdoor spaces - clusters of seats and tables, some padded, some hard, and indoor and outdoor bar, plenty of places to gather and mingle.“

“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!“

“We had a make your own salad bowl (edible and delish) and three street tacos. The chicken, carne asada, and the sweet pork... ALL so delicious!! Pricing is great especially if you compare to a whole meal at McD's, being almost the same price! Will be back again for sure!!“

“I hadn't been to this store before or little Caesars since I was a child .
This establishment not only is reasonable in price , they also handled a massive order of 10 to 20 pizzas in 15 minutes.
Ordered multiple days in a row from the ocala horse park .
There worth the visit and trip to town just like back in the day .

Way to go team happy returning customer.
Customer service is awesome family environment.“

“My husband and I were there today (3/14/26) everything was exceptional, the food was great and came out hot. The best thing was our waiter. I don’t remember his name, but he was on loaner from Inverness due to short staffing. He was so polite, even a little bit of a comedian and was very good at his job. It was a pleasure to have been seated at his table. If you can’t give him a raise, then please give him a shout out and an acknowledgement! Thank you“

“That was there last week and had a a special for the day and it was delicious.

The waitress was knowledgeable in all of what they had to offer which to help me make my decision.

I thoroughly enjoyed the visit and will 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.“

““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.“