Restaurants in The Villages

“Dined at Legacy April 30. Party of 7. Eric was our server. Eric was over the top terrific. Very attentive and very personable. Eric is a definite asset to this restaurant. Thank you Eric. We will return and request you.”

“Had lunch on Monday. 5 stars not enough. Food, Service, and Atmosphere great. Special shout out to our waitress Lisa. You were amazing.”

“I was with 14 women and all of us were received our drinks and meals within a timely period. Staff were courteous and friendly. Manager stopped by and was very friendly. Would go with a group again because it was a pleasant experience and the food was great!”

“The food and service were perfect. Our server Jen was gracious and attentive!”

“food poisoning? I ate the fishermans platter on October 10th and got very sick. Has anyone else experience this?”

“We gave our name and were told, “30 minutes.” After one hour checked and were told, “7 ahead of you.” After one hour and 15 minutes were told, “2 ahead of you.” After watching 4 go ahead of us checked again. Manager said, “ thousands are checking in every day. We’re doing what we can.” After one hour and 45 minutes, and harassment from us, we were finally seated. Very poor experience.”

“Good food great staff… ordering again”

“Excellent service and food”

“Great food and service. Sonja,Alex and Andy are all super!😎”

“Great night Food Service Management all well done”

“Very good service and food!”

“Food is great and people are funny”

“Food is amazing. Staff is great! Mai Tais the best around. Def our go to place”

“We went to the Fiests Grande restaurant today (2-1-25). Somebody told the manager that my husband was stealing a cup that was on another table. My husband saw the cup and was showing me how cool it was (we are seniors and if my husband liked a cup that he saw he would have asked our server if the restaurant sold them, we do not have to steal. Nor were we dressed poorly.) So, the manager came over to us, and demanded to look in my husband's bag. I felt so bad for my husband! The look on his face! He was mortified! She did not find a cup, because my husband did not take anything. She embarrassed my husband and me in front of everyone. I approched the manager and told her she was out of line and she told me she had to protect her customers...well, my husband and I were also her customers, she didn't protect us from public humiliation! She also told me " I am Mexican, I know how it feels. I don't know what she meant by that. We will never visit that restaurant again, and probably won't go to Mt. Dora again either! Needless to say, our beautiful day was ruined.”

“Our first time eating at this restaurant. The food was delicious. Will be making this a regular place for Italian food. Waitress was great also.”

“Wolfgang Puck Brownwood was excellent. We have been many times and the food is consistently very good! We have had the grouper, halibut and pasta amongst many other dishes. Last night we had the special Mac n cheese which was amazing! We also had Alejandro for a waiter last night and he was by far the best server we have ever had!! The way he described the food made you want to try something you've never had. Also, his personality was amazing!! He enhanced the entire dining experience. definitely try to get Alejandro as your server if you go there!!”

“I had baked Haddock it was delicious.Great food and great service.I would highly recommend Tierra Del Sol.”

“We went several times last week. Great ambiance, delicious tavern food. Loved the corn beef & cabbage mushrooms! We had the best waitress, Megan, lucked out getting her twice. Megan was very proficient but more importantly she went along with our craziness and even contributed to our antics. We had so much fun! We will definitely go back again and request to have her!”

“The staff is awesome!! If you have any questions they will have the answers! Friendly people! Clean atmosphere!!”

“Food was really good and service was delightful. We basically popped in because we were both hungry and thought 'why not?'. Very pleased with the entire experience. Would recommend. This is an older establishment that has been well attended over the years. Don't let the age scare you away. Very good.”

“Great food, amazing view and even better service with Eric !! 10/10 recommend.”

“Love this place. Management is so bubbly and extremely helpful. Food is good and the specials are the best town”

“Our go-to for a great breakfast.”

“Kumo is our favorite place. The staff is friendly and provides excellent service. The food is fresh and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant!”

“If you’re looking for friendly service and great coffee this is the place.. I was so impressed! Also, they have a Christian bookstore/library in the back of the coffee shop just overall a very nice experience and the coffee was fantastic”

“This a great place for extra healthy food and it's thumbs up yummy!.”

“Thank you Denny's for the free breakfast for Veterans Day. The food was so good and came to the table hot. Our server, Erika was outstanding! She was so sweet, and helpful and kept checking on us and filling up my husband's coffee. We weren't expecting this because of how crowded it was but Erika handled everything with ease. She is the best server we have ever had since moving here. You are lucky to have such a caring employee.”

“Held a Pizza Party on Monday June 13 for Vietnam Veteran’s “Volunteer’s” and Everything was GREAT! From the Management and Staff, we couldn’t have been Happier and The Pizza’s were Excellent! Thank You, Sonny Baker, VVA Chapter 1036”

“AMAZING.. FOOD WAS AWESOME, SERVICE WAS GREAT. EVERYONE WAS SMILING AND LOOKED HAPPY TO BE THERE. I 100% RECOMMEND”

“Great tenders (best around). Extremely fast service!”

“Although I do like Toojays, I was quite surprised to eat there the other day with a new menu. I always go and get the stuffed cabbage which was so yummy. It has been taken off the menu. I went there yesterday specifically for them. Not sure how often I will go back now. Very disappointed!! Please bring them back!!”

“We tried the tuna nachos absolutely outstanding bartender Nicole was very great. Always had a smile was keeping conversation. Food was so fresh atmosphere was good!”

“After golf, 4 of us stopped by, sat at bar. Ricki took wonderful care of us, we had 2 meat loaf meals, 1 fish and chips, and a chicken rice bowl. All were delicious. Place was packed when we left, I would have to say mostly local folks who know a good place. One of our favorite places.”

“My wife and I love going there. We always sit on the bar side. Amanda and Brianne, are the best bar tenders there. Along with Cassandra, Felicia and Sonja are recently new but are shaping up to be as good as Amanda and Brianne. They always are on top of things there no matter how busy they are. The management staff is all friendly especially Chris. We watch him help in every station there. No matter how busy they are they always take the time to say hello. We moved to the Villager's about a year and a half ago when we discovered this gem. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food at a reasonable price.”

“A group of 4 of us went to Sammy Joe's for the Prime Rib dinner. The food was excellent, the service was top notch with such a friendly & fun staff. The Carmel cheesecake was oh so yummy. We will be back soon to try the pizza bc that looked amazing as well!”

“My wife and I have frequently dined at the King Fu Chef in The Villages, and generally we have loved the ambiance, the staff, and the food, but I had been less than fascinated with their version of Mongolian Beef. Well, I kept seeing posts that praised their Mongolian Beef, so we decided to give then another try on 09/29/2025. Happy Event: Kung Fu Chef has redeemed itself! I have eaten at Kungfu Chef many times, and generally it is very good. But, the previous time I had the Mongolian Beef, I thought it was way too overcooked to the point of being burnt, but now they ARE BACK! Today the Mongolian Beef was SUPER! Great robust flavor, good aroma, plenty moist and flavorful, and a single dinner meal was larger than the two of use could eat for lunch, so happy event: We got to take 1/2 of it home for supper the next night. So happy to see they have the good chef back! By the way, don’t forget to ask for a small bowl of “chili oil”; their version of this sauce has many complex undertones without being too spicy, we eat a lot of it in Hot and Sour Soup, add it to fried rice, and in this case, to the Mongolian Beef.”

“Nice breakfast”

“🌸 A Scoop of Kindness at Scooples 🍨 I want to share something that truly moved me. My mom, now in her 70s, is navigating the challenges of aging, health issues, and living far from the country she once called home. But one thing that brings her joy is coconut ice cream—because it reminds her of her childhood in Brazil, where her father owned a small ice cream shop. When the kind team at Scooples in Brownwood at The Villages heard this, they gifted her two pints of coconut ice cream—her favorite. To most, it’s just ice cream. To my mom, it’s a return to a time when she still had both her parents. A taste of comfort. A memory of joy. Thank you, Scooples, for your kindness. You didn’t just make her day—you gave her a moment of home. 💛 #Grateful #ScooplesLove #CoconutMemories #TheVillagesFL”

“Food and drinks were awesome”

“If you’re looking for friendly service and great coffee this is the place.. I was so impressed! Also, they have a Christian bookstore/library in the back of the coffee shop just overall a very nice experience and the coffee was fantastic”

“5+ stars to the City Fire restaurant and the amazing HOPE for a fantastic experience and great food. Our 14 year old Akita Wishy was warmly greeted and invited to join us at one of the outdoor patio tables. Hope was SO great with Wishy -- lots of water refills -- and finding out Hope loves dogs and that City Fire is so dog friendly just made our visit that much better. Oh and the French Dip and Burger we ordered were great -- and the Bourbon Sour -- perfect! We'll bring Wishy back for more fun soon -- and we'll be requesting one of Hope's tables for sure!”

“Our good friend’s birthday, he loves sakura. Happy hour was outstanding, then went to have dinner, OMG, so good. Tom challenged us to not have take home. We won. All was really, really good. Good job, Sakura.”

“Love it here! Grits are amazing!!!”

“Great food and two for one cocktails, also great entertainment!!”

“I had Dean as my bartender today at lunch at your Brownwood location. Very polite, efficient, friendly and made a delicious skinny margarita.. my 3rd visit with him as my bartender and definitely will be back. Be sure he is there.”

“Great staff, Yummy Coffee ☕️ Great combo 😋🐶 Mr. Bentlee even Loves it !!!”

“The new owners are amazing. The staff is like family, food is great 👍”

“I ordered their Chicken Parmesan to go. It was very good. I was highly impressed with there behind the counter help, Very friendly, The individual who was cooking highly impressed me, Between each meal he was cooking, he washed his hands.”

“The best omelette and home fries I’ve have had in Florida!!”

“Outstanding food and service. Great value. Best salad and breadsticks anywhere local and the entrees are always delicious and fairly priced.”

“Outstanding meals and tremendous service delivered by the best server, Maykala, on Monday evening. We will return! Burgers were amazing.”

“buen cervicio delicioso la comida gracias”

“Food and drinks were awesome”

“Tonight the back of house has made our day by their dancing and singing put smiles on lots of faces, It was so awesome to see these hard workers having a good time with the guest. Great job kitchen!”

“I love the variety of flavors and toppings.”

“buen cervicio delicioso la comida gracias”

“First time we went in to eat a pizza with our favorite topping caramelized onion and roasted red pepper 🌶️ it was absolutely amazing 💯 the next two times we went in and ordered it to go with the same toppings, but they do not load up on the toppings that you purchase if you’re taking it out and the crust is softer, I guess it depends on who is making them that day. Love the service though and decor 👍 just some advice when somebody orders toppings be a little bit more generous and make sure each piece of pizza has them on!”

“Best coconut cake! Love the peanut butter chocolate cake also!”

“If you are dining. Ask for Christine. She will try her best to make it a great time.”

“We had a great experience we brought our dog to sit on the porch and the manager brought water and dog treats and the servers gave him a lot of attention along with the food was great”

“There were so many options and the young lady behind the counter was very friendly. I loved my sundae in a waffle bowl. My sons loved that they had superman ice cream, not many places have it. We will definitely be back to try more sweet treats!”

“The food here was amazing—definitely the best Chinese I’ve had in Central Florida so far! The staff was very friendly and even served us at the table since we were dining in. I highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back whenever I’m near The Villages.”

“A little expensive but great for an occasional treat. Different flavors and combinations make this place unique. Staff is always helpful and pleasant. Even with a longer line, it moves quickly. We have taken many people here and no one has ever been disappointed.”

“I have been ordering from no 1 chinese food for 6 years and have always enjoyed the food and the personnel when I pick up my order. The food is always consistent very good.”

“Good shakes and burgers 🍔”

“A quaint place to have lunch.”

“Every morning is delightful. My drink always perfect.”

“I've had this dish from other Marco's locations, and this one was a little bit overcooked by comparison. The medium (not pictured) had extra cheese, and they certainly put a lot of cheese. The flavor was good, but the crispy bubbled up cheese takes a little from the flavor. I only know this because I've had the NY Style from other locations.

The establishment is clean, fully stocked with parmesan and red pepper flakes, along with complimentary plates and utensils. We did not dine in, but I would easily enjoy the dining experience.”

“It's been 5 years since I had American Chinese food! Hit the spot-ish. Shrimp egg rolls were delicious.
The shrimp egg foo young was bland. [I'm used to no gravy] but this was 0 flavor on the patty itself. Added soy sauce and it was good.
Beef and broccoli and king pao chicken were good! Huge portions for even the small option.”

“Pleasantly surprised by how good my breakfast was. Everything was perfect down to the hash browns that can be tricky. Server was nice and checked in on us often. Diner was decorated cute for Halloween.”

“Probably the only place left that still toasts your burger buns on the grill! ?”

“After reading some of the reviews we were afraid to try this place but decided to try it anyway.I’m glad we did!Our food was awesome.Our waitress was very nice also.We will be coming back for sure.”

“The staff was great especially the young man with ginger hair was friendly when he took my order & polite as well”

“The BEST Chinese around and possibly the best fast food Chinese I’ve ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE! The staff and owners are wonderful people and very kind. China Gourmet III is a must have if you’re in the Villages!”

“I went through drive thru so I never seen the atmosphere. The outside looked good though, and the service was great. The food just okay biggest issue I had potato cakes that were only half cooked. Yuk!”

“The chicken wraps are outstanding”

“Best Restaurant in the Villages Great Food, Great Service and wonderful nightly entertainment”

“Absolutely wonderful got my drink nd had this beautifully hand drawn masterpiece on my cup!!!!❤️❤️ definitely going back hoping I get another piece of art!🤞❤️”

“First time here. Great dinner. However, we didn’t receive any bread after receiving our drinks. I asked the waitress for some and she brought 4 small breadsticks. Never mentioned that I would be charged $3!! Unreal. How cheap is this restaurant owner? His greed for my $3 just cost them soooo much more because I’ll never go back.”

“Went today and was greeted and taken care of by Gabby. Great service. Very friendly and attentive. Would recommend. Thanks”

“First visit to this appleby’s… it was very good. Sat at the bar (it was moderately busy). Bartender was good - not super friendly but helpful and efficient. Ordered the prime rib dip and Asian chix salad. The sandwich came out HOT including the fries - it was great! Asian chix salad was good except the dressing spilled underneath the salad and it was so much that it was overdressed. They also forgot the breadstick. We would definitely try this restaurant again.”

“the food was excellent they keep the tray's full Chicken livers with onions was excellent.”

“the wings are excellent... dry rub extra crispy. Desiree is an excellent bartender!”

“Had a phenomenal breakfast this morning! Our waitress was amazing and so on top of our needs! She was prompt, polite, professional, and made our visit terrific”

“buy one get one free drinks and they are not shy on the pour very friendly staff we got the wings juicy and meaty. would recommend a million times ,new jersey needs a Cody and the view is awesome.”