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.”

“We had a wonderful meal and service. Jen was our waitress and she did an awesome job. Thanks”

“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!”

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

“Excellent service and food”

“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.”

“I ordered a fillet Tender Loin Oscar it was tough, had to chew on it for awhile, everything else was ok. Wife had steak tacos, same thing, tough to chew. I guess if you order something else, your properly ok.”

“good food landen was attentive. 9 of us next time we'll try to get a quieter spot”

“After the Beef O’Bradys at Southern Trace closed THS came along to be a pub place I could reach in 10 minutes or so by golf cart. I’ve had numerous meals here since it opened and ask for reliable servers when I don’t sit at the bar. Decent food and a good sports atmosphere. I particularly like the smash burgers.”

“Great night Food Service Management all well done”

“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!”

“Food is great and people are funny”

“Very good service and food!”

“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!”

“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.”

“If you’re looking for outstanding Japanese cuisine in The Villages, VKI Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming and lively, perfect for both a fun night out or a relaxed dinner. The hibachi experience is entertaining and engaging, with chefs who know how to put on a great show while cooking everything to perfection. The food is where VKI really shines. The steak is tender and flavorful, the seafood is fresh, and the sushi is beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. Every dish feels high-quality and well-prepared, with generous portions that leave you more than satisfied.”

“Great Service and excellent food!”

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

“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.”

“I came in last Wednesday evening (4/1). I arrived shortly after the space launch. Came in and grabbed a seat at the bar. James immediately greeted me and got me a cold beer. I ordered the jambalaya and some grilled wings. Both were extremely good! One thing I noticed was that James never stopped. He constantly moving and taking care of other guests. He seemed to know most of the guests by name. I thought he did an excellent job and truly is an asset to your restaurant. Thanks for a great meal. I’ll be back next time in town. Jackson”

“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.”

“awesome staff! kelly rocks”

“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”

“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!”

“Our go-to for a great breakfast.”

“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”

“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.”

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

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

“Absolutly the best Asian food in the area by a mile! Great service! Incredible food! Friendly team! I have tried just about everything on the menu and would recommend everything I have tried! Everything is so fresh and delicious!! It has been a weekly stop (if not more often) for my family since they opened!!”

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

“Our friends took us there for my birthday the other night. It was absolutely wonderful. Service was excellent. The food was delicious. The quantity was just overwhelming overwhelming. The three of us got a bento box and we absolutely loved it. I would go back and get that 100 times over my husband got a teriyaki shrimp dinner which had 12 huge delicious shrimp on it. The prices were more than reasonable and we had an absolutely lovely dinner. What a hidden treasure. We will definitely return.”

“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.”

“Nice breakfast”

“It was our first time at Sammy Joe's. We tried their Sammy's pizza tonight and absolutely delicious. Fluffy crust with a special seasoning. Just perfect 👌 My toddler also approved the pizza. Will be going back to try other things in the menu.”

“Food and drinks were awesome”

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

“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”

“Best bakery in the area! Incredible pastries… just melt in your mouth & baguettes are fantastic too”

“Great people at Bravo, we are always more than satisfied with everything they serve. I’m a New York Pizza guy and find Bravo to be close to some of my favorites back home. The complementary Garlic Knots with my first draft beer the best!!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Precisely how I feel when I discover there actually is a phenomenal plant based food and drink establishment in The Villages!!!! 🙌🏼 Had another fabulous meal and some lovely Peppermint Lavender kombucha. We also met some great folks from the Plant based club here in TV as well. Mele Kalikimaka form Leahi Health The Villages! May you end this year with love and gratitude in your heart and usher 2026 in with good friends and good health! 🏝️ ❤️”

“I love the variety of flavors and toppings.”

“This place has such a welcoming atmosphere. The coffee is consistently delicious, and you can tell they care about quality. Staff is always kind and attentive. Definitely one of my favorite spots to unwind!”

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

“Food and drinks were awesome”

“Love it here! Grits are amazing!!!”

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

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

“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”

“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!”

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

“Good shakes and burgers 🍔”

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

“Darlin’s Sweet Shoppe in The Villages is a charming spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. Located at Sawgrass Grove, it offers creamy, flavorful ice cream along with a tempting selection of cakes, pies, and cookies. Favorites like their rich chocolate desserts and specialty ice cream flavors keep locals coming back. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly and helpful.”

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

“buen cervicio delicioso la comida gracias”

“The chicken wraps are outstanding”

“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.”

“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.”

“Dined in today, 2-1-2026, for lunch. It was 38 degrees outside and so cold in dining area that we and others patrons had to wear our coats. You need to provide a reasonably comfortable temperature for dining. Refusing to turn on heat is ridiculous. We were told the manager won't allow heat to be turned on because it'll smell like it's burning and the fire department will come. Seriously! Manager, let the staff turn on the heat. They are cold too. You really need to do better and consider patrons comfort.
The food and the service at this location is very good. It's only the freezing dining room I have an issue with.”

“Classic beach front establishment with very polite staff. Pricing is a fraction higher than it should be and one more server would have reduced the wait times, but it wasn't too long considering the number of customers at the moment. Standard Haagen-Dazs quality and flavors. Sitting out back on the waterfront listening to the music from the restaurant on the corner just added to the experience.”

“Nichole, our server, was outstanding as usual. In fact, she’s the best I’ve seen in the last decade. She works hard. She’s very efficient and sharp as a tack. Whatever you are paying her is not enough. She is also a lot of fun for a bunch of old crazy golfers like us. She can turn a bad day of golf into a fun time at lunch. Darrell’s is really good, too.”

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

“A quaint place to have lunch.”

“Walked in and sat at the bar, Clara was our server. Our food came quickly and was awesome. I had the Slawpy Pig which is pork bbq topped with slaw. Very tender great tasting sandwich. Clara was excellent and made our visit very enjoyable.”

“The Funghi Bianco pizza is my favorite!! I have yet to find anything comparable at other Italian places. I make the drive, just for this pizza! I haven’t tried any of they’re red sauce pizza.”

“Monica the manager is so polite and courteous. All employees are hard working people. I visit once a week. food is awesome.”

“Standard submarine sandwich . Nothing fancy, but it was good.
The thing that stood out was the guy making the sandwich . I can't remember his name but he was just super nice.”

“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!”

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

“The best server Ryan .she remembers everything including the drinks very friendly always a great smile I usually go on Wednesday. And will keep going as long as she is ther”

“Most improved local restaurant is this Arby's. The food is always fresh and tasty and service is quick now. Not sure if it's new management or what but it's worth a try again if you haven't stopped in lately.”

“absolutely smashing bruv. fantastic experience, i’ve never had a better bite in me life. i’ve given it 5 stars not only for quality but quantity of the service and atmospher”

“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!”

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

“love the set back to the 50s-60s...amazing staff!;”

“We visited because the online photos showed an indoor playground for kids, but when we arrived, the playground was no longer there. I later realized the photo was uploaded by a customer years ago, not the restaurant, but it would still be helpful if outdated photos were removed or clarified so families know what to expect before visiting. The food and service were okay, but this was disappointing since it was one of the main reasons we chose this location.”