The best restaurants in Ocala
56 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Franco's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFranco's Italian Restaurant is your go-to for piping hot pies, stuffed-to-the-brim calzones, and hearty Italian comfort like breads and…
Franco's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMarcelina's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy, homey Italian eatery serving familiar Italian specials such as pasta, veal and seafood dishes.
Marcelina's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsYum Yum Kitchen
RestaurantsPopular food truck serving breakfast, wraps, rice bowls, and baked goods under oak trees.
Yum Yum Kitchen
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsJaws Jumbo Burgers
RestaurantsLaid-back burger joint with a surfy vibe featuring shark-themed decor throughout.
Jaws Jumbo Burgers
RestaurantsTerry's Place
RestaurantsLaid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.
Terry's Place
RestaurantsWing Station
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in a variety of wings with multiple sauces, plus burgers and fries.
Wing Station
RestaurantsSushi Bistro
RestaurantsSpacious eatery for sushi bowls and rolls as well as hibachi fare, cocktails, wine and sake.
Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsThe Brunch House Restaurant
RestaurantsA range of comfort-food breakfasts, lunches, and desserts in a cozy environment.
The Brunch House Restaurant
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Ocala
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Ocala
RestaurantsLittle Joey's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving a diverse menu of familiar Italian fare such as pizza, spaghetti, pizza pies.
Little Joey's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsKeke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsLocal chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsThe Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsCasual spot offering an array of craft beer, cocktails, and wine, plus comfort food.
The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsBig Rascal BBQ & Grille (BR BBQ)
RestaurantsBaby back ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and more are served at this casual barbecue joint.
Big Rascal BBQ & Grille (BR BBQ)
RestaurantsEl Toreo
RestaurantsBright, family-friendly venue featuring traditional Mexican dishes and margaritas.
El Toreo
RestaurantsLabellas Italian Piatto
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up wings, pizza, pasta, and other Italian dishes, plus catering.
Labellas Italian Piatto
RestaurantsFat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for barbecue dishes including ribs, with sides like mac and cheese and potato salad.
Fat Bones BBQ
RestaurantsBrick City Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsAiry, low-key stop offering BBQ meats & sides plus a full-bar pouring craft cocktails & whiskeys.
Brick City Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsFormaggio Pizza and Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual spot for specialty pizzas, subs, pasta & other Italian standards, plus beer & wine.
Formaggio Pizza and Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern Style BBQ
RestaurantsCasual eatery, including a food truck, for Southern-style barbecue plus pizza, salads and mac 'n' cheese.
Southern Style BBQ
RestaurantsAki Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant creating specialty sushi rolls as well as classic Japanese plates & bento boxes.
Aki Sushi
RestaurantsScrambles Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up a selection of classic breakfast and lunch staples, along with healthy options.
Scrambles Cafe
RestaurantsMesa de Notte
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian choice with a warm atmosphere for elevated cuisine, wine & cocktails.
Mesa de Notte
RestaurantsTaco 'N Madre
RestaurantsThis petite Mexican eatery whips up tacos, burritos & other traditional fare in a casual setting.
Taco 'N Madre
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsCrunchies & Munchies, Inc.
RestaurantsStrip-mall takeout spot specializing in fried chicken, sandwiches & wings in a variety of sauces.
Crunchies & Munchies, Inc.
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsPasta Faire
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving brick-oven pizza, pasta, seafood & other Italian standards.
Pasta Faire
RestaurantsSalted Brick at Ocala Preserve
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving American fare along with craft beer and wine amid lake and golf course views.
Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve
RestaurantsRoma's Italian Restaurant and Barside
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant offering a wide variety of eats, from pizzas to calzones, plus a full bar.
Roma's Italian Restaurant and Barside
RestaurantsMcDonald's
RestaurantsClassic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
McDonald's
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsPiesanos Stone Fired Pizza - OTOW
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - OTOW
RestaurantsOcala Downtown Diner
RestaurantsBurgers, steaks & shakes served in a relaxed eatery that has classic diner decor.
Ocala Downtown Diner
RestaurantsJax Snappers Fish and Chicken
RestaurantsCasual option offering a variety of fish, chicken, and seafood platters for lunch and dinner.
Jax Snappers Fish and Chicken
RestaurantsMiller's Ale House
RestaurantsCasual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
Miller's Ale House
RestaurantsIpanema Brazilian Steak House
RestaurantsChurrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House
RestaurantsThe Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
RestaurantsColorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
RestaurantsCatrina Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for Mexican comfort food such as birria tacos, plus margaritas.
Catrina Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsPiesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Trinity
RestaurantsFONDA Dulce Jesus Mio
RestaurantsCasual, counter-serve restaurant featuring Colombian cuisine, beer, wine, and cocktails.
FONDA Dulce Jesus Mio
RestaurantsEl Toreo
RestaurantsOld-school restaurant dishing up burritos, enchiladas & other Mexican plates in a simple interior.
El Toreo
RestaurantsFat Boys BBQ
RestaurantsOld-fashioned, rustic BBQ joint with smoked-meat platters, sandwiches & traditional sides.
Fat Boys BBQ
RestaurantsIvy on the Square
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired cuisine is the specialty of this elegant restaurant in a circa-1890 building.
Ivy on the Square
RestaurantsWise Guys Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed pizzeria featuring New York-style pies, wings, salads burgers and pasta dishes.
Wise Guys Pizzeria
RestaurantsKatya Vineyards
RestaurantsFamily-owned venue with elevated entrees, plus a wine & food pairing menu, in a rustic-chic space.
Katya Vineyards
RestaurantsMr. Fry Guy
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Puerto Rican specialties including loaded fries, fried pork, and tostones.
Mr. Fry Guy
RestaurantsBraised Onion
RestaurantsCasual space with vibrant artwork serving eclectic comfort eats such as meatloaf & chicken pot pie.
Braised Onion
RestaurantsGator's Dockside Ocala
RestaurantsFamily-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Gator's Dockside Ocala
RestaurantsMimi's Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
Mimi's Cafe
RestaurantsLas Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Gallery
RestaurantsMexican eatery featuring a broad menu in vibrantly colored surrounds decorated with art.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Gallery
RestaurantsLatinos Y Mas
RestaurantsSpacious cafe showcasing Latin American flavors in a casual setting with a patio & live music.
Latinos Y Mas
RestaurantsFoody Bowl Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy, casual, kid-friendly shop for ramen, poke bowls and boba tea, plus other bento box options.
Foody Bowl Restaurant
RestaurantsTony's Sushi
RestaurantsPopular mainstay featuring classic sushi rolls, Japanese dishes & hibachi meals in a casual setting.
Tony's Sushi
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