Ocala · Marion County, FL

Food & Drink in Ocala

Scout analyzed 95 Ocala places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

95

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.4 hr

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The Ocala Escape

Family

The Ocala Escape

Big Hammock Brewery & Bites

Historic Downtown Ocala

Big Hammock Brewery & Bites

Food
1.3 hr visit
100 Proof Saloon

North Magnolia Business District

100 Proof Saloon

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille

Historic Downtown Ocala

Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille

Hip spot fixing up New Orleans-inspired fare, from jambalaya to signature cocktails.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Florida Trail 49th Ave Trailhead

Outdoors

Florida Trail 49th Ave Trailhead

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Food & Drink

The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar

Colorful, modern tavern offering inventive American grub, a full bar & outdoor seating.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Ocala Downtown Square

Historic Downtown Ocala

Ocala Downtown Square

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
The Polo Pony

Food & Drink

The Polo Pony

Food
1.3 hr visit
Sholom Park

Outdoors

Sholom Park

Picturesque green space with a stately pavilion, a pond & landscaped gardens, plus paved paths.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
B D Bean's Coffee Company

Food & Drink

B D Bean's Coffee Company

Food
45 min visit
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Food & Drink

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

Churrascaria with a salad bar & all-you-can-eat roasted meats served tableside by gaucho waiters.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Salt Springs Recreation Area

Outdoors

Salt Springs Recreation Area

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Tuscawilla Art Park

Outdoors

Tuscawilla Art Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Flying Boat Tap Room LLC

Nightlife

Flying Boat Tap Room LLC

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bank Street Patio Bar

Historic Downtown Ocala

Bank Street Patio Bar

Burgers, sandwiches & steak, plus wine & cocktails in a trendy destination featuring a patio.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Discovery Center

Arts & Culture

Discovery Center

Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits.

Arts
2 hr visit
Coehadjoe Park

Outdoors

Coehadjoe Park

Natural area with picnic tables, sport courts, a playground & walking trails through the trees.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Charlie Horse

The Ocala Strip

Charlie Horse

Playful restaurant & bar offering typical pub grub & a full bar, plus happy hours, karaoke & music.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center

Arts & Culture

Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center

Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history.

Arts
2 hr visit
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP

Arts & Culture

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP

Reilly Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Reilly Arts Center

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
Paddock Mall

Shopping

Paddock Mall

Familiar, easygoing retail center with department stores, specialty shops & a food court.

Shopping
1 hr visit
Florida Trail Land Bridge Trailhead

Outdoors

Florida Trail Land Bridge Trailhead

Trailhead featuring an equestrian parking & wash-down area, plus restrooms & potable water.

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Rainbow Springs State Park

Outdoors

Rainbow Springs State Park

Serene public park offering natural springs & a river, as well as campgrounds & picnic areas.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit

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