Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Ocala / Gainesville

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Katya Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (789)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Ocala

About the restaurant

At Katya Vineyards we believe in the power of food to bring people together, create lasting memories, and celebrate the joy of shared moments. Every dish from Executive Chef Tony Deras is a labor of love and paired with our exquisite wine list and hand crafted cocktails.

Come experience the warmth of Katya Vineyards – where fine dining meets familial embrace.

Top review

Bill

Dined 4 days ago

Applaud what they are doing here, it’s very special. Their attention to customers is excellent. The food was nice, good flavors, and everything plated looked amazing. The ambiance was spectacular! This is a great special occasion place. Truly joyful and will return.

Remington's Prime Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (274)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Prime Steak, Fresh seafoods , Bison Burgers and so much more. Fine dining with a Montana feel.

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LeeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service were excellent. Chefs specials were outstanding! Beef wellington should be added to the menu as a meal entree. Noise level was very high, and it was difficult to have normal table conversations.

Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (28)

$30 and under

Indian

Ocala

About the restaurant

Established in 1981, Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant serves flavorful authentic cuisine. Its charming setting is bright and welcoming with comfortable seating. Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant is wonderful for dining out with the family. Guests can begin their meal with an appetizer of samosa chat, madras fried shrimp or cheese pakora. A fulfilling entrée of butter chicken, lamb saag, paneer tikka or vegetable biryani will satisfy the palate. It also offers traditional desserts like kulfi and gulab jamun. Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant provides catering services for private events. It has a bar that offers cocktails and other libations. Carry-out is also available for individuals wanting to enjoy their meals at home.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Love this restaurant. Beautiful remodel inside looks great! Excellent food and excellent staff!

Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville

4.8

4.8 (1381)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are operating in strict accordance with CDC, State of Florida and Alachua County regulations. We have limited seating in our dining room to ensure proper social distancing. Reservations are strongly encouraged. We are offering take out curb side service for those who would like to enjoy Mark's at home. Delivery is also available through 352Delivery.com. Our wine and beer selections are available for take out. As always, we thank you for your continued support.

-Mark's Prime Steakhouse Management Team

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Marks is our go to place when we want excellent food and service! They never disappoint. The bread is to die for! Sheila C

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La Cuisine French Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2171)

$31 to $50

French

Ocala

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Ocala, La Cuisine offers an authentic selection of bistro dishes drawn from the various regions of France.
Our award-winning menu focuses on unprocessed ingredients. We use local, grass-fed, antibiotic free meat and poultry when available.
Everything you taste at La Cuisine is homemade and well portioned as if you were invited to our grandmother's table.

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Connie

Dined 4 days ago

Our food was absolutely delicious and the service sublime. We wished we hadn't eaten so much because we had no room for dessert. We will go back to La Cuisine at our next "special" dinner opportunity.

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Mark's Prime Steak House - Ocala

4.7

4.7 (2752)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Marks Prime Steakhouse has a goal to create a unique dining experience that will please the palate and soothe the soul. We serve the finest beef, freshest seafood, premium wines and naturally fresh vegetables. We hope to see you soon.

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Brenda

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, Ian was excellent server, a very enjoyable experience for our group.

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Mildreds Big City Food

4.7

4.7 (648)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.

Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch.

We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes.

Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.

Reservations for lunch are not necessary.

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KahtiVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This was our first time there it was excellent we will definitely be back. Thank you justice.

Black Prong Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (201)

$31 to $50

American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Featuring a full bar, lite bites, and select entrees, the Black Prong Bar & Grill welcomes you to grab a cocktail, settle into our lounge area, and catch up with friends.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Dinner was really fantastic! The food was prepared well and presented really nicely. I thought all the staff was super friendly and made the evening enjoyable and for sure memorable. I would love to do this again. The bar service was great as well.

Prime & Pearl

4.7

4.7 (880)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Prime & Pearl is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida that believes unexpected, flavorful pairings lead to something magical. From steaks, dry-aged for 35 days to uniquely crafted cocktails, dining at Prime & Pearl is an experience. One you won’t soon forget.

Our focus is on bringing things together—often unexpected things—to make something creative and authentic. We believe a sense of wonder is an integral part of every memorable dining experience in our space.

Enjoy a local, hand-selected 25-ounce Porterhouse ribeye perfectly dry-aged on-site. Taste an array of oysters from our own gulf waters up to the shores of New England and Canada. Choose a unique steak knife that reflects your personality. Quench your thirst for originality with a personalized Prime & Pearl Bourbon or Whiskey. Whatever you do, don’t eat ordinary.

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Wendy

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Ann was wonderful to work with when I made the reservation and our server Philip was funny and very professional. We had a lovely time. Food was superb!

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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.7

4.7 (1579)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Prime steaks and chops, sustainable Florida seafood and seasonal specialties are served in a refined dining room with elevated service. Stirrups offers an extensive wine cellar to complement your menu selections.

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William

Dined 5 days ago

I hight recommend this restaurant. The price is elevated, fine dining price, but it was so worth it. The serice amazing. The food a delight, the ambience was so elegant. The great service started since artival with the hostess, then the servers were magnificent and caring. They even throw some free items we did not request, on the house. The sides portions were very big and you get to share it. If you are looking for fine dining for an special occasion this is the restaurant to be.

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