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Local Restaurants in Ocala, FL
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Ocala, FL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Mesa de Notte with a 4.7-star rating from 1,105 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Ipanema Brazilian Steak House and Flying Boat Tap Room LLC. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Ocala is 4.5 stars from 1,943 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Ocala range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,943
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Mesa de Notte
2436 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House
2023 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Flying Boat Tap Room LLC
9672 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Ocala, FL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mesa de Notte2436 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, USA | 4.7★ | 1,105 |
| #2 | Ipanema Brazilian Steak House2023 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.7★ | 3,229 |
| #3 | Flying Boat Tap Room LLC9672 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, USA | 4.6★ | 1,784 |
| #4 | Three Six Bistro3751 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.9★ | 191 |
| #5 | Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille24 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.5★ | 6,396 |
| #6 | Ivy on the Square53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.4★ | 2,216 |
| #7 | Live Fire Chefs506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.7★ | 772 |
| #8 | Brick City Southern Kitchen10 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.5★ | 2,656 |
| #9 | La Cuisine Restaurant48 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.6★ | 935 |
| #10 | 18 South Restaurant and Saloon20 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | 4.4★ | 185 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Ocala
Three Six Bistro
3751 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Harry's Seafood,Bar & Grille
24 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Ivy on the Square
53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Live Fire Chefs
506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Brick City Southern Kitchen
10 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
La Cuisine Restaurant
48 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
18 South Restaurant and Saloon
20 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
District Bar and Kitchen
110 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4065 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Gator's Dockside Ocala
3920 SW 42nd St #101, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar
35 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Black Sheep On Broadway
128 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve
4021 NW 53rd Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34482, USA
The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
4414 SW College Rd #1910, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Stirrups Restaurant
8510 NW 17th Ln, Ocala, FL 34482, USA
Braised Onion
754 NE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
THE FLAME
3710 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
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