Highest-rated Restaurants in Ocala by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Ocala by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Ocala, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Jaws Jumbo Burgers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 3131 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Burgers
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#29. Formaggio Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1053 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#28. Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 Southwest 24th St. Ste 101 & 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Farmers Market, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#27. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 702 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. Symmetry Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2437 Southwest 27th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
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#24. Brooklyn's Backyard

- Rating: 4.3/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2019 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Burgers
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#23. Milano Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.3/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Southwest College Road Unit 104 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
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#22. Gyro Grill Middle-Eastern Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6160 Southwest Hwy 200 Ste 103 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#21. Amrit Palace

- Rating: 4.4/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3415 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
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#20. Graffiti Seafood and More

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1532 South Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Sandwiches
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#19. District Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 110 Southwest Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#18. Ocala's Downtown Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 South Magnolia Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. La Hacienda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4185 West Hwy 40 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
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#16. AK Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 Southwest College Road Ste 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#15. Bagelicious Deli & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2459 Southwest 27th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Bagels, Delis, Sandwiches
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#14. Big Man's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#13. Ninja Sushi & Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 Southwest 42nd St. Ste 109 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
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#12. Mesa de Notte

- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2436 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Stella's Modern Pantry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Southwest Broadway Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Modern European, Wine Bars
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#10. Brisas Del Mar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 South Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Thai To Go

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9020 Southwest 27th Ave. Ste B Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai
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#8. The Gathering Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 Southwest Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Bombay Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 4120 Southwest 38th Court Ste 106 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Cafes
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#6. The Flame Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3710 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
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#5. Depot On Magnolia

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 533 Northeast 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: American
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#4. Latin American Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2714 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Sandwiches
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#3. Mission BBQ - Ocala

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2505 Southwest College Road Ste 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Seafood
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#2. Cafe Havana

- Rating: 4.8/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 923 North Magnolia Ave. Ste 300 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Spanish
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