List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Ocala, Florida (Part 2)

DM Mendoza I heard good things about this spot and went on a Friday to check it out- it was so packed we couldnt get in! Went again on a Tuesday and was able to get in. Great food, great service- completely understand why it was so busy! The bao was excellent and so was the ramen. I did miss the MSG in the ramen, but you cant get that everywhere. Overall would recommend

T. Williams Huge fan of Cava. I eat there almost every other week and sometimes multiple times per week. Food is great, Mediterranean style. The staff is awesome and they always take care of me and my family. Anytime I want something fresh, they are always willing to prepare it with no hesitation. I used to visit Moe’s often, but ever since CAVA opened…I prefer them over all other (Moe’s, Chipotle). You won’t be disappointed if you love Mediterranean food. Try it today!

Jana Alexander We visited Live Fire Chefs for the first time last Sunday. We were immediately impressed by the renovations and ambiance. We love to sit at the bar when dining and were really excited to see a welcoming bar area. Val greeted us quickly, with a smile and enthusiasm. She had great recommendations and made delicious martinis. She was very friendly and gave us excellent service. I ordered the quiche of the day (bacon, caramelized onions & cheese) which comes with a green salad tossed perfectly in vinaigrette and chose breakfast potatoes, which were outstanding. The hubs had the classic breakfast; eggs over medium, thick-cut bacon, breakfast potatoes and hearty multi-grain toast with melted butter in between and homemade preserves on the side. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was obvious that there really is a chef or chefs who care about their food, presentation and service. Can’t wait to go back!

Fran Evans This place was a quaint restaurant with a backyard feel on the inside! Family friendly the Food was SO Good we are going back before we leave Ocala! The service was Awesome 10/10 Highly recommend!

Elliot Very good restaurant, I definitely recommend. Nick was our server, very nice and very professional. The food was very good too, we had the jambalaya, the chicken friend grits, and the best dessert, the deep fried Oreos. The portions were huge.

VTSNJ This is a drive-up/walk up restaurant. No inside seating. Novel idea. They do have a spacious/covered outside patio. It was a little chilly today so we chose to eat in our car. At first, I thought it was pricey but the size and quality was larger and better than expected The waffle fries were different, but tastey. We definitely will go back. We are looking forward to seeing the upcoming Smalls in the Middleton The Villages.

Adrianne Pauline Wanted to give my kudos to my server, Ree (Regan), she was very sweet and personable. Made the experience very lovely and made sure all our needs were met. She was very kind to us and the other people she was taking of. Adam, the visiting manager, also came to visit and say hi. Funnily enough, he’s the GM at the Cheddar’s from where I reside! Crazy to have seen him a ways’ out on a little camping trip. But again, he was very sweet and attentive! Cheddar’s is delicious. Ambience is relaxing and EVERYONE needs to order their Painkiller!!!!

Gerry G I had dinner here with a friend. The atmosphere and the dress the staff wore were authentic and appealing . I had the sancocho. It was so flavorful and more than enough. I also has the fresh juice. I will definitely return to try more on the menu.

Rocio Juarez Enjoyed the poke bowl with crab meat. The spicy ramen was good but a little smoky for my liking, but the soup was delicious, the egg was in point and the pork was good! Will be coming back to taste the rest of the menu for sure. Good service!!!

Joe P Great drinks and food with friendly staff. The food is not your typical pub food. It is higher quality. I had a very good buffalo flat bread and my wife had Mac and Cheese with broccoli added. Price was a value. Drinks were strong and the beer cold. Also, dog friendly.

Drew Valeren Tried this place for the first time today and the food was fantastic!!! We called in 30 minutes in advance and I still had to wait another 10 minutes before it was ready so I would definitely recommend ordering ahead on Friday nights. We had the Great Greek Gyro and the Greek Salad Wrap, which I added gyro meat to. They were both fantastic, as was the feta fries on the side. Id definitely say Id like to come back as long as the wait time isnt as bad.

Palmer Hall Absolutely fantastic! My wife and I got two pizzas to go for our first time going and it was truly the best pizza I’ve ever had. We have been to nyc, Chicago, and dc all in the last two years and this tops every pizza there! Highly recommend, you could tell they truly put their heart into it! I asked them to make similar to a margarita pizza but with ricotta on it and it was perfect! My wife loved the dessert she got as well! Will definitely be back and to think I had basically given up on finding good pizza in Ocala.

Haley Martin Great little bar in Ocala. Loved the grilled cheese trio, the tomato soup is phenomenal! Also had the fried pickles, broccoli cheddar soup, black sheep slider and jam slider, everything was delicious, highly recommend!

Stephanie McGhee Mojos on Silver Springs Blvd is phenomenal. Our server Wendy was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend Mojos for lunch or dinner and the Blvd location is wonderful.