Howie&#x27;s Family Restaurant

everything was exceptionally well. food ,service, and atmosphere…read moreHad a little mixup in order, but they were very glad to replace it. No questions asked. sonnie is one of our favorites because it's consistent and you get nice proportions at a fair price.

Great food. Clean restaurant. Server was a little slow with…read moreonly 2 tables. Perfect restaurant if you're traveling 75.

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Bree's Riverside Restaurant

4.5(61 reviews)

9.2 mi

The service was impeccable. The food: to die for. The vibes: immaculate…read more This is the type of spot that makes you go: "Hell Yeah!" Highly recommend.

I have drive by this place several times and finally stopped to see what it was all about…read more The little spot is very charming and surprisingly has an extensive menu with daily specials. I had their Cuban sandwich and it was very good and they give you mustard on the table if you need more my husband had the avocado blt on sourdough and enjoyed it very much, their French fries are fried in beef tallow which made them very tasty. Service was amazing and super friendly. This will be a regular spot from now on. Great for a day trip along the way spot!

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Outside dining

The Natives at Lake Okahumpka

4.1(159 reviews)

11.8 mi

Don't walk...run to this gem. Hands down the best restaurant in The Villages, Florida. Amazing…read moreservice (Shauna - bar), food and views. I had two apps - the tuna and the fish dip. Both delicious. My only (minor) suggestion is for the tuna, use thicker chips, as the topping are all wet. The chips were saturated- but still delish! Such a great spot. A+++

My parents love coming to Harry's for the specials which are different daily and advertised on…read moretheir Facebook which is so helpful for guests! My mom was out of town so my dad and I went for an early Father's Day celebration. Unfortunately, it was one of the kitchen's off nights as the calamari which is normally cooked perfectly came out rubbery and overdone. Wait staff offered to have the kitchen remake it but my dad wasn't sure it would come out any better the second time, depending on how the kitchen was timing or judging the cook. He opted to get the voodoo pasta which I had ordered as well. The chicken in the voodoo pasta was also overdone and on the chewy side due. Pasta sauce was definitely bland in comparison to the sauce from a special the week prior that our same waiter had said was actually the voodoo sauce. Sad that nothing came out how we'd hoped, especially on a celebration day. One last note for readers: the dining room to the back right of the restaurant is extremely loud and hard to hear even those you are dining with, regardless of the number of tables filled.

So many fun times at Harry & The Natives!

Whipped Feta- With honey, black pepper, chives and naan dippers (Sub to Mike's Hot Honey® to spice it up)

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The Natives at Lake Okahumpka

Odd Cuples Cafe

4.1(69 reviews)

0.5 mi

Came here for breakfast and place was closed even though the door hours clearly indicates the…read morerestaurant should be open!!!

We had a great breakfast, everything was fresh and hot. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable…read more A 5 star experience all the way.

French toast with links

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Strickland's Restaurant & Grill

3.5(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

WOW! An unexpected surprise! This great local restaurant even delivers they're absolutely delicious…read morefood to the Bushnell community. I particularly enjoyed their pretzel bite appetizers with beer cheese! I ordered a burger and fries which was made to perfection. They offer asparagus prepared several ways & their potatoes are great! they make a delicious iced tea. They called to tell me the food was on the way and Kelly, one of their drivers not only brought the food into the gate but she picked up my big heavy Amazon box and brought it in for me. Excellent food, great service which includes delivery, and really nice folks. Fair prices - you just can't go wrong!

Coming back from Webster we decided to give this little cafe a try for lunch. Wife ordered a beer…read morebattered fish and chips that to her was uneatable. Looked like something from Mrs Paul frozen fish.We will try that mess on the racoon tonight as She asked to have it boxed instead of returning it to the kitchen.. My hamburger was average, cole slaw not to my taste. Heavy on the mayo side. Took about an hour to receive our food. Kitchen seemed capable of only one order at a time.. Mine you they were not that busy at 50% COVID table seating. Waitress was pleasant and the iced tea cold. Not likely to return..

Beef 'O' Brady's

3.1(62 reviews)

2.1 mi

Good food good service. Nice clean restaurant on the corner of a shopping center. Well lit parking…read morelot.

We arrived right before dinner rush. We seated ourselves and Alexandria brought us menus and took…read moreour drink order right away. I ordered the swiss burger with Xtra crispy curly fries. My husband ordered the pulled pork burger with the same fries. Our food came out fast and hot. All cooked to perfection. Lots of flavor. Alexandria was exceptional kind and courteous. The restaurant was packed when we left and we never had to wait a long time for anything.

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Lollygaggers

3.3(54 reviews)

12.0 mi

Great margarita. Great service at the bar…read more I ordered nachos. They were fine because the chips were good. I wouldn't order them again because I'm looking for my cheddar cheese to be melted on my nachos :-) Many TV screens here with the FIFA World Cup game on it and that is a plus when you're looking for that.

Fun bar with a good amount of television sets for sports. Perfect place to meet friends. They have…read moreweekly events here such as trivia nights etc. service was great and the selection of food is good. Recommend to get their early if you want a table with friends for trivia nights etc

Now Serving Beer flights!

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla as a Special!

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Early Bird Specials -- 5 wings and a side

The Inside Out Grill

4.4(8 reviews)

8.5 mi

Great folks & smiling faces Great service…read more Great pizzas & food Good selections & specials Mainly a takeout place but some picnic tables

Amazing Food At good prices & They have a lot on the menu so there's something for everybody &…read moreFriendly Staff.

Outside

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with a side a fries for $10 Even.

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Fenney Grill

3.4(182 reviews)

9.5 mi

3/14/2026 Ate list:…read more Chicken Picata - 2.1 THIS was the worst meal of our trip. In the photo is Chicken Picata. I say that to clarify because this looks like no Chicken Picata I've ever had. Everything came out awful. Nearly inedible. Have no idea what went wrong but something did. Worst meal out my wife and I have had - maybe ever. Atmosphere is nice but it's just not worth it. Skip it.

Stopped here after a Sunday morning golf match with a neighbors couple for a late breakfast. Served…read moreuntil noon and it was only 11 AM. Vickie was our server and was prompt and efficient with taking orders, keeping our beverages full and serving us with a friendly smile and demeanor. The only small glitch was the biscuits and gravy was a bit salty and not the best tasting in my opinion. Seemed they used a different recipe from what I am familiar with. The sausage served with another breakfast was somewhat dry also. Overall good service but just ok food. We will return for another try in a few weeks

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Brittany E.

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10 years ago

Absolutely awful service!!! I have (on MULTIPLE occasions) had issues with my orders. No matter how detailed I can possibly be something as simple as making french fries crispy or putting GRILLED onions in a dish (I was served uncooked onions) seems to be impossible or far too much to ask. When my wrong orders were brought to their attention they were highly rude with comments like "Well what do you expect me to do about it?" or they just make excuses on why it wasn't cooked how i specifically asked. NEVER ONCE have they offered to remake my food or refund my money for the awful service and I am extremely dissatisfied. I hope the owners of the restaurant know they are losing valuable costumers due to their staffs poor work ethic and attitude. read more

Jimmy W.

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12 years ago

been there many times . found the tall waitress with the brown hair named Corina to be very friendly and a great server. She checked on me and my fellow patrons several times always had a smile and a kind word the food was great and very affordable. will be looking forward to my next visit . read more

Joyce H.

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13 years ago

very good food and reasonable prices ,waitresses are fast to take your order ,

Mathew Q.

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12 years ago

The go-to place for good, affordable diner-style breakfast and lunch in Bushnell.

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