Holy S@#t...Am I in fine dining Heaven in Ocala Florida? This place is amazing, from the atmosphere when you walk in the door, to the warm welcome from the bartender. Then it gets better as executive chef , tony comes out to personally greet us! The wine selection is very satisfying. I only wish I had a larger appetite to enjoy more than a couple of appetizers in a bottle of wine. We\nWill be back on a regular basis! read more

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A coworker recommended this restaurant so we made reservations to try it for Mother's Day knowing it's a fancy restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised by the smaller more intimate feel inside. It was quiet with dim lighting and soft music playing. The service was above and beyond. Our group had a wide range in the menu including lobster bisque, wedge salad, scallops, sea bass, steak, short ribs, and dark chocolate ice cream. Every dish was exquisite and delectable! We will definitely come back for special occasions as this was a pricey dinner. I especially loved that this is a family owned restaurant. Definitely make a reservation the next time you want to celebrate and treat yourself, you won't regret it! read more

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Favorite Restaurant hands Down! Never a disappointment. The ambiance is spectacular and the food is always magical. Beautiful presentations and such a warm and cozy upscale family experience! Service is like no other! read more

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This was an incredible dining experience. The restaurant itself is absolutely amazing. The tables are set very elegantly and the chandeliers are stunning. Our server Aaron was attentive and personable. We ordered the chef's four course menu. The first course ( not pictured) was a perfectly cooked grilled scallop over shiitake mushrooms drenched in a lobster bisque. Our second course was a short rib topped with foie gras. The gnocchi around it had Gouda cheese inside. The next course was a Chilean sea bass with a roasted red pepper sauce, wasabi mashed potatoes and grilled bok choy . The best part of these courses is that Chef Tony came out each time to finish the plate and explain each component. This level of service is remarkable. I would wholeheartedly recommend this establishment. read more

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Another 5-star evening. Food here is always good and special. Pricing is high but well worth it read more

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I found this lovely romantic restaurant by accident and I'm so glad I did. The ambience, food, and service were outstanding. They even have a Ted Lasso table at the front-if you get the joke. (They don't call it that) Everything was delicious, my Old Fashioned was on point and they have an excellent wine selection. I wasn't a fan of the very sweet sangria, but you might be. You'll enjoy this restaurant! read more

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This place was both on my list and hub's list to try so he decided it would be cool to reserve a table for our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, hubs did not look at a recent menu or their website prior to making the reservation. I have been eliminating animal products from my diet lately and there were not many items I would have chosen either way. We arrived on time and hubs provided the information relating to our reservation. It was not busy in the restaurant and it was a Friday evening. We were offered flat or sparkling water by the hostess that sat us. I chose sparkling and hubs chose flat. The flat water was brought to my husband but I did not receive the sparkling water. Another person came by and offered me water, to which I said sparkling again but it still was not brought over. When our server greeted us and asked about water, I requested sparkling again and it was finally delivered! We were brought bread and it was sooooo good! I was disappointed because there were only 3 tiny pieces for us to dip in the butters. I did like the different flavored butters regarding the flavors and uniqueness of them. I had troubling deciding what to eat so I just went with the wedge salad. Hubs ordered the short ribs. The wedge salad was okay. There was not a lot of dressing for the amount of ingredients in the salad. Hubs offered me some vegetables and the mashed potatoes off his plate, which were really good. Hubs enjoyed his dinner but said it was not worth what the charge was. The dressing did not taste like typical bleu cheese dressing so I became nauseated after a while. Hubs ate the rest and agreed with me. Since I did insulin already, we decided on having dessert. It was definitely unique. There was gelato, fruit, and macaroons! A little bit of a mess but still yummy. The bill was a little insane. We were charged for the sparkling water, which after waiting all that time was as not worth it. We were given warm and moist towels at the end, which was a nice touch. read more

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Food is always delicious. Attention to detail and plating. Staff is always friendly and remembers us when we come in. The atmosphere is amazing! Feels so cozy and inviting. High class and highly recommended! read more

We had high expectations as we had eaten at the Katya Vineyards at the Old Location. They definitely did not disappoint. I love the style of the new restaurant. They had an amazing bar. We loved the look and feel of the restaurant. We had appetizers , salads, entrée and dessert. Everything was spot on. Hands down better than anything you can get in Ocala. Better than Remingtons, better than Mark prime, better than anything you can get at the world, Equestrian Center read more

Came to Katya Vineyards on a solo mission. Being that I was alone I sat at the bar. As I came in I was greeted by a hostess. She was very pleasant and took me to my requested spot at the bar. The bar tender was prompt and on top of her game. She gave me a menu and sat me up with a sparkling water with lime. I had an awesome seat with a very right in to the kitchen. From my view it was very clean and organized. To my surprise, the owner/chef was behind the line garnishing and putting food in the window. I then found out that the hostess was the wife of the Chef /Owner!! I love family owned restaurants!! Everything is done with love and Kayta Vineyards is no exception. For starts I got the Waygu Tartare. It was epic. It melted in your mouth!! They served little toasted bread with it. To my surprise. They were warm and perfectly crunchy but soft in the center. Chef paired this all with several sauces. The Truffle Aioli was a perfect pair with the flavor and seasoning use in the meat. Bottom line absolute Banger!! Next I had the Wild Mushroom Soup. Again it was creamy and earthy as you would expect with a hint of truffle and the smoky bacon garnish. it was a rich decadent soup. Again Banger all day!! I then moved to my main U-8 Scallops on top of Lobster raviolis with a saffron cream sauce.. this dish hit the spot!! Perfectly seared Scallops that melt in your mouth. The homemade Ravioli was the best. Super special. Kayta Vineyards hit the spot. The only thing that I have to say negative was the food came out a little rush. I was hoping to pace my meal a little slow. Over all!! Can wait to go back. read more

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What a spectacular meal. Wonderful atmosphere, food was incredible, Aaron our waiter was phenominal as was the rest of the waitstaff. Some reviews have said the staff was rude. We experienced totally the opposite. Great people read more

Katya Vineyards has recently moved to a new location in downtown Ocala, and my friend and I were eager to try it. In summary, Katya is a pretentious imposter of fine dining, a masquerade at best. The only Michelin star they're getting anytime soon is for their delusional ego. We walked into the restaurant, greeted with an abhorrent scent of sulfuric origin near the kitchen. We asked to be seated elsewhere and were given a small table by the entrance. I ordered a Negroni with the Botanist gin and Antica vermouth. Our waitress seemed completely dumbfounded by my request and said those were unavailable ingredients. Upon her return she noted that the bartender actually did have those and my drink was satisfactory. My friend ordered Prosecco and she was met with a judgmental smirk. We fine at plenty of great restaurants and our start at Katya was a foreboding warning of our evening there. We were served bread and requested olive oil rather than butter. Our waitress was notably appalled and said she would have to see if Chef would allow that. This is not The French Laundry honey. We opted out of a salad course, noting the extreme prices and our already expensive taste. I ordered the Asiago gnocchi with the black truffle supplement. The menu was filled with unnecessary adjectives and noted things like "pistachio dust" and "blood orange reduction" though neither were visible on my entree. As "Chef" came to our table to serve my truffles, he neglected to acknowledge us and the truffles themselves seemed to have lost their potency, a true disappointment. My friend ordered the short ribs and asked to have the cheese withheld from the accoutrements. Our waitress again sighed with distress and said she would have to check with "Chef". Her meal came correctly but wasn't otherwise noteworthy in any way, shape or form. This pretentious and ostentatious establishment is completely differed from the general vibe of Ocala, and they don't even have decent food or creative drinks to back their unbecoming attitude. I am disheartened to say that I would not recommend Katya vineyards anytime soon. read more

Service is always top notch. I normally get the Sea Bass but tried the gnocchi and was very pleased! The sauce it was in was addicting. Katya is one of our favorites and we will always be back! Love that Chef Tony comes to the table and adds special touches to each dish such as red pepper foam or shaved truffles. You feel like you're fine dining in an elegant atmosphere because you are! read more

Katya Vineyards - Sea Bass and Lobster Gnocchi - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Ocala, Florida

took way too long to get us our food. it's good and all but it's took over an hour to get our food to us.

We had a reservation for 4. Our friends used the valet service which was convenient while my husband and I were able to find street parking close by. Our table was ready as soon as we arrived. The temperature inside the restaurant seemed a little above normal but it wasn't terribly off putting. It may be more of a problem for patrons in sport coats and/or evening style full length gowns. We ordered an old-fashioned, mojito, and Moscow mule which were all lovely and served quickly. Water glasses were always filled and our server was very attentive. Our meals were great although I will say that they did seem slightly overpriced and I would have liked something other than pumpkin ravioli as it was a little too sweet for me with the scallops. My meal came out just a minute or two after my friends' and husband's food and we were apologized to profusely for the error which we didn't really even notice. The chef personally visited our table to apologize and offer us a complementary dessert which was very kind. Overall, it was a lovely evening and we recommend it. read more

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We celebrated another anniversary with the wonderful team at Katya's. Chef Tony wowed us again with every bite being a delight. The service was impeccable with wonderful pacing of the meal. As always, everything is on point at Katya's! read more

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What an elegant girls night out! We ordered three meals and all shared and I am so glad we did. The Ossobuca is massive and could be shared just by itself. It can be cut with a fork it is so tender. The duck breast was bacon wrapped and lost a little bit of the traditional flavor of the duck but it was also delicious. I am a fan of bacon though! We had the seared scallops and fresh lobster ravioli. The fish roe on the side was a little too fishy but please note that I am also not a fan of caviar either. It was all very good! The staff is attentive, knowledgeable and clearly wants to make sure that you enjoy your visit. We had the dulce de leche cheesecake and I don't even have a picture because it was quickly devoured even though we were stuffed. What a great way to end a good night with great friends. read more

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I ate one of the best meals I've ever had at this restaurant. Everything was exceptional from the decor to the amazing meal. If you live near this restaurant and haven't been here you're missing. If your visiting, it's by far the best restaurant in Ocala. The decor is like walking into a narrow manhattan steak house. Dark walls, beautiful chandeliers, a bar is almost one wall. It's beautiful. Service is as it should be, excellent. An exceptional treat was the unique cocktail s. It's expensive but worth it. read more

Had a very special dinner tonight because of the staff that works seamlessly as team. From the second we sat down till moving to bar to enjoy the piano and cello everything was so relaxing and superb. Special thanks to the chef for making sure everything was to our liking. Great culinary experience. read more

Gastronomique Superb How do I begin to explain the experience that I have just experienced at Katya Vineyards... We were greeted immediately by father Katya (David Sokol) like we were new friends, then ushered to a perfect table decorated for the occasion with a lovely welcoming note for my birthday. A Knights Templar standing ceremoniously at the ready. We were "catered-to" by Katya (Katherine), namesake and daughter to the restaurateurs, and her cohort Damani, soft spoken and eager to please. We shared the restaurant with other patrons, but it felt like we were their only table - that's what I mean by "catered-to", not just served. The menu choices were mesmerizing and tantalizing. We decided on variations of the four course pre fix with the wine compliment - after all, who could possibly decide on one's birthday? My husband ordered the opposite of myself so I could taste everything...do you get the feeling I'm a foodie? We gave Katya and Damani our orders, then Katya asked us about wine. I thought we would have what was printed on the menu, like it or not, which we were prepared to give a try for better or worse. Katya didn't make any assumptions and asked us what kind of wine we liked. Disguised as a soothsayer of wine sorts on Halloween night, she made masterful choices that I didn't even know I would like. I might not tell you every item of every course - since Chef Tony Deras changes his menu weekly, which in itself is mind boggling - but without further ado, I'll do my best. My first course, a pear and four-cheese pasta purse - delicate and unexpected - paired with a perfect Marfil cava - tiny bubbles, not too sweet,not too dry, "just right" said Goldilocks. For his first course, my husband ordered the fresh Burrata on a crisp lightly fried eggplant with a tomato cream - and let me tell you, this is when my pulse began to rise - I must have eaten half of my husband's appetizer....and jokingly cursed the chef knowing this eggplant appetizer was gone to me forever as we live hours away. My second course, a freshly picked, (at least it tasted like it) baby green salad with a dressing I have never tasted the likes of - notes of citrus,not tart or acidic, and herbs well blended, never knowing where one stops or begins. If I had a lid for the dressing, that cute little decanter would have found itss way in my purse!. My husband's second choice, a pumpkin bisque with candied bacon and just the right dashes of white truffle. Now I have to say, I always complain I dislike pumpkin -, well, well, whose got pumpkin on her face now? Would it be inappropriate to have a lipsmacking emoji? My third course, a roasted duck on fresh egg pappardelle in pumpkin saffron cream - yeah, yeah keep you're snark to yourself. The duck accompanied by pumpkin saffron cream was flavorful and at the perfect temperature and doneness. Clearly, Chef Deras needs to make all my pumpkin dishes. My husband had the scallops on pumpkin mascarpone ravioli for his third course. I must say, other than killing (bad choice of words?) your scallop by overcooking, I feel like you can't do tons with the flavor, but not this chef. If you close your eyes, and bite into his scallops, they are like a fine wine-a beautiful top note that I haven't tasted anywhere else, followed by meaty and tender, then straight down my craw. At this point, I'm pretty sure Chef Tony is a masterful magician, the Dumbledore type, creating secret concoctions, infusions, and creamy truffle spells. I felt like I was having food and wine orgasms (for those more modest, squeaks and shrills) - my shreaks after the first delectable bite of every dish imbibing on each new sip of wine or champagne. I was glad we were in a small, cozy spot in the room close to live music, under the protection of the poor Knight. For dessert, my husband indulged in the dark chocolate and roasted peanut layer cake. It didn't take Mr.Peanutbutter-Addiction any time to make his choice. I had the creme brule' cheesecake, it was subtle, airy, and creamy. My husband said it best, "It's the journey of a cheese cake, in every bite". My only regrets... realizing that I would never be able to recreate any of these incredible dishes, not even the damn eggplant, and that I had to walk out the door and leave the magical magician Chef Tony Deras and Katya Deras, the soothsayer of wine, behind me. read more

Katya Vineyards - Happy birthday to me indeed! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Amazing food impeccable service! Hubby's birthday was truly special here. Ambiance was perfect for our get together, but was private enough for a romantic dinner read more

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Anna and AJ are amazing human beings. The service was absolutely amazing, the food was great and the attention that the chef showed to the detail was unbelievable. read more

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If you want to be pampered like a rich relative and pleasure your taste buds, reserve a table at this praise worthy dining establishment. The service from anticipatory entry to reluctant exit was exceptional. The servers even laughed at my attempts at humor. The quality of food and it's preparation was a deliciously memorable fine dining experience. The prices reflect this quality as expected. Food and wine is all first class and rarely found at other restaurants. Their private label wines were very nice and the total wine list was full of great choices. Servings were not stingy at all. I could make a meal of just a single appetizer and a salad. There was a very pleasant musician playing quietly in the background that enhanced the relaxing atmosphere. This was our first dinner here and not the last. read more

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On first glance of the menu it looked like a great place to eat. However our first clue of problems was the slow service in the 15 minutes it took to take a drink order after we sat down. Things did not speed up from there. When our main entree finally came out, which was waygu filet mignon, and stuffed lobster tail with crab meat, it did not get any better. The waygu was overcooked on one side, and barely the requisite temperature as ordered on the other side, overall overcooked. The lobster tail was overdone, and the crab meat was dry. Both had pureed potatoes, and they cold. At no time did they ask my wife if she wanted another wine, nor how our meal was. We did not stay for dessert. read more

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Food service and ambiance 10/10 McKenzie was fantastic and super friendly! Highly recommend the Dulce de Leche cheesecake read more

The owners are the staff & they are all delightful & helpful. Probably the best book about the wines you will have at a restaurant. Small seating area so it's intimate & there was some great music there too. The food is all to die for & they have a great selection of wines. One of the best meals we have ever had. Who knew in Ocala of all places? read more

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Awesome menu.. Beautiful decor,services is impeccable. A first choice for an incredible dining experience.

Our second time here and the food is still spectacular in a wonderful, chic-yet-relaxed ambiance. Service is very attentive without being obtrusive. This was the first place we had ever gotten to enjoy Olive Wagyu and I will say that it is out of this world. The only slight downside this tiem was that the menu states all wgyu steaks will be prepared tableside, which it was last time, but not this time. For that price point it felt a little disappointing, all the more so because it wasn't mentioned upfront. Still one of the best menus in central Florida! read more

A month ago I read reviews on several sites, looking for a very special place for our 50th Anniversary. Our dream ways to go to Tuscany or Dublin, or a cruise with the kids ( if the price tag was realistic!) Thanks for reviews and recommendations on several sites, and friends ,we called Kayla Vineyards directly, spoke with someone there, not doing reservations on line, not open table etc... nice conversation, yes, we could get reservations for 4 people and, yes, we bring a little anniversary cake...no problem... very nice and I was glad we made the decision early and secured such a special place. Well, tonight I get a call from the restaurant, nice woman but "so sad, too bad,", we are overbooked and you have no anniversary dinner at Kaytas.. They would be happy to change our reservation date, or, even help us find another restaurant... well, I got married 50 years ago on the 17th, why would I want to change the date now. She indicated that the "system " overbooked and the venue is sold out ...she was seemingly surprised that I made my reservations thru the restaurant directly, obviously they were blaming the on line system rather than admitting they would rather have big parties even if it meant leaving the little groups on the curb....well, I obviously got the heave ho cause we are 4 and they make more money on a larger group ... I am furious, crushed, disappointed....it was not sold out when I called a month ago.... I realize that small businesses are hurting, and thru out the pandemic we have done take out, avoided big chains, tipped high, and done as much as we can to support the local businesses... We now have reservations at another, small, local restaurant and believe me, Kayla will never be on our let's go to list. I try not to be negative on this site, the pandemic has been so tough on all of us but, don't play games.. reservations made... honor them! read more

One of my favorites in Ocala! The food is fabulous. He's always had amazing service every time ago. And I love the attention to detail in every dish. Great atmosphere for a date night, birthday party, or just a wonderful meal. Highly recommend it. read more

My husband and I visited last weekend for a belated anniversary dinner. What a great experience we had! We each enjoyed a glass of wine ( I had one of the house wines; delicious) with the flatbread appetizer. The fried lobster on top was delicious! I had the sea bass, which was wonderful. My husband had the Kobe NY strip with sides-it was prepared table-side by the chef and was fabulous! We topped off and exquisite meal with red velvet cake and coffee. The ambiance was intimate yet special. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and the exemplary service we received. We will be back!!!! read more

Another outstanding dinner last night with our friends Angela and Frank. Our first time in their new location and it is beautiful. Katya and Tony never cease to amaze us with their preparation and service. We have eaten our way around the world at many Michelin star restaurants and Katya continues to be one of our all time favorites. Easily one of the top 5 restaurants in all of Florida. We will continue to dine there on a regular basis and recommend it to anyone looking for a high end fine dining experience. On a scale of 1-10 I rate Katya Vineyards a 15+. Katya and Tony- you guys are the BEST!!! read more

I highly recommend! The food was delicious, family owned, great wine flight, and charming space. Katya was in charge of our table and she was funny, professional, and warm. Her husband is the chef, her dad is the wine maker, and her mom is involved also. We had the pleasure of meeting the whole family. Not only a great dinner but a wonderful experience as well. We will be back soon Katya Vineyards! read more

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Celebrated my birthday on January 29 this year. the appetizer of mussels and chorizo was excellent, the main dish of scallops for my two friends were beautiful. However, I ordered the $120 Wagyu steak, which was not prepared as I thought it should have been. The 6 oz steak was cooked table side by the executive chef on a block of salt. I don"t believe the chef had any idea of cooking this expensive meat. He cut the steak in 1/4 inch pieces and moved the pieces around on the salt block. He served it then placing the pieces of meat with his fingers (he did wear gloves) on my cold plate. The was served had no color, not browned. It was like I bit into a stick of butter. We would revisit the restaurant, just would not order the Wagyu again. read more

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This place is FANTASTIC! Best steak tartare I've ever had. Also, had the fried gnocchi for myself and my wife had the lobster and filet risotto and they were both phenomenal. The owners work here and the service could not be better. Do yourself a favor and come here to eat read more

Katya's Vineyard was hands down amazing from the minute you walked in until we walked out. Gracias hosts and servers who walk you through everything and make recommendations that are on point! The food was scrumptious and the wine was perfect. Loved it and will be back! read more

Katya Vineyards - Chef's Famous Fresh Burrata on Crisp Fried Eggplant - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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What a wonderful dining experience last night at Katya Vineyards! The wine, food, and service were all awesome. Having not been there for some time, I was delighted that nothing had changed except to expand in size. The ambiance remains special. Can't wait to go back again. read more

I had a wonderful dinner tonight with my favorite ladies. The ambiance and delicious cuisine made our little gathering of eight feel like an event. Nice wines, steak tartare, langoustine bisque, octopus, Chilean sea bass, decadent desserts.... It was all fabulous. The family who own and run this restaurant made us feel so welcome. I recommend Katya's for a relaxing dinner or intimate event. I'll be back. read more

Absolutely amazing, great amazing food great service. If you want the best food in the area come to Katya Vineyards you won't be disappointed at all. Will deffinately come back. read more

Everything is wonderful! Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, extensive wine list, and the staff are warm & welcoming.