News about restaurants in Ocala. Latest headlines on restaurant openings, Florida Health inspection failures, restaurant reviews, and general information for restaurants in Ocala and Marion County, Florida.
In the months before and after Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ briefly opened and closed in Ocala, at least ten other franchise locations have suffered similar fates and closed within short timeframes.Â
A new food truck that specializes in seafood sandwiches and Puerto Rican appetizers has just opened for business and is regularly selling out of the Ocala Food Trucks village in Marion Oaks.
"Although I live in The Villages, if I want a great dining experience, I usually drive to Ocala" - A resident of The Villages who wrote in to name a few of her favorite places to eat in Ocala says she loves the city and its restaurants. What are your favorite places to eat in Ocala?
Over two dozen food trucks serving a variety of cuisines, including Mexican, Jamaican, Puerto Rican, and Dominican, are now open for business weekly in Marion Oaks.Â
A Chinese restaurant that failed four consecutive health inspections last August due to rodent and roach activity was forced to close again last week after failing another four consecutive health inspections.Â
A family who operated a Cuban restaurant along a major thoroughfare in Ocala for over three years has sold the business to new owners, who are converting the business into a Mexican restaurant.Â
A new mobile catering company that is serving up artisanal pizzas made in a wood-fired oven is promising to deliver an experience that is a "slice above the rest" all around Ocala.Â
The fastest-growing cookie company in the United States that features an ever-rotating menu with over 200 flavors is currently working on its first location in Ocala.
Over two dozen new (or relocated) restaurants celebrated grand openings in Ocala this year. Check out our list and share your comments on your experiences at these local eateries.