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3035 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0978

PeachWave Frozen Yogurt  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

5.0 star rating
4/25/2012 1 photo
Delicious serve yourself frozen yoghurt. I've been there numerous times, and the place is always clean and busy. Numerous great flavors and toppings, and a handy hot fudge dispenser always grabs my attention as I approach the scale and the cash register. And a big plus for Ocala... the help is very friendly and helpful!

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7915 W Hwy 40
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 291-8888

Pepe's Mexican Store  

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
3/26/2012 2 photos
The restaurant in Pepe's was busy when I arrived, but seating was immediate, my order was taken quickly, and the food was served fresh, hot and fast. After eating my meal, I knew why Pepe's was busy when I arrived, and stayed busy until I left!

Nice, thick tortilla chips were served with homemade salsa. The chips don't break in the salsa! I ordered their pork tacos, and they were the best I've ever eaten. The tortillas were wonderful (I like mine soft), and the pork was tender and well seasoned (I ordered the pork tacos that came with onions and cilantro). Can't wait to get back to try something else.

A very authentic and delicious restaurant, in the back of a Mexican store that sells meat, staples, vegetables and, of course, peppers and spices.

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3600 SW 38th Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-0000

Sky Asian Fusion  

Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Chinese

5.0 star rating
3/6/2012 4 photos
I have eaten at Ocala's Sky Asian Fusion Restaurant on several occasions, and every occasion was very enjoyable, with delicious food served quickly. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and inviting; the tables are large, and waiters are well-trained and attentive. Love the LETTUCE WRAPS, GENERAL TAO's CHICKEN, and the SESAME CRUSTED SALMON. Servings are plentiful. Next I hope to go to Sky Asian Fusion on a Sunday for their SUNDAY BRUNCH.

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1064 Canal St
Lady Lake, FL 32162
(352) 205-8288

Thai Ruby At Lake Sumter  

Category: Thai

5.0 star rating
9/1/2011 4 photos
My first visit to Thai Ruby (in The Villages) was better than I expected! The interior is beautiful and clean, and the service was excellent, attention to details exemplary, presentation of food perfect, and the actual meals were amazing. Everything is fresh and cooked when it is ordered.

I ordered Pad Thai, and it was the best I've had. We ordered Chicken Panang as an appetizer and for the life of me I can remember the other main dish, but it was ordered 'extra hot' and it was!

Dessert was an Iced Coffee... the Thai version of Vietnamese coffee. Perfect! Can't wait to return.

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3510 SW 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-2121

El Toreo  

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
8/14/2011 2 photos
Very good Mexican food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

We ordered a Burrito Supreme and a Chicken Quesadilla ... the Quesadilla was especially delicious IMHO. Service was quick; however, our waiter was hard to understand, pleasant but by no means friendly, and obviously did not seem the least bit interested in waiting on his customers except to get them fed and out the door.

Otherwise, this would be a 5-star review as the food was very good. Restrooms were clean, which was a plus.

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12431 SE 135th Ave
Ocklawaha, FL 32179
(352) 288-3100

Gator Joe's  

Category: Seafood

5.0 star rating
Update - 7/27/2011 8 photos
Another great meal at Gator Joe's. Our choices (there were 4 of us) included Gator Chili, Chicken Salad, Poppers, Gator Chili Cheese Fries, Cole Slaw, and Fried Fish. We sat outside on the deck, looking out over the water (Lake Weir)... you can't beat the deck when there's a breeze blowing, and a rain storm in the distance. Waitress was great; food was served quickly.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/13/2011

    Gator Joe's is a very charming restaurant nestled in the sand and over the water, with great views both inside and out. Gator Joe's is a 'must visit' when in or near Ocklawaha. My lunch, a Black and Blue Burger, was delicious, cooked as I requested, and with plenty of blue cheese. I was there at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, so it was quiet when I arrived, but the parking lot and restaurant filled quite rapidly while I was enjoying the food and the views. Had the weather not been in the 50's I would have been sitting on the deck... next time.

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3363 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 854-0900

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant  

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
6/30/2011 3 photos
Our meal at Ocala's Olive Garden was very good. We ordered the Tour of Italy entree, a salad and  Pasta Fagioli soup which was served quickly and presented well. Our waiter was okay... not overly friendly or helpful, but got the job done. The welcoming staff at the entrance was very friendly and professional.

Have always loved Olive Garden's bread but was surprised that no dipping sauce was available without paying $3.75 for it. We eat at a great Italian restaurant in the Summerfield / Belleview area and dipping sauce is on the table with the other condiments (no extra charge).

Tiramisu was delicious!

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2701 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 351-4555

Five Guys Burgers and Fries  

Category: Burgers

5.0 star rating
Update - 6/26/2011 5 photos
Good meat that you can taste, fresh and soft buns, delicious fries and pleasant service. We keep going back!!

Delicious hamburgers every time we go. I'm glad we have to drive a bit to get there. ;-)

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/27/2010

    I love Five Guys and this location is no exception. Friendly and fast service; clean; and very delicious burgers with flavor, and juicy. The buns are fresh and soft too, and the fries are fresh, hot and real.

    Don't miss a chance to eat at Five Guys when you are craving a GOOD burger... or even when you aren't!

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16840 S US Highway 441 Ste 401
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 347-1800

Little Joey's Italian Restaurant  

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
6/7/2011 1 photo
Delicious Italian food! Portions are large and beautifully presented. The fresh hot bread is perfect, just begging for a dip in olive oil. We ordered an entree (Joey's Angel Hair Chicken - OMG mouth-watering good) and an appetizer (Fried Cheese) between the two of us, and had food left over for another meal! The tables filled quickly... Little Joey's is obviously very popular, and for good reason.

We plan to make many return visits because of the delicious food, great customer service, and the extensive list of entrees on the menu that we can't wait to taste. Located in very close proximity to The Villages on US 441 in a strip mall, parking is easy, free and convenient. Highly recommended Italian restaurant!! I know wine is served, but do not know if Little Joey's offers a full bar.

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13752 N US Hwy 441
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 259-8988

Billy's Cafe  

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

2.0 star rating
6/5/2011 3 photos
Billy's Cafe has fast and pleasant service and a very convenient location on Hwy 441 in Lady Lake. We were seated quickly upon arrival, and our breakfast order was delivered very quickly. My Feta Omelet was good (they were generous with the Feta), but could have been much better if the heat had been reduced, and the omelet cooked slower so the outside of our omelets wasn't a bit 'brown' and the eggs weren't overcooked. A dry and boring biscuit (not hot) was served with our meals. If a restaurant is going to serve breakfast and biscuits, for goodness sake serve good, hot and fresh biscuits ... or just take them off the menu and serve dried out toast! It wouldn't take much for Billy's to start receiving 'more stars.' They do serve butter and/or margarine, which to me is a plus. Presentation of some of their crepes and pancakes looks delicious! I hope Billy's discovers the internet, reads their reviews, and 'steps up to the plate!' If we had enjoyed good biscuits, this would have been a 3-star review.

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