Florida, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ocala

September 6, 2019 Veronika Gaddis

Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Ocala, Florida, United States. Ocala (/oʊˈkælə/ oh-KAL-ə) is a city located in Northern Florida. As of the 2013 census, its population, estimated by the United States Census Bureau, was 57,468, making it the 45th most populated city in Florida.
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10. Miller's Ale House - Ocala

305 SE 17th St, Ocala, FL 34471-4434 American, Bar, Dining bars, Brew Pub, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available [email protected] +1 352-620-8989 http://millersalehouse.com/locations/ocala/
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4 based on 216 reviews

We're a local restaurant and sports bar located on SE 17th Street at the intersection of SE 3rd Avenue, in Churchill Square, right in front of Publix. Come hang out, watch sports, be yourself and enjoy the company of others without breaking the bank. We a

Reviewed By TravelersM2M

My family of four went there on a Tuesday evening for their kids eat free special. We were seated at a booth near the bar which would have been fine except there was a highly intoxicated man about 5 feet away from our table who was super loud and using really foul language. I'm not exaggerating in saying that he used multiple curse words in each and every sentence. In my opinion, the restaurant staff failed by not addressing his vulgarity and by continuing to serve him knowing that they were partially responsible for putting a drunk driver out on the road. It was a spectacle and definitely took away from our meal as I had to try to distract my children so they wouldn't hear what he was saying.Putting this negative part of the experience aside, everything else was good. The menu is huge and reasonably priced. Our server was attentive and efficient, and the food was cooked well and flavorful. Overall, this restaurant is a good choice for adults, but I would use caution if bringing children here and specifically ask for a table far away from the bar.Oh no, TravelersM2M! We're sorry to hear about your visit. We hope you will consider sending your review and your contact info to us via our website: millersalehouse.com/contact-us/ so that we can work on improving for you in the future. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

9. Cody's Original Roadhouse - Ocala, FL

2505 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471-1611 American, Steakhouse, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 352-237-8182 http://www.codysamerican.com
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3 based on 527 reviews

Cody's Original Roadhouse - Ocala, FL

You'll only need to look around Cody's to see why "Original" is our middle name. You'll enter an era gone by, when things were simpler, more casual and definitely more relaxed. Tubs of roasted peanuts are available throughout for snackin', crackin' or thr

Reviewed By Byrdie122

Fish Fry Friday...hmmm let's start with the fish, beer battered and soggy with grease. There is more batter than fish. Cole slaw tasted a bit soured..sent it back. Endless salad was o.k. but not enough green lettuce in it. Service was o.k. Everyone at the table had the fish and everyone else had the same complaints..greasy! Hardly anyone at the restaurant at noon-thirty. Manager Colin came by the table to ask about food..didn't really have a response to the greasy complaint. Handicap accessible, restrooms clean and tidy. Small bar area, full service. This was our second visit to this location..you may want to look on down the road for an eatery..Red Lobster and Outback close by. I would prefer to give a 2 1/2 rating..

8. Pi on Broadway

110 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1139 American, Bar, Pizza, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Television, Table Service, Live Music +1 352-369-5100 http://pionbroadway.com/
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4 based on 128 reviews

Pi on Broadway

Reviewed By Banana427

This little hidden gem tucked in downtown Ocala is amazing! First their food is very unique and NOT generic, which is a breath of fresh air! They have a good selection of craft beer and there is a great atmosphere.Bathrooms are clean and the bartenders were awesome. One of the drunk patrons actually whistled (like he was calling a dog) to the bartender. The bartender was so patient and calm with the guy. I can't say I would have done the same! I would definitely return!

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7. Gator's Dockside

3920 SW 42nd St Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34474-0006 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi +1 352-433-2441 http://www.gatorsdockside.com/
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4 based on 205 reviews

Gator's Dockside

Reviewed By Jared L

We sat for 10 min waiting to be noticed. The bartender finally came over when the waitperson hadn't showed up yet. He brought us a drink. No one came for over 10 min after we finished our drinks. We finally asked another area's waiter to take our order. He told us he would find our waiter for us. 5 min later he gave up finding the waiter who had never come to us, and took our order. Food and drinks were ok but terrible service ruined the night.

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6. Ivy On The Square

53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1152 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout, Highchairs Available +1 352-622-5550 http://www.ivyhousefl.com/
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4 based on 86 reviews

Ivy On The Square

Reviewed By johnfjohnston

Busy Saturday lunch time. The din made it difficult to converse. Two salads, grilled chicken garden and Caesar with grilled chicken. Grilled chicken requested, on the side. Garden salad was fresh and enjoyable. Caesar was small with tired tepid romaine. Shannon, the server, verified that the romaine, although kept in a cooler, the cooler is ineffective so the romaine is always served that way.

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5. Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar

10 South Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 Bar, Barbecue, American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Television, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi +1 352-512-9458 http://www.brickcitybbq.com
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4 based on 205 reviews

Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar

Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar serves fresh, made from scratch, Southern Cooking, Bar-b-Que, steak and seafood. We also have an incredible atmosphere and location featuring over 300 whiskeys (some hard to find!) Come check us out...

Reviewed By dbfoodie

I confess to being particular when it comes to good BBQ. While larger chain BBQ restaurants like Sonny's serve their purpose, it's often the smaller chains or independent places that serve up the real-deal 'Que that is worth going out of the way for. Brick City Southern Kitchen, located in the downtown square of Ocala, is part of a small chain of restaurants under the Mojo brand. One of my favorite BBQ places in the Central Florida area is also a small chain (4 Rivers), so I went in with fairly high expectations.The interior is fairly large and takes a page from a more urban, industrial look, a welcome departure for the area. It's one large open space with plenty of room for tables and a large bar on one side. The walls also contained a few folk-art-like pieces of art and sculptures, which turned what would have been ordinary into something interesting. Patio seating in front of the restaurant overlooking the downtown square is also available.The menu is fairly extensive with BBQ, seafood, burgers, and various plates and platters being offered. It’s rare for kitchens to be able to pull off large menus and still serve really good food, but thankfully this is such a place.My wife went with the blackened catfish sandwich, served with the hand-cut fries as one side. I went with the burnt-ends, which is listed as an appetizer but for a little extra money can be ordered as a platter, and I chose the fries and sweet potato mash as my sides.My wife's sandwich was large and had that look to it that you instantly knew it would be good. She enjoyed every bite of the properly cooked and seasoned fish, maintaining very good flavor the entire time. It was substantial and filling, yet was so good she couldn’t stop eating it.My burnt-ends were served cubed, which was different than I am used to, but they had that classic color ring between the meat and exterior char. They had a melt-in-your-mouth texture that worked really well...each bite savory and enjoyable. While the ends were good on their own (a sign of good 'Q'), I liked mixing them with the five or six sauces that were on the table.All of the sides were good but my sweet potato mash was a real stand-out. The fries were of good size, quality, and had a very good potato flavor. Service was prompt and friendly.In all this was a solid BBQ option (with other good food as well) and I’m glad to see such a good addition to the area, which lacked a really good BBQ option until now. We’ll be back.

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4. Brooklyn's Backyard

2019 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-8224 American, Bar, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 352-304-6292 http://brooklynsbackyard.com
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4 based on 282 reviews

Brooklyn's Backyard

We are a locally owned family business with fresh innovative food. Our backyard atmosphere and New tiki bar makes you feel like your relaxing in your families backyard but we do all the cooking and cleaning for you. We carry 11 craft beers on tap and over

Reviewed By Golfer0222

Had a fried shrimp Blt wrap. Lots of food, large wrap. Side of mac&cheese. A must have. Not out of the box. Wife had a grouper wrap with side of mac&cheese. As busy as they were, service coup not have been better. Food came out in reasonable time. No long wait.

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3. The Mojo Grill & Catering Company

2015 SW 17th St, Ocala, FL 34471-1276 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 352-369-6656 http://www.mojogrillandcatering.com/
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4 based on 801 reviews

The Mojo Grill & Catering Company

Reviewed By bruce722

Mojo’s is fast becoming one of the special restaurants in the central Florida area and it started right here in Ocala. The bar makes amazing drinks, they serve some of the best wings and mojo pork you’ll find anywhere, and the atmosphere is very fun.

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2. Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille

24 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-2152 American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 352-840-0900 http://hookedonharrys.com/
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4 based on 1593 reviews

Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille

Thank you for visiting Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille! A distinctively different menu, the food of Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille captures the essence of a city not only known worldwide as the birthplace of Jazz but also the birthplace of a unique style of

Reviewed By Janis H

We had a gift certificate from a friend plus Harry's coupon for my recent birthday so...an evening at Harry's was a given.I'll get our one complaint out of the way first...parking...yikes! Parking spots are limited and seem farther away when it's raining. And the booths are a wee bit tight. Andrew,our server, was polite, informative, friendly, efficiant...perfect service. Thank you Andrew.My drink of an old fashioned was made correctly (Tom drinks beer), the loaf of bread with that awesome whipped butter was delightful and our meals were...super.

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1. The Mojo Grill & Catering Company

4620 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-3351 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi, Live Music [email protected] +1 352-291-6656 http://www.facebook.com/TheMojoGrillandCateringCo.OcalaEast/
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4 based on 162 reviews

The Mojo Grill & Catering Company

Reviewed By Cuda2013

We stopped in for lunch on a Friday and it was about half full. We had the Pulled Pork Quesadilla and the Roasted Pork Fajitas. Both were good, but nothing outstanding. The Fajita platter was barely sizzling. The waiter was pleasant and checked on us regularly without being overbearing.

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