Highest-rated restaurants in Ocala by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Ocala by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Ocala, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Jaws Jumbo Burgers
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 3131 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Formaggio Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1053 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh
- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 Southwest 24th St. Ste 101 & 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Farmers Market, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 702 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Symmetry Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2437 Southwest 27th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Brooklyn's Backyard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2019 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 102 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Milano Italian Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Southwest College Road Unit 104 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Gyro Grill Middle-Eastern Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6160 Southwest Hwy 200 Ste 103 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Amrit Palace
- Rating: 4.4/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3415 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Graffiti Seafood and More
- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1532 South Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. District Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 110 Southwest Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ocala's Downtown Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 South Magnolia Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Hacienda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4185 West Hwy 40 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#16. AK Pho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 Southwest College Road Ste 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bagelicious Deli & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2459 Southwest 27th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Bagels, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Big Man's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ninja Sushi & Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 Southwest 42nd St. Ste 109 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mesa de Notte
- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2436 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Stella's Modern Pantry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Southwest Broadway Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Modern European, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Brisas Del Mar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 South Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Thai To Go
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9020 Southwest 27th Ave. Ste B Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Gathering Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 Southwest Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bombay Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 4120 Southwest 38th Court Ste 106 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Flame Indian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3710 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Depot On Magnolia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 533 Northeast 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Latin American Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2714 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mission BBQ - Ocala
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2505 Southwest College Road Ste 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cafe Havana
- Rating: 4.8/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 923 North Magnolia Ave. Ste 300 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Haeorum Foods
- Rating: 4.8/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3045A Southeast 3rd Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
