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Old 02-27-2023, 09:59 AM
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Two favorites in Ocala: La Cuisine (French) and Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse.

Two of my unusual finds:

(1) Swampy's in Dunellon. Sit on the patio by the river and watch the Kayakers go by. They have both cajun and calmer foods.

(2) Best meal I have eaten in Florida: El Criollo in Pedro (very small town- very near the north Villages). I had the "Macho Seafood". (yes, I'm female). It was amazing! (note: it was not hot/spicy. It was utterly delicious.) Helps to order in Spanish but I am pretty sure you can order in English. Do not be afraid to try places where a lot of people speak Spanish - the food can be soooo good.

I also like the buffet at the Mission Inn Resort in Howie in the Hills for Sunday brunch.

I rarely eat out since prices went up and I am paying tuition for a young fellow, plus I want to spend money on travel, but I have happy memories of these places.