OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala’s Historic Downtown Square is full of restaurants with unique atmospheres and delectable menu options. Here are some of the places that offer flavorful dining experiences around the square that can be seen from the Downtown Gazebo.

Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey

Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is a pet-friendly barbeque restaurant with a variety of lunch and dinner options. Their menu features plenty of appetizers, BBQ options, southern platters, specialty sandwiches, homemade banana pudding and more. Guests can also indulge in wines, liquor, cocktails and more with a happy hour featuring special deals Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m.

The restaurant and bar is located at 10 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. The hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Check out their menu here or call for more information at 352-512-9458.

A yellow building has four windows above the entrance. Below the windows is a black and white sign reading, "Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar."
Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is a pet-friendly restaurant located in Downtown Ocala.
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18 South

18 South is a restaurant that serves magnolia filet, north american elk, chicken burgers, prime burgers, Chilean seabass, grilled prawns and more with starters and desserts for a full-course meal with complements and sides.

The restaurant is located at 18 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. The hours of operation are Wednesday-Thursday from 5-10 p.m.

Check out their menu here or call for more information at 352-387-9600.

A neon light up sign can be seen through a glass window. The sign reads, "18 South."
18 South is a restaurant located in Downtown Ocala that serves up a few menu options in their lounge and bar.
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Mark’s Prime Steakhouse

Mark’s Prime Steakhouse is a steakhouse that serves up steaks, seafood, chicken, beef tips, burgers, medallions and more. For desserts to finish off dinner, they offer chocolate mousse, sorbet, crème brulee and cheesecake. Their menu includes a large variety of handcrafted alcoholic beverages to pair with meals.

The restaurant is located at 30 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. Hours of operation are Monday from 5-8:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday from 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 5-10 p.m.

Check out their food menu here or call for more information at 352-402-0097.

A restaurant has a fence surrounding it with Christmas decorations. A red, black and white sign above the restaurant entrance reads, "Mark's Prime Steakhouse."
Mark’s Prime Steakhouse is a steakhouse located in Downtown Ocala that serves steak, seafood, chicken and more every day.
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The Lodge

The Lodge is a pub and eatery with an upstairs loft, The Magnolia Room event venue and a 1920s-themed speakeasy known as the Anti-Monopoly Drug Store. Their menu features tavern fare, burgers, grilled cheeses, tacos, quesadillas, wings and more. The dessert menu features s’mores, an ice cream and a dessert of the day. The speakeasy features a long list of alcoholic beverages for anyone to find their favored drink. However, to access the speakeasy, guests must find the password on the restaurant’s social media.

The restaurant is located at 36 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 3 p.m.-midnight, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m-midnight. The Anti-Monopoly Drug Store is open Thursday-Saturday from 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Check out their menu here or call for more information at 352-421-5818.

Historic brick buildings with a mix of red brick and white facades, with green awnings over storefronts. A sign for "The Lodge" bar and restaurant is visible on a white building to the right. A "One Way" street sign points left and colorful flower planters decorate the sidewalk.
A desolate Ocala Downtown Square on a quiet morning.
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Sushi Bistro

Sushi Bistro is a Japanese restaurant that serves hibachi, Bento box, tempura, maki and sushi bar lunches as well as hibachi dinner, tempura dinner, sides, appetizers and desserts with a menu for kids. The dessert menu features ice cream, tempura ice cream, fried cheesecake and mochi ice cream.

The location of this restaurant is 18 SE Broadway Ave., Ocala. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Check out their menu here or call for more information at 352-401-7650.

A restaurant front has a res sign reading, "Sushi Bistro of Ocala." Umbrellas are on the ground under the sign and glass windows make up the entrance and door.
Sushi Bistro of Ocala is located in Downtown Ocala, serving the community quality Japanese food.
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Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill is a restaurant with a wide range of food options for lunch, dinner and early dining. The lunch menu features chicken, bourbon, handheld and seafood options. The dinner menu features handhelds, bourbon, signature dishes, chicken, steak and seafood. The dessert menu includes cheesecake, crème brulee, pie and Oreo beignets.

The location of this restaurant is 24 SE 1st Ave., Ocala. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Check out their menus here or call for more information at 352-840-0900.

Front entrance to Harry’s Bar and Grill. Tall, tinted windows line the first floor of the building with brick and five windows placed evenly across make up the 2nd and 3rd floor. Tables are lined up on the sidewalk in front of the building. On the right is the edge of Grandpa Joe’s candy shop with a white exterior with blue stripes outlining the building and red stripes accentuating the edge of the overhang and a palm tree in front. On the left side are a stop sign and one way sign atop it in bushes and next to a small tree in front of a sign reading, ”Harry’s Bar and Grill.”
Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill on a quiet early morning at Ocala Downtown Square.
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Cantina

Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant and bar that serves shared plates, tapas plates, traditional options, premium entrees, tortas, grilled options, tacos and pizza as well as brunch options.

The location of the restaurant is 35 SE 1st Ave., Ocala. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday form 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.- 1:30 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Check out their menu here or call for more information at 352-325-8226.

The front of a restaurant has reflective windows and logos that read, "Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequilla Bar."
Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant located in Downtown Ocala with hours of operation every day excluding Mondays.
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Terrace on the Square

Terrace on the Square is a restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Ocala. They offer breakfast, dinner and evening cocktails every day and brunch on Sunday. They offer tacos, sliders, burgers, sandwiches, wing and more with breakfast and kids menu options.

The location of the restaurant is 120 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 4 p.m.-11 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 p.m.-midnight. Breakfast is on order every day from 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sunday brunch is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

For more information call at 352-581-6060.

A multistory beige building has two large terraces. The building is on the side of a busy street.
The Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Ocala features a restaurant called Terrace on the Square that serves a variety of food for hotel guests and visitors of Downtown Ocala.
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Katya Vinyard

Katya Vinyard is a fine dining restaurant that serves charcuterie, caviar, and entrees with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options and a four-course tasting menu. The restaurant also offers wines and cocktails to enjoy during a meal.

The location of the restaurant is 11 E. Silver Spring Blvd., Ocala. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Check out their menu here for more information call 352-528-2675.

A burgundy building has two windows on the either side of a black door with drawn curtains.
Katya Vineyards is a fine dining restaurant located in Downtown Ocala, serving high-end meals to guests.
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