Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Ocala / Gainesville

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (15)

$30 and under

Indian

Ocala

About the restaurant

Established in 1981, Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant serves flavorful authentic cuisine. Its charming setting is bright and welcoming with comfortable seating. Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant is wonderful for dining out with the family. Guests can begin their meal with an appetizer of samosa chat, madras fried shrimp or cheese pakora. A fulfilling entrée of butter chicken, lamb saag, paneer tikka or vegetable biryani will satisfy the palate. It also offers traditional desserts like kulfi and gulab jamun. Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant provides catering services for private events. It has a bar that offers cocktails and other libations. Carry-out is also available for individuals wanting to enjoy their meals at home.

Top review

Barbvip

Dined 6 days ago

Great service informative server and delicious food

La Cuisine French Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2133)

$31 to $50

French

Ocala

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Ocala, La Cuisine offers an authentic selection of bistro dishes drawn from the various regions of France.
Our award-winning menu focuses on unprocessed ingredients. We use local, grass-fed, antibiotic free meat and poultry when available.
Everything you taste at La Cuisine is homemade and well portioned as if you were invited to our grandmother's table.

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claudiaMvip

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding food!! This place just entered on our favorite list. The soufflé is a must have!

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4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

American

Ocala

About the restaurant

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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Lee

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

The liver and onions were outstanding. Cheryl was so attentive to our needs.

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Experience

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal -11 am to close

Experience

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm & 8pm-Close- BAR

Experience

Wine Wednesday - All Day

Katya Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (777)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Ocala

About the restaurant

At Katya Vineyards we believe in the power of food to bring people together, create lasting memories, and celebrate the joy of shared moments. Every dish from Executive Chef Tony Deras is a labor of love and paired with our exquisite wine list and hand crafted cocktails.

Come experience the warmth of Katya Vineyards – where fine dining meets familial embrace.

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Patricia

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing amazing amazing!!! Everything about this restaurant was amazing.

Mark's Prime Steak House - Ocala

4.8

4.8 (2697)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Marks Prime Steakhouse has a goal to create a unique dining experience that will please the palate and soothe the soul. We serve the finest beef, freshest seafood, premium wines and naturally fresh vegetables. We hope to see you soon.

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Sadie

Dined 4 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing!! We tried the new bacon app, a chopped salad, seafood pot pie, ribeye, collard greens and loaded "potato" risotto. Every last bite was incredible!! And our server Ryan was AWESOME!

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Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville

4.7

4.7 (1354)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are operating in strict accordance with CDC, State of Florida and Alachua County regulations. We have limited seating in our dining room to ensure proper social distancing. Reservations are strongly encouraged. We are offering take out curb side service for those who would like to enjoy Mark's at home. Delivery is also available through 352Delivery.com. Our wine and beer selections are available for take out. As always, we thank you for your continued support.

-Mark's Prime Steakhouse Management Team

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Mark

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was excellent except the Grouper bitesspecial. They were way over breaded and a little fishy tasting.

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Mildreds Big City Food

4.6

4.6 (635)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.

Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch.

We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes.

Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.

Reservations for lunch are not necessary.

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NCBSeminolevip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Always one of our best meals. Every member of our party raved about how much they enjoyed their food and the service. A favorite in Gainesville.

Braised Onion

4.8

4.8 (1707)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Ocala

About the restaurant

Welcome to Braised Onion where we serve "Comfort Food with Attitude!" Our wonderful entrée & dessert selections are ALL homemade and will tickle your taste buds! We also offer a full-service liquor, wine and beer bar. Try our martini specials! Whether it's a big event or a quaint party, you will enjoy our fantastic food and a fun, colorful and festive atmosphere! There is a private banquet/dining room for your special event or just a quaint dinner out!

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roberto

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

The place was empty and still slow sooo that kinda a turn off. Waiter did a great job at trying to keep us happy. Filet was burnt on the outside .

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Experience

Annual Thanksgiving Buffet 2024

Bahama Breeze - Gainesville

4.1

4.1 (252)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Bahama Breeze Island Grille offers a To Go menu with easy online ordering. Take home a taste of the islands today. Bahama Breeze offers all your favorites: burgers, salads, seafood, chicken-all with our island flair. From jicama or plantains to jerk chicken pasta, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. If our Latin and Caribbean-inspired recipes sound delicious but you're not sure you're ready to explore, ask us about the ingredients or preparation. We're always happy to share our knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.

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Dania

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and great service! Would recommend and go again!

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.7

4.7 (1516)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Prime steaks and chops, sustainable Florida seafood and seasonal specialties are served in a refined dining room with elevated service. Stirrups offers an extensive wine cellar to complement your menu selections.

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Gabriela

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely worth the drive. Amazing experience. We celebrated my daughter’s 18th bday during UF family weekend

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