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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center, Ocala, FL

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.8 (1714)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef de cuisine Jonathan Martini
  • Private party facilities
    If interested in private events and reservations (10 guests or greater), please contact Stirrups directly.
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in front of the Equestrian Hotel. Valet and self-parking are complimentary.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,714 people are saying

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Overall

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stirrups at World Equestrian Center offers a "magical dining" experience with beautifully prepared food, "exceptional service," and a stunning equestrian ambiance. Guests rave about the attentive staff, exquisite menu, and unique surroundings. While it can be pricey, it's "worth every nickel" for special occasions. A must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts!

1,714 Reviews
  1. Virginia

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Drawer experience! My son and daughter in law were treating me for Mother’s Day and this fantastic dinner will likely leave us with a lot to talk about for a long time. Mr. Killam exclaimed he he hadn’t had a filet this great in over 20 years! Generous portions, steaks that were perfectly prepared made me realize our recent move to Ocala from Richmond, Virginia was a good idea.

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  2. Cliff VIP

    Atlanta156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Having dined at Stirrups a countless number of times, one thing comes to mind. CONSISTENCY. Seriously, I mean this is the most positive way. Always excellent service, even when there's a hiccup. They always make it right with the customer in mind. This visit was no exception. While the hiccup was my doing, the staff was right on top of it. Manny our server was excellent as always, as was Peter the sommelier. A special shout out to Juan, the food & beverage manager for being "the guy". Great team work, you can clearly see when you are there. Mary should be pleased with Team Stirrups!

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  3. Rhonda VIP

    Orlando31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The hotel and restaurant are quite beautiful, which is why we decided to stop in for breakfast/brunch. We wish we could say we enjoyed the experience, as the elements for a wonderful dining setting were present. The dog oil paintings, crystal chandeliers, and elegant trim were all very nice. Additionally, the hostess and serving staff were pleasant. Unfortunately, the ambiance did not match the quality of the food or the time it took to be served. We waited quite a while for our meals to arrive. Even though the restaurant wasn't very busy, our simple dishes took nearly an hour to be served. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, offering some helpful suggestions. While we expected the food to be more expensive due to the location, its quality did not justify the price. The salad dressing lacked flavor, the fruit was slightly stale, and the side portions were sparse. Given the restaurant's potential, we believe it could definitely improve.

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  4. Jorge

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dishes were well presented and the food was very tasty,service was excellent.Well worth the trip and cost

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  5. Bryan

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    River our waiter was great. Food was wonderful. All the staff was very polite

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  6. Ambassador VIP

    Orlando19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful and the air of elegance is felt immediately. The service couldn’t be better BUT the food is not great. The short ribs were below average, the fried chicken was abundant but honestly it had absolutely no taste neither the Nashville Hot nor the regular, the beef carpaccio and crab cakes are also not good at all. I was disappointed with the food to say the least.

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  7. Julia

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was interesting but the food wasn’t as great as I expected. The waffle tasted like the chef put in a tablespoon of vanilla instead of a teaspoon. The grits were plain tasting, I expected stone ground with a nice corn flavor at that price. It’s a beautiful room!

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  8. Susan VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch, hotel, and restaurant! We enjoyed our dining experience! The food and customer service was amazing. We will be back. ❤️❤️❤️

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  9. Michele

    Richmond2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jersey our waitress was fantastic! She made the entire dining experience wonderful!

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  10. Jeff

    Orlando40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good service, excellent grilled romaine and rib eye steak with green beans. This restaurant is way too loud though, not a nice experience for our anniversary dinner.

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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center is rated 4.8 stars by 1714 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in front of the Equestrian Hotel. Valet and self-parking are complimentary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef de cuisine Jonathan Martini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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