Best Dinner Places to Eat in Ocala National Forest

"Cress is located in a perfect spot, the historic downtown area. It is locally owned and has been around for nearly 15 years. This is an upscale restaurant that has won many awards over the years, so you can expect to pay a little more than previous sites on this list."

"My fave is the chipotle salmon with a side of sweet plantains. The restaurant is clean and aesthetically pleasing. It’s not too huge of a space..."

"If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of sampling German Food, you are in luck. Emmy’s Time Out Tavern is a popular local spot that includes a restaurant with bar that offers a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The owner is not surprisingly named…Emmy, and you may actually get the pleasure of meeting her when you are there."

"Ordered the Caribbean salad with seared shrimp for delivery. I was very disappointed they used bland iceberg lettuce in the salad!!. Romaine with gourmet ..."

"This lovely little park offers you a comfortable place to relax and enjoy a picnic with your friends. There is a small fountain in the park that will soothe your eyes. If you are searching for a place to spend some time in tranquility, this is a ood place to visit."

"Deland has an extensive park network that offers locals and visitors a variety of free and convenient activity options. Named after a local man who spent much of his time advocating for the preservation of the area’s historic sites, Dreggors Park’s amenities include a butterfly garden, paved walking trail, and an impressive playground that’s a big hit with little ones. There’s also a restored hospital from the ‘20s that includes exhibits on common medical procedures in eras past, a veteran’s memorial, and a number of other significant cultural and historical attractions that make it a community resource that shouldn’t be passed up."

"For more than 65 years, Denny’s has been bringing people together over great food. It’s the place where people can relax and be themselves while enjoying classic American comfort food and everyday value..."

"Originally designed and built by a famous architect in the early ‘20s, the Athens Theatre on North Florida Avenue in Deland is one of the city’s most well-preserved historic sites and was built in the style of the Italian Renaissance. At the time, the city’s founders envisioned that Deland would eventually rival Athens, Greece in its majesty. Since its opening, the theatre has hosted a variety of performances, including dramatic plays, raucous vaudeville performances, and a little bit of everything else in between."

"Designed and built in the early 1920s, the Athens Theatre is one of the few existing examples of a classic American theatre in Central Florida. Today, theatre and film festivals, classic movies, independent art films, concerts, dramas, musicals and other live performances are just a few of the programs that are offered along with lectures and educational activities for students and adults."