Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Ocala / Gainesville

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Katya Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (789)

$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.

Top review

Bill

Dined 4 days ago

Applaud what they are doing here, it’s very special. Their attention to customers is excellent. The food was nice, good flavors, and everything plated looked amazing. The ambiance was spectacular! This is a great special occasion place. Truly joyful and will return.

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.7

4.7 (1579)

$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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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

We had a wonderful meal at Stirrups at the World Equestrian Center. We did get a reservation as suggested. It was not super busy but plenty of guests. The dining room is quite bright as everything is white so that would be the only negative, but the food was very good. Pricy but I think that is expected at this facility due to the clientele that it caters. We were lucky in that everything was decorated for Christmas so that was an extra special visit.

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Black Prong Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (201)

$31 to $50

American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Featuring a full bar, lite bites, and select entrees, the Black Prong Bar & Grill welcomes you to grab a cocktail, settle into our lounge area, and catch up with friends.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Dinner was really fantastic! The food was prepared well and presented really nicely. I thought all the staff was super friendly and made the evening enjoyable and for sure memorable. I would love to do this again. The bar service was great as well.

Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville

4.8

4.8 (1381)

$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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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Marks is our go to place when we want excellent food and service! They never disappoint. The bread is to die for! Sheila C

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4.7

4.7 (220)

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Sensei Asian Bistro unites classic along with modern Asian elements in a sophisticated, contemporary setting.

Right across street from Regal Cinemas in Celebration Pointe!
Indoor and outdoor patio (covered) seating available.

Give us any detail you are comfortable with for your special occasion! (Names, # of yrs for anniversary, Birthday, etc.) We love to make your day personal and memorable.

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Olivia

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Very beautiful setting. Did chef tasting menu and everything was high quality and varied. The cost is high. It is great food but it is still a high cost. Good service and feels intimate. All drinks are expensive too but similarly very good. Good for a special occasion.

18 South

4.2

4.2 (32)

$50 and over

Oyster Bar

Ocala

About the restaurant

18 South is a dining experience with menu items from all over the world. Taste oysters from cold Atlantic/Pacific regions, caviar from Russia, king crab from Norway, and A5 Waygu from Japan's finest cattle. Our spirits and wine list is A+. Our dining atmosphere is a modern look from an 1895 restored building that looks over Ocala's town square. Sit and relax while our player Steinway piano plays for you; and enjoy.

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Carol

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Everyone was very nice, intimate atmosphere, food was very good. We will be back.

Mark's Prime Steak House - Ocala

4.7

4.7 (2752)

$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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Brenda

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, Ian was excellent server, a very enjoyable experience for our group.

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La Cuisine French Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2171)

$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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Connie

Dined 4 days ago

Our food was absolutely delicious and the service sublime. We wished we hadn't eaten so much because we had no room for dessert. We will go back to La Cuisine at our next "special" dinner opportunity.

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4.7

4.7 (880)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Prime & Pearl is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida that believes unexpected, flavorful pairings lead to something magical. From steaks, dry-aged for 35 days to uniquely crafted cocktails, dining at Prime & Pearl is an experience. One you won’t soon forget.

Our focus is on bringing things together—often unexpected things—to make something creative and authentic. We believe a sense of wonder is an integral part of every memorable dining experience in our space.

Enjoy a local, hand-selected 25-ounce Porterhouse ribeye perfectly dry-aged on-site. Taste an array of oysters from our own gulf waters up to the shores of New England and Canada. Choose a unique steak knife that reflects your personality. Quench your thirst for originality with a personalized Prime & Pearl Bourbon or Whiskey. Whatever you do, don’t eat ordinary.

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Wendy

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Ann was wonderful to work with when I made the reservation and our server Philip was funny and very professional. We had a lovely time. Food was superb!

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Remington's Prime Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (274)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Ocala

About the restaurant

Prime Steak, Fresh seafoods , Bison Burgers and so much more. Fine dining with a Montana feel.

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Dion

Dined 2 days ago

Food was perfectly prepared and the service was really good. Also had a nice wine list. Excellent restaurant, nice to see a good place on this side of Ocala. We both did seafood dishes and they were amazing.

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