Food & Drink
Delicious Southern Hospitality
Quaint diners with friendly faces. Fresh, locally sourced citrus and meats. Sweet pastries and old timey craft sodas. South Central Florida will leave your tastebuds craving more, even after your belly is full. Enjoy a hibachi dinner in Lake Placid or some authentic Mexican in Arcadia. Or, if you’re in the mood for some libations with friends, bars and breweries in Sebring will get you even further laid back than the characteristic Florida Heartland. While large chain restaurants are here as well, there’s always a reason to choose the regional flare in South Central Florida.
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- Restaurants
- Breweries & Bars
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A Smorgasbord of Options
Whether you’re looking to have your napkin folded across your lap at a premium steakhouse or want to unearth the local gem-of-a-sandwich-shop, you can find it all in the Florida Heartland. Locals crave the subs, pizzas and cheesesteaks and family-friendly atmosphere at Market 27 in Avon Park. Eighteen East offers rib eyes and twice baked potatoes or, if you’re in the mood for an international fare, try out the delicious Asian cuisines at Cang’s in Lake Placid. Cowpoke’s Watering Hole in Sebring provides an authentic Florida atmosphere with delicacies like fried gator and frog legs and weekly live events.
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Libations for Life
South Central Florida abundances of breweries, tiki bars and local watering holes make it the perfect place to gather with friends. Lounge on a picturesque open-air patio at the Faded Bistro & Beer Garden in Sebring and enjoy craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails. Azul Tequila offers authentic margaritas, micheladas and a great selection of tequilas with locations in Sebring and Arcadia. No matter where you live in South Central Florida, you’ll find unique drinks in stunning atmospheres — making the night one that won’t easily be forgotten.