Dining in Sumter County, Florida

Simply Sumter ~ Restaurant Tour

Simply Sumter gives you a taste of what makes Sumter County special. It introduces you to a side of Sumter County that’s off the beaten path, places that are famous among locals. Dine in restaurants and explore shops that you won’t find anywhere else. Simply Sumter gives you an insider’s look at what makes Sumter County Florida at it’s very best.

Continental Country Club
www.continentalcountryclub.com
50 Continental Blvd, Wildwood (352) 748-0100
Throughout it’s extensive history, Continental Country Club has been the home of American Indians and once served as a WWII Army base station. They serve a variety of delectable dishes that include fresh brick oven pizza and other favorites… CCC was also once the home of Mickey Mantle!
 
Chuck’s Odd “Cup”les Café
117 W. Belt Ave Ste D, Bushnell (352) 568-0408
Enjoy wonderful wraps, salads and made to order lunches while looking at all the “odd cups” that decorate the walls. Take a cup to add to their “odd” collection and receive a free soda!
 
Catfish Johnny’s Restaurant
www.catfishjohnny.com
2396 N.CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee (352) 793-2038
A staple in the quaint lakeside town for more than 20 years, you can enjoy fresh mouth watering sea food and hear the famous tall tale of Catfish Johnny’s biggest catch. You can hear live music in the Party Barn on select nights and view the photos of all the famous visitors to this Sumter County favorite.

O’Shucks! Oyster Bar and Grill
1016 S. Main St, Wildwood, FL (352) 399-2200
Wildwood’s only spot to SHUCK! O’Shucks! has oysters and a variety of other delicious choices– including their very own O’Shucks Brew and Wings! There’s always something fun going on at O’Shucks!

Hollywood Café
105 N. Main St, Wildwood, FL (352) 748-0400
Hollywood Café is a piece of Wildwood history brought back to life. Hollywood Café, a must stop on Main Street Wildwood in the early 1920s, has reopened in the same location with much of the original structure still in place after a fire forced it to close several decades ago. This New York style deli serves fresh baked breads, hand cut deli meats, fresh salads, hot coffee, and delicious pastries.

Polly’s Pantry Royal Tea Room and Gift Shop
www.hopeinyourheart.com
819 S Main Street, Wildwood (352) 330-4002  
A quaint little gem under tall oak trees where you can have afternoon teas and a delicious lunche that is as beautiful as the antiques that fill the dining room. Be sure you pick up a copy of owner Tricia Bennett’s book for her to autograph before you leave– and take your little princess to enjoy the princess tea.

Red Sauce
redsaucemarket.com
1000 Canal St, The Villages (352) 750-2930
RedSauce pays respect to old school Italian eateries and adheres to the unchanged old school traditions in the best and most authentic way. The menu is by no means contemporary. Quite the contrary, its downright predictable, simple and familiar.

Cotillion Southern Café
www.cafecotillion.com
101 N. Main St, Wildwood, FL (352) 748-1223
Located in the old Bank building in the heart of downtown Wildwood, this locally celebrated eatery has been featured in both locally and nationally distributed magazines. With bits of local history, an antique shop, and southern décor– Cotillion is almost as famous for its atmosphere as they are for their mouth watering southern cuisine and tempting layer cakes. They serve everything ASAP-As Southern As Possible.
 
LicketySplits Ice Cream Shop
1858 W. CR 48, Bushnell, FL (352) 568-3000
Noted for being the best Ice Cream Shop in Bushnell, LicketlySplits has a variety of ice cream treats made your way and are now introducing THE LICKETYSPLIT Hot Dog. Lunch with a dog your way, baked beans, chips and a drink. Have your nostalgic birthday party or your child’s party right there at the shop!
 
Hayseed Cafe
599 N. Market Blvd, Webster, FL (352) 568-8008
Hayseed Café is right across the street from the Famous Webster Flea Market. They serve down home good country cookin’ and fresh baked goods everyday. They are the picture of country living at it’s finest with down home atmosphere and a small general store in the front.
 
Herb and Peg’s Bakery and Deli
138 Bushnell Plaza Ste 101, Bushnell (352) 793-2593
This Bushnell favorite is situated in the heart of downtown with a beautiful view of the Historic Courthouse. You’ll be served fresh and delicious pastries, pies and cakes by Peg herself. This taste of home offers a variety of delicious soups, salads and sandwiches as well. For a authentic taste of Bushnell, don’t miss Herb and Peg’s.
 
Mo’s Family Restaurant
2006 N CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee (352) 793-5050
Lake Panasoffkee: not just for seafood anymore! Visit Mo’s Family Restaurant to sample freshly prepared fare. Mo’s offers daily specials that includes roast beef, wings, and much more. Don’t forget to visit the salad bar and save room for dessert.

 There are many dining options that the Sumter Chamber recommends. Below is a full listing of member restaurants.