2026 was expected to be a busy year for new restaurants in Ocala and Marion County, and that certainly has been true for the first six months.
What restaurants opened during the first half of 2026 in Ocala and Marion County?
They are shown in this photo gallery:
What restaurants are expected to open in 2026 but haven’t yet?
The Forge Ocala, a new entertainment complex at 343 NE First Ave., Ocala, is expected to have multiple restaurants once it opens.
Ellianos Coffee appears to be putting the finishing touches on its new store at South Pine Avenue at Southeast 23rd Place in Ocala. Walla Coffee is expected to build on State Road 200 near the northbound entrance ramp for Interstate 75.
Wolfy’s, the iconic Ocala diner at 2159 E. Silver Springs Blvd., is now owned by the Scrambles Cafe team and is undergoing renovations. Now called “The New Wolfy’s,” this restaurant should be opening soon.
The Yummy House Chinese restaurant is expected to open soon at its new location, 2510 SW 27th Ave., Units 102 and 103 (just north of the Goodwill Ocala Superstore)…