At least 18 new restaurants, cafes, and other eateries have opened their doors in Marion County and Ocala through the first six months of this year, matching pace with last year when the city welcomed the opening of nearly 50 new establishments.
Last year, over 48 restaurants opened their doors throughout the area. At the halfway point of 2024, at least 22 restaurants had opened in Ocala and Marion County.
Among the new restaurants was the first locations for multiple national chains, including Culver’s, CAVA, Waffle House, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and MOOYAH Burgers…