OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dining at Elevation 89 comes with a front-row seat to the runway. Located inside the Ocala International Airport, the full-service restaurant blends elevated American cuisine with a distinctly aviation-inspired atmosphere, offering guests sweeping views of aircraft activity just beyond the windows.
Named for the airport’s elevation above sea level and its aviation radio call sign, Elevation 89 was envisioned to be more than a typical airport eatery. Owners wanted a destination where locals, visitors and traveling pilots could gather for good food, drinks and conversation against the backdrop of planes taking off and landing.
The restaurant’s interior serves as both a visual centerpiece and a nod to the restaurant’s aeronautical surroundings–including a bar crafted from an aircraft wing and a spacious dining room. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the dining room, creating an open, airy feel and allowing diners to watch airport activity throughout their meal. The combination of natural light, runway views and modern industrial touches gives the restaurant a polished yet approachable vibe that appeals to both aviation enthusiasts and causal diners…