Restaurants near Hilton Ocala

This was our third visit to Katya Vineyards, the first in their new location. (I think it used to be a bar and the general vibe was an upscale bar with a restaurant attached.) From the first the service was excellent. It was Valentine's Day, so the staff was overworked and stressed, but their greeting was positive and genuine. The young man and young lady at the desk were cheerful and friendly. The food was really quite excellent. The chef (who made a point of greeting us after the meal asking for how we liked the meal) was skilled and innovative. I had the risotto with bacon, pistachios, truffles and beef tips (couldn't really taste the pistachios, but they were a subtle undercurrent) My wife had the seafood ravioli. Both were superb. The appetizer, grilled octopus, was very good, but would have benefited from additional char grilling. Personal opinion. The risotto could have used a little less salt. I think the bacon and pistachios added some additional salt and the dish would have benefited from less added in as a result. But still, it was excellent. The wine steward helped us out with excellent choices of wine after one of the bottles I selected was no longer available. All in all, a friendly and helpful staff, excellent chef, and nice setting, if a bit "energetic (hey, it was Valentines Day and all those sweet nothings being whispered added up!). Not inexpensive, for sure. But worth a visit when you want to experiment with innovative cooking. Will return.

First time and wasn't disappointed. Service was excellent from the time we walked in the door until the time we exited. Very impressed with the service. Food was great although side dish wasn't hot, otherwise everything was great. Will visit again.

Amrit palace is one of our favorite restaurants in Ocala. We went there on Valentine’s Night so I don’t know if this is the “new normal” or not. Drink menu is one of the best of any restaurant I have ever been to. Variety and quality is one of their biggest draws for my wife…Appetizers were delicious. Gobi Manchurian which is spicy battered cauliflower and the meat samosaa(?) just ok. A little dry. Sauces for apps are top notch. Entrees now come with sides. Previously you got the entrees with a bowl of rice for the table. Kind of liked that better. I got buryani lamb which had chunks of lamb in rice. Too much rice… Wife got butter chicken which as always was delicious. But needed rice… waiter quickly delivered. Dessert was really good. A pastry in syrup and I forget what else. Service is top notch. Meal delivery is measured in nearly seconds. A five course meal only takes an hour and we were not in a rush. They get people in and out. You aren’t rushed at all, they have cut the time from order to meal better than any restaurant I know.

Our go-to restaurant on any occasion for quality, well prepared, delicious food and consistent customer service. Their attention to detail and excellent, innovative presentations from the chef made for a very special Valentines Day.

Went for Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch. It was outstanding. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. A wide selection of buffet items. Music/singer was terrific. Even got a horse drawn carriage ride on the grounds. A great experience and value.