THURSDAY FOOD & HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

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24 MIDDLETON – stop in for today’s specials. HAPPY HOUR: 3pm-5pm

4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – BBQ chain offering smoked barbecue platters, sandwiches, brisket, chicken & pork in Middleton. Blueberry Cobbler Cake $5.49/slice for a limited time. HAPPY HOUR – Sunday-Thursday 2pm-5pm $4 Drafts; $6 House Wines & Well Drinks; $2.49 Smokin’ Tacos; $11.99 Wings.

AMERIKANÓS GRILL – Early Bird Special Monday – Thursday 3pm-6pm: Choice of Four Entrees: Amerikanos Chicken Kabobs $12.99; Mediterranean Shrimp $11.99; Gyro Potato $13.99; Mediterranean Pasta; also receive 10% off Baklava or Key Lime Pie w/purchase of two early bird specials. Thursday Special: Gyro Thursday $11 w/purchase of beverage.  HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 3pm-6pm Domestic Drafts $3.50; Well Cocktails $3.75; House Wines $4. Beat the Heat Happy Hour – Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm all summer long, $6 Flavored Margaritas; $7 Select Martinis & Mojitos. Thirsty Thursday with Stoli.

AY! JALISCO – Lunch Specials starting at $5.29 every day. Early Bird Specials M-F 3p-5:30p and Sat & Sun 11a-5p. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p

BAMBOO BISTRO – Asian Fusion. stop in for specials.

BARONS CREEK VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM – NOW OPEN in Spanish Springs. Wines and small plates.

BEEF O’BRADY’S – $12.99 Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich plus fries. HAPPY HOUR – New Craft Cocktails!

BELLA VITA – Sunday – Thursday (all day): Spaghetti & Meatballs $15.99.  Italian Lunch Classics $12.99 (available daily 11am-3pm) New Options: Meatball Sub, Caprese Flatbread, Sausage & Mushroom Flatbread, Pancetta Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper Hoagie, Soup & Salad.  HAPPY HOUR: 11am-4pm and 8pm-close $1 off well liquor & house wines; $6 well martinis; $4 domestic drafts.

BELLE GLADE –Thursday Special: Belle’s Lasagna $14.99.  HAPPY HOUR – $2 Off Domestic Pitchers Mon-Fri 11am-3pm; $5 House Martinis Mon-Thu 7pm-close. 

BLUEFIN BAR & GRILL – Summer Ceviche: Classic Fish $11.99 (available daily).  New Specials – Lunch Monday-Friday: Baja Fish Tacos $12.95; Seafood Newburg $24.95 (11am-3pm). All Day Every Day (for a limited time): Shrimp & Mango Ceviche Tostada $13.95; Cajun Redfish served w/rice and fried okra, topped w/creole cream sauce $18.  HAPPY HOUR – 11am-4pm & 8pm-close. $4 Domestic Drafts; $5 Well Liquor; $6.00 House Wine; $7 Well Martini; $8 Select Calls.

BOMBAY BISTRO INDIAN CUISINE – Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-9pm. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet 10% Off of $17.99, 11am – 3pm; Special Dine-In Offer – 20% Off, use code BOMBAY15 (paper coupon required, expires 6/30/26).

BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB – Summer Ceviche: Shrimp Tostada $10.99 (available daily).  Lunch Baskets 11am-3pm, daily: $12.99 each – Crispy Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Wings, Chicken Caesar Wrap, All Beef Hot Dogs. Thursday Special: Burger & Beer $16.95. HAPPY HOUR: $4 Domestic Beer; $5.50 Well Liquor; $6.50 House Wine and Well Martini

BOOSTERS BAR & GRILL – All Day Thursday: Half-Off Wings, served in increments of 10 (buffalo, BBQ, garlic parm, lemon pepper & more). HAPPY HOUR – Everyday 11am-5pm. New Pitchers, Craft Beers & More!

CALYPSO RESTAURANT & BAR (at The Waterfront Inn) – Stop in for today’s specials. HAPPY HOUR – 11:30am-5pm Daily $3 Off Drinks (during happy hour).

CAMPO AZUL MEXICAN KITCHEN – House Margarita $5.75. Check out their Tower Margarita – choose your 5 favorite flavors.

CANE GARDEN COUNTRY CLUB – Teriyaki Chicken $18.99. Open for Breakfast Daily 9am-11am. HAPPY HOUR – 11am-5pm All Well Drinks, Draft Beer, Wines Buy One Get One Free (top shelf discounted). Bar snack menu available only at bar.

CHENG’S CHINESE CUISINE – 10% Off Take Out Order of $25 or more; or 20% Off Dine-In Bill of $35 or more (coupons in newspaper, PaperNet excludes tax, lunch & alcohol, one coupon per table)

CHINA GOURMET – Online Coupon Offers on their website, scan QR code in today’s newspaper.

CHOP HOUSE AT LAKE SUMTER – Sun-Thu Chateau for Two – 15oz Chop House Chateau served w/choice of two sharing sides and herb veal demi $45 (available 3pm-close while supplies last). Weekday Lunch Special $16 Wagyu Burgers: Cowboy Burger, Jalapeno & Cheddar, Butcher Burger M-F 11am-3p. HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 11am-4pm & 8pm-close. $4 Domestic Drafts; $5 Well Liquor; $6.00 House Wine & Well Martini; $8 Select Calls. 

CITY FIRE AT LAKE SUMTER – Special – Stuffed Poblano Pepper $22 at both locations.  HAPPY HOUR – 11am-7pm. Pre-Selected Drafts $3.55; Well Liquor $3.80; Wine $4.55; Signature Drinks $5.05. Stop in for this month’s drink specials.

CITY FIRE AT BROWNWOOD – Special – Stuffed Poblano Pepper $22 at both locations.  HAPPY HOUR – 11am-7pm. Pre-Selected Drafts $3.55; Well Liquor $3.80; Wine $4.55; Signature Drinks $5.05. Stop in for this month’s drink specials.

COASTAL DEL MAR SEAFOOD GRILL – Summer Ceviche: Classic Shrimp $9.99 (available daily). Lunch Special (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) Fish Tacos, seared flounder or grilled shrimp, pineapple slaw, mango salsa $12.99. Sun-Thu all day: Seafood Duo & House Wine – 4oz grilled salmon, three large shrimp, choice of side and house wine $19.90. HAPPY HOUR – 11am-4pm & 8pm-close.

CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE AT LAKE SUMTER & BROWNWOOD – Limited Time Lunch Combo Meals $12.99 each, Mon-Sat 11a-3p. Early Bird 3-6p. HAPPY HOUR – 11am-7pm Cody’s Cocktail 2 for 1.

COUNTY LINE SMOKEHOUSE & SPIRITS – Open daily 7am-midnight: 7am-11pm Kitchen; 7am-2pm Breakfast.  DJ Trivia every Thursday night 7pm-9pm. HAPPY HOUR – 7am-6pm $1 Off All Drinks

EATON’S BEACH FLORISIANA CUISINE – $4 Craft Drafts Every Thursday.  HAPPY HOUR – Mon-Fri 11am-6pm.

EDNA’S ON THE GREEN & EDNA’S PROVISIONS AND VITTLES – Snacks, Sandwiches, Plates & Sides. Wine & Beer and Delicious Vittles. Check out their entertainment page.

EVAN’S PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB – Lunch Pick Two (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm): $14.95 choose one: Loaded Potato Soup, Chili, House Salad, or Caesar Salad; and One Sandwich: Pecan Chicken Salad, Club Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, or Buffalo Chicken Wrap.  HAPPY HOUR – 11a-4p and 8p-close every day.

FENNEY GRILL – NEW Summer Hours: Sunday 9am-6pm; Monday – Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm – no breakfast service Mon-Thu. Thursday Dinner Special (starting at 4pm):  Shrimp n’ Grits w/chorizo sauce $18.55. Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 8am-9pm. HAPPY HOUR – 3p-5p Every Day. New Summer Sangria, made w/Mango Moscato, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, and fresh fruit – for a limited time.

FIESTA GRANDE – $9.99 Lunch Specials Monday through Friday 11am-3pm. New Summer Drink Menu.  HAPPY HOUR – 3p-7p – 2 for 1 House Margaritas, Wines, Wells and Draft Beer.

FLIPPERS PIZZERIA – Try the Jersey Girl seasonal pizza – 9″ w/half sald for only $11.99. Artisan Pairing $11.99 Dine-In Deal, all day, every day – 9″ All-Natural Craft Pizza & Half Caesar or Italian Sub.

FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE STONE FIRE PIZZA – Thursdays: Pizza & Wings only $18.95 (10″ Pizza & 6 Buffalo Wings w/celery and blue cheese dressing; includes choice of soup or salad). Weekly Chef’s Specials This Week:  Kickin’ Bourbon Wings $11; Pop’s NY Strip $27; Chicken Sorrento $20; Stuffed Flounder $23; Bourbon Pork Ribeye $24; Pesce alla Pesto $25; Strawberry Cream Cake $8.50; Blackberry Martini $10. Stop in for Summer Specials $12 each.  HAPPY HOUR – 11am-7pm 2-4-1 House Wine, Well Drinks & Domestic Drafts.

FRESH JALAPEÑO – Margarita of the Week – stop in for this week’s feature, 2 for $10.50. Soft Serve Margaritas – Strawberry, Pineapple, or Swirl.

GATOR’S DOCKSIDE AT BROWNWOOD – Open 11am-12am. Become a member of Loyalty Lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, ask server for details). HAPPY HOUR – 2-4-1 all day.

GIO’S DELI AND MERCATO – stop in for today’s specials.

GLENVIEW COUNTRY CLUB – stop in for specials.

HARRY AND THE NATIVES – Today’s Special: Blackened Grilled Swordfish finished w/house-made red pepper sauce, served over seasonal vegetables; Panko & Parmesan-Crusted Halibut, pan-seared served over whipped potatoes and roasted brussells sprouts, finished w/lemon beurre blanc. Soups of the Day: Broccoli Cheddar; Manhatten Seafood Chowder.

HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR – New Specials, available all day, every day for a limited time: Thai Grouper $29.95; 20oz Porterhouse Steak $55. Weekday Offers: Bowls starting at $15 (now available all day, every day): Hot Honey, Thai Tuna, Curry Chicken, Alaskan, Angus, Cali, Sweet Chili Shrimp, Gyro Chicken. HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 11am-4pm & 8pm-close. $4 Domestic Drafts; $5 Well Liquor; $6 House Wine & Well Martini; $8 Select Calls.

HAVANA COUNTRY CLUB – Every Thursday: 14oz King Cut Prime Rib Night w/mashed potatoes & chef vegetables $37.99. This Week’s Lunch Feature: Blackened Grouper Wrap $14.99. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p draft beers, house cocktails & wine.

HOOTERS of LAKE DEATON –Open daily 11am-10pm. June Drink of the Month: Passion Player -Passion Fruit Margarita $8. Legendary Margarita $6.

ICY KING CAFE – Coney Dogs 2 for $7 any day.

ISLAND FIN POKÉ CO. – Second location Tuesday – Saturday in Eastport at the Farragut Softball Complex, 11am-6pm in April.  Acai Bowls and Avocado Toast.  HAPPY HOUR – Every day from 3-6pm…50% off Dole Soft serve = $2.00!!

JEFF’S BAGEL RUN – NOW OPEN in Southern Trace Plaza. Today’s Bagel of the Day 6/25: Maple Bacon. Open daily 6:30am – 2pm

KOYAME ASIAN EXPRESS – $2 off your order of 2 or more lunches OR $22 or more; $3 off your order of $30 or more; $4 off your order of $38 or more. (must present coupon in newspaper or PaperNet, excludes tax & alcohol, expires 6/30/26)

KUNG FU CHEF – Authentic Chinese Food. $2 Off Purchase of 2 Lunch Specials on Order of $20 or more; $4 Off Your Order of $30 or more (coupons in newspaper; must present coupon; not valid with other offers, expires 6/30/26).

LEAHI HEALTH – In Lake Sumter! Plant based food & drink; gluten-free options available. Open daily 8am-6pm. HAPPY HOUR – Aloha Mornings 8:30am-10:30am $5 Smoothies

LEE’S KITCHEN – NY Style Chinese food. Special Offer Large General Tao’s Chicken $8.99.

LEGACY POOL BAR & GRILL – Thursdays – Double Patty Smashburger $12.99. Live entertainment Tue-Sat 5pm-8pm. HAPPY HOUR – All Day every day. Live entertainment poolside Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-8pm

LEGACY RESTAURANT AT NANCY LOPEZ COUNTRY CLUB – Thursday 3 Course Special: starting at $27.99 – choose one: 17oz T-Bone, Lobster Tail & Shrimp Linguine, Porterhouse Lamb Chop, or Pork Shank Marsala, served w/soup or salad and dessert. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p daily

LIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILL AT LAKE SUMTER – Thursday Special: All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs $39.99.  HAPPY HOUR – Happy Hour 11am-5pm. Daily Special 3-5pm 1/2 Dozen Raw Oysters $5.

LOLLYGAGGERS SPORTS PUB & GRILL – WILDWOOD – Today’s specials: Blackened Mahi Caesar Wrap; Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese; Fish Sticks n Fries; VOD – Sweet Peas; SOD – German Tomato; POD – Mashed Potatoes w/gravy. HAPPY HOUR: 2pm-6pm 1/2 Off Wells & Wine; 10% Off All Domestic Drafts.

LUMA MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN – Fast-casual Mediterranean. Featured Pitas $7.95: Shawarma Chicken Pita; Gyro Pita or Falafel Pita (vegan). Build Your Own Bowls $8.95: Shawarma Chicken, Smashed Lamb; Gyro or Falafel (vegan). $9.95 Mediterranean Shrimp. Second location coming soon to Lake Sumter Landing!

LUNA CUCINA – NOW OPEN! Outdoor cafe – hand-tossed pizzas and pasta. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-7pm, closed Sunday & Monday.

MALLORY HILL COUNTRY CLUB – stop in for specials.

McCRACKEN’S IRISH PUB – Hours 11am – 11pm. Late night food menu 9pm-close daily. HAPPY HOUR – daily 11am-5pm $3 Domestic Drafts; $4 Wells and White Claws.

MEZZA LUNA ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Authentic Italian Cuisine with a Florida Flair. HAPPY HOUR – All day every day

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE – Thursday & Sunday: Prime Rib Dinner 12oz or 16oz starting at $20.99 while supplies last

NAPOLINOS – stop in for specials.  Open 7 Days a Week: Lunch 11a-4p; Dinner 4p-9p.

NYPD PIZZERIA – Authentic New York Style Pizza. Specialty slice every day 6/25: A.P.B. Alfredo 11am-4pm.

OAKWOOD SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL – Baby Back Rib Special: (Thur-Sat) Half Rack Combo w/2 Sides $16.99

ORANGE BLOSSOM COUNTRY CLUB – Thursday Special: Little Italy Thursday $17.95 Chicken Parmesan OR Shrimp Scampi, served w/house or Caesar salad. Lunch Baskets 11am-3pm only $12.99 each: Crispy Shrimp; Chicken Tenders; Blossom Wings; Chicken Caesar Warp; Club Wrap (all baskets served w/side of fries).  HAPPY HOUR – 11am-4pm and 8pm-close:  $4 Domestic Drafts, $5.50 Well Liquor, $6.50 House Wine, $6.50 Well Martinis.

PALMER LEGENDS COUNTRY CLUB – Thursday Chef Special: Lobster Night starting at $39.99 – featuring 7oz Cold Water Lobster Tails; choose Filet Surf & Turf or Twin Tails (every Thursday beginning at 3pm). Tonight’s Chef Special: Truffle & Wild Mushroom Lobster Linguine $32.99. HAPPY HOUR – Daily 1p-4p.

PASTA FAIRE – All-You-Can-Eat Pasta and House Salad $9.99 per person; unlimited meatballs or sausage $4 extra. Pasta choices: Spaghetti Angel Hair, Linguine, Fettuccine, Penne. Sauce choices: Mama’s Meat Sauce, Marinara, Alfredo, Signature. This Week’s Specials: App – Cozze e Vongole Verde $12.99; Chicken Avellino $19.99; Pesce Spade Adriatico $21.95; Filet alla Astice $24.95; The Big Daddy Combo $19.95; Greek Fish Salad $15.50; Drink of the Week: Pop’s Root Beer $9 (Bulleit Bourbon and Barq’s Root Beer served over ice).

PHO SAI GON – Fresh Healthy Vietnamese Food. Monday-Saturday 11a-9p.

PHO VILLAGE VIETNAMESE KITCHEN – Authentic Vietnamese Food Fast. Mon-Sat 11a-9p. Free Vietnamese Fried Rice Entree w/purchase of 2 drinks – must present coupon from newspaper.

PIESANOS STONE FIRED PIZZA – Lunch specials daily 11am-4pm.

PRIMA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE – Thursday 11am-3pm: Free Lunch Entree w/purchase of another entree & two beverages (must present physical coupon, not valid w/VIP discount, valid only Thursday, 6/25/26). Tonight’s Chef Special: Wagyu Oscar. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-4p $2.50 Domestic Drafts; $3.50 Well Cocktails; $4.50 House Wines; $5.50 House Martinis & Margaritas

PRIME + EMBER SIGNATURE STEAKHOUSE – Lunch Features Mon-Fri 11am-3pm: Signature Wagyu Burger $17.99; Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos $17.99; Classic Wedge Salad + Grilled Chicken $14 – sub Salmon +$8 or Shrimp +$6; Salmon Florentine $19; Butcher’s Reserve $17.99.  The Terrace: Lunch Happy Hour Monday – Friday 11am-3pm $4.75 Domestic Draft Beers, $6 House Martinis & Wine.

REDSAUCE AT LAKE SUMTER – stop in for specials.

RJ GATOR’S FLORIDA SEA GRILL & BAR AT LAKE SUMTER – Weekly Specials – stop by to see what they are. 11am-4pm Mon-Fri Early Bird Specials. Live entertainment 2-5pm.  HAPPY HOUR – New Happy Hour Specials stop in to see what they are.

ROBERTO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA – LUNCH SPECIALS (11am-3pm): stop in for today’s specials. HAPPY HOUR: World Cup Happy Hour daily 2pm-5pm – World Cup Drink Specials $5.50; Game Day Chicken Wings $13.99; Mozzarella Salad $6.95; World Cup Match Day Combo $17.99 (mozzarella salad, 6 chicken wings, one happy hour drink).

RUBY TUESDAY – Smashed Burger & Endless Garden Bar Combo starting at $8.99.

SAMMY JOE’S PIZZERIA CAFE – stop in for today’s specials

SAWGRASS TAVERN – Thursday Special: $16.95 Burger + Beer – Swiss & Mushroom Smash; Black & Bleu Smash; Domestic Drafts Only (excluding Mich Ultra). HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 11am-5pm. $4.25 Domestic Drafts; $5.50 Wells; $6.50 House Wine & House Martinis.

SCOOPLES ICE CREAM PARLOR & RESTAURANT – June Specials Peanut Butter Banana Royale Sundae; Southwest Wrap (chicken or shaved beef); Southwest Breakfast Bowl.  Breakfast served every day 8am-11am.  HAPPY HOUR – Mon-Thu 4p-6p $1.50 off Shakes, Malts & Ice Cream Sodas.

SQUARE 1 BURGERS & BAR – Foot Long Hot Dog Thursday. HAPPY HOUR – stop in and checkout the new Cocktail Menu

SUNRISE ASIAN RESTAURANT – Free Tea. Coupons: Free Small General Tso’s Chicken w/any purchase over $40; 2 Free Egg Rolls w/any purchase over $28; $3 off any purchase of $30 or more; and $5 off any purchase of $50 or more. (not valid on tax & tip; excludes lunch specials; must present newspaper coupon, expires 6/30/26). Inside & Outside seating available now.

TAP HOUSE SOCIAL – Thursday Special: The Sizzling Basket – Basket of 6 Wings, Choice of Sauce + Side of Fries $13.99. Social Hour – EVERY DAY 4:00-6:30PM. $14.99 PITCHERS: Tap House Margarita, House Mojito, Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Mango Colada. $12 Bud Light or Yuengling Pitchers. $6 Select Calls; $8 Select Premiums; $4 Domestic Drafts; $5 Well Liquor; $6 House Wine & Select Imports. Shareable Apps.

TEQUILA CANTINA MEXICAN KITCHEN – Daily Hours 11am-10pm.

THE ANCHOR ON SUNSET HARBOR / CAPTAINS QUARTERS – Open Daily 11am-midnight. HAPPY HOUR Every Day 11a-6p $1 off drinks

THE BACK PORCH MULBERRY – stop in for today’s specials. HAPPY HOUR – 11am-6pm

THE BISTRO AT GRAND OAKS – Thursday Lunch Specials: Taco Salad $12; Beef or Chicken Tacos $12; Quesadilla $12; Chicken Fajitas $12.

THE STANDARD CHRISTIAN LIBRARY COFFEE LOUNGE – Stop in and enjoy specialty coffee and local cafe snacks. Our Christian Library, located at the back of the coffee shop, welcomes anyone who is interested to study and enjoy the Word.

THE TOASTED YOLK CAFE – Open Daily 7am-3pm. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering. HAPPY HOUR – Everyday 12pm – 3pm. Full Bar.

TOOJAY’S DELI – BAKERY – RESTAURANT – stop in for today’s specials

VICTORY SPORTS GRILL – Thursday – Burger & Beer $19.99 (featured burger and house beer – Victory Light). NEW HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 11am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday 11am – 10pm.  HAPPY HOUR: All Day Bar Pricing: $4.50 Domestic Drafts; $5.50 Well Liquor; $7 House Wines; $7 Select Calls; $8 Select Premiums. Overtime $6 Martinis; $12 Bud Light or Yuengling Pitchers 3pm-5:30pm.

WILLIE JEWELL’S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q – Great BBQ just waiting for you to arrive. Beer and Wine available.

WOLFGANG PUCK KITCHEN + BAR – stop in to see today’s specials.

WORLD OF BEER AT BROWNWOOD – HAPPY HOUR – 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri $3 and $5 Select Drafts, $7 Select Spirits, $7 Select Wines.

YAMAS at HOTEL EASPORT – Open at Hotel Eastport. Mediterranean flavors. HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 1-4pm, plus late-night HH on Fridays & Saturdays from 9-10pm – $5 House Wine; $5 Well Drinks; $5 Michelob Ultra and Yuengling.

ZUNZIBAR – NOW OPEN IN MIDDLETON! Coastal restaurant and cocktail bar.