THURSDAY FOOD & HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

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24 MIDDLETON – Specials this week: stop in for this week’s feature. HAPPY HOUR: 3pm-5pm

4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – BBQ chain offering smoked barbecue platters, sandwiches, brisket, chicken & pork in Middleton. Family Value Meal – feeds a family of 4, only available for takeout: pick one protein – pulled pork, pulled chicken, whole smoked chicken, 12 coop chicken tenders; choose 2 quarts of sides, includes slider buns.

AMERIKANÓS GRILL – Gyro Thursday $11 (w/purchase of a beverage). HAPPY HOUR – NEW Happy Hour 3pm-6pm: Domestic Drafts $3.50; Well Cocktails $3.75; House Wines. $4.Thirsty Thursday with Stoli: Dirty Martini / Blueberry Mule $8; Orange Creamsicle / Citrus Splash $6.75.

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. Dinner for 2 menu $28 Sunday-Thursday all day (expires 2/6/2026). 10% Off Dinner Sunday-Thursday All Day (expires 2/6/2026).

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

BELLA VITA – Every Day Lent Features: Grouper Florentine, risotto & roasted vegetables $26.90; Mediterranean Bronzino $27.90.  Monday – Thursday (3pm-close): Chateau Briand served w/choice of two sides $25.99.  Italian Lunch Classics $13.99 (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 –Every Day Lent Features: Grouper Korma $26.90; Cashew Crusted Trout w/orange beurre blanc, seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $21.90. Now available for a limited time – Golfer’s Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm: Chicken Sandwich or Burger + Domestic Draft $17.99.  HAPPY HOUR – 11a-4p and 8p-close every day. $4 Domestic Drafts, $5.50 Well Liquor, $6.50 House Wine and Well Martinis.

BLUEFIN BAR & GRILL – Every Day Lent Features: Mediterranean Bronzino $27.90; Seafood Paella $23.90. Sunday – Thursday: Seafood Fettuccini – lobster, jumbo shrimp and scallops tossed in tarragon cream sauce w/fresh tomatoes and spinach (available 3pm-close). Monday- Friday 11am-3pm: $15 Sushi Roll. 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 – Unlimited all-you-can-eat buffet Indian Cuisine 10:30am – 3:30pm

BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB – Every Day Lent Features: Pan-Fried Bronzino w/seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $27.90; Garlic Herb Mussels $16.90. New Daily Special, available Mon-Fri, all day: Grouper Florentine, served over seasoned rice w/roasted vegetables $25.99.  Brew & Bites every night 7pm-close: choose your bite – Crispy Wings; Doublestack Cheeseburger; Potstickers; domestic drafts – Bud Light; Coors Light; Michelob Ultra; Miller Lite; Yuengling. HAPPY HOUR: $4 Domestic Beer; $5.50 Well Liquor; $6.50 House Wine and Well Martini

BOOSTERS BAR & GRILL – Thursday Chef Special: Steak & Shrimp Fajitas finished w/a hint of lime $21.99. 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 the NEW Margaritas for a limited time.

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 – Every Day Lent Features: Garlic Herb Mussels $16.90; Pan-Fried Snapper w/seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $28.90. Sun-Thu Steak & Blue Dinner – 5oz Filet and bleu cheese, w/balsamic glaze, served w/two sides $42 (available 3pm-close while supplies last). Weekday Lunch Special $17 Specialty 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 – Every Day Lent Features: Island Redfish w/pineapple risotto, mango salsa & broccoli $22.90; Pan-Seared Bronzino w/seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $27.90.  Lunch Special (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) Fish Tacos, seared flounder, pineapple slaw, mango salsa $14.90. Sun-Thu 3pm-close: Pork Tenderloin roasted w/mushroom vekoute, baked potato, creamed spinach $22.90.   HAPPY HOUR – 11am-4pm & 8pm-close. $4 Domestic Drafts; $1 Off Well Liquor & House Wines; $6.00 Well Martinis.

CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE AT LAKE SUMTER & BROWNWOOD – Lunch menu 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 – Every Day Lent Features: Cashew Crusted Trout w/orange beurre blanc, seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $21.90; Grouper Florentine w/seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $26.90. 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. The Egret’s Bar Menu, daily 11am-4pm (available for a limited time only): Hand-Made Onion Rings $10.95; Mozzarella Sticks $9.95; Loaded Potato Skins $12; Sticky Ribs $12; $12 Domestic Pitchers – Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling.

FENNEY GRILL – 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

FIESTA GRANDE – $9.99 Lunch Specials Monday through Friday 11am-3pm.  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:  Sunday Dinner Calzone $16; Maiale al Miele $23; Cozze e Pomodoro $21; Espresso Crusted Strip $28; Pastalaya $20 (entrees served w/choice of soup or salad and bread); Featured Cocktail – Peach & Mango Ember-rita. 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

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 – stop in for today’s special.

HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR – Every Day Lent Features: Shrimp & Scallops served over street corn, roasted tomatoes and grilled asparagus $26; Thai Grouper w/coconut curry risotto & garlic roasted snap peas $29.  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 Special: Poke Tuna Wrap $18. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p draft beers, house cocktails & wine. HAPPY HOUR: 11am-5pm

HOOTERS of LAKE DEATON –Open daily 11am-10pm. April Drink of the Month: The People’s Margarita $8.

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

ISLAND FIN POKÉ CO. – Acai Bowls and Avocado Toast.  HAPPY HOUR – Every day from 3-6pm…50% off Dole Soft serve = $2.00!!

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 4/30/26)

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 4/30/26).

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 $11.99. 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 Chef Special: 20oz Bone-In Short Rib, chianti braised w/mushroom risotto $38. Lunch Feature: Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p daily

LIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILL AT LAKE SUMTER – Thursday Special: All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs $49.99.  HAPPY HOUR – Happy Hour 11am-5pm. Daily Special 3-5pm 1/2 Dozen Raw Oysters $5.

LOLLYGAGGERS SPORTS PUB & GRILL – WILDWOOD – Stop in for today’s specials

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.

MALLORY HILL COUNTRY CLUB – stop in for specials.

McCRACKEN’S IRISH PUB – Sun-Thur 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. Late night food menu 9pm-close daily. HAPPY HOUR –  daily 2-6pm $3 PBR Draft; $4 House Spirits & Wine; $5 Jameson.

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 4/2: Hawaiian 11am-4pm.

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

ORANGE BLOSSOM COUNTRY CLUB – Every Day Lent Features: Cajun Redfish w/cheesy grit cakes, creole sauce, field greens $21.90; Grouper Florentine w/seasoned rice & roasted vegetables $26.90. Midday Crunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm: five crispy wings or three golden tenders, served w/side of fries $12. Weekday Surf & Turf Special – two 3oz Filet Medallions paired w/Shrimp Scampi, served w/mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables $29.95 (available Mon-Fri 3pm-close). Brew & Chew 7pm-close $15.99: choice of domestic draft & entree – 6 Wings (choice of sauce: Nashville Hot, Garlic Buffalo, BBQ, Hot Honey, Sweet Thai); Chicken Quesadilla; Domestic Drafts – Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling.   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 $39.99 – featuring 6oz Cold Water Lobster Tails; choose Filet Surf & Turf or Twin Tails (every Thursday beginning at 3pm). Tonight’s Chef Special: Surf & Turf – Filet & Shrimp. 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.

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 Chef Special: 14oz Prime NY Strip, dry aged and finished w/herb butter $48. This Week’s Lunch Special: Blackened Grouper BLT. 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 – Every Day Lent Features: Parm Herb Halibut w/seasoned rice, asparagus & lemon cream $42; Brandied Shrimp & Scallops w/garlic mashed potatoes & roasted carrots $32.  The Butchers Reserve (shaved angus ribeye, caramelized onions, provolone, horseradish cream, and choice of side), $16.99 Mon-Fri 11am-3pm.  Thursdays Vines & Views $7 House Wine 11am-3pm.

REDSAUCE AT LAKE SUMTER – stop in for specials.

RJ GATOR’S FLORIDA SEA GRILL & BAR AT LAKE SUMTER – New Weekly Specials – stop by to see what they are. 11am-4pm Mon-Fri Early Bird Specials.  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.

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 – Every Day Lent Features: Cajun Redfish w/cheesy grit cakes, creole sauce & field greens $21.90; Parm Panko Cod w/seasoned rice, roasted carrots & lemon reduction $22.90.  Now available daily: Split-Bone Cowboy Ribeye served w/mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables $34.99. HAPPY HOUR – Every Day 11am-5pm. $4.25 Domestic Drafts; $5.50 Wells; $6.50 House Wine & House Martinis.

SCOOPLES ICE CREAM PARLOR & RESTAURANT – Breakfast served every day 8am-11am; limited time specials: Avocado Toast – wheat toast, guacamole spread, diced tomatoes, 2 scrambled eggs, side of bacon $9.99; Cinnamon Roll Breakfast – served w/ 2 scrambled eggs and a side of fresh fruit $10.99. Early Bird Special Offer – enjoy a free house coffee w/any breakfast purchase, Mon-Fri 8am-9am. Lunch & Dinner Specials: Hot Pastrami, served w/pickle and one side $12.99; Scooples Reuben, served w/pickle and one side $13.99.   HAPPY HOUR – Mon-Thu 4p-6p $1.50 off Shakes, Malts & Ice Cream Sodas.

SONORA KITCHEN – NEW Name (formerly Ay Sonora Mexican Cuisine & Kitchen) same location in Lady Lake. HAPPY HOUR – Everyday 3p-7p Buy One Get One Half-Price on Margaritas

SQUARE 1 BURGERS & BAR – Foot Long Hot Dog Thursday. Lenten Features: Smoked Mahi Fish Dip $9.99; Buffalo Shrimp $11.99; Sesame Glazed Salmon $18.99; Seafood Trio $17.99; Catch of the Day $Market Price. HAPPY HOUR – stop in and checkout the new Cocktail Menu

SUNRISE ASIAN RESTAURANT – Free Tea. Newspaper 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 3/31/26). 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.

TIERRA DEL SOL COUNTRY CLUB – Thursday Dinner Special: stop in for specials. Open 7 days a week from 11 am to 8 pm. HAPPY HOUR – 3 to 5 pm half off all beer, wine and house cocktails and Live Under the Palms from 4 to 6 pm.

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 – NOW 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.