THURSDAY FOOD & HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

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24 MIDDLETON –  stop in for today’s features. 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 – Early Bird Special Monday – Thursday 3pm-6pm: Choice of Four Entrees (stop in for details). 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 – Monday – Thursday (3pm-close): ChateauBriand served w/choice of two sides $25.99.  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 – 11a-4p and 8p-close every day. $4 Domestic Drafts, $5.50 Well Liquor, $6.50 House Wine and Well Martinis.

BLUEFIN BAR & GRILL – 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 – Unlimited all-you-can-eat buffet Indian Cuisine 10:30am – 3:30pm

BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB –  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 – New Menu Feature: Bourbon Glaze Salmon served w/mashed potatoes $23.99. 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 – 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 $17 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 – Lunch Special (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) Fish Tacos, seared flounder, pineapple slaw, mango salsa $14.90. 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. $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 – 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. May Featured Cocktail: Mango Sunset.

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:  Apps – Fresh Seafood Ceviche; Peach & Prosciutto Pinsa; Entrees – Pollo Bella Luna; Risotto Marisco; Filetto al Granchio; Bourbon Glazed Salmon; Conchiglioni Fiorentina; Bucatini al Verde; Featured Cocktail – Sunrise Spritz.   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 – New Specials, available all day, every day for a limited time: Thai Grouper $29.95; 20oz Porterhouse Steak $55. Weekday Offers: $15 Bowls (Mon-Thu 11am-3pm): 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 Special: Short Rib Panini Dip $15. HAPPY HOUR – 11a-5p draft beers, house cocktails & wine. HAPPY HOUR: 11am-5pm

HOOTERS of LAKE DEATON –Open daily 11am-10pm. May Drink of the Month: $8 Tito’s Hero Blackberry Limeade, and $5 White Claw.

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

ISLAND FIN POKÉ CO. – Second location Tuesday – Friday 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 5/14: Blueberry Muffin – streusel style topping w/blueberry icing. 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 5/31/26)

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 5/31/26).

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 Chef Special: Mediterranean Lamb Porterhouse w/creamy lemon garlic potatoes $34. 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. Second location coming soon to Lake Sumter Landing!

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 5/14: Chelsea Market Sweet 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. Midday Crunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm: five crispy wings or three golden tenders, served w/side of fries $12.  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: Cajun Lobster Pasta $46. 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: Gambas al Ajillo $12.95; Chicken Roulade $20.95; Gamberoni Ripieni $23.95; Maiale Italiano $21.95; Mama Mia Combo $19.95; Chicken Caesar BLT Salad $15.50; Drink of the Week – Mommy Juice $9 (moscato, Absolut Citron, pink lemonade, and Sprite.

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, 5/14/26). Try the Salmon Bruschetta. 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 – New 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.

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 – Featured Sundae: The Tropical Escape – Coconut Ice Cream, Pineapple Topping, Strawberry Topping, Whipped Cream, Cherry $8.75.   Breakfast served every day 8am-11am. Early Bird Special Offer – enjoy a free house coffee w/any breakfast purchase, Mon-Fri 8am-9am. Lunch Special Offer: (available today – 5/31) Fiesta Corn Salad $10.49; Strawberry Chicken Salad Sandwich on a croissant, one side & pickle spear $12.49  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. 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 5/31/26). 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 – CLOSING TOMORROW, 5/15

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.