Considered part of the "Treasure of the Nature Coast", Dunnellon Florida offers small town charm for when you need a relaxing break from day to day life. You can visit the Rainbow Springs State Park or stroll through the nationally registered Historic District. The Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River are available for adventures or a stay at the local campgrounds. When you stop in Dunnellon, be sure to visit some of the local restaurants for a taste of local flavor.
Stop by Coach's to catch a game and enjoy one of the many bottled beers available. Order a starter from the "Pre Game Show" menu and follow it up with wings, a sandwich, or t-bone steak. Try its signature Death Dog--a quarter pound hot dog with hellfire sauce, chili, jalapenos, onion, horseradish and cheddar.
Coach's
11582 N. Williams St.
Dunnellon, FL
(352) 489-1484
coachspubandeatery.com
Start your meal at Pavarotti's Pizza and Restaurant with the garlic knots, fresh-baked dough served with garlic, butter and Parmesan cheese. Then try its ravioli, manicotti, stuffed shells or one of its many Parmigianas.
Pavarotti's Pizza and Restaurant
11352 N. Williams St.
Dunnellon FL 34432
(352) 522-0025
pavarottispizza.com
If you are looking for a more formal dining experience, be sure to make reservations with Juliette's Restaurant located at the Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club. With a new selection of meals available each day and a menu that changes daily, you'll have the opportunity to try the etouffee Cajun, which is a spicy stew of crawfish, blackened chicken and vegetables served over rice. Other options are the Cajun roast loin of pork, shrimp & scallop scampi or an old fashion turkey dinner.
Juliette's Restaurant
Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club
19330 S.W. 83rd Place Road
Dunnellon FL 34432
(352) 489-3348
rainbowspringsgolfandcountryclub.com
Interested in trying local favorites? Stop by Stumpknockers, locally-owned and operated by John and Tim Channell. Try some of the local seafood cooked with a southern flair. Catfish, gatorsteaks, fried oysters and frog legs are available as well as New York strip and rib-eyes for land lovers.
Stumpknockers
13821 S.W. Highway 200
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 854-2288
stumpknockers.net
Bently's Restaurant has been open since Febuary 7, 2001 and focuses on serving generous portions of freshly created meals. Choose from beef, pork, veal, lamb, chicken and duck meals as well as vegetarian dishes. Stop in Wednesday through Sunday for this formal dining experience.
Bentley's Restaurant
11920 N. Florida Ave. (Highway 41)
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 465-5810
dineatbentlys.com
