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18 South, Ocala, FL

18 South

4.5
4.5
64 Reviews
$50 and over
Oyster Bar
18 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1151

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
18 South is a dining experience with menu items from all over the world.

Taste oysters from cold Atlantic/Pacific regions, caviar from Russia, king crab from Norway, and A5 Waygu from Japan's finest cattle.

Our spirits and wine list is A+.

Our dining atmosphere is a modern look from an 1895 restored building that looks over Ocala's town square.

Sit and relax while our player Steinway piano plays for you; and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kris Zlotecki
  • Private party facilities
    info@18southocala@gmail.com for more support
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 64 people are saying

18 South reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
18 South offers a refined dining experience with "delicious food" and "attentive service." Highlights include expertly prepared steaks, seafood, and creative cocktails. Guests appreciate the unique atmosphere and top-notch wine list. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "the best restaurant in Ocala" and a great choice for special occasions.

64 Reviews
  1. Lawrence VIP

    Louisville46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Easter buffet was. very nice. The only negative was the potatoes. A frozen product offered no taste. The scrambled eggs were not hot and lacked eye appeal. Other than that the food was very good. The service was excellent. The servers worked as a team insuring one wanted for nothing.

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  2. Wendy VIP

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! The filet, shrimp, crab cakes & lamb were so good. Our server Natalie elevated our entire experience with her attentive & professional service. This is our 2nd visit here and both were very consistent. We'll definitely be back.

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Jacksonville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience starts when you come up to the greeter in front of the building. She led us up a private elevator to the 3rd floor and main dining room. The menu is fairly diverse, but tends to mostly beef. The staff are attentive and timely without interrupting the flow of the meal. We started with the caviar and champagne appetizer since it was a special ocassion. We had the filet and the sea bass and both were well prepared and served. The portions were of a very good size, all the sides were ala carte. The broccolini and corn were very tasty. The wine list was excellent, but limited selections by the glass. It is truly fine dining in Ocala in a unique setting with excellent staff and creative kitchen. We very much enjoyed the meal and will return.

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  4. Wendy VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is on the third floor so the entrance is not totally obvious if you are driving by .. but there is a very close public parking lot and once you locate the entrance, smooth sailing to park and walk to the restaurant. Nice feel , bright and airy. Sever was attentive but did mistake or misplace the chardonnay and the savignon blanc .. quick fix with one sip ! Food was solid .. i pad menu system seemed kind of cliche .My lobster tail was large and cooked perfectly. My companion had cornish game hen which she couldn’t finish ! Nice bar, I would go definitely go again !

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  5. April VIP

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far, the best restaurant in Ocala. The food is amazing and the overall dining experience is super cool.

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  6. Tucker

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That hands down was the best aged Filet and Salmon I’ve ever had! Amazing!

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  7. Kyle

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just great . The food wine and service all ten out of ten

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  8. Heather

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. Ambience is great. Overall superb food experience.

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  9. Kristen

    Memphis/West TN6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here. We like it more each time! We sat at the bar this time. Austin was our bartender and he was amazing! The best drinks in Ocala! The bone in ribeye is my favorite! The raw oysters are wonderful! The venison is outstanding! They can improve their side options - nothing special or worth the money. The mac and cheese could be better. The potatoes are nothing special. We do enjoy the broccolini. Looking for to trying dessert some time. We recommend!

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  10. Mike

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our steak and mac and cheese (side) were both only lukewarm when delivered to our table. They still tasted good however. Considering there’s only about 50 seats, the noise level was way too loud! Our server Bennett provided great service!

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FAQs

18 South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 387-9600.

18 South is rated 4.5 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for 18 South

18 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1151

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kris Zlotecki
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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