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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center, Ocala, FL

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.8
4.8
1698 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Prime steaks and chops, sustainable Florida seafood and seasonal specialties are served in a refined dining room with elevated service. Stirrups offers an extensive wine cellar to complement your menu selections.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef de cuisine Jonathan Martini
  • Private party facilities
    If interested in private events and reservations (10 guests or greater), please contact Stirrups directly.
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in front of the Equestrian Hotel. Valet and self-parking are complimentary.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,698 people are saying

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Overall

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stirrups at World Equestrian Center is a standout dining venue with "wonderful service and food," "attention to detail," and a "stunning atmosphere." Diners praise servers like Daniel and Laura for their exceptional care, making it a "truly memorable experience." While some mention high prices, the "culinary excellence" and "spectacular ambiance" make it a must-visit.

1,698 Reviews
  1. Joyce

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful restaurant in a gorgeous setting ! The service and food is outstanding, we had raw oysters as an appetizer, delicious. I had the beet and apple salad , sweet and crunchy and perfect. My husband had the wedge , he enjoyed that. I had the 6 ounce filet and he had the lamb. Both were cooked to perfection , tender and juicy. Sides of cream corn and Brussels sprouts were yummy as well. No desserts we were too full ! It’s expensive but worth it for a special evening.

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  2. David

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect brunch for Easter. Staff, food, and ambiance were incredible. I highly recommend spending your holiday (or any) meals at Stirrups.

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  3. Michael

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow on refills. The food was beautiful however nothing special as to taste.

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  4. Stephanie

    Alabama10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I love dining at WEC it is so beautiful and the food although pricey is usually top notch. It’s an experience which is why I made a reservation for Easter. Unfortunately the Easter Brunch missed the mark. The food was not hot there was no fresh fruit even the pastries were dry. The omelet station was run by a super sweet person who was new and tried her best but made thick runny omelets it was 9a and we were her first customers so I’m sure she improved. The table service was the worst we constantly had to get up and find someone to refill coffee or juice no sugar only cream. We even had to grab silverware from another table to eat after they cleared our silverware. It was so disappointing. The clincher was when the bill arrived there was a mandatory 20% gratuity of $66 making the total for three of us $420.75. I knew coming in the price of the meal, I was not aware of the mandatory 20%. If the food OR service had been impeccable I would have no issue paying what I agreed to however both were terrible so I asked to speak to the manager. She was super sweet and offered to give me a to go coffee while she discussed my complaints with another manager. The solution was to charge me full price for the meals but remove the $66 tip. I was shocked but appreciated the gesture of trying to make it right I’m just not sure removing the tip was the right thing to do. I feel compelled to share my experience so others who feel like splurging for the WEC Brunch will be something special for their family understands that the experience will be memorable but not for the right reasons.

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  5. Sue VIP

    Tampa75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the ambience were great. The service was a bit slow. 

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  6. Paul

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and food. Atmosphere is amazing. Great place for date night.

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  7. David

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Laura is fantastic server. Outdoor dining was very pleasant

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  8. Maggie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Stirrups for my mother’s birthday and we had an amazing dinner! The staff were incredibly friendly and courteous and the food was absolutely delicious. Our party of 6 (including a toddler) were well taken care of throughout the evening.

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  9. Shelley

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a birthday & Easter with best friends at Stirrups was absolutely perfect. Charlie our server was fantastic, able to tell us the dozens of bread choices with precision. The ambience was stellar, and we loved our entrees of Eggs Benedict, Pancakes & an Omelette. We’ll be back again & again- what a fantastic experience. Thank you Charlie & the Stirrups team.

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  10. Robin

    Western NC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Grits were lumpy so sent them back & ordered toast instead. Brought food with no condiments. Acted like we inconvenienced them.

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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center is rated 4.8 stars by 1698 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Ocala / Gainesville
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in front of the Equestrian Hotel. Valet and self-parking are complimentary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef de cuisine Jonathan Martini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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