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18 South, Ocala, FL

18 South

4.4
4.4
44 Reviews
$50 and over
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Romantic
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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (352) 387-9600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambience

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
18 South offers an enchanting dining experience with its "amazing food and atmosphere" and "attentive, informative, and exceptional" service. Highlights include the "perfectly cooked" Chilean Seabass, delectable crab cakes, and creative cocktails. While prices are on the higher side, the quality of ingredients and service make it a "wonderful experience" worth indulging in.

44 Reviews
  1. Koryn

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience overall, but not amazing unfortunately. Slightly disappointing that many items listed online when I booked were not available for our visit. Both the salmon and the diver scallops we ordered were pretty good but extremely salty. We also didn’t receive small plates for our appetizer, which is relatively not a huge deal but still rightly expected from an establishment charging fine dining prices. A very expensive dinner for a very average experience.

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  2. Steve

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely worst service of a fine dining establishment they pitch to be. Especially valentines eve, only a handful of tables occupied and by handful I mean 3 or 4 and we still couldn’t get consistent service. Food quality was sub par. Over cooked steaks, near raw lamb, over cooked prawns, inconsistent cocktails etc. overall not an enjoyable experience. Definitely will not return or suggest the restaurant to anyone I know. I feel the price paid well exceeded the service and quality provided. Go to Marks, Katya or Remingtons for a better experience!

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  3. Amelia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried this restaurant for the first time last night and were sadly underwhelmed. It started off strong - ambience is beautiful, love the digital menus, they have 2 of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs and the host was welcoming. Unfortunately their attention to detail was lacking - my scallops didn’t come with the special pumpkin purée - and when you’re paying $30 for 3 scallops, well it’s important to make sure the plating is accurate, the prawns were over cooked, and they were out of white anchovies for the Caeser salad. The restaurant was nowhere near full and the service was painfully slow. We were so disappointed that we canceled our Valentine’s reservation. Wish this place could hold a candle to Remington’s, three six bistro or Mark’s, but it has a long way to go for the price point.

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  4. Colleen

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience dining at 18 South! Gourmet meal exceptionally prepared with outstanding fresh and unique flavors! We were pleasantly surprised to meet the owner and chef who you can watch, making his delicious creations! The staff and management were friendly with exceptional service! They made our anniversary dinner memorable! It is wonderful having this gourmet five-star restaurant in Ocala.

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  5. David

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The wife got the Elk. She loved it. Wine was good and priced right. My pork was good but not great. Dessert was great as well. Some of the other items were on the higher side but it is a fancy place. We enjoyed ourselves.

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  6. Cesar

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is very nice, but expensive for the service received. The food arrived cold, and they also charge an extra fee for paying with a credit card. I do not recommend it.

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  7. Porcia

    VIP

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had brunch at this beautiful spot yesterday, and it was a fantastic experience! Our waiter, Bennett, provided exceptional service—he was knowledgeable about the menu, explained the food and beverages in great detail, and clearly takes pride in his work. We tried the omelette, French toast, and Magnolia blintz, and everything was delicious. The bathrooms were clean, and the overall ambiance was lovely. Highly recommend, especially with service like Bennett’s!

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  8. Joseph

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been there before and the food was underwhelming and expensive so I thought I’d give it another chance. The accompanying mushrooms for my steak had so much garlic on. You could smell it before he placed it on the table. And the rest of dinner was.Meh

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  9. Jack

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous relaxing brunch. Definitely recommend the lobster or the crab omelette.

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  10. Crystal

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere! We loved the oysters, sea bass and cheesecake. Service went above and beyond by our server Mari, Austin the bartender with his creative cocktails and the GM Craig checked in on us too. Will definitely be back next time we are in Ocala!

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18 South is rated 4.4 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for 18 South

18 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1151

Additional information

  • Area
    Ocala
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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