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18 South, Ocala, FL

18 South

4.5
4.5
33 Reviews
$50 and over
Oyster Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (352) 387-9600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 33 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambience

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for groups

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Hot spot

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
18 South offers an upscale dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the Wagyu steaks and creative cocktails. While some find it pricey, many praise the attentive service and high-quality ingredients. A standout for special occasions, 18 South remains a charming addition to downtown dining.

33 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time dining here. Staff very accommodating and attentive. Added some more time to my friend’s steak that was a bit undercooked for him and opened my friends mussels that were closed. Three issues. Please provide bread service. The food is expensive and bread would be highly appreciated! It would have been nice if the owner came to say hello. He was at the bar chatting. Lastly, they have a lovely open kitchen, but not a hairnet or bandana to be found on any kitchen staff. Very well executed drinks. I would give the place a try, but make sure to bring your wallet because it is expensive and everything is à la carte except for the venison presently.

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  2. Carol

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very nice, intimate atmosphere, food was very good. We will be back.

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  3. Bridgett

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was quite disappointed. For spending $400 on dinner, the quality of food was highly disheartening. The salmon was over cooked, very dry. The prime rib was salty in most parts and the flavor was poor. The lobster pasta side was not good texture wise and the chunks of lobster did not mix well. Our table was not leveled so that was a frustrating point. The alcoholic drinks were decent. Overall the environment and staff are amazing but the food is not anywhere close to what they should be charging. That was the first and last time we'll be visiting and won't be recommending anyone else to try.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently visited 18 South for the first time, expecting a great steak experience given the hype, but unfortunately, I left feeling underwhelmed. While the atmosphere was decent and the service was friendly, the food didn’t justify the price tag. Overall, the experience didn’t live up to the expectations set by the menu or the cost. I don’t think I’ll be returning anytime soon given the number of better options around at a more reasonable price point.

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  5. Brenda

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, we had an excellent experience. Our waitress was exceptional, and the food was quite good. The drinks were probably more reasonable, and the food itself was a little bit on the pricier side. The reason I didn’t give five stars is because you had to buy the bread. This would have been fine, but they were five of the thinnest slices and short of an herb bread that you could ever imagine! All five slices combined were like having one piece of bread. I think this is something that the restaurant needs to reconsider.

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  6. Bree

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there and this one was phenomenal!!!!! Excellent food and cocktails

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  7. Robert

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 56th anniversary at dinner. It was one of the best meals we have ever had. The boulabase was fantastic. Better than how I make it.The waitress was terminally charming, the table was decorated with rose petals for our occasion, and everyone tried to make it a very special evening.

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  8. Pete

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant appearance and ambience was fabulous. We were excited and looked forward to a great meal. We arrived at 6 pm and there was one other couple seated. They were out of filets. Salads were watery and mushy. Ribeye arrived about 1 hour after ordering and was raw in the center and singed on top and bottom. Broccolini and mashed potatoes were cold and inedible. Left most of the food on the plate, paid the $300 bill and left.

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  9. Jackie

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations at 7:15. We were promptly seated. Our meal was wonderful. I had the grouper, and my husband had the prime rib, and it was perfectly cooked. They brought us dessert because it was his birthday. The chef came to see if our food was cooked properly and brought out another tasty dessert he was trying, I think he called it an oyster it was lemony. The atmosphere was nice and very enjoyable. We will certainly go back.

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  10. Alan

    Jacksonville

    75 reviews

    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant and beautiful bar. The service was good and my steak was very good but a little over priced. The rest of my party enjoyed their food including the grouper and peach and burrata salad. I would recommend this restaurant it is a welcome addition to our Ocala dining scene.

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18 South is rated 4.5 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for 18 South

18 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1151

Additional information

  • Area
    Ocala
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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