A Getaway Worth Savoring

Savor award-winning dining at the home of the Ocala Food & Wine Festival, then discover flavors from Orlando to the Gulf Coast.

24 Hours | A Taste of WEC

Savor signature culinary experiences from fine dining to French pastries.

24 Hours | A Taste of WEC

Savor signature culinary experiences from fine dining to French pastries.

Dinner with a View
  • Start with Acclaimed Dining. Dine with Grand Arena views at Stirrups Restaurant , named a Top 100 Hotel Restaurant by OpenTable and KAYAK.
  • End with a nightcap. Stop by Yellow Pony Pub & Garden after dinner for a sip of bourbon, whiskey or a craft cocktail to round out the evening.
A Dash of French Charm
  • Wake up to French pastries. Start at Emma’s Patisserie with fresh-made croissants, beautifully finished sweets and your morning coffee.
  • Take WEC for a spin. Rent a golf cart and explore the arenas, landscaped grounds, shops and resort destinations before heading home.
Plan Your Stay
Rows of assorted croissants, including chocolate-dipped and fruit-filled varieties, displayed on trays in a bakery setting.
Dinner with a View
  • Start with Acclaimed Dining. Dine with Grand Arena views at Stirrups Restaurant , named a Top 100 Hotel Restaurant by OpenTable and KAYAK.
  • End with a nightcap. Stop by Yellow Pony Pub & Garden after dinner for a sip of bourbon, whiskey or a craft cocktail to round out the evening.
A Dash of French Charm
  • Wake up to French pastries. Start at Emma’s Patisserie with fresh-made croissants, beautifully finished sweets and your morning coffee.
  • Take WEC for a spin. Rent a golf cart and explore the arenas, landscaped grounds, shops and resort destinations before heading home.
Plan Your Stay

3 Days | A Culinary Weekend

Discover Grand Arena brunches, downtown flavors and rooftop dining.

3 Days | A Culinary Weekend

Discover Grand Arena brunches, downtown flavors and rooftop dining.

Arrive & Indulge
  • Ease in over a drink and a bite. Pull up a seat at The Polo Pony and settle into your stay with elevated pub fare.
  • End with a little Americana. Step inside Miss Tilly’s Lollipops for colorful nostalgia, house-made candies and a scoop of ice cream.
From Downtown Flavors to Rooftop Views
  • Elevate your morning. Slow down over brunch at Stirrups Restaurant with Grand Arena views and a leisurely start to the day.
  • Discover the flavors of Historic Downtown Ocala. Explore downtown and its growing dining scene alongside boutiques, galleries and the historic square.
  • Unwind at the pool. Spend an unhurried afternoon by your hotel pool with light bites and beverages before getting ready for the evening ahead.
  • Make it a rooftop evening. Sip Pan-Asian sunset cocktails at The White Willow , then cross the top floor for a modern Italian dinner at Genievieve’s .
A Sweet Send-Off
  • Trade the traditional breakfast for a little kick. Head to Filo’s Mexican Cantina for morning favorites, from breakfast burritos to street tacos.
  • Take something sweet for the road. Stop by Emma’s Patisserie for coffee and a few house-made bonbons to enjoy on the drive home.
Plan Your Stay
A selection of Asian dishes on a table, including sliced beef with broccoli, mixed salads, stir-fried vegetables, steamed dumplings, rice, and various sauces.
Arrive & Indulge
  • Ease in over a drink and a bite. Pull up a seat at The Polo Pony and settle into your stay with elevated pub fare.
  • End with a little Americana. Step inside Miss Tilly’s Lollipops for colorful nostalgia, house-made candies and a scoop of ice cream.
From Downtown Flavors to Rooftop Views
  • Elevate your morning. Slow down over brunch at Stirrups Restaurant with Grand Arena views and a leisurely start to the day.
  • Discover the flavors of Historic Downtown Ocala. Explore downtown and its growing dining scene alongside boutiques, galleries and the historic square.
  • Unwind at the pool. Spend an unhurried afternoon by your hotel pool with light bites and beverages before getting ready for the evening ahead.
  • Make it a rooftop evening. Sip Pan-Asian sunset cocktails at The White Willow , then cross the top floor for a modern Italian dinner at Genievieve’s .
A Sweet Send-Off
  • Trade the traditional breakfast for a little kick. Head to Filo’s Mexican Cantina for morning favorites, from breakfast burritos to street tacos.
  • Take something sweet for the road. Stop by Emma’s Patisserie for coffee and a few house-made bonbons to enjoy on the drive home.
Plan Your Stay

5 Days | The Full Culinary Escape

Explore exceptional dining from WEC to Orlando and the Gulf Coast.

5 Days | The Full Culinary Escape

Explore exceptional dining from WEC to Orlando and the Gulf Coast.

An Evening at the Sushi Bar
  • Pull up a seat at the sushi bar. Watch The White Willow chefs at work with sushi prepared from fish flown in fresh from Japan.
  • See what’s on the menu. Take an after-dinner stroll around WEC and spot a few restaurants and bars to return to throughout your stay.
From Award-Winning Tables to Florida Flavors
End with the Classics
Plan Your Stay
A table set with an assortment of plated gourmet dishes, desserts, and drinks in an elegant dining room with purple curtains and classic decor.
An Evening at the Sushi Bar
  • Pull up a seat at the sushi bar. Watch The White Willow chefs at work with sushi prepared from fish flown in fresh from Japan.
  • See what’s on the menu. Take an after-dinner stroll around WEC and spot a few restaurants and bars to return to throughout your stay.
From Award-Winning Tables to Florida Flavors
End with the Classics
Plan Your Stay

Keep the Culinary Adventure Going 

Stay a little longer and keep exploring the flavors around you. With WEC at the heart of your getaway, another table, local favorite or Central Florida culinary adventure is always within reach.