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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center, Ocala, FL

Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.7
4.7
1545 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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
    (352) 414-7864
  • 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 1,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Romantic

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stirrups at World Equestrian Center offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "best steaks" they've ever tasted, beautifully presented dishes, and a luxurious atmosphere. Consistently praised for special occasions, Stirrups is a top choice for "fine dining" in Ocala.

1,545 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been there at least 8 times, however this time the service was slow, we asked for a window seat on our reservation and the sat us at an inside table. The service was slow it took us 40 minutes to get bread, the tomatoes in my salad were terrible and the food was over salted. When you pay this much money u expect better service and food and this time they did not hit the mark.

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  2. Ian

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious meal from start to finish. Our server’s name was River, and he was attentive, polite, and always aware. Phenomenal steaks, salads, and the Lobster Mac & Cheese may have been the best I’ve ever had. Great place!
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Ian, thank you for leaving a five-star review for Stirrups. We are so pleased to hear River took such good care of you and you enjoyed your steak, salad and lobster mac & cheese. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  3. Teresa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the price and the description/dress code, etc it wasn’t worth it at all. It’s a lovely setting with a great staff but the food was average at best. And for the price I wouldn’t even say it was average. Also saw that we were to dress nicely but people were there in shorts, sneakers and tshirts. I don’t mind getting dressed and if it’s a stated requirement it should be enforced. But most importantly for the price the food should’ve been much better.
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Teresa, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Stirrups. We appreciate your feedback and apologize you did not find the value in our dishes. Our General Manager, Gia Pisano will be reaching out to you to discuss your recent visit. Thank you again for sharing your review and we hope we'll have the opportunity to serve you in the future.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stirrups is, without question, the best fine dining experience in Ocala. The menu is very creative and while steaks are king, seafood and pasta dishes are equally outstanding. Service is consistently on point from the hostess to the wait staff and the manager. Our server, Brandon, was exceptional. He paced our meal perfectly and anticipated our party’s every need. We were celebrating an engagement in the family, and the staff went above and beyond with some extras to make the day super special for our party. Highly recommend!

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  5. Aland

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    You need a bar in stirrups. We were early for our res and there was no easy way to grab a drink and wait. The yellow pony was swamped so we had no way to grab a drink while waiting.
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Aland, thank you for leaving a four-star review for Stirrups. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work to improve our guests' experience. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you in the future.

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  6. Susan

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful meal with excellent service but a bit pricey.
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Susan, thank you for leaving a five-star review for Stirrups. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future!

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  7. Veronica

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a truly wonderful dinner at Stirrups for my Birthday. The ambiance feels elegant without being “stuffy”. And the Staff were sincerely friendly.
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hi Veronica, thank you for leaving a five-star review for Stirrups! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration with us, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. Jennifer

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible service from our waiter, Daniel! We were there for my birthday and were provided both a glass of champagne and a delicious dessert to go along with all the warm wishes and attentive service. The NY Strip was cooked to perfection and their smoked old fashion is unmatched! Thank you for making this milestone special yet again!
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jennifer, thank you for leaving a five-star review for Stirrups. We are delighted to hear Daniel took great care of you. Thank you for sharing your special day with us and we look forward to serving you again in the near future!

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  9. Alexander

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Editing this post. Food is amazing. In my original post I had left a critique of the flow of the dinner. They were just busy, but it wasn’t their best work. Despite it not being a major issue the manager reached out to us directly to make it right. You learn about the true quality of a business not when they are doing everything right but how they respond when they don’t. It is clear to me that Stirrups, based on my interaction with their manager Gia, holds itself to the highest of standards and I look forward to spending special occasions there for years to come.
    Stirrups at World Equestrian CenterResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hello Alexander, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Stirrups. We appreciate your feedback and apologize that our team did not deliver to our standards of service. We would encourage you to discuss your recent visit with our General Manager, Gia Pisano at gia.pisano@wec.net. Thank you again for sharing your review and we hope we'll have the opportunity to serve you in the future.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very expensive for the quality of food . They have a new chef I guess and his version of the menu just doesn’t work for me. 21.00 drinks are a little spendy as well.

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Stirrups at World Equestrian Center is rated 4.7 stars by 1545 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
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • Phone number
    (352) 414-7864
  • Private party facilities
    If interested in private events and reservations (10 guests or greater), please contact Stirrups directly.
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