What a great find! Fast and friendly service (thanks Kevin!), delicious food, and one of the best beer menus we’ve seen. Plenty of seating indoors and outside with a casual, laid back vibe. Definitely worth it after our round at the Ocala Greenway!
Ramón
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April 28, 2025
Today after playing we had lunch at Flying Boat Tap Room in Ocala. I’ve never been there but friends that have said that I would really like their food. So, four of us that played golf opted to go there instead of our favorite Chinese restaurant in Ocala.
When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised at the murals on the walls. They are pictures of the Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. I moved to Florida from Long Beach, CA and that was where the Spruce Goose was originally placed as a museum before moving it to Oregon. The murals were beautiful and the cat in each picture of the plane was cute.
Our server Simara came by to take our drink orders and gave us the menu. My goodness such an extensive menu from Tapas to handhelds. It was a hard decision in selecting what I was going to eat. I originally asked about the Italian Beef sandwich then, I change my mind and thought maybe I can make my own pizza. No, maybe a smashed burger. While deciding what to eat for my main entrée, our friends ordered not the norm tots and banging n banging shrimp. These are listed under Tapas in the menu. It did not take long before the tapas came. I was a little reluctant to trying the shrimp but went ahead and dove in. There were five pieces of panko fried shrimp on a bed of greens with their house bang-bang sauce. You have to try this dish. The other were tater tots tossed in fresh garlic and Parmesan served with peppadew aioli.
Simara took the orders for our main entrée. I decided on the Flying Boat which is Smashed Burger, cheddar, bacon with fried egg. No cheddar cheese for me. I swear after she took the order all she did was turn then the dishes came. It was fast. Simara was always coming around to ensure that we did not need anything. Always asking everyone if they needed a refill.
I must say it was a pleasant experience which was the complete opposite of our experience from another restaurant the day before. It is always nice when a restaurant can exceed my expectations and then make me want to come back again.
If you’ve never been to the Flying Boat Tap Room in Ocala, FL you have to try it. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Mary Peshman
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June 22, 2025
Hometown type of bar. Wide varieties offered as well as make your own orders taken for salads, pizza & burgers. Someone came up with very creative names for the menu items - fun conversation starter in & of itself. A man singing & playing guitar was present in the main room Sunday afternoon. I was part of a group of 9 and everyone really enjoyed the taste of their meal (& nice sized portions). Wide selection of beers. Food is served as it is prepared so a group isn't necessarily served at the same time. Reservations are a good idea during busy times. Inside & outside seating.
Terry Mineer
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October 11, 2025
Wow this place was awesome ! Our waitress Hannah was great. Were here for Jeeptoberfest so we were looking for a quick bite, this place popped up and we were pleasantly surprised the food was amazing. Craft beer right on point. A must if in the area! Nice little Jem!
Bobby Coville
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July 01, 2025
Stop in to have a pint and ended up getting a pizza also. Great selection of Florida craft beers on tap with many to choose from. The wood fired pizza was absolutely delicious. In this day and age good service is hard to get. The staff at the boat were very good.
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What a great find! Fast and friendly service (thanks Kevin!), delicious food, and one of the best beer menus we’ve seen. Plenty of seating indoors and outside with a casual, laid back vibe. Definitely worth it after our round at the Ocala Greenway!
Today after playing we had lunch at Flying Boat Tap Room in Ocala. I’ve never been there but friends that have said that I would really like their food. So, four of us that played golf opted to go there instead of our favorite Chinese restaurant in Ocala. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised at the murals on the walls. They are pictures of the Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. I moved to Florida from Long Beach, CA and that was where the Spruce Goose was originally placed as a museum before moving it to Oregon. The murals were beautiful and the cat in each picture of the plane was cute. Our server Simara came by to take our drink orders and gave us the menu. My goodness such an extensive menu from Tapas to handhelds. It was a hard decision in selecting what I was going to eat. I originally asked about the Italian Beef sandwich then, I change my mind and thought maybe I can make my own pizza. No, maybe a smashed burger. While deciding what to eat for my main entrée, our friends ordered not the norm tots and banging n banging shrimp. These are listed under Tapas in the menu. It did not take long before the tapas came. I was a little reluctant to trying the shrimp but went ahead and dove in. There were five pieces of panko fried shrimp on a bed of greens with their house bang-bang sauce. You have to try this dish. The other were tater tots tossed in fresh garlic and Parmesan served with peppadew aioli. Simara took the orders for our main entrée. I decided on the Flying Boat which is Smashed Burger, cheddar, bacon with fried egg. No cheddar cheese for me. I swear after she took the order all she did was turn then the dishes came. It was fast. Simara was always coming around to ensure that we did not need anything. Always asking everyone if they needed a refill. I must say it was a pleasant experience which was the complete opposite of our experience from another restaurant the day before. It is always nice when a restaurant can exceed my expectations and then make me want to come back again. If you’ve never been to the Flying Boat Tap Room in Ocala, FL you have to try it. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Hometown type of bar. Wide varieties offered as well as make your own orders taken for salads, pizza & burgers. Someone came up with very creative names for the menu items - fun conversation starter in & of itself. A man singing & playing guitar was present in the main room Sunday afternoon. I was part of a group of 9 and everyone really enjoyed the taste of their meal (& nice sized portions). Wide selection of beers. Food is served as it is prepared so a group isn't necessarily served at the same time. Reservations are a good idea during busy times. Inside & outside seating.
Wow this place was awesome ! Our waitress Hannah was great. Were here for Jeeptoberfest so we were looking for a quick bite, this place popped up and we were pleasantly surprised the food was amazing. Craft beer right on point. A must if in the area! Nice little Jem!
Stop in to have a pint and ended up getting a pizza also. Great selection of Florida craft beers on tap with many to choose from. The wood fired pizza was absolutely delicious. In this day and age good service is hard to get. The staff at the boat were very good.