Wonderful restaurant in an otherwise nondescript location. Have eaten at Live Fire several times…read morenow and every time has been solid. It's awesome having another local, non-chain restaurant in Ocala with management that clearly cares. Ribeye was cooked perfectly and love the broccolini and the twice baked potato. The whole dish is simple but really well prepared. Pecan salmon is also really good, with a subtle sweetness and crunch. Highly recommend the butter toffee cake for dessert. The outside of the restaurant shouldn't fool you as the inside is surprisingly nice and really like the inclusion or real local art for sale on the walls. Service every time has been very good, keeping everything nicely topped up and checking on us. Overall, if you're looking for a quality, local restaurant in Ocala would highly recommend.

Was visiting friends in Ocala and they suggested Live Fire Chefs. Would say this is 4.5 stars as…read morethe staff is friendly the ambience is cozy & the food was excellent! There were 5 of us and each entree as mentioned above was excellent. I had the Pub Burger w/fries & Cole Slaw, my wife had the Reuben w/fries, my mother-in-law had the Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Bisque, our friend Jeff had the Steak Burger w/fries & Greg had the Grilled Cheese w/salad. All were presented well (sorry no pics), good temperature & served in a good amount of time after ordering. Very mellow vibe overall. There were a couple of larger groups during our visit and the noise level was comfortable. Next time we are in Ocala we'll definitely be back. Thanks for a nice experience!

I had ordered a Keto Chocolate Cheesecake and a Key Lime Pie ( not keto ) for some friends coming…read moreover. I wanted to try The Fiery Chef since I've read the reviews and I had seen that they deliver. The food looks simply amazing as well. What is great about The Fiery Chef is that he cooks and bakes the Classic American diet but he has plenty for keto, paleo, whole30, Flex, Gluten Free, Vegan, Meals and well desserts of these nature too ! Plus they do catering and have bulk options available for you. For me this speaks to me and says yes I want your business and the fact that they know what they are doing is incredible. When my friend was over she had said that she and her boyfriend often get meals from here given their busy work schedule and that everyone is phenomenal. I looked up the menu just out of curiosity and when I needed a couple of desserts I said let's just see what we think and go from here and my these do not disappoint! After these pictures were taken a couple of hours later they were both gone! I'm thinking Christmas my dinner may be from The Fiery Chef if the kids are coming here because yum and I love how they do things here! They sure do know how to accommodate ! Address: Hillside Shopping Center 2637 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: 352-421-9205 Hours: M: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM T - F: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM If you'd like delivery the delivery day's are "Tuesday" and "Friday" https://www.thefierychef.com/

The food is so good. My husband is very picky and he likes the food. Felix has always been a…read morewonderful chef and he continues to make his customers happy with his food. We will continue to do business with Felix. I'm happy we have a place to get great food to hear st home.

Chef V catered for an event and the food was phenomenal. The layout and spread was nicely done and…read morehad amazing little servers.. perfect and highly recommended...

From the owner: Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with a private dining experience that feels just as…read morespecial as the occasion. From romantic anniversaries to milestone birthdays, let us Elevate your evening. Private dining, personalized meals, elevated experience—Elevate by Chef V is now booking in Ocala, FL. elevatebychefv.com

chef kenn was excellent cooking for our group of 25! the food was amazing & he also made meals for…read moreour kids too!

From the owner: After accruing over 15 years of experience in the culinary world, I was ready for a change…read more In 2023, I decided to venture into the world of being a private chef. My goal was simple: to share the joy and passion of cooking with others in their homes or vacation rentals in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Since then, I have had the pleasure of serving many wonderful, restaurant-quality meals to clients in the comfort of their homes. As a private chef, my goal is simple: to create an unforgettable dining experience by pouring my heart and soul into create enchanting dishes that elevate your taste buds. I accomplish this by: Demonstrating my passion and commitment to the culinary arts and utilizing the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients for every meal. Presenting dishes with my own take on them so that I can proudly stand behind my creations. Crafting customised menus for every occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a large dinner party.

Big Country Kitchen Catering - A True Southern Gem!…read more If you're looking for catering that feels like a warm hug from the South, Big Country Kitchen Catering is it. From the very first bite, you can tell everything is made with love and attention to detail. - Food Quality: The fried chicken was perfectly crispy, the mac & cheese creamy and rich, and the collard greens tasted just like grandma's. Their cornbread deserves its own standing ovation--moist, buttery, and slightly sweet. - Service: The staff was professional, punctual, and genuinely friendly. They went above and beyond to make sure our event ran smoothly, checking in often without ever being intrusive. - Presentation: Everything was beautifully arranged, making the buffet feel upscale while still keeping that comforting, home-style vibe. Big Country Kitchen Catering brought soul, flavor, and hospitality to our event. Guests were raving about the food all night, and several asked for their contact info. I wouldn't hesitate to book them again for any occasion--weddings, family reunions, or corporate

We had an amazing experience with Big Country's Kitchen. We used this catering service for my son's…read moregraduation party in May 2025. They arrived on time with a professional set up/uniforms and provided friendly customer service throughout our event. The food was delicious and all of our guests were impressed. If you haven't tried it yet, you have to put Big Country's mac 'n' cheese on your menu! Trust me you won't regret it! We definitely recommend Big Country's Kitchen for your next event and we will use his service again! Thanks! Rory Anderson

My husband and I recently hired Chef Walter Busconi as our personal part-time Chef. He has been…read moreoutstanding in every regard. He is an excellent chef, with all the credentials, including expertise in nutrition. Chef Walter has an extensive collection of tried and true recipes and has self-published several cookbooks. He is creative and knowledgeable when it comes to food prep, pleasant to be around, eager to please and focused on the job at hand. We like him a lot. His meals have great eye appeal, contain healthy ingredients and have been delicious. Best of all, Chef Walter suggests a meal plan, does the shopping, prepares three meals that are easy for me to reheat and get on the table with minimal fuss, and leaves my kitchen spotless. I highly recommend Chef Walter Busconi. Kathleen Cort

For Valentine's Day this year, I decided to mix things up a bit and hire a private chef to cook…read moredinner for me and my wife. After some back-and-forth with several prospects, I decided to go with Chef Walter Busconi Lage or "Chef of the World" as he bills himself. He created a few different menus based on our preferred cuisines and we worked together to mix and match some of the elements of each to come to a three-course meal I knew we'd both enjoy. Arriving promptly at 4pm for a 6pm service, he was very friendly and accommodating. Chef Walter brought all of the necessary equipment to perform his craft, and right around 6pm we sat down to our first course of a goat cheese souffle. Impossibly light and rich at the same time, it was a fantastic starter. It came with some mixed greens on the side that were dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Our entree was surf and turf: bison ribeye with lobster, served with potatoes dauphinoise and asparagus in an orange zest hollandaise. The bison was cooked to perfection, with a delicious compound butter that helped with the natural leanness of bison. The potatoes were rich and yielding, and the asparagus was tender but still with a nice snap and the creamy hollandaise made it a joy to eat. The one miss on this course was the lobster, which was overly soft and didn't add much to the plate. For dessert we were served a cognac creme brulee with whipped topping. This was the best creme brulee I've ever eaten; the hint of cognac really set off the other flavors and it was not overly sweet. While not inexpensive, Chef Walter is a man who knows his craft. He was friendly, hospitable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work with him again in the future.

This is an incredible place to get a meal. One day for lunch , I went out with a co worker. She…read moreordered a ham panini and I ordered a muffuletta. She warmed up both our sandwiches and we included a side. We both got the chickpea salad which was nicely seasoned. This place also has a plethora of desserts. My friend picked up a raspberry lemon cake and I got a large piece of chocolate peanut butter cake. Each dessert was $5 and the meal combo with a side was $15. I thought it was reasonably priced. There are Italian groceries available too. Nice lady who runs the place.

What an incredible gastronomical experience my husband and I had here at Let's Eat Fresh…read moreDelicatessen! We visited for the first time yesterday and it's like a wonderland of Italian imported bakery items, olive oils, pasta and so much more! It was Italy transported to this delicatessen! Maria made our Italian paninis and, by far, they were the best we've ever had: made on fresh focaccia and absolutely out of this world Italian meats and pesto. We also had the homemade potato salad and it was also the best we've had and my almond cake (part custard, part cake) was heavenly! I am wanting to try their hot dishes next: lasagna, chicken parmigiana and more. My own Nonna was resurrected with this food. We were also helped by Rosini and Maria shared with me that her daughter Rosaria also is part owner. I would highly recommend anyone living in this region to take the drive here. It IS an Italian Wonderland of Foods. It's got a couple of tables so take-out is an option but we ate in. What a joy this deli was for us. Maria cooks with both love AND only the best ingredients. And you can 100% tell with the passion for food that she exudes when you talk to her. This, by far, has been my favorite experience with Italian fare since I moved from Miami to Citrus County in 2016. Yes, it's worth the hour drive for me. For sure and for certain... This is a must for anyone having a passion for Italian food: fresh, delicious and so very flavorful. Blessings to you, Maria and crew, for bringing us culinary joy yesterday with many more to come.