Local restaurants in Ocala span the culinary spectrum, each bringing a distinct identity to the table. Deciding where to eat depends on what type of cuisine you are craving as well as what kind of personality fits the mood. Date night calls for a meal at Bella Luna Café. Succulent starters include the Specialita del Maestro, with succulent shrimp, lobster, scallops and snow crab stuffed into spicy roasted poblano peppers, covered with pesto cream. Pasta, chicken and seafood items round out the menu, all perfect for an enchanted evening out. In the mood for something a little more out of the box? At SKY Asian Fusion, you can start by sipping on a potent Korean White Tiger. With sake, Cointreau and lime juice, you’ll be ready for anything after that – like a plate of Togarashi Ahi, a seven-spice crusted ahi tuna steak, served with fresh seaweed glass noodle salad and a hot tomato-wasabi aioli. Afterwards, dig into a decadent banana spring roll, drizzled with hazelnut chocolate. An equally spicy friend is Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse. Inviting diners to satisfy their sensual side, Ipanema is known for its Rodizio, an infinite amount of straight-off-the-grill entrees served alongside whatever you pile onto your plate from the palatable salad and vegetable bar. What’s more, patrons are served by roaming gauchos, slicing off various cuts of meat for the ultimate indulgence. For another over-the-top (in a good way) personality, head to Grille 754, which offers new twists on old standards, such as burger Benedict and margarita chicken chops. But sometimes you just need to depend on a comfortable comrade. Count on Primary Oven with their rotating selection of classic fare – the menu changes daily, but it’s always fresh and delicious. A chicken salad sandwich comes on homemade bread, naturally, with sweet onion and garden-fresh herbs. Even a premium BLT with Rocky Mountain bacon and center-cut pork tenderloin is a much-elevated version of the norm.