6. Royal Orchid

Best restaurant in Ocala
I love this place. Nothing else in town compares. It has been my favorite restaurant since I moved here five years ago from S. Florida. Lots of great Thai places down there but this place is even better. Order a Thai iced tea with your dinner. It complements everything you eat perfectly. The coconut vegetable soup is to die for...it is so unique it should be patented. As an appetizer I would recommend the satay...chicken or beef, they're both great! Don't miss the green curry chicken...I substitute the green beans for bamboo...delicious! Check out the blackboard specials on the way in...they are awesome! Gotta have the Thai doughnuts for dessert...and don't forget to ask for extra dipping sauce. Service is great. Atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and romantic. Great place for a date. We go as often as we can and have never gotten tired or been dissappointed. Note: They do cook with coconut in some dishes so people with sensitivities or allergies should make sure their dish or beverage does not have coconut products. Enjoy!!