The Braised Onion
“Comfort Food with Attitude!” for Lunch and Dinner in Ocala
Northeast Ocala
754 NE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, east of downtown off NE 25th Avenue.
Lunch & Dinner
Opens 11:30 AM Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays. No breakfast service.
Full Bar
Full liquor, wine and beer bar with martini specials. Call for current happy-hour specials.
About The Braised Onion
The Braised Onion sums itself up in four words: “Comfort Food with Attitude!” It is an American restaurant at 754 NE 25th Ave on the northeast side of Ocala, away from the downtown square, serving lunch and dinner six days a week.
Desserts are homemade, and the full bar promotes martini specials; call ahead for current happy-hour specials. The restaurant is listed as family-friendly and accessible, with its own parking.
For celebrations and work functions, The Braised Onion has a private dining room and also caters events. Because it opens at 11:30 AM, it is a lunch and dinner spot rather than a breakfast stop; for morning meals, see our Ocala breakfast guide.
What to Know Before You Go
Comfort Food
American comfort food is the focus, summed up in the restaurant's slogan, “Comfort Food with Attitude!”
Homemade Desserts
Desserts are made in house.
Happy Hour
The restaurant does not publish happy-hour times online. The full bar promotes martini specials; call (352) 620-9255 for current specials.
Private Dining & Catering
A private dining room for groups, and catering for events.
Location & Contact
Hours
Hours from the Ocala Marion County visitors bureau listing, checked October 2026. Call ahead on holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Braised Onion in Ocala?
The Braised Onion is at 754 NE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, on the northeast side of town. It is not in downtown Ocala.
What are The Braised Onion's hours?
The Ocala Marion County visitors bureau lists Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 8 PM. It is closed on Mondays. Call (352) 620-9255 to confirm.
Does The Braised Onion serve breakfast?
No. It opens at 11:30 AM for lunch and serves through dinner. There is no breakfast service listed.
What kind of food does The Braised Onion serve?
American comfort food. The restaurant's own slogan is "Comfort Food with Attitude!" and it makes its desserts in house.
Does The Braised Onion have a bar and happy hour?
It has a full-service liquor, wine and beer bar and promotes martini specials. It does not publish happy-hour times on its website, so call (352) 620-9255 to ask about current specials.
Can The Braised Onion host private events or cater?
Yes. It has a private dining room and offers catering. It is also listed as family-friendly and accessible, with parking.
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Sources
Address, phone, hours and amenities come from the Ocala Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau's Braised Onion listing, checked in October 2026.
Last updated: October 9, 2026. Always confirm hours before visiting.