Cook Out Near Ocala
There is no Cook Out in Ocala. The nearest ones are in the Tampa area.
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Is There a Cook Out in Ocala?
No. A search from Ocala on Cook Out's restaurant locator returns no restaurant in Ocala or anywhere in Marion County. Cook Out is mainly a Southeastern chain, and its Florida restaurants so far are in the Tampa area, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. An earlier version of this page described an Ocala location that does not exist; we have corrected it.
Nearest Cook Out Restaurants
Cook Out's locator puts the two Tampa-area restaurants about 78 to 80 miles from Ocala in a straight line; the drive down I-75 is roughly 90 miles, about an hour and a half. Jacksonville is about 87 miles away in a straight line. Check hours on cookout.com before making the drive.
Burgers and Shakes in Ocala
For burgers and shakes without the drive, Culver's is at 4836 SW College Rd and Five Guys is in Gateway Plaza at 2701 SW College Rd.
See also our best burgers in Ocala, late-night food and cheap eats guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Cook Out in Ocala?
No. Cook Out's own restaurant locator has no Cook Out in Ocala or Marion County. The closest are in the Tampa area: 16215 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa and 5501 E. Fowler Ave in Temple Terrace.
Where is the nearest Cook Out to Ocala?
Cook Out's locator lists two Tampa-area restaurants about 78 to 80 miles from Ocala in a straight line: 16215 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, and 5501 E. Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. By car on I-75 that is roughly 90 miles, about an hour and a half.
Are there other Cook Out restaurants in Florida?
Yes. Besides the two Tampa-area restaurants, Cook Out's locator lists 14016 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville and 1942 N. Monroe St in Tallahassee, with a second Tallahassee restaurant on W. Tennessee St marked coming soon.
Sources: Cook Out restaurant locator (cookout.com/locations), searched from Ocala; Culver's and Five Guys restaurant locators; checked Oct. 9, 2026. See our editorial guidelines.