Live Fire Chefs in Ocala
Looking for the live fire chef restaurant in Ocala? Live Fire Chefs is a New American restaurant at 506 S Pine Ave, run by Chef Patrick Cahill, serving lunch, weekend brunch and dinner built around wood, charcoal and open-flame cooking. See the restaurant's official site for today's menu.
Live Fire Chefs is at 506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, (352) 421-5265. It is a New American restaurant and catering company led by Chef Patrick Cahill, known for USDA Prime steaks, seafood and weekend brunch. It is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays; dinner starts at 3 p.m.
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What is Live Fire Chefs in Ocala?
Live Fire Chefs is an Ocala restaurant that grew out of a live-fire catering business. Its own description: food "defined by wood, charcoal, and open flame," with ingredients cooked on site. The dining room serves breakfast and brunch on weekends, lunch, and a dinner menu of prime steaks, seafood and pasta, plus coffee drinks and cocktails. The restaurant describes itself as being in Historic Downtown Ocala; it sits on South Pine Avenue in what the Ocala Gazette calls Pine Plaza.
Chef Patrick Cahill grew up in Syracuse, New York, trained at the New England Culinary Institute in Essex, Vermont, and the restaurant says he has more than 20 years of executive chef experience. He co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Jacqueline Cahill. The Ocala Gazette reported in December 2025 that the restaurant opened in May 2024 and had just marked a year of dinner service.
Not to be confused with The Fiery Chef, a separate prepared-meal and catering business on East Silver Springs Boulevard.
Hours and Location
Address
506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday to Friday | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
When each menu is served
- •Lunch (sandwiches, plates, salads): Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- •Weekend breakfast and brunch: Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- •Dinner entrées and specials: Tue–Sat 3–9 p.m.; Sun 3–8 p.m.
Hours and service times as listed on livefirechefs.com on October 9, 2026.
Live Fire Chefs Menu Highlights
A sample from the online menu on October 9, 2026. The restaurant says its menu covers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and lists vegan options; prices and dishes change, so check the current menu.
Lunch
Classic Reuben Corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss and thousand island on marble rye | $18.95 |
Live Fire Cheesesteak Shaved ribeye, onions, peppers, mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli | $17.95 |
Grouper Sandwich Wild-caught grouper, grilled, blackened or fried | $24.95 |
Chicken and Waffles Buttermilk fried tenders on a Belgian waffle with Vermont maple syrup | $19.95 |
Dinner
Filet Mignon, USDA Prime 6 oz. tenderloin, char-grilled, Cabernet demi-glace | $47.00 |
Ribeye, USDA Prime 14 oz., herb butter, bacon and Boursin twice-baked potato | $59.00 |
Braised Beef Short Rib Cabernet reduction, Boursin whipped potatoes | $39.95 |
Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon Scottish salmon, Vermont maple syrup reduction | $37.00 |
Vegetarian Risotto Bowl Arborio rice, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, broccolini | $21.00 |
Starters and dessert
Tuna Poke Nacho Ahi tuna, poke sauce, guacamole, mango salsa, seaweed salad | $24.95 |
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Three U-10 scallops, mango salsa, honey and chipotle | $28.00 |
Butter Toffee Cake Warm butter cake with vanilla ice cream | $10.95 |
Weekend brunch adds Belgian waffles, stuffed French toast, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, and Benedicts including smoked salmon and short rib. The coffee bar pours signature lattes, and the Ocala Gazette notes a full liquor bar.
Reservations, Takeout and Catering
Takeout and delivery
Order online or in the Live Fire Chefs app for pickup or delivery; online orders earn rewards points.
Order onlineCatering and bar service
Corporate lunches, weddings, private and holiday parties, from 20 to 500 guests, plus hired bartenders. Give 24 hours' notice; plates and cutlery aren't included.
Catering inquiryHave a food allergy or a gluten-free or vegan request for catering? The restaurant asks you to call before ordering so it can say what it can accommodate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Live Fire Chefs in Ocala?
Live Fire Chefs is at 506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, in the Pine Plaza shopping center according to the Ocala Gazette. The phone number is (352) 421-5265.
What are Live Fire Chefs' hours?
As listed on the restaurant's website in October 2026: closed Monday; Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner entrées are served from 3 p.m., and weekend breakfast and brunch run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Does Live Fire Chefs take reservations?
Yes. The restaurant takes table reservations through OpenTable, linked from the Reservation page on livefirechefs.com.
Is Live Fire Chefs the same as The Fiery Chef?
No. Live Fire Chefs is a sit-down restaurant and caterer at 506 S Pine Ave run by Chef Patrick Cahill. The Fiery Chef is a separate prepared-meal and catering business on East Silver Springs Boulevard.
Does Live Fire Chefs offer takeout, delivery or catering?
Yes. You can order takeout and delivery online or in the Live Fire Chefs app. Catering covers corporate lunches, weddings, private and holiday parties, from an office lunch for 20 to a wedding for 500; catering orders need 24 hours' notice, and plates, napkins and cutlery are not included.
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Official Information and Sources
- Live Fire Chefs official site (address, phone, hours)
- Live Fire Chefs menu and online ordering
- Our Story (Chef Patrick Cahill)
- Catering and bar service
- Reservations
- Ocala Gazette: Live Fire Chefs (December 2025)
Details on this page were checked against Live Fire Chefs' website on October 9, 2026. Hours, menus and prices change, so confirm with the restaurant before you go.
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