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Stirrups in Ocala – American Steakhouse with Award-Winning Wine

Stirrups: A Refined Steakhouse Overlooking the Grand Arena

Located inside the Equestrian Hotel at the World Equestrian Center, Stirrups offers a dining experience that blends classic steakhouse traditions with the energy of world-class equestrian events. The restaurant overlooks the Grand Arena, making it a natural gathering place after a day of competition or for a quiet evening out.

The menu is built around prime steaks, sustainably sourced seafood, and elevated Southern comfort food. It rotates seasonally, ensuring ingredients are at their peak. Whether you come for brunch or dinner, the cooking is precise and unfussy—this is American cuisine at its most confident.

A dedicated in-house sommelier curates the wine program, which earned Stirrups a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2023. The list is deep and thoughtful, designed to pair with everything from a wood-grilled steak to a plate of deviled eggs with smoked paprika and parmesan crisps.

The atmosphere is refined but not stiff. A business casual dress code keeps things polished, while the floor-to-ceiling views of the arena add a sense of occasion. It’s the kind of place where a celebratory dinner or a romantic date feels effortless.

Stirrups serves brunch Friday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m. For those staying on property or visiting the World Equestrian Center, it’s a destination in its own right—a steakhouse that knows exactly what it is and does it well.