Eastport in The Villages: What’s Open Now, What’s Coming, and What’s Confirmed
Last updated: February 2026
What’s confirmed: Eastport is an active mixed-use development with several restaurants either open or under construction, along with recreation amenities including Sunset Island and the Olympia complex.
What’s rumored: No additional restaurant or grocery tenants have been officially confirmed beyond those listed on this page. Ongoing speculation is tracked separately from verified information.
What changed recently: Sunset Island is now open, and Hotel Eastport — including its on-site Yamas restaurant — has officially opened, signaling increased activity across the Eastport district. Recent print coverage has also confirmed additional retail and service tenants planned for Eastport in 2026, including home décor, apparel, and quick-service dining.
What to watch next: Additional restaurant build-outs and future development phases as construction continues.
What’s Open Now at Eastport
Here’s what’s currently open and accessible at Eastport:
- Prime & Ember
- Hotel Eastport (including Yamas Restaurant and Sundaze Ice Cream)
- Port Side Coffee Co. (located inside the Eastport sales office building)
- Square bar area — limited seating available; beverage service during select events near the Eastport square stage
- Sunset Island
- Nadine Walking Trail — open; paved walking trail available for casual walks and everyday use
- Olympia Phase One (including cardio drumming classes)
Restaurants & Food Options at Eastport
The following restaurants and food options are part of the Eastport development, including locations that are open, confirmed, or under development.
- Prime & Ember — open; full-service steakhouse with rooftop bar → menu, photos, and visit notes
- Yamas (Hotel Eastport) — open; on-site restaurant located within Hotel Eastport
- Sundaze Ice Cream — open; ice cream shop located at Hotel Eastport (exterior access)
- Port Side Coffee Co. — open; coffee shop located inside the Eastport sales office building
- Lucky Goat Coffee — confirmed; coffee shop; opening second quarter 2026
- Oak & Stone — confirmed; tavern-style restaurant; opening third quarter 2026
- Maseritas Tacos & Tequila Cantina — confirmed; Mexican restaurant; opening third quarter 2026
- Peach Valley Café — confirmed; breakfast and brunch café; opening third quarter 2026
- China Taste — confirmed; Chinese take-out restaurant; opening fourth quarter 2026
Additional restaurants will be added as confirmations are made.
Recreation & Amenities Update
- Sunset Island is now open in Eastport, adding a waterfront public space that is already seeing regular use for evening visits, casual walks, and sunset views
- Olympia Phase One is now open in Eastport, including pickleball, basketball, tennis, and multipurpose courts
- Cardio drumming classes are now taking place at the Olympia complex, adding regularly scheduled group fitness activity to Eastport’s recreation offerings.
- The Olympia complex is located at the southeast corner of the Eastport development
- Additional phases are expected as surrounding construction progresses
Retail, Services, and Other Businesses
In addition to restaurants, Eastport is expected to include a mix of retail, service, and community-oriented businesses.
- Found for Home — confirmed; home décor store; opening second quarter 2026
- Mia Sorella — confirmed; women’s and men’s clothing, gifts, and accessories; opening second quarter 2026
Grocery / Specialty Retail
No grocery or specialty retail tenants have been confirmed for Eastport at this time.
Eastport Entertainment & Noise Considerations
Eastport’s entertainment programming and overall atmosphere are still evolving. Several points have become clearer based on public comments and early resident observations.
Entertainment is being rolled out gradually
Unlike Brownwood and Lake Sumter Landing, Eastport is currently using a phased entertainment approach. Villages Entertainment has indicated they are intentionally starting with a broader mix of lower-intensity formats — including solo performers, DJs, game nights, and movies — while evaluating what works best for this location.
Event scheduling is already occurring multiple nights per week, but the format and scale of performances differ from those at older Villages town squares.
Seating note: Unlike older Villages town squares, seating is not consistently provided for live entertainment at Eastport at this time. Visitors attending music or events should plan to bring their own chairs. This setup may change as the district continues to develop.
This approach appears related to Eastport’s layout, which places a regional recreation complex, golf facilities, restaurants, and residential areas in closer proximity than at older town squares.
As a result, Eastport’s early entertainment schedule has felt different compared to other Villages squares. Some residents expect adjustments over time, but no formal changes to programming have been announced.
Music and lighting carry farther than some expected
Early observations indicate that sound and stage lighting from the Eastport square are noticeable from nearby residential areas, including some homes located closest to the square.
While this is not unusual for Villages town centers, Eastport’s newer layout means:
- Music can be heard clearly during scheduled events
- Stage lighting is visible at night from nearby homes
This is a factor prospective buyers may want to consider when evaluating locations near the square.
What this means going forward
Eastport remains in an early operational phase. Entertainment programming, sound levels, seating arrangements and event formats may continue to evolve as additional businesses open, residential development progresses, and Villages Entertainment responds to resident feedback.
This page tracks confirmed changes only and continues to separate official updates from speculation.
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About This Page
This page tracks confirmed, rumored, and under-construction development at Eastport in The Villages. It is updated regularly as new information becomes available, including restaurant openings, retail additions, and major construction progress.
While Eastport is located within The Villages, a 55+ community, the Eastport commercial district itself is not age-restricted and is open to the general public.
- Eastport is a phased, long-term mixed-use development
- This page clearly separates confirmed information from unverified reports
- This page is maintained by OnlyVillages and updated as new information is confirmed through on-site observation, public records, and official announcements.
Restaurants – Rumored or Unconfirmed
No additional restaurants have been confirmed beyond those listed above.
Construction Status and Timeline
Construction at Eastport has progressed in phases, with periods of visible activity followed by slowdowns. This section summarizes what has been observed on-site.
- Recent lot clearing observed in previously inactive areas
- Site activity resumed after an extended period of minimal visible progress
- Construction sequencing appears consistent with phased development