Restaurants in Gainesville
The Best Restaurants
Las Margaritas
4405 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606Excellent service and food! Love the mango blended margaritas! Price is reasonable, both lunch and dinner menus great. Atmosphere is definitely fun! My...
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- Superb438 Reviews4.6
MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que, Smoked Meats Whiskey Bar
12 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601I tried the pulled pork and got mashed potatoes as a side. The pork was okay and I liked the variety of sauces that were offered, but I was blown away by the...
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- Superb299 Reviews4.6
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609Great service and delicious food. I had the steak and cheese calzone. A fun experience as well. I will be back. The many choices of tissue in the bathroom was...
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- Superb260 Reviews4.5
SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard
505 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601This place has the best chicken tortilla soup that I've ever had. I haven't eaten here recently, so I'm not sure if they still offer it, but...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.7
Uppercrust Productions
4118 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605I was wary of too much change when the newer owners stepped in. Upper crust has been a family favorite for over 30 years.Instead the menu was extended, while...
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- Superb190 Reviews4.6
Embers Wood Grill
3545 SW 34th St A, Gainesville, FL 32608Incredible food but mostly writing the review because the bartender Victor is incredible! Not only is he speedy, personable, and an incredible mixologist.......
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- Superb214 Reviews4.5
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
110 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601I had been wanting to try Harry's for a while and I finally decided to give it a shot. Started off with some fried tomatoes (highly recommended by the...
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- Superb239 Reviews4.4
Amelia's Italian Restaurant
Behind the Hippodrome, 235 S Main St Suite 107, Gainesville, FL 32601Amelia's is the best Italian restaurant in N. Central Florida by far. The sauce is authentic, fresh and not too heavy. We went on our anniversary for dinner...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.5
Blaze Pizza
3617 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608They have so many delicious gluten free options. They even have a wonderful allergen tool on their website to show you what you can have, based on the...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.6
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Great food excellent atmosphere and a good beer selection. Service was top notch, place was very clean and sanitary. I had a meat lovers calzone I could only...
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- Superb205 Reviews4.4
Mahzu Sushi & Grill
5150 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608We had an appointment on the south side of town, so we gave Mahzu a try. It's located in the shopping center where Publix is off of 34th. The decor was...
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- Superb175 Reviews4.5
Arepas Milko
285 SW 250 St, Newberry, FL 32669Omg! I'm glad we stopped here during our road trip because these were the best cachapas that we've ever had. The sandwich had lots of cheese but not...
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Alpin Bistro
15 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601The women's bathroom provided a very pleasant experience.We ordered a few diverse dishes to fully grasp the flavors of the bistro of which the creme...
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Daily Green
436 SE 2 St, Gainesville, FL 32601Awesome food! It's so nice to be able to get a meal that's vegan and not vegan junk food. Ingredients are recognizable and the flavors are great. We...
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- Superb123 Reviews4.7
Nine Spices Fondue
3333 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608This place is hands down our favorite date night spot in Gainesville. The servers are so helpful and friendly, and always make sure our drinks are full or that...
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Mark's Prime Steakhouse
201 SE 2nd Ave #102, Gainesville, FL 32601Again, Mark’s was a phenomenal dinner experience. Let me tell you, their mushroom risotto is out of this world. The menu updates were really great- loved the...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.3
Pomodoro Cafe
9200 NW 39th Ave #100, Gainesville, FL 32606Thank you to the sweet waiter today who cheered me up. My mom was in the hospital and this guy was the sweetest. He made sure I got my to go food quick, my...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.3
Bangkok Square
6500 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608Extremely good food, fare prices, prompt service. Kept very clean. Love having lunch there, just right portions, as well as a small treat after your meal.[...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.4
Bahama Breeze
3989 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608Decent meal & service. Table was very gritty/dirty & I asked for it to be cleaned & was told that’s just how it is & we can move to another table. So we...
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- Good249 Reviews4.1
The Bakery Mill
1143 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606The place is great!!! I love it. I would give it 6 STARS but 5 is the Max. They have the best muffins with a variety of different flavors also. Great for the...
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- Superb160 Reviews4.7
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Stopped in for lunch while heading back from tally. It's a little fancy. Vegan options consisted of salad and salad. Our token vegan enjoyed her avocado...
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- Superb175 Reviews4.4
Beque Holic
3812 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607I love this place.. I really don’t like leaving anything but 5 star reviews but... I’ve been to better Korean BBQs. Since there aren’t any other ones...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.3
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608Early lunchtime and the place us bustling. We check in and are told it should be about ten minutes. We get called in only 8 minutes....nice! A cold, crisp,...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.4
Bangkok Square @North Gainesville
8181 NW 39th Ln, NW 39th Ave #100, Gainesville, FL 32606We love Bangkok Square! The pad Thai is a favorite! The vegetarian options are yummy. The veggies are nicely cooked and big beautiful chunks. The people are so...
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- Superb148 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Gainesville
Original American Kitchen
15 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601OAK is definitely a staple to go to in downtown Gainesville. I've been multiple times and there hasn't been a dish I don't like. I was able to...
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- Good195 Reviews4.1
Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607Always a wonderful meal, great beers, and excellent service at this favorite local restaurant. Truly five-star dishes. Casual atmosphere. Lots of outdoor...
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- Superb138 Reviews4.4
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Gainesville, FL
4150 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605We visited for breakfast today after hearing good things; it was a great choice and we will be back for our next visit to Gainesville. Two of us tried the...
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Gainesville
Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper
4131 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605Had to wait for a table and they took our order while we waited. Good spacing. Garlic rolls and pizza as good as ever.Pro Tip: Save the bread basket fluids to...
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- Superb162 Reviews4.4
V Pizza & SideCar - Gainesville
115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601I tried V pizza one night and I was impressed how great the pizzas were. We had ordered the Pizza Quattro Formaggi and I thought it was amazing. I am a sucker...
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- Good183 Reviews4.2
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
5757 SW 75th St #101, Gainesville, FL 32608This is one of my favorite restaurants in Gainesville, and specifically is the one that all of my out-of-town guests request each time that they visit me. We...
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- Superb140 Reviews4.4
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Gainesville
Sublime Tacos
317 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601The food was pretty good, but every single time I've been they've been out of the guac and the food has taken a very long time. The portion sizes...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.3
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina
7750 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606I got the taco salad and I'm not fond of the extra large taco shell I'm use to the bowl taco shell. The shell was thick and tough. However The...
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- Good174 Reviews4.1
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Gainesville
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608The best Dim Sum in the city. Quality service and amazing food. If you miss the dim sum the entrees are just as amazing with my personal favorite being the...
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- Good182 Reviews3.7
P.F. Chang's
0 SW 32nd Ct Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32608Wonderful service and friendly staff. The music volume was low enough you could hear each other. Little snafu with qr code not launching the menu on an iphone...
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- Good202 Reviews3.9
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Gainesville
Relish Downtown
201 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601Very good burgers. We went to a high end burger joint before and was not impressed. But when we went to relish downtown, wow. Better customer service, better...
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- Superb119 Reviews4.3
El Indio Mexican Restaurant 13th St
407 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601Enjoyed Al Pastor street tacos, shredded beef burrito, and guacamole/chips. Burrito was high-protein - very nice departure from "other" burrito...
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- Good167 Reviews4.2
El Indio Mexican Restaurant 34th St
5011 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605This place is awesome! Love the quality of food. Great amount in each dish that justifies the price. Reasonable prices. Great food. Many great options. Great...
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Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Gainesville
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606Our first time eating here... we will definitely be back! We did have reservations since we were advised it would be busy on a Friday night! Friendly host...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.3
Bonefish Grill
3237 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608My son took me there for Mother's Day. The atmosphere is very nice. However, my medium well sirloin was overcooked. It was so dry and hard to chew I had...
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Wahoo Seafood Grill
3833 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606McKenzie was completely and totally awesome. She was quick, friendly and has a winning smile. Though I had a somewhat interesting day she made me feel better....
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Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Gainesville
Volcanic Sushi + Sake Hunter's Crossing
5200 NW 43rd St #509, Gainesville, FL 32606Good sushi, nice staff and environment, not the best Boba I've ever had, but it hit the spot. Only one vegetarian roll, but it was good. They were happy...
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Ichiban Sushi
4928 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606This restaurant has a great vibe. The decor features a cute modern Japanese-style. The staff is always friendly and the food is really good! The miso is some...
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Volcanic Sushi + Sake
5212 Southwest 91 Terrace Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608Volcanic like eruption of flavors in your mouth. I can't believe I did not find this place sooner. I had my fantastic server pick sushi rolls for me and...
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- Good146 Reviews4.1
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Gainesville
Home Sweet Kitchen Cafe
3801 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609A pleasant brunch spot in a quiet town. Their french toast was absolutely everything you should expect a french toast to be. Crunchy exterior on a fluffy sweet...
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Tup Tim Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar
1232 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Honestly the best Thai restaurant I’ve eaten at. I ordered the chicken pad thai, highly recommend, the service was amazing and the owner Eddy was very nice!...
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- Superb127 Reviews4.5
Wah Ha Ha Thai Food & Noodle Soup
1902 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608The definition of a diamond in the rough. Located next to a lil motel/hotel wa ha ha has the yummiest Thai food your tummy can contain. Pre-rona the Saturday...
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Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Gainesville
Mac's Drive Thru
129 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Literally the best quick burger I've ever had in my life. My only regret is that MIAMI where I love doesn't have anything remotely like this....
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- Superb139 Reviews4.7
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Gainesville
Indian Cuisine
3550 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608Had a long wait but let me tell you the food was BUSSINNNN we had a party of 14 (even the parties of 2 were waiting very long) but they treated us so well and...
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- Superb171 Reviews4.3
Kabab House Gainesville
2022 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608The restaurant is an open space with a great atmosphere. The staff is focused yet friendly, and the food is a welcomed divergence from the typical in...
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Tikka Express Gainesville
1011 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601This place is fantastic. I had goat with some naan, the food might take a few minutes (like 10 - 15) but it is super worth it. Authentic, and great flavor....
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Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Gainesville
LongHorn Steakhouse
2933 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608I thoroughly enjoyed my visit yesterday at the Longhorn Steakhouse... I can't remember my servers name but he was one of the best that I've ever...
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- Good170 Reviews4.2
Texas Roadhouse
3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608The food was exquisite! Our server (Nichole Marie) was attentive even though the restaurant was busy, she made us feel like we were her only table. 10 out of...
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- Good238 Reviews3.7
Outback Steakhouse
3760 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608Great food, however they don’t tell you you only get 3 little shrimps with your steak when you’re paying almost $30 for your meal.My boyfriend and I got...
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Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Gainesville
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
200 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601I had one of the best Cuban sandwiches I have ever eaten, and the entertainment was fun! There were drink specials on a local ale and sangria, too. The staff...
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- Good173 Reviews4.2
Panera Bread
3443 SW Archer Rd Suite 1A, Gainesville, FL 32608The food was good that little expensive. I got a half strawberry salad with Apple dressing and a corn chowder. I also got a side of bread and a drink.The food...
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Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Gainesville
Bleubird Wings & Chicken Co.
5156 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608The BESTTTT wings in town!! I usually get the medium or hot wings, I hope they sell their sauce in the future. I’ve been a customer for 2 years and refuse to...
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- Superb108 Reviews4.8
Chick-fil-A
3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608I must say, I love this place. I always get the same thing when I go. The service is always good and yes,eventhough it's busy,it moves quickly and...
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PDQ Restaurant
3403 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607Great, hot fast food that tastes like it took all day to cook. Staff is fast and friendly and the food is so good. I don't use the sauces because I think...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.3
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Gainesville
RED RICE KITCHEN
3316 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608I had the garlic fried rice with grilled pork and it was delicious ? I'll probably try something else next time from their extensive menu, but I have...
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Taste Phở & Noodle House
3117 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608Definitely enjoyed this place! It’s situated in a plaza and has a cute atmosphere and nice wait staff. My girlfriend and I got a pho and then upgraded it to...
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- Good159 Reviews3.9
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Gainesville
Gators Den Sports Grill
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606For being a very small little restaurant attached to a hotel the food was surprisingly very good. Probably would have given five stars if I hadn't noticed...
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- Superb124 Reviews4.3
Limerock Road
9158 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608This is a great neighborhood restaurant with good food and friendly waitstaff. The menu offers a large variety of dishes. The hamburgers are excellent and the...
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World of Beer Gainesville - 34th
Gainesville - University, 3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608First time here and we'll definitely be back. The bartender was great. It's hard to find a place that cooks wings like my husband likes, crispy...
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