Restaurants in Gainesville

“My wife and I stopped by for lunch on Apr. 24, 2024 and we were served by Brooke. She was prompt, welcoming and helpful. We haven’t been to this particular location before, but we were relaying on our previous experiences with Out Back. Even though they a large chain, we find them to be very consistent in food and service. I think the Gainesville location has added to our confidence in the chain. Brooke was a very professional server who seemed to really enjoy her job. She laughed and “cut up” with us while taking our order and promptly put our order in. The food arrived exactly as ordered (not surprising for Out Back) and it was delicious. We left the restaurant feeling as if we were old regulars and Brooke was our “go to” server. I highly recommend Out Back in general, and this location in particular. Ask for Brooke.”

“The experience and food were outstanding. Natalia took great care of our table with great suggestions and amicable attitude. The ceviche and queso fundido were great appetizers and my Plato de Pepe was full of flavor, loved it. Although I will say, I regret not getting the Molcajete, looked amazing.”

“Great place to check out if you’re in Gainsville! Owner is super nice and friendly. Always puts on cool events like comedy nights and live music! Great food and great people. They brought out dog treats and a water bowl while we enjoyed dinner on the patio. Safe to say our dog Nugget loves it too! You guys rock ??”

“I had the most wonderful New York Strip served with a peppercorn demi-glace, together with delicious vegetables yesterday evening. Not forgetting excellent wine.Great service and excellent street/square atmosphere.The very best,Nigel/.”

“My first time here, and it was very good. They were busy so service took a little while, but food was worth it. I got the Nashville hot sauce on my chicken, loved it. The turnip greens were delicious. No live music where we sat, but I think they have it in the back room.”

“For me:Ribeye steak mid rare: 9Parm topping: 5 made steak too saltyBrussel sprouts: 9Mash potatoes: 7Bb'sRibeye rare: properly rareParm topping: too saltyPotato: goodSalad (with extra Parm): 9-10. Hella good”

“I had such a pleasant lunch here today with my sister. The new renovations are stunning and the vibe is so relaxing! Our server Katie was fantastic. The food was awesome and the lunch portions were perfect. I will definitely be back with friends in tow after glancing through and getting excited about more than a few items on the dinner menu!”

“Let's start with my cocktail.... It was perfect, kudos to the bartender! I have a hard time finding someone to make me a gin Tom Collins, let alone a great one. This was a great one!Our server, Don, was excellent, couldn't have been more attentive and friendly. Great call on the grits with the trout, Don. Thank you.The fried green tomatoes were one of the best we've had in awhile. And even though there two , don't think they aren't filling. The tomatoes are sliced very thick, and the goat cheese adds another dimension to the taste that is wonderful.I can't say enough about the pork chops! When they say they are butterflied, don't go on the assumption that they will be thin. Because you would be so wrong. And they were cooked to perfection!”

“Our waiter David was the best!! Super professional, helpful with the menu, and very good food! I would go back here in a heartbeat! Love this place! I had the shrimp and grits and he had a he fish and chips! The best!!!”

“Was made to feel welcome and apart of the group from the moment I walked in, all the bartenders are super cool and there’s a pool table only a few feet from where you wet your whistle. Highly recommend the wings and the French dip sandwich it’s always bangin!”

“I've driven past this place a gazillion times and haven't popped in, but I was craving Mexican tonight and they're close to home. Best decision ever!Service - Excellent! Not only was our waitress an absolute sweetheart, but I noticed other servers keeping an eye on each other's tables and clearing plates on tables that weren't theirs. Definitely seemed like a true 'team' of people who work well together.Food- Amazing! I tried a new dish (Chile poblano) and was very pleasantly surprised by it! To clarify- it was new to me, not new on their menu. It was flavorful and very filling! I sampled my husband's Tamales Verde and I would totally order them for myself. They serve pretty good sized plates at a decent price (comparable to most other restaurants in this area). We left full and happy! Zero complaints!Atmosphere- Perfection! They had live entertainment tonight - a gentleman with a guitar and music setup and he has such a soothing and pleasant voice. I could listen to him sing all night. He did lots of old songs that I wanted to sing along to but I had a mouthful of food. Lol.This is 100% a place my family will return to. I think the singer said he's there on Friday nights, so I guess I'll make sure that's when we visit again. ?Dietary restrictions: I asked for no sour cream or cheese on my son's plate, letting them know he's dairy-free, and they happily obliged.”

“We tried Little Italy for the first time tonight and they will be our go-to pizza spot from now on! The pizza is absolutely delicious. The sauce is great, the cheese is top-tier, and I loved the hot honey with the pepperoni pizza. We also got the triple dipper appetizer and the garlic knots are so good, absolutely covered in garlic, and the mozzarella sticks are mozzarella logs with a ton of cheese pull. Definitely try them out!”

“The employees are very sweet! Super kind, not only to myself to my Little one! Highly recommend this place the drinks taste so good and the variety of Flavor combinations you can get is amazing! Very clean, organized and inviting”

“Went in for lunch after seeing a quiet humorous and entertaining review regarding one of the wait staff there. Well, let me say that Clara far exceeded the expectations set by the review of winter. Also enjoyed the coffee and cocoa rubbed brisket and the BBQ sauce with it more than expected. The flight of GA made bourbon were a bit on the pricey side but the bourbon was good. I'm not sure I wasn't overcharged on the flight.”

“Excellent service, delicious food, and a wonderful experience overall. I can't wait to come back again. The samosas, the lentil fritters, tandoori chicken and that dessert! Wow! All so delicious! The staff was at the sweet spot of attentive but not overly aggressive. The environment was pleasant. Loved it!”

“Nice restaurant decor, great service. Plentiful selections on menu. Had a lunch burrito that sounded tasty. Food came out piping hot & plentiful however an ingredient listed on the menu which helped me make the decision to order that item wasn't inside the burrito. This was disappointing as mex beans are part of what makes the dishes so good along with the rice sides. The chips were fresh and the salsa hotter than most places serve. In general El Sombrero could have been better but worth a second visit to see if this was just a fluke experience. We'll see.Parking: Strip mall off enota drive with many spaces available.”

“The food was decent, just like any other red lobster that I've been too, as well as the atmosphere, but the service? The service was phenomenal, Our server was Kira, she was very patient, energetic, and the one of the friendliest souls, that my family's encountered! My daughter was a huge fan, Kira was so sweet with her and made us feel very welcomed! She even let my daughter keep the pen she had, because she thought it was cute! Kira deserves well more than 5 stars, but sadly that's all I was allowed to go up to!! Thank you again Kira!”

“WE NEED ONE IN NATCHITOCHES, LA!!?The BBQ chicken and ribs were delicious and FALL OFF THE BONE TENDER!! The side salad was fresh. Sadly, the Texas toast was barely toasted. ??‍♀️ The ordering process was easy and a young lady checked in with us several times to ask if we needed anything. ?? The atmosphere was casual with plenty of natural lighting from the windows.”

“Today mom and I decided to get pizza and wings at Papa Johns,, so I placed my order online then went inside Papa John's to wait for my order. The employee (Tobias) was very welcoming and professional. The stuffed pizza was veeery good mmmm and the wings OMG delicious and so juicy. Both tasted fresh and yummy. Thank you Tobias for doing an amazing job. Mom and I will visit Papa John's again.”

“I love this place! The food is always delicious and the staff are so kind. I typically order carry out for lunch because it is close to my job and they are so fast. 10/10.”

“Place is amazing so kind McKayla was so kind we need more people like her working she deserves a major raise …I’m on vacation and it made my vacation that much more enjoyable!!! thank you so much ”

“I dine in after work at least once a month with a coworker and I can honestly say they have great Food and Excellent Customer Service, and it's why we keep coming back. I love the Hibachi shrimp and scallops; The veggies are great, steamed to perfection, and layered over an abundance of succulently grilled shrimp. The sauce was a flavorful compliment to layers of rice, scallops and veggies. The staff were very polite and attentive when we entered and graced us with excellent customer service during our entire visit. Great experience after a long day at work. If you haven't stopped by to eat, you should.”