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- BBrianOrlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat service. The cowboy steak took a little long but they made up for it with free dessert. Best drinks food and such a good vibeMore infoPrime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.7
- KKahtiVIPWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was our first time there it was excellent we will definitely be back. Thank you justice.More infoMildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPNorthwest Florida •12 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMarks is our go to place when we want excellent food and service! They never disappoint. The bread is to die for! Sheila CMore infoMark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - GainesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.8
- LLizOrlando / Central Florida East •18 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 15, 2024The food was very good, from the shrimp caesar salad to the surf and turf. No complaints.More infoShula's Steak House - GainesvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gainesville•4.2
- OTOpenTable DinerAsheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 29, 2024Comfortable chairs and great view. Lovely evening.More infoCovey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.6
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The college town of Gainesville has a great variety of restaurants, ranging from casual American eateries to high-end establishments featuring gourmet offerings. The town's wide assortment of restaurants spans from Japanese places serving sushi and udon noodle soups to steakhouses offering up NY strip steaks and loaded baked potatoes. Gainesville also has a number of casual bars and grills serving up sandwiches and hamburgers. For those looking to make a change from low-key American eateries, the town also has Italian restaurants known for bruschetta, brick oven pizza, and specialty pastas like bucatini Amatriciana. As the home to the University of Florida, Gainesville has an abundance of bars and gastropubs featuring everything from buffalo wings and nachos during football season to farm-to-table salads, pastas, and steak sandwiches.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Gainesville is Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing
The restaurants with the best service in Gainesville are Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing, Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Haile Village Center and Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gainesville are Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que, Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing and Sensei Asian Bistro
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