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- LLuis-AlfredoOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything was on point and delicious. Highlights of the night were the blueberry butter and bread, ribeye and cheesecake. Would definitely recommend.More infoPrime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.7
- KKatherineDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a quiet booth in the front of the restaurant across from the beautiful mahogany English style bar. This location was perfect for a private dining experience. The service was exceptional. We were given time to enjoy our meal and not feel rushed which is rare when compared with most restaurants in Gainesville. We ordered a ribeye steak with brandy pepper sauce. Cooked exactly as we requested and served on a warm plate. The jalapeño stuffed appetizer was exceptional. We look forward to going back.More infoMark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - GainesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.7
- SSharonJacksonville / Northeast Florida •12 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis is our third Valentine’s Day meal at Mildred’s and each time we ask ourselves why we don’t eat here more often! The fixed price meal was amazing, with great options for salads/soups, entrees and especially desserts. We enjoyed the wedge salad and the carrot salad, as well as the lamb and swordfish entrees. Each was unique and perfectly prepared. The cakes and cheesecakes are to die for! Oh and we truly loved the cocktails too!More infoMildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville•4.7
- AAnitaOrlando / Central Florida East •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoSuch a great time! Our anniversary dinner was delicious, elegant, and we received top tier service. On arrival, we found a 4x6 framed "Happy Anniversary" sign on our table, along with a handwritten card from the staff, wishing us a happy anniversary and thanking us for celebrating at Shula's. It was a very nice, personal touch and an extra level of service. Our server was attentive, friendly, and timely. He cheerfully helped us pair wines with our meals (and did an excellent job) and helped us navigate the dessert menu's wide variety of options. And as an anniversary gift, Shula's gave us dessert complimentary! Our food came out in a timely manner and was delicious. I have a garlic and onion intolerance and receiving flavorful meals when dining out is a challenge, but the Shula chef prepared a beautifully flavored seabass for me and even prepared a customized sauce --an accompaniment I usually have to forgo when dining out! I can't express how happy I am when I can eat a flavorful meal despite my garlic/onion intolerance. It's always the mark of a good chef when they creatively lean into all the other available spices and flavors, and I'm always so appreciative. My husband ordered the seared scallops and they were also prepared perfectly and generous in size. The atmosphere was quiet and elegant with high back dining chairs that lent an extra level of privacy and comfort. Even though it was a Thursday night, the restaurant was full, which I was glad to see. We had a lovely experience and highly recommend the Shula's Steak House in Gainesville. We'll be back!More infoShula's Steak House - GainesvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gainesville•4
- BBremansuDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 25, 2025Complementary valet packing. Nice food. Great environment. My wife and I enjoyed it. Thanks.More infoCovey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.2
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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 best vegetarian restaurants in Gainesville are Blue Gill Quality Foods, Black Prong Bar & Grill and Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
The restaurants with the best service in Gainesville are Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing, P.F. Chang's - Gainesville and Mildreds Big City Food
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gainesville are Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing, Black Prong Bar & Grill and Dave & Buster's - Gainesville
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