Shula's Steak House - Gainesville

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   Jim

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waitstaff was very attentive and helpful. We chose the place because of the menu we saw on their website. Unfortunately, when we got there, we found it was very outdated. Many of the websites items were not on the in-house menu. Ribeye was tender and cooked properly but fairly tasteless.Fries kind of limp, sautéed spinach greasy.
   

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   Bonnie

   VIP

   Orlando

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We dined at Shula’s Steak House on 2/15, to celebrate our son’s birthday. The staff surprised our son with a framed “Happy Birthday” note and hand-written card waiting for him at our table. Rachel Ann was our server, greeting us with a warm smile and “Happy Birthday.” She was very attentive and personable, yet professional. Food-wise, I ordered the Chilean Sea bass with vegetables, which was delicious. The three other people in our party ordered filet mignons, with sides of creamed corn and steamed broccoli, all of which they said were very good. The portions are large, especially the desserts! Shula’s surprised our son with a complimentary birthday dessert. He chose a piece of chocolate cake, which the four of us together enjoyed but couldn’t finish. Our dining experience was a 10 out of 10.
   

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   Jasmin

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Amaaaaaaazing Food!!! Cooked to perfection!! Will be revisiting!
   

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   Barbara

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   They forgot our food and we waited 45 minutes after appetizers so it delayed the dining experience. Service was good though.
   

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   Dan

   Orlando

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was good. Price point a little high.
   

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   Joshua

   Orlando

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, a great Valentine’s day dinner. We enjoyed a porterhouse steak and pomme purée. We ordered calamari for an appetizer, and honestly it wasn’t much to write home about, Carrabba’s is better. The calamari was very chewy and oily. Although it tasted good, the rubbery texture was unpleasant. We also ordered the house salad with the green goddess dressing, which was delicious. As someone who cuts meat for a living, the porterhouse was definitely smaller than 24oz. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly, just smaller than what I had ordered. Service was quick and excellent. Would definitely go back.
   

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   Anita

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such 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!
   

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   Cheryl

   Orlando

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoy eating at Shulas in Gainesville, Florida. The calamari is always light and flavorful. Our salads are decorated with multiple cucumbers, tomatoes, egg, carrots, bacon, and fresh spring greens. The filet is amazing, and alwsys is cooked perfectly medium rare. Shula’s mushrooms are “over the top”, and their loaded backed potato is baked to perfection. To top it off, their dessert, the crème brûlée, is so crunchy and smooth. What a wonderful birthday dinner! We also was given the task of tasting a new appetizer, a pork belly, that was deliciously crisp on the outside with a great smoky taste that evolved into a sweeter experience. The inside of the pork belly was cooked to perfection, and we hope to see it on the menu soon. Athena, our waiters,always checked snd talked to us. She did a fantastic job, and we hope to see her again.
   

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   Clark

   VIP

   West Palm Beach

   150 reviews

   4.0

   150 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s sadly quiet at 6-7pm during our visit. Steaks were excellent and were picky. Cajun shrimp app was very good as well. We ate quickly before a show so did not sample much else but the lobster Mac & cheese which is not nearly on par with the steak. Ambiance would be exceptional if it was busy. Great decor and very attentive friendly service.
   

   Shula's Steak House - GainesvilleResponded on February 6, 2025

   Thank you, Clark, for allowing us to serve you. Yes, we want it to be busy as well. We are implementing new steps this year to better serve or community. Look forward to seeing you again! Ben
   

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    Brittany

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    We were literally the only people in the restaurant. The waitress was nowhere to be found. People in our party had to leave to order drinks at the bar. Food service was incredibly slow for us to be the ONLY people in the entire restaurant. Very disappointing.
    

    Shula's Steak House - GainesvilleResponded on February 6, 2025

    Brittany, thank you for dining with us and providing feedback. My apologies for not meeting your expectations. We will discuss our proper steps of service with our team. Hope to serve you again! Ben
    

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