The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Gainesville, April 2024

"The pizza was good, the crust needs more flavoring in it. The Buffalo chicken was a good choice. The preparation was super quick and super easier to..."

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Kabab House

87/100 (1092 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"The waitress was kind & accommodating! What I ordered: Pic 1. Channa soup - very good; well-seasoned! Pic 2. Veggie makhani - perfect amount of..."

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"Oh man was this good! We have never tried Indian food and all 4 things we tried were great. Everything was super flavorful. Can't wait to go back and..."

Patrick Hassett

"Kabab house makes the best butter chicken in Gainesville. The restaurant is quiet but the service can be improved. I am not sure if it’s a pandemic..."

Motunrayo

"There was no crowd. The service was a little slow but I was in no hurry so I just enjoyed the smells and the relaxation. Veggie Samosa followed by..."

Seth Winnick

"This place has the most authentic Indian cuisine in Gainesville. My experience at kebab house was fantastic and the food was absolutely perfect,..."

Sam German

"I never knew i would like Indian food until I went to this place. It was really so nice that I had to take home and eat the next day. Definitely I..."

Amobichukwu Amanambu

"This restaurant is hands down the best takeout I've ever had. I get it multiple times a month and the Indian food is so good and its always up to my..."

Augusto

"Nice little fast food Indian(Greek) restaurant. This is a nice little restaurant. Food was very good, rice was perfectly cooked and the 3 large..."

Keith Landers

Five Guys

87/100 (1535 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Never had a bad meal at any Five Guys. Service was fast my bacon cheese hotdog was..."

Michael Maguire

"Haven't been to a Five Guys in years, was not disappointed by this one! I told them I wanted a big greasy burger, and they delivered..."

TheSquirr3ly

"Very clean! Super nice people with great customer service!! It's my wife's favorite place to go for cheeseburgers in Gainesville. And we noticed when..."

Steve Cox

"Everybody who works here is so nice!!! The burgers are cooked to perfection. The fries are dangerous. Don't get a large if you're watching..."

Miss Kimberly

"My hubby told me how great this place is and since I've never tried them, he brought me here for lunch at my first 5 Guys for a well-done double..."

L P

"The burger was delicious and the fries were crispy and hot!! It's a bit pricey but I love these..."

Maria Victoria Muñoz

Emiliano's Cafe

87/100 (1110 ratings)

"It's my favorite restaurant in Gaineaville!! The food, service and wine are ALWAYS superior. Avery was our server, and she's phonomenal. If you want..."

Kevin Sayler

"Deb and I always enjoy the food, the people and the atmosphere. It’s a great place for any..."

Wes Lindberg

"It’s one of my new/old favorites! Excellent food and excellent customer service! I dig the eclectic menu and atmosphere (live cool music in the..."

Aldrin Michael Catabay

"This restaurant is consistently spot on even in a college town. After 37 years they are still putting out high quality Spanish food. Highly..."

Jeffrey Nykerk

"We ordered one of each on the tapas menu and loved them all!! The sangria was great..."

Melissa Stewart

"Had the most fabulous brunch on Father’s Day. We both had the steak Benedict over corn arepas!!!! ..."

Pat Spatafora McCants

"We had a very romantic and delicious dinner! The Empanadas were to die four and the Paella was great too! Two thumbs..."

Victoria Narvaez

"We had the most amazing dining experience! The staff was warm and friendly, making us comfortable and chatting, offering suggestions. The food was..."

Christine Eberly

"The food was delicious. Chris, our waiter, was awesome! Enjoyed the whole..."

Sandra Sopczak-Stalvey

"Every time I go here I leave happy. I absolutely love it. The drinks are great, and the food is consistently tasty. The waitstaff is always lovely..."

Caity Elle

"They always deliver on both service and food..."

Earl Gillain

"If you haven't been, go!!! Our server, Clara, was wonderful!! Definitely going..."

Sarah Malmquist Greitz

Scott's Downtown

87/100 (1601 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Fine Dining

"My wife and I had our first visit to Scott’s last night to celebrate her birthday. We had an early 6pm reservation. We were seated in a private..."

Ted Lehman

"Everything was absolutely fantastic. Food was prepared perfectly. Started with the Warm Blue Crap dip. Could taste the crab which is great, usually..."

Nicole Dorman

"this May be our new favorite place! We ate in the dining room in an alcove (great place for a quiet dinner) but walked through the bistro on the way..."

Marsha Van Dyke Lehr

"3 friends and I came for a celebration upon a recommendation from a friend rather than going to downtown Atlanta. I was impressed from the..."

Hollie Hutchinson Ansley

"It is a great restaurant for special occasions. The service and atmosphere was excellent. I had a seafood plate and the shrimp they brought was..."

Nathanael Gregory Logan

"Love this place! The food is fantastic! The service is top of the line! The staff is fantastic!..."

Amanda Camargo Moraes

"We love Scott’s! I’ve loved everything I’ve tried there. My favorite is the mushroom risotto with steak. I also love the salmon, fried oysters,..."

Jennifer Thuy-Tien McCall

"The meal was amazing in both presentation and taste. (I will now get a side of grilled shrimp every time I go!) The desserts were just as wonderful..."

Bonnie Davis

"I highly recommend Scott's ! I had the experience of an evening dining with friends and enjoying the delicious food that was prepared and served by..."

Kimberly Franklin Griffin

"Went with some friends on Sat nite. Went to the lounge. Awsome place nice bar. Can order off the dining room menu or the lounge menu. Food and staff..."

Kevin Sinclair

"Everyone there was so polite and very welcoming from the time we walked in and check in for our reservations to the time it came for our check . It..."

Lakrista Dannielle Norris

"Great food, drinks, and staff. The owner came by to personally make sure everything was great. I will definitely be..."

Jasmene Herring

"Thank you for another wonderful Mother's Day Brunch. And thank you mostly for chatting with my daughter, "the chocolate connoisseur" and appeasing..."

Lynn Chandler Crocker

"We got engaged right before we walked into Scott's. From the moment we entered, we were treated to the highest level of hospitality. The food and..."

Catherine Proctor

"We are New to Gainesville and our Realtor Jon Porter gave us a Gift Certificate to Scott’s... He Shot, He Scored!!! Great meal, great ambiance..."

Matt White

"Everything was on point! Appetizers we good, drinks were good, appetizer was good. Even the sampler dessert we shared was..."

Erin Elizabeth Jessie

"The best Lemon drop martini, fresh salads, out of the world perfect risotto, quality cuisine offered at reasonable..."

Pam Mitchell

"Scott and Kay did an outstanding job in helping us plan for our wedding reception. From our first visit Kay put us at ease and assured us that they..."

Joe Mcnerney

"We held a reception for my daughter's high school graduation in the Lounge and Chart Room. The setting was open for mingling with our 40-45 guests...."

Amy Knickel

"Always Great Service! Amazing Food. I Deginitely recommend the rissoto. Scott has said hello every time we go. The bar is a great atmosphere. Love..."

Rebecca Lyn

"All I can say is WOW! Flawless service, beautiful atmosphere, the food was exceptional! My dinner party of 19 was extremely complimentary and..."

Ahna Still

"Pleasant Experience. Dined there recently (first time) for an office luncheon; waitstaff very courteous and attentive, owner came out to inquire how..."

Wabbitslayer

"What a find!!! So lovely inside and the food and service were great. They have a beautiful lounge that I will be back to visit. I too am glad I..."

Mary Kay

"Absolutely Amazing!. My wife and I were worried about dinning at the new location after all the bad reviews, but I must say Scott has out done..."

Alfred D.

"Tastebud has NO Taste!. Scott's IS the..."

Itamae

"First Time in....... I have lived in Gainesville for 15 years and have seen places come ang go. Being in the industry for almost 40 years I feel I..."

BC

"Great food, service and ambiance. Kicking back with a nice vino (wide selection) and an appetizer or having a full course meal is always a great..."

Say10

"Scott's is my favorite place in Gainesville to drink, eat, and relax after a long day of work. The food is exceptional. The service is warm and..."

Jenny T Bird Gabriel

"Great Food and Service!!. What is up with this "Tastebud"person? He or She obviously dines at Outback or Chilis much more often than fine dining..."

Knowitall4428

"Went for our 20th anniversary dinner, and I thought this was a fabulous restaurant. The service was wonderful, the drinks were tasty, and the food..."

Michelle Lee

"This is my favorite restaurant Took my wife out on a date night 🍾🥂Scott took the time to make sure you’re enjoying yourself, genuinely..."

Louis Ferguson

"One easy word to describe Scott's Downtown. Fabulous. Have been contemplating dinner here for a while and decided to dine here last night. Had a..."

Kenny Shook

"Fine dining in Gainesville. Very attentive service. Very good food. Atmosphere well done. Drinks a bit pricey though. Don't go there too thirsty..."

robert engstrom

Tijuana Flats

86/100 (1447 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love the neon lights at this place can make the photos really aesthetic. Ordered nachos and the chimichangas tasted good and the portions are very..."

Harshee Shah

"Pretty good food and have always had an exceptional customer service experience here. Was there a couple months ago and when they couldn't give me..."

Charlie Qualmann

"one of the best quick places to eat. the flautas are my..."

Jasmin Rahman

"So delicious!! I was quite depressed by school work and this makes my dinner! The delivery guy was friendly too. Thank you for..."

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Relish

Wheelchair Accessible

"We are visiting from out of state and Googled "best burger in Gainesville." Relish was at the top of the list. And OMG I couldn't agree more. I had..."

Lindsay C

"Perfect. Very, very good burgers!! Poutine was excellent. Staff was great. Atmosphere was great. First time visit and an absolute new fav. Outdoor..."

M.A. Mathes

"I had an awesome burger here with quick service! Highly recommend single stack with cheddar cheese, the works, jalapeños, crispy onion, garlic &..."

Michael Hagstette

"First time visit.... only complaint was that they are a little sparing on the topping. Hamburger was great and had good flavor. The bun didn't fall..."

Max Donner

"Really good fast food burger! The buns are fluffy and hold up well. I love all the topping choices and sauces. Burger patties are grilled well and..."

Nancy

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"Incredible service and even better food. I do consider myself a little bit of a Greek food aficionado and I will tell you some of the best food..."

Matthew Vrahiotes

"I’ve been wanting to try this place out and finally had the chance to today..... Amazingly Good! Very nice owners too! I will be returning for..."

Eddie Penny

"Very fresh food and good flavors. Wide variety to the menu. And Christos, the owner, is a very enjoyable..."

Matt Cavedon

"Had lunch today and really impressed! The gyros were tasting and large, baklava to die for. Plan to go back and try many other authentic greek items..."

Fred Tanner

"Friendly staff, fast service, and the food was deliscous! Will be back as soon as I can! I got chicken souvlaki with pita, and a side Greek..."

Ellen Shiraef

"Spectacular food with equally friendly service. My husband lived on Crete back in his salad days and he proclaimed Alpha's food the most authentic..."

Teressa Hamrick Glazer

"Amazing Greek food, and such a welcoming staff. It's a new favorite of mine! You must try for yourself though, I promise, you will not be..."

Morgan Lynn

"Probably one of the best Gyros we’ve had in a long, longtime and friendly service on top of that! Will definitely back next time in Gainesville..."

Matthew Khodayari

"I have visited Athens Greece twice and the Gyro Grill is equal or better than any restaurant during my trip. They have a full menu of your Greek..."

Darryl Womack

"Awesome. Really great food. Good portions. Great flavor. Friendly..."

Myles Rico Brown

"This place is amazing! I ordered an alpha platter with the falafel vegetarian wrap, Greek salad, and fries. The price ($15.50) was fair considering..."

Hannah Ashley

"We were driving through and found this place by reviews. The outside is a little off putting for new comers and the parking isn't that easy, but..."

Laura Pippin

"Fantastic food and friendly staff! I was only in Gainesville for a few weeks but ate at this restaurant at least five times, including my birthday..."

Margaret Racine

"Very good, very authentic Greek food. Delicious lemon chicken soup. Employees friendly and efficient, nice folks. The food is the stand out but..."

Roze Harper

"Wonderful restaurant...food was great..since I had never eaten Greek food before,the owner gave me some samples,very good ...owner and all the..."

carolyn bone

"I live up in the hills of NC, and there is NO where to get anything like this place for miles around. So when I come to civilization, I always make..."

Matt Taylor

"I am glad that this place is close to by my house, the food is great and fast. the classic gyros are awesome and I love the baklava. my wife likes..."

ford ash

"Great store. Owner really knows his way around shoes. Anything you need done to your shoes. This is the place to..."

James Brown

Hogan's Great Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hogan's sandwich shop has been around since I was in high school. Hogan's is a hole in the wall- literally. The tiny bar is always full of patrons..."

Baldibanks

"Fun employees with very good service. They even wrapped up the second half of my sandwich as if take out after eating in. Very tasty food with very..."

Reddy_rp

"Best deli sandwich place in Gainesville - Bring cash. Over the years many sandwich places have come and gone, but Hogan's is still here, and still..."

Bmercer

"I love Hogan's. They are really cheap, yet still delicious. For my boyfriend and I to eat two 8" subs and two sweet teas our total was $14. A friend..."

Hollie

"This BEATS a Publix sub and that is almost impossible in my opinion. The subs are fresh and absolutely..."

The Crew

"Amazing Food, friendly staff.. Doesn't take credit cards, but they do have an Atm in the restraunt.My favorite ham and..."

Mackenzie

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Jslynch

"This place is the bomb dot com. Always consistent and delicious. The owners are helpful and very nice. Sandwiches are huge and cheap. I drive by..."

Officer Chaz

"Consistently excellent. I have frequented Hogan's since opening in the early '80s. The beer selection is excellent and cold, the sandwiches superbly..."

Cactus Clyde

"Great subs and cold beer. This place is a landmark for a..."

JR

"Holy Cow!. Now THAT's a pile of MEAT!..."

Chef Hubby

"As big as your head. The subs here have not changed. I still love this place for the cold beer and tasty subs. I use to frequent the location at..."

Torino

"Haven't been here since COVID. Still a great place. Best sandwich I ever had in the US. Cuban and tuna salad are both good options. Good price and..."

Jimmy Rao

"Hogan's is a total dive...with great food. There's a nice variety of options and they are always generous with the meats. The prices are very..."

R. Michael Burns

"Some of the best deli meat sandwiches you'll get in Gainesville. Their cuban is also pretty good! Very generous portions, quality deli meat, low..."

Nancy

"First time trying Hogan's, will definitely be back! Ordered a #12 upon recommendation, and I was not disappointed. More than I could eat in one..."

TheSquirr3ly

"Delicious sandwiches! Will definitely be back. Prices are great and staff is super friendly. They are cash only, though, and the ATM is iffy. Love..."

Justin B.

"Great local sandwich shop with the perfect location of being right next to the University's campus with it's mixture of buildings and amenities, as..."

Kevin Walsh

Chunky's Grill & Fry Co.

Big Lou's Pizzeria

"Got a pizza, rolls & salad. The salad was very very small. The only reason I gave them a 4. The salad barely fed 1 and was $8. But the pizza was..."

Cabi Style with Leza

"Ny style pizza at it's tastiest here in Gainesville. Prices were fair. 50 cent add on for toppings by the slice. Pizza came out hot and fresh..."

Sean Davis

"This place was friggin delicious! These pizza slices are insane, and they are so crispy. Yum! The sweet potato fries are also awesome. 5/5 would eat..."

Christopher Jenkins

"Best place to grab a slice in Gainesville! Great prices and outstanding food. You can easily eat here for $5, but you could also spend $20. ..."

Suzanna Sprague

"All the staff, including the owner, care about the quality of food. It is very consistently full during the early work week for lunch so if you are..."

Austin Mills

"The calzones and pizza are fantastic. The marinara sauce is great. Not a fan of the baked ziti. The ravioli is good but they only give you a small..."

Althea Fitzpow

"Lou makes no pretense on being a " Five Star" Restaurant. He knows his area and what they want. Fast hot food for the Lunch crowd ( Court house..."

Elmer Wiscovitch

Wah Ha Ha Thai Food!

86/100 (7798 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you want the absolute best Asian food, do not waste your time on the chain restaurants. You must try this restaurant! Everything is fresh and made..."

Scarlett Poole

"Very welcoming staff . We ordered Shrimp rolls , Tom yum soup and shrimp chicken basil fried rice. Rolls completely filled with shrimp which is..."

Asha Thakur

"Satisfies my Thai food cravings and the staff is super nice. I know I can have any sort of Thai food to my presences especially since i like some..."

Ana Huynh

"The food here to me was great. My green curry was just as hot as I would have liked it to be. (Thai Hot: not for normal people) My wife really..."

William Weaver

"Delicious crab puffs!! Lots of cream cheese. We forgot to take a picture before devouring all 6 of them!! For our entrees, we got chicken Pad Thai..."

Kassi Kappler

"Friendly staff with a wide arrange of Thai options. Pad Thai was fairly authentic, as were the Vietnamese spring rolls. However, the price was a bit..."

R. Jacob Gilbert

P.f. Chang's

86/100 (2425 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We've eaten at dozens of P.F. Changes and this was delicious and on point. A little slow to be seated (and not very busy) but the flavor more than..."

Kermit Jones

"Located at one of the corners of the Butch North Mall, which has many stores and restaurants the exterior is definitely gravitating. The inside is..."

Clarence Penny

"PF Chang never ceases to amaze me. The food is absolutely scrumptious and the level of service is exceptional. We ordered pan fried dumplings and..."

Stefanie Pormatilo

"Great food and drinks. A must try are the chicken lettuce wraps and their shrimp dumplings to start. For the main dish lo mein is awesome, fried rice..."

Marshall Davis

"Family outing to dinner and the kids/ teens wanted P.F. Chang's. It's been many, many years since I dine at this restaurant; it was in Miami/ Kendall..."

S Mitchell

"This is by far the best restaurant in Gainesville. My wife and I come here all the time. It is our most favorite place to eat. The food, service, and..."

mich B

"Service was great. However the food Is just okay. But my ornaments drink was great ... just needed one more shot of vodka. Decor was nice . The..."

titi f

Taco Del Mar

"One of my favorite fish taco stops. Love their white sauce on anything. Get the breaded fish in corn tortillas and make sure you pick up a reusable..."

Seth Poulsen

"I was trying something new, my first time at Taco Del Mar. I was greeted by a young lady Jessica upon entering. (Good first impression). She was..."

Balan Ramamurti

"I went to the taco del mar location at 34th & williston road in Gainesville, FL. This is the best location that I have been to. The staff was..."

John Patterson

Cracker Barrel

86/100 (5942 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best place to have breakfast!! Everything is SO good!! Love their syrup too. Coffee is great...."

Cindy Bowles

"We love to go for breakfast here. The food is great ,service is great too. The one thing i don't like is that we love to sit in front of the..."

Melissa Kay Eldon

"We love Cracker Barrel anyways. At this restaurant, the food and the service were both top notch. It was just a great all-around experience, as it..."

David Haney

"Great service From Meredith & delicious food My haddock was delicious! Thanks very much to Cracker..."

Darrell Palmer

"Best breakfast n great place to meet with family. The store has so much u can..."

Esther Valdez

"Awesome People, Delicious Food � we really recommend this..."

Ugo Za

"Had dinner there the wife on Sunday night. Our waiter was very charming and nice.food delicious great prices fast..."

Matt McEntire

"1st time ever eating there. Catlyn was amazing! The fried shrimp plate was also every good and filling. Now I see what all the hype is about. Will be..."

Angela Fleming

"Visited on our way back home. Our waitress, Hope, was super sweet and efficient. I know this is a far shot but thought I'd try anyways. We lost a..."

Yvonne De La Fuente

"Nichole was awesome and took great care of us. Our drinks were never empty. Food was delicious as always Randy does a great job keeping things..."

Secret Shopper

"I am glad to see that they have switched out the chairs that they had before where the sides were very tight against your hips. The new chairs even..."

Karen L

"We have never been to this particular location, but the food was very delicious as always and such friendly..."

Shon Garcia

"Always delicious comfort food served here! The Cracker Barrel store is a tad bit over crowded with items to purchase, but there is lots of neat..."

Tony Tupin

"I love this store. The people who work there are awesome. It is my favorite place locally for breakfast. The good has always been consistently great..."

Sidney McLaughlin

"Fsst service and food served fresh and hot. Sourdough French Toast was tasty indeed. It was a good sized meal too; we didn't leave hungry either. ..."

George W.

The Inked Pig Bbq

86/100 (1006 ratings)

"Andrew and Jimmy (cowners and both professionally trained chefs) created the best pork chop dinner I have ever eaten. The chicken mull and fried..."

Doug Giles

"Met Andrew, one of the owners. Very welcoming even though it was 30 minutes before they openened. Place has a cool vibe and friendly staff. Food is..."

Tracy Wallace

"We stopped by for a late lunch after visiting the Botanical garden. Great place for lunch! We each got the classic sandwich. I chose turkey & hubby..."

Elizabeth Burley

"The Inked Pig has never let me down. Great food and service. Fried okra is my..."

Natalie Ertzberger

"Bbq ribs were fantastic. The sides were good. And the pulled/chopped brisket was tasty. Peanut butter banner pudding was OK but the wafers were..."

Chris Mercer

"Great BBQ and brunch fare. Decent selection of draft beers too. The brisket chilaquiles were great and they figured out how to make sure the..."

N T

"YOU HAVE TO TRY THEIR BRUNCH!!! We have been coming to Inked Pig for quite some time now and we've always loved their BBQ. We decided to try their..."

Kaia Clark

"Well run, friendly and efficient. I had the brisket sandwich, excellent with chimichurri. Portions are ok, prices a bit high for what you get...."

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