The best Restaurants in Gainesville ranking of January 2025
1256 restaurant menus in Gainesville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"We love this place. Everyone is always so friendly. Great place to go and have fun! Good food and great..."
Lorijean Webb-Jones
"Delicious definitely going again, little bit of a wait for food but sooo worth..."
Rosalia Skidmore
"Stopped in with the kids because I loved the place back in the mid 90's when I went to UF. Still has great SUBS, kids tore into the pokey sticks and..."
Mike Hondo
"Great pizza, great variety, and they have the best homemade ice cream on the..."
Thomas Gager
"We absolutely love the pizza � chicken wings and pepperoni rolls!..."
Becca Head
"Where hungry Gators Go!!! Great food and great..."
Jason Marville
"Sometimes I wish the bartender staff would get they crap together. I enjoy the business but some of their staff is bad for..."
DaJuan S. Rich
"I accidentally bought 3 large pizzas, but this is definitely the best pizza I've ever..."
Seri Elim Sar
"The Best since we have been in Florida . They even have the calzone and Stromboli..."
Mary C Smithonic
"Made this stop as part of my daughter's birthday weekend. Was not busy at all, which was surprising to me as imho this is the best pizza joint in..."
Scott W
"Food is really cheap. Nice place to hangout on Friday..."
Aruna Jayasena
"Just ordered a pizza . And spoke with 1 very super amazing young lady . So sweet on the phone ❤️Very professional
Very respectful
. I will
Always..."
"First let me say our server Mario was great!!! I ate here yesterday cause i wanted the mussels and was ssooooooo disappointed when i was told they..."
Lori D'onofrio
"Exceptional service, cocktails, happy hour followed by dinner! Canceled dinner at another restaurant we were so pleased. Details on point and..."
Mikus Jeff
"Johnnie, our server, was the best. Thanks..."
Susan Lester
"The food is excellent, the wait staff is exceptional, the host staff are very friendly! I highly recommend..."
Louise Jones Koenig
"Went to Firebirds for a birthday celebration and we had a party of 10. Food and service was fantastic. Kids enjoyed the food from the kids menu and..."
Lachelle McMillan
"Great service and food! Highly recommend..."
Wendy Graham Leewe
"My husband and I went for Veteran's Day. Both of us served in the Air Force. Our waiter was fantastic. The food was excellent. We have been here..."
Rebecca L. Pickerel-Conlan
"My husband and I consider ourselves to be "regulars" at this location and we always have a great experience. I'd like to give a huge shout out to my..."
Kathy Lynn
"We had the pleasure of dining at Firebirds for a late lunch, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff and greeter were..."
LaMont Vernon
"We had a very pleasant dinner there last Tuesday night for dinner. Actually the server Alexis made it better! She is attended and very friendly; left..."
Darren Young
"We had a wonderful lunch sitting next to the fireplace. Food here is always great. They are also very accommodating for vegetarians. I was able to..."
M Shearer
"Held a surprise birthday party for my husband at this location and could not be happier. The food was delicious, service was exceptional for party of..."
Susan Traber
"A groups of my friends came for a birthday lunch. Everyone from the hostess to our wait staff were very kind and extremely attentive. For my..."
Ebony E.
"The food was great, the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. All of the staff we interacted with were really friendly, just like our server. I'm not a..."
Marco
"The food was very good for a chain restaurant. My expectations were exceeded by the amazing service provided by Isaiah! He provided us with quick..."
Tami Provost
"We were here Thursday, had a great happy hour prices and food is also great, wish they had fish sliders but they don’t for happy hour.
The top two..."
Rosa Vanderwarker
"Been to the Gainesville location twice on weekdays so it was sorta quiet. I suspect a weekend night would not be to my senior liking due to noise or..."
Bob Lerch
"We had a reservation for 4. Our guests arrived early and were seated by the staff.
The service was very good. We were doing a lot of visiting and..."
Ron Shelby
"Visited here, during my birthday week. We made reservations the night before and had no issue. Overall the was pretty good. The drink was okay and..."
Taydra Fahie
"Went into today for a quick Bite for lunch. We had a wonderful server and experience. This was my first time here and everyone from the host to..."
Lora Mitchell
"Big thanks to the manager for getting us seated quickly! The entire atmosphere and vibe was great. Food was hot and delicious at a good portion to..."
Eric Keller
"We stopped by for lunch. What a beautiful restaurant. Atmosphere was nice and pleasant. Christina our waitress was pleasant and friendly. She..."
Anand Kumar
"Happy Hour drinks and appetizers were good and our waitress was really nice.
Edit: Went there again recently for my dad’s birthday, and they went..."
Ana Staytion
"We loved this place. It was busy and a bit loud, but the food was delicious. We had ahi and deviled eggs for appetizers and both were delicious. I..."
"Steak n Shake is a great place to get a good meal at an inexpensive price. Good food and..."
Jackie Soto Drewnowski
"I love Steak and Shake! I am addicted to the Garlic Steak Burger!!!! I also LOVE shoestring fries extra Extra krispie! They have awesome employees..."
"The service is great. The atmosphere is nice, and the food looked and tasted amazingly. Great place to have a night out with the..."
Donnette Nadeau
"We had a group of men stop for breakfast. The service by Erin and Amy was five star. They were courteous and friendly. LT the manager was very..."
Clifford Patrick
"Ate here recently with an old friend as I was passing through town. I hadn't been to a Perkins in over a decade, but here's what I'd have to say..."
Ed Kennedy
"I Haven't Been To Perkins In A Looooong Time & The Atmosphere Continued To Be Pleasantly Good....
My Food Was Yummmie
My Waitress Seemed To Be..."
Rokeena Morrell
"We took our grand daughter for lunch after the zoo. We had a great meal, but our waitress was the best part of the visit. Skyler was very sweet. My 3..."
"We had lunch yesterday right when they opened & had great food and service. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked good! Our waitress was..."
Kelly Hirsh Pulver
"The food was delicious and it was a great atmosphere the drinks were made right and our server a Mrs Remy was the best waitress I do believe we have..."
Jamie Reed
"Wish I had taken a picture. Meal was great service was top of the line. Tyler our waiter was very,very nice and easy on the eyes. My meal the lobster..."
Audrey Brown
"A fabulous experience. Our waitress , Chelsey, was the absolute best. There were 2 birthdays in our party and they were treated like royalty. Great..."
Helen Freeland
"This Outback is awesome. The foods are prepped as requested. The staff is very accommodating. The restaurant is very clean. I eat here a few times a..."
James Davis
"Good location. Was not busy on Christmas Eve. Staff was great, food was even better. I would recommend to..."
Jerry Hackney
"The food was great and the waitress was friendly. Downside is they seem to be wearing masks below their nose which isn't great and they were a bit..."
Darkistinge
"My first time been in this restaurant and has good flavor in the food except my drink I couldn't drinking was too way sweet in the piña colada..."
Morayma Montes B.
"Eating here now, not busy at all, servers energetic, great atmosphere, fast good food, compliments to the entire staff and..."
"I had not been here in years due rude service. But last night was awesome. Out waitress DANA was by far the best waitress I have had in a very long..."
Jenna Thompson
"Food and drinks are good. Ribs falling off the bone! My Fiancé said the blackened prime rib was also good. We loved our server Chris. We were a..."
Maria Yeary
"The place was full so I expected a long wait but was pleasantly surprised to be seated in ten minutes. Our waitresses was exceptionally nice. I..."
Mearn King
"Me and my family went there for supper and had a excellent meal. Everybody's meal was good and my steak was very..."
Wes Oldham
"Wonderful staff with excellent service. I had my dog with me, locked her in the car with the air on and asked if I could be seated where I could see..."
Ceslie Yaya Hunter
"My BFF and I went there yesterday. The food was ok, my Roadkill was a little burnt. Done but not burnt was how I ordered it. Bread , salad and..."
Patricia Chastain Adkins
"My family met at this location for a late Christmas get together on New Years day. We were a party of seven. Elijah was our server. He did an amazing..."
"I enjoyed every bit of this platter 3 days and still didn't finish. My only complaint they didn't season the fish, and only received one hot sauce...."
Sanford Sanford
"My favorite place to eat seafood 😋 😍 They give a huge plate of..."
Jessica Keeney
"This place has some really good food and they always pile it high especially if your a big eater. This only thing I don't like about hooks is that..."
CJDynasty
"I give this place a 5 because the food is good, but because your building is in the hood part of town doesn't mean the building have to look like it..."
Tan Spri
"Just recently moved to the area and i was in search of some country cooking. (Liver) Not only was it fresh but their serving sizes are definitely..."
"We brought a large group tonight for my daughter's 17th birthday. Megan was our server and I can't say enough good things about her! She is one of,..."
Carla Calfee McQueen
"What an amazing experience we just had. The food was delicious and came out quickly. We have edamame, yum yum roll, Gainesville roll, butterfly roll..."
Lexie Hubbard
"i love this place! they have great sushi and hibachi for great prices! the staff is amazing and always does such a great job! this is by far one of..."
Erica Marla Clark
"We ate there for dinner. The food and staff were great! They even gave us a yummy piece of cheesecake when they found out it was our anniversary!..."
Tracy Pace Carver
"My favorite lunch spot! They have a great variety and everything is delicious. Staff is very friendly. Highly..."
Lori Burke
"We are always very happy whenever we dine at Bluefin! The waitstaff is great, sushi & entrees are both delicious and owners/management greet us and..."
Shannon Talley Theus
"Bluefin is the best sushi restaurant in Gainesville! The best service..."
Cindy Beasley Driggers
"The food is always amazing, (I usually get sushi or hibachi.) and the servers do a great job of checking on tables and are so..."
Heather Marshall
"Good place to enjoy great food and service. Fair..."
Craig Free
"Always great sushi and good service. Would..."
Rebecca Oleson
"My husband and I had a relaxing delicious dinner that came out smooth with no rush or wait, cooked perfectly and served by a incredibly pleasant..."
Sha Smith Parks
"Bluefin has got to be the best Asian restaurant I’ve been to in Gainesville. Fantastic food, great staff and service. My waiters and waitresses..."
Trenton Mitchell
"The food is great! We ate a roll in 2 minutes, and the pad see ew was tasty; it passed my standard for good Thai food. I just wished the Pad See Ew..."
Audrey Meas
"The food was very good and the prices were quite reasonable. We both enjoyed a three roll sushi lunch special. It includes choice of soup and a..."
Nick Wyatt
"The food and atmosphere are really nice! I got the rainbow roll which was really good. It’s a really nice place to take a family, there are no TVs..."
Emily McCann
"Today, day after Valentines Day, was our first time dining here. The restaurant still had their decorations up and gave us chocolate treats when we..."
David & Lisa Benefield
"While staying overnight here in Gainesville, we asked the clerk at the hotel where was a good place to eat. She recommended Bluefin Hibachi & Sushi...."
Marleen Rhodes
"This is an amazing place to spend an evening out! Came here for my baby sisters birthday and had an great time! Service was bar none so great and..."
Mallory Smith
"From the freshness of the food, to the friendliness of the service, this is a great experience and has been every single time we've went. The sushi..."
"Feeling nostalgic for the 90s? Applebee's is the way to go. Food is decently mundane. I don't mean that in a derogatory way. When you're craving..."
Cee Spurgeon The Bear Troll
"Clean, fast and good service. They should pay their employees more and give them more benefits though, happened to be paying attention while waiting..."
Lauren Marotta
"Good food! Good service from our waiter! 2 things prevent this review from being 5 stars. 1) Bartender was constantly complaining about others and..."
"Just start off is Ready Clean very nice people at the register and the end in the back the only thing I didn't like Google said it was all you can..."
Brian Alexander
"Wow size of this chicken sandwich is absolutely great. Bigger than the spinach man or the cow place. I'm hooked. Taste was awesome.. Like Arnold,..."
"They came to WORK this Monday...
I didn't care much for "APP's" but it worked well at 1:00pm .... As I was multitasking ... Thank Ya ☺️ The..."
Erica `ArYKa
"On my home from Dr's office. Stopped and bought my son something. It was busy but not crowded. I went in because I couldn't talk because of a dental..."
"Absolutely fantastic experience:
Food was very delicious. Wait staff friendly with a great personality.
Definitely recommend the piñata desert if..."
Anil Singh
"This is a really good Mexican restaurant located in Gainesville, Virginia. If anybody remembers Chi Chi's restaurants from the 80s and 90s, these..."
Billie Jamerson
"Uncle Julio’s is still the Best Tex Mex in Northern Virginia. We have shifted our regular meals from Fairfax to the Gainesville location because..."
Rich “Cowboy” Nelson
"Went to dinner with my family and had a great experience. Our server (I wish I asked for her name) was great she was always checking on us and made..."
Emily Romero
"Best Mexican restaurant we've been to. We were visiting the area, so glad we stopped here. The waitress was quick, pleasant and very informative. ..."
K Jones
"My first impression entering this place was inviting and I felt welcomed by the staff/ hostess. Our server Aline was very friendly and took good care..."
Glory Yoani
"Had a delicious lunch. Chips were a bit stale, but otherwise an enjoyable meal. My drink was a Paloma. Made perfectly. Staff were all very..."
C C
"Great food, always friendly service, and amazing fresh chips and roasted salsa. Can get very busy in the evenings, you can use the app to schedule..."
Mark Wooldridge
"This was the first time eating at Uncle Julio's. One of the best meals I've had in a very long time. They have great drink specials and food..."
Dave Sims
"it is an amazing restaurant. I have been going with my family and friends for more than 4 years. The roast beef and the margarita drink (silver..."
KEVIN BARAHONA
"Tried the Fairfax location first and walked out..decide to stop here and try. Night and day! Fast service, CLEAN and good food. Taco salad was HUGH!..."
Jo Shivik-Fisher
"The ground beef enchiladas were very good. A companion really liked the roast cauliflower bowl. The complimentary tortilla chips were excellent. ..."
"Food was good and not small portions. They have an order kiosk which was very simple to use. Very odd location and how it sits compared to other taco..."
Sandy Sundberg
"I have to say definitely one of the cleanest Taco Bells I've ever been to. I mean I don't hold a high standard for Taco Bell so for a Taco Bell it..."
Jennyfer Peters
"Delicious, I go out of my way from Archer Rd to go to this particular Taco Bell. The food is always good, and more importantly you actually get..."
Rho Rho
"Whoever was making tacos at midnight on 4/16 they should be running or at least training all the Taco Bell’s in the entire state. Taco Bell being..."
Justin
"Taco Bell is one of my favorite places to stop on a trip. The increase in their prices seems to be outpacing inflation though. This particular..."
Jon Focht
"Drive thru order 3/14 8pm - employees were polite and efficient even though they were short staffed. Our order came out correctly and was hot. Wanted..."
Lynda Lord
"Customer service was great and food was hot and..."
Eric Elson (E_RocK)
"As with any Taco Bell I go there more for the nostalgia and the "food" and not any hopes of fine dining or healthy eats.
Now that the pandemic is..."
Darth Continent
"Food just average, drink a little heavy on the mixture(to much syrup). I will still continue to go to Taco Bell, one of my favorite fast food..."
Nancy Prather
"Food was cook to hard
But other wise good..."
Deloris Williams
"Despite all the jokes we all know and love about Taco Bell giving stomach issues; I took a chance and rolled the dice and ate there...let's be real I..."
"Heard about this place on TV so thought I would give it a shot. Service was great. Food was better than good. Prices were average. The only..."
Addison Pluff
"Food is never consistent. Occasionally the fries are hot, crispy and delicious but most of the time the fries are lukewarm, soggy and limp like they..."
"Great food fast polite service From Tracy C. Reminded me of the McDonald’s of old that put customers experience above all else! Great..."
K. B.
"This is the cleanest McDonald’s I have ever seen mrs tracie c was so sweet and very prompt the food was amazing and the order was correct the first..."
Cindy Smith
"This McDonald's is way better than the one on Williston they are fresh fast and efficient good customer service I don't think they get enough props..."
"I love this McDonald's so much the people are so polite and sweet there is a little lady named lorenza she is all was smiling all the time she should..."
Crystal Gutierrez
"Amazing food, the fries are my favorite with a 20 piece chicken nugget. Some times through the drive through they won't give you the sweet n' sour..."
"This was my husband and I's first time eating at the Reggae Shack and honestly their reputation did not disappoint. As some of you may know, we..."
Katrina Brewer
"I ordered the vegan wings and Jerk sandwich that came with fries. I think the wings are pretty good considering they are vegan (I got the jerk..."
Jasmine Smith
"The Jerk Boiled Peanuts are the best boiled peanuts I've ever had in my life! I will add that they are very spicy. I enjoy spicy food regularly, and..."
Jamise Coyle
"Everyone there was so nice. I drove down from Jacksonville for my birthday lunch for the vegan wings, and they didn't have the vegan cooking oil,..."
cheri busher
"They're a cornerstone of the vegetarian /vegan dining community in Gainesville. After expanding / tripling the size of the restaurant, Reggae Shack..."
ADH
"Vegan steak was delicious 😊I was really excited to try it for the first..."
"Super fast service at KFC in Gainesville. My teenage boys devored the fried chicken and mac n cheese. 🍗
They have been known for their famous..."
Stacie
"Not an uplifting experience. Few people dining in. The interior is kept old school which is not a bad thing at all. Overall experience was not the..."
Aashis Sapkota
"The person working the front on 3/12 around 1130 am was bar none the most positive and inspiring person I've met working a job. My family was tired..."
Michael Tourville
"love them mashed potatoes!
It all began with the man, the myth, the legend himself. In 1930, in a humble service station in Corbin, Kentucky,..."
ambassador smudge
"This is one of the better KFC locations because they make your food fresh. I am not a big fan of KFC because many of the locations I’ve been to..."
T1
"We ordered an eight piece meal here today, with two sides. Everything was fine. Four vehicles in line ahead of us, and we spent less than seven ..."
Skip Cranshaw
"Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday around noon with no wait, which is typical at this location. Greeted after about 30/45 seconds of looking at the..."
Sean Gore
"I get sent here to pickup food for others every few weeks. Always polite and helpful staff. Can't speak to the quality of the food personally, but..."
Michael Smith
"Best customer service...
Staff were very friendly
Food was fresh... clean place.. very nice..."
adnan yousef
"Everytime I frequent this KFC, Eric in the drive-thru is always curtious and professional. It's difficult to find great personalities like this. Hope..."
"The sonic on GRAND is some the the sweetest young ladies work as car hips. One of these ladies is kelanie. She is very polite and treats her..."
Shelli Lucas
"Sonic was extremely busy around 9:30 pm Saturday night. We pulled in. I ordered the Babaa her favorite corn dog with taters and applesauce. It was..."
Mr Cowart's Daughter
"Every other fast food restaurant in town is half and half when it comes to quality of food, getting your order right, and being a pleasant experience..."
A. S.
"Always good. The onion rings seem sweeter, and heavy with batter, which is cool. Not my preferred onion ring "style," but it's still..."
Cee Spurgeon The Bear Troll
"I was here a few months ago. There was a young man who was extremely helpful and courteous, although my kids' requests soon became challenging. He..."
Bob Winward
"The service was speedy and the food was really good. I ordered a BLT and my spouse ordered a bacon cheeseburger. The BLT was absolutely delicious,..."
Coti Thompson
"Great fast food place, the best quality for your money. This Sonic is always fast and my meals come out tasty no matter what I order. I tend to get..."
Sam Miceli
"Went during breakfast hours and I ordered the new burger. Omg can you say delicious. Made 2 meals it was so big and excellent onion rings. Nicely..."
"Best place to shop! With everything you need and then some. All the seafood is fresh! There are fresh baked goods as well and a ton of specialty..."
Amy Berck
"They have such good beef it has lots of flavor and the bread oh my it's so good. I like the Wegmans brand products like the BBQ sauce and baked..."
Jim Griffiss
"they have the best salmon at the seafood bar Their shrimp and grits is the best..."
Susan Jacobs
"I LOVE Wegman's so very much! Amazing customer service, kind employees, fantastic selection, wonderful produce, and such a nice shopping..."
Molly Parish
"I love this store! If I shop and can't find something, asking any of the people there will produce it. Incredibly people friendly and very eager to..."
Liz Vermillion
"Stop in to pick up a few items all good! Born and raised on Wegmans in Rochester,..."
Ted Cappetti
"I love Wegmans. The best breads (Garlic Tuscan and Miche Sourdough for the best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches), delicious, pastries and cheeses ever. The..."
Kenny T
"***review for the bakery-hope they see it*** TO MY CELIACS AND GLUTEN INTOLERANT community. If you need a gluten free cake for an event - THIS PLACE..."
Liza Fernandez
"WOW! I have never been to a Wegmans. What a treat!
Visiting family in the area, and I honestly could shop there daily...which is the point of..."
Donna Kaplan
"My all-time favorite place to shop! It’s like wonderland for adults! Clean, fresh, and huge variety. Cannot say enough great things. I drive from..."
Rene Rivera
"My absolute go to for everything grocery, and the flower selection was amazing too!..."
Amanda Seitz
"Awesome place to shop/eat/have a coffee/chill! Staff very helpful! Cookies and bread to die for! Red/white/blue bread=cranberries blueberries and the..."
Rosanne
"The grocery store is great, has many many things of good quality. Pricing is good particularly on the Wegmans items.
However the hot heat at the..."
Don Malnati
"Has a huge selection of cheese. On the more expensive side of the grocery stores, but does have quality stuff. Produce, deli, bakery and hot bar are..."
Shannon Roulet
"Very nice store. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great selection of items in the Asian section. This store has Angelo Pietro Salad dressings...."
Jim Cox
"This is my local Wegmans and I love it to life. I am an unofficial official fan girl of all Wegmans brand items. Also a nice place to eat after..."
SJ Jahoda
"07/06/23
Today I got some sushi, awesome sushi by the way and I was eating it upstairs and as usual I could not open the little ginger bags without..."
Rick Live-Reviews
"I'm from the Southwest in Tucson, AZ and there is nothing like a Wegmans out in the Old Pueblo. It's like walking into a Farmers Market, Deli,..."
Mark Mckenna
"Great place to get some backed goods and..."
natatheangel
"Would be better if they didn’t play Maria Carey Christmas songs ad nauseum during the Holiday. That’ll drive anyone down their average revenue..."
Scott Thomas-Fitch
"Love this complete and very clean grocery store. Everything you need, you'll find it here. And all the meat are fresh and they have a full butcher..."
"The managers do a wonderful job. The burgers are so..."
Lorra Golden
"Luv my Patti Melt.!� We'll see ya soon, when we're headed to..."
Flo Ybarra
"It's Whataburger........... what else can I..."
Patrick Richardson
"We stopped in on our way home from a school field trip to the Frank Buck Zoo. After a long day of being out in the sun and eating a packed lunch..."
Chealsea Gailey-Hamon
"We believe you can’t go wrong with Whataburger no matter where you are. They have the friendliest employees everywhere we go. Food is very..."
Monique Lasseter
"We come often to this Whataburger and they are attentive and efficient. We love Whataburger food and we love the staff. A special thanks to Cindy,..."
Cynthia Westbrook
"Miss Edith was very nice. I have eaten at this location a few times for dinner. It's always been fast, friendly, and fresh. Building is clean and..."
Vince
"We were passing by on way home to Texas. Glad we stopped here. The lady in the drive thru was so nice & friendly. We got our food pretty fast and it..."
Julie l.
"After a long drive from Alabama, this is the 4th Whataburger we stopped at. The first three either the lobby was closed, no service at the front..."
Tonya Shortt
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