Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co.

4.8

246 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

201 SE 2nd Ave. Suite #104, Gainesville, FL 32601

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

One of the first Modern Izakaya restaurants, Dragonfly is a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese tapas style dining; serving sushi, sashimi, and robatayaki (or grilled foods), with a full sake bar in a relaxed lounge atmosphere. This dining concept centers around the sharing of dishes to stimulate the senses. Balancing elegance and humility, Dragonfly strives to keep in touch with the 3 S's: Sensual, Spiritual & Savory when it comes to their food, service, and ambiance. *We take reservations everyday with the exception of Friday & Saturday evenings*

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(352) 371-3359
Website
http://www.dragonflyrestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ray "Hideaki" Leung
Catering
Catering For 50 or More?? Contact Us About Having Dragonfly Come To You! Having Dragonfly Cater Your Event Is Fun & Easy! Your Dragonfly Catering Experience Can Include... *Full Sushi Bar *Choice Of Hot/Cold Dishes *Full Bar Accommodations *Full Chef & Serving Staff *Menu Customizing Holiday Parties, Pharm. Rep. Events, Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions, Family Get-Togethers...And Much More!!! Call Us Today So We Can Bring The Dragonfly Experience To You!!
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room Can Accommodate Up To 25 Guests Comfortably. The Room Features A 48" LCD TV That Can Be Utilized For Presentations, Slide-Shows, Television Viewing, And Of Course Gator Football Games! Our Room Also Features A Sound Curtain And Beaded Curtain To Ensure Privacy. You May Have Your Guests Order Off The Menu As They Wish, You May Preset A Menu With Us, Or We Can Set Up A Special Wine/Sake Pairing To Really Wow Your Guests!!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
201 SE 2nd Ave. Suite #104, Gainesville, FL 32601
Neighborhood
Florida
Cross street
SE 1st St.
Parking details
Worry free parking with our free curbside valet. Yes, FREE VALET for Dragonfly guests.
Public transit
Centered in the heart of downtown Gainesville, multiple public bus routes drop you off at Dragonfly's doorstep. All local hotel shuttles also make downtown Gainesville a frequent stop. Check with your concierge for special Dragonfly VIP offers.
Entertainment
Take the edge off and meet new people while you order drinks from our cocktail waitress. Our newly renovated outside patio is perfect for relaxing as you wait for your table. On select weekends, enjoy local musicians and entertainers. We strive to keep the waiting experience as comforting and unique as possible.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co. offers an "always fantastic" dining experience with a stellar menu featuring standout dishes like "nigiri omakase" and "hamachi toro." Patrons praise the "fantastic service" and extensive Japanese whisky selection. The ambiance is perfect for both intimate dates and lively gatherings, making it a must-visit destination.

246 Reviews

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Drew
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They had some really good and hard to find whisky (Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, etc.) and a rather extensive Japanese whisky catalog. All of the food was fantastic, but the chef’s omakase nigiri and the hamachi toro were the standouts. Regarding the price, it’s way cheaper for the same quality you’d find in places in the North East (NY/NJ especially). Service-wise, Steven was the man. Fantastic personality and very attentive despite it being mobbed on a Monday night. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Frd
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great night at Dragonfly, our favorite restaurant in Gainesville.
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Cristina VIP
Washington DC28 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Service staff was very confused and overwhelmed. 7:00 PM reservation was not sat until 8:39 with empty tables everywhere. Need a front of house runner. Once seated wait staff was great, until the end. Bus staff came out and cleaned table next to us, high top by spraying windex on table from 2 far away, sprayed 6 times to cover from all angles. This left windex and smell lofting in the air and onto tables around it. He had headphones in and talking on phone near bathroom so could care less.
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Charles
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The nigiri omakase, the mushroom hot bowl, and the steak nigiri were out of this world. Love coming here and trying all the inspired foods. My only criticism is that the sashimi could have been a better cut of meat. Looking forward to coming back.
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Natasha
New York City20 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We cane here 2 years ago and loved it. Now it’s a different story. Upon arrival we were hit with the strong smell of chlorine. We also notified our waitress about the birthday celebration, but it was completely forgotten. My ramen soup was cold. Quite disappointing. Prices went up, service went down.
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Leon
Exclusive2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my wife had a great experience at the dragonfly the food was great can’t wait to come back
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John
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got the Tonbo Special - chefs choice and two drinks during happy hour. A great way to celebrate an important occasion.
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Laura
Exclusive2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, fantastic experience . Service top notch. Food fresh, delicious, creative.
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Amanda
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dragonfly is a definite must do! We always take our out-of-town guests because of the amazing food, highly skilled and friendly staff, as well as the drinks, both alcohol and n/a.
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Becky
Tahoe10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great menu and fantastic experience! There are so many amazing choices, so it’s hard to decide. However, you can’t go wrong, so no worries. Had excellent service and an incredible dinner while in town for our daughter’s graduation.
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co. is rated 4.8 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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201 SE 2nd Ave. Suite #104, Gainesville, FL 32601

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SE 1st St.
Neighborhood
Florida
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Worry free parking with our free curbside valet. Yes, FREE VALET for Dragonfly guests.
Public transit
Centered in the heart of downtown Gainesville, multiple public bus routes drop you off at Dragonfly's doorstep. All local hotel shuttles also make downtown Gainesville a frequent stop. Check with your concierge for special Dragonfly VIP offers.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ray "Hideaki" Leung
Entertainment
Take the edge off and meet new people while you order drinks from our cocktail waitress. Our newly renovated outside patio is perfect for relaxing as you wait for your table. On select weekends, enjoy local musicians and entertainers. We strive to keep the waiting experience as comforting and unique as possible.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.dragonflyrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(352) 371-3359
Catering
Catering For 50 or More?? Contact Us About Having Dragonfly Come To You! Having Dragonfly Cater Your Event Is Fun & Easy! Your Dragonfly Catering Experience Can Include... *Full Sushi Bar *Choice Of Hot/Cold Dishes *Full Bar Accommodations *Full Chef & Serving Staff *Menu Customizing Holiday Parties, Pharm. Rep. Events, Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions, Family Get-Togethers...And Much More!!! Call Us Today So We Can Bring The Dragonfly Experience To You!!
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room Can Accommodate Up To 25 Guests Comfortably. The Room Features A 48" LCD TV That Can Be Utilized For Presentations, Slide-Shows, Television Viewing, And Of Course Gator Football Games! Our Room Also Features A Sound Curtain And Beaded Curtain To Ensure Privacy. You May Have Your Guests Order Off The Menu As They Wish, You May Preset A Menu With Us, Or We Can Set Up A Special Wine/Sake Pairing To Really Wow Your Guests!!

Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co.

About this restaurant

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What 246 people are saying

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