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1. Mildreds Big City Food
4.7
Exceptional(670)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Gainesville
Booked 13 times today
We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally. Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch. We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes. Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.Reservations for lunch are not necessary.
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2. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
4.4
Awesome(283)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gainesville
Booked 9 times today
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails offers a stellar menu crafted by Chef Andy Niedenthal with a focus on American cuisine with global influences. In 2022, the restaurant earned a coveted spot on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the USA. Their hand-crafted cocktails earn rave reviews and the bar features an impressive wine list and local beers. The elegant culinary experience starts with complimentary valet parking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch is available Sunday from 11am-2pm.Live Jazz Sundays and WednesdaysValet parking is FREE for all guests
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3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville
4.2
Awesome(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gainesville
Booked 5 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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  • Mary
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Outstanding service, great food at reasonable pricing. Really enjoy the atmosphere at this restaurant.
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    Covey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville
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    4.4
  • ShenyVIP
    Miami - Dade •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 9, 2025
    The best restaurant in town. The food is spectacular and restaurant is very cozy. Service is amazing. They have full bar with seasonal drinks and incredible affordable wine list. The dessert is a plus , those amazing cakes made in the house surprisingly can delight your palate after the most amazing dinner! Definitely we will come back every time we visit Gainesville.
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    Mildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville
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    4.7
  • Abbey
    Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 2, 2025
    We had a fantastic experience at BJ’s Brewhouse in Gainesville! They graciously accommodated our large party during a very busy graduation weekend, and everything went smoothly. All of our orders were correct, and the service was exceptional. Our waitress was attentive, kind, and incredibly accommodating—especially helpful with dietary needs, including gluten-free options. The food was great, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. Highly recommend for both small gatherings and large celebrations!
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - GainesvillePrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville
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    4.2

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