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- AAnthonyvipNorthern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •46 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server Jessica was excellent-she really knew her stuff. The food was sophisticated and approachable and loved every bite!More infoMildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerOrlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur most favorite place in all of Alachua county. Great Chef & food and a staff that compliments it all. See you again soon 👍🏻More infoPrime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.6
- JJonTampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing food and great service. Garlic chile risotto was the best item we ordered.More infoMark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - GainesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipAsheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 29, 2024Comfortable chairs and great view. Lovely evening.More infoCovey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.5
- TTimVirginia •4 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 15, 2024Not their fault, but we sat outside, which was lovely, but there were two “kids” skateboarding on the sidewalk right next to our table. They were very loud. This is an issue for the Gainesville PD. Something for Amelia’s to bring up with them.More infoAmelia's Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Gainesville•3.6
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The college town of Gainesville has a great variety of restaurants, ranging from casual American eateries to high-end establishments featuring gourmet offerings. The town's wide assortment of restaurants spans from Japanese places serving sushi and udon noodle soups to steakhouses offering up NY strip steaks and loaded baked potatoes. Gainesville also has a number of casual bars and grills serving up sandwiches and hamburgers. For those looking to make a change from low-key American eateries, the town also has Italian restaurants known for bruschetta, brick oven pizza, and specialty pastas like bucatini Amatriciana. As the home to the University of Florida, Gainesville has an abundance of bars and gastropubs featuring everything from buffalo wings and nachos during football season to farm-to-table salads, pastas, and steak sandwiches.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Gainesville is Sensei Asian Bistro
The best vegetarian restaurants in Gainesville are Amelia's Italian Cuisine, Black Prong Bar & Grill and Sensei Asian Bistro
The restaurants with the best service in Gainesville are Sensei Asian Bistro, Black Prong Bar & Grill and Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gainesville are Black Prong Bar & Grill, Sensei Asian Bistro and Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que
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