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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.8
4.8
2763 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Elizabeth and I were very excited to open our restaurant in Downtown Stuart. After years of visiting our parents our hearts led us back here each time we considered a different location. Our son Taylor (our Executive Chef) and I, both have a culinary education and all three of us are extremely passionate about quality food,drinks and hospitality. We thoroughly enjoy taking great care of our guests. “the Gafford” is named after my grandparents who taught us how to enjoy life, have fun and laugh (especially at ourselves). My grandfather was in the Air Force and hospitality business all of his life and taught me so much about business, cooking and hospitality. I can remember when I was young visiting my grandparents on their farm. My grandfather used to teach me how to grill. My favorite dish to cook together was a giant Ribeye steak. On our menu, that is our signature item and we call it “the Gafford.” Welcome to the Gafford where casual meets upscale.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (772) 221-9517
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Wilson
  • Private party facilities
    We have semi-private dining that can comfortably seat up to 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Rick: (772) 221-9517
  • Neighborhood
    Stuart
  • Cross street
    Colorado
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 2,763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Overall

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Food

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Service

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Value

  • Treasure Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Treasure Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Treasure Coast

    Lively

  • Treasure Coast

    Most Booked

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Service

  • Martin County

    Best Ambiance

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Good for business meals

  • Martin County

    Innovative

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Hot spot

  • Martin County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Lively

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

2,763 Reviews
  1. ScottM

    Treasure Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Weather you love steak or seafood the flavors are exceptional.

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  2. KHLE

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, beverages, service, and atmosphere were phenomenal. We’ve been going to the Gafford for quite some time and it never disappoints. This is our go to place for many occasions! We absolutely love it!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Gafford is consistently great. Food prepared perfectly and service is always good. Fine selection of entrees and specials. One of Stuart’s best

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. What really made it exceptional was that both the owner and the manager stopped by our table on separate occasions to ask if everything was good.

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  5. SuzieQ

    West Palm Beach

    75 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    We have been going to the Gafford for many years. In fact we drive from Jupiter Farms to Downtown Stuart to frequent it. However, after last night's dinner with friends, we won't be back. I have no complaint about the service and the drinks are always good. Great bartender, every time. But this visit, something was different, when it comes to the chef/kitchen staff. The food was awful, my husband and one of our guests had the special fish dish, it sounded really good, but the fish was so dry and there was absolutely no sauce on it at all. It was terrible and they did not finish their dinner. I had the pasta special that had lobster and bacon in it. It too was so dry and not at all how it was described by our server. My other guest had the Mabel's Fried Chicken, and it too was dried out and she didn't finish her plate at all. How could all 4 dinners be that dried out and bad. Not palatable at all. I was truly disappointed and can only guess there's a new chef or something different in the kitchen. It breaks my heart because this place has been our "go-to" place in Stuart for a very long time.

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  6. LoganS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and the food was excellent. Our server was very attentive to our needs. And it was quite an enjoyable evening. I had the snapper my wife had the fllet both cooked perfection very delicious We will most definitely come back again

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had another amazing meal and experience. Have never been disappointed.

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  8. JudeD

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Gafford is an Excellent Choice for Diners who are Looking for Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Service , a Great Atmosphere. Never Disappoints. Always Consistent. I Give it 5-Stars 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful dinner with friends. Service was on point after a little hiccup and they certainly made up for it. Food was delicious and presentation…perfect!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service and presentation. Chicken and salmon were fine. Sauce on the swordfish diminished the taste.

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  11. BernieA

    Treasure Coast

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My short rib was a bit dry but tasty. My partner's filet mignon was delicious as was his mashed potatoes. The soup of the day was awesome. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were on the expensive side: $12.50 for a Tito's vodka dirty martini and $10.50 for a Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic. They also add a "3% non cash fee" to every bill. All and all, would prefer to go to Kyle G's Prime Seafood and Steaks on Jensen Beach.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    4 meals , all good value. Service very good 2nd time there and a repeat of a great evening

    1 person found this helpful

  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent Food was great Can’t wIt to return We live in Palm Beach, wish you had a place down here.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. MelodyP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was outstanding, perfectly cooked scallops and grouper. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Probably our favorite restaurant in the area.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. MichaelP

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grace was an outstanding server and the food is ALWAYS on point. 6Stars if possible!!

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Norie

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall wonderful experience! Will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great group dinner! Server was very attentive!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great celebration, service was perfect. Food; outstanding. Our go to for a foodie in Stuart

    1 person found this helpful

  19. BethM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the menu and the atmosphere. Will be back !!

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  20. PhilM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as usual, food, service ambience,, our go to place.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Treasure Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was an excellent experience as always!! Will be back

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  22. ReneeM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful local restaurant. Casual restaurant to meet up with friends or eat alone at the bar. Tables in the restaurant are nice and or also it is fun to eat at the bar. Food and service are good. Many choices from appetizers, entrees, and entree salads. Priced well! Can’t go wrong at this restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

  23. ChrisS

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Steak was old. Pork chip very Smokey. Service very slow due to kitchen delays.

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  24. BobbyS

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    great dinner and our waitress Grace was wonderful and very professional

    1 person found this helpful

  25. WayneB

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my go to restaurants to take people. Great food and service. I been there twice in the past two weeks.

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  26. Ellyn

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was exceptional as always. Server was pleasant and friendly but missed a few beats and did not tell us the price of the specials which I’ve come to expect at The Gafford.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. BarryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic. We shared the crab cakes and they were excellent. The meatloaf is the best I have tasted. My wife had the fried chicken. The restaurant is a very special place for us.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. Gulliver

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent as usual. Cheese plate app highly recommended. Our server Grace was exceptional.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. LynneG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an exceptional evening for a special dinner with friends! One chef and two food critics. Kendall was sensational, guiding us to perfect meals and libations. Encore!

    1 person found this helpful

  30. SarahG

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    James was wonderful! We ordered the hummus appetizer, I had the double bone pork chop, my husband had the swordfish, best swordfish he’s ever had! And the carrot cake was awesome!!

    1 person found this helpful

  31. Kack

    Treasure Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely evening. It was our daughter’s birthday and it was a wonderful time. The fried chicken and the short ribs were exceptional. The roasted corn salad was just ok, had better there before. All in all a good evening. All the staff wished her a Happy Birthday which was nice.

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  32. NICOLES

    Fort Lauderdale

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Came in before 5 and got the tail end of happy hour, sat at a high top in the bar and order a couple of apps. Then ordered dinner and we had a salad and the short rib and we highly recommended the short rib !!

    1 person found this helpful

  33. uptownhobo

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We were not terribly hungry so decided to get a mix of appetizers. I had the chicken tortilla soup and spouse had the scallops with bacon and we got the burrata to share. Spouse's scallops dish was very good however my tortilla soup was a miss. Seemed more like a mushy salsa with a scant amount of gritty chicken heated up in a microwave. Unfortnately, the burrata we shared was also a miss. The burrata itself was probably fine, but it was literally floating in a bath of hot olive oil, surrounded by loads of tart cherry tomatoes also floating in this bowl of oil. Never seen a burrata served this way, and it was awful. I will say, the bread was good. Wine was as expected. I had always heard good things about this restaurant so if we go again, we'll stick to basics - straight up meat and seafood which seems to be what they excel at.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. SteveH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Arrived with 4 people. Server arrived promptly. Three out of our party of four disliked our food as prepared. My wife who ordered a salad with grilled chicken like her meal.

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  35. KenM

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered the Snapper which was prepared just right and was delicious. Service was very attentive and the creme brûlée we ordered for dessert was one of the best I have had in a long while.

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  36. RonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always very good and consistent. My favorite restaurant.

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  37. Shawn

    Orlando

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent we would recommend this restaurant for any occasion

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  38. BlakeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress added to the wonderful dinning experience.

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  39. LennyG

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Far and away the best restaurant in Stuart. My wife had the scallop special last night and she could not stop raving about her meal. The food is consistently excellent! When you eat at the Gafford, ask for Lauren as your server you won’t be disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. CherriiL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants!! Friendly staff and amazing food!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Gafford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (772) 221-9517.

The Gafford is rated 4.8 stars by 2763 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Gafford

47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colorado
  • Neighborhood
    Stuart
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Wilson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (772) 221-9517
  • Private party facilities
    We have semi-private dining that can comfortably seat up to 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Rick: (772) 221-9517
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