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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.8 (3287)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night!

    Multiple dates available
    Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night! Cheers to good times and great deals! Enjoy 1/2 OFF all bottles of wine tonight. Whether you’re celebrating or just winding down, we’ve got the perfect pour for you. Join us and make your evening extra special—because wine not?"
    Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night! Photo
  • Mother's Day Dinner

    May 11, 2025 only
    🌸✨ Celebrate Mom with a Special Mother’s Day Dinner! ✨🌸 Treat the most important woman in your life to a delicious, elegant meal filled with love and flavor. 💖 Join us for a Memorable Mother’s Day Dinner! ✨🌸 This Mother’s Day, show your love and appreciation with an unforgettable dining experience at The Gafford! 💖
    Mother's Day Dinner Photo

What 3,287 people are saying

The Gafford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Treasure Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Hot spot

  • Martin County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Romantic

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Lively

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gafford in Stuart delights diners with its "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Known for its "excellent service," the restaurant offers creative cocktails and a diverse menu, including standout dishes like crab cakes and short ribs. Guests appreciate the warm ambiance and consistently "great" dining experiences, making it a favorite local spot.

3,287 Reviews
  1. Michelle VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks , food was amazing! The staff is so friendly ! One of the best spots in Town

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  2. Chad

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gafford is a great restaurant. I've been going for over 10 years. Great food, great location.

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  3. Peter

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as well as service . Kyle our waiter was very good and helpful

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  4. ANDREA VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and the food were amazing. Very great experience. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Lori

    Nashville9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I always get the filet and this time it was awful. The server was great and was very attentive. He was a people person and a definite asset. I was very disappointed in my dinner because like I said I always get the same exact order. The meat tasted sour and maybe old.

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  6. Lucy

    West Palm Beach36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our "go to" each and every time we want a great meal, and a completely satisfying night out! Brought dozens of friends and family members that continue to patronize always pleased! Thank you "Rick" for the fabulous job you do and the staff continues to do each visit! Amazing food, and drinks, all great choices.

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  7. James VIP

    Treasure Coast22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal that is complimented with great staff and caring of your experience. Thank You for a wonderful evening . Everyone is a team that makes sure you are well taken care of. Jim B

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  8. Jeanine

    Treasure Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal again! and so much of it!! We always go to the Gafford when we’re in Florida .. had a great dinner and caught a show at the Lyric .. Great night!

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  9. Robert

    Treasure Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to celebrate our 59th anniversary somewhere special and a good friend suggested The Gafford in Stuart. When we arrived we were greeted with a "Happy Anniversary" and taken to our table where there was an anniversay card. They take anniversary celebrations seriously. Our great server, Janine, also wished us a happy anniversary. We started off with the 3 Crab Cake appetizer and it was clearly the best we ever had. My wife then ordered the Filet Mignon and I ordered "The Gafford" which is their signature steak, a 20 ounce ribeye that came with Mac N Cheese. I can summarize that all of the food was delicious. Great service and fabulous food is clearly the mission of The Gafford.

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  10. Annemariel VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food service and atmosphere all good Enjoy our dinners Food is very good

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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 3287 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Vegan, Wine
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