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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.8 (3302)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 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

What 3,302 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Overall

  • Treasure Coast

    Healthy

  • Treasure Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Treasure Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Service

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Romantic

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gafford is a cherished dining spot in Stuart, offering "great food, service, and ambience" with a menu featuring creative cocktails and imaginative dishes. Guests rave about the "outstanding swordfish" and "delicious crab cakes." The welcoming staff and consistently "excellent" service make it perfect for special occasions and casual outings alike.

3,302 Reviews
  1. FM

    Treasure Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Rick, Taylor, and their crew provided a great evening for wife and I. I love sitting next to the kitchen and watching everyone work. And Abby was wonderful! Thanks Rick!

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  2. Martin

    Treasure Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience as always! The swordfish special was fantastic, chef!

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  3. SUSANNE

    Atlanta9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our special occasion spot. Was a little disappointed that when ordering dessert the chef or server didn't write a message on the plate like some high end restaurants do. Overall service was great along with the food and dessert.

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  4. gary

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was wonderful! From being warmly greeted and knowledgeable staff really made for a great experience. The food was perfect. The large and fresh salad, lump crab cakes and the swordfish were excellent.

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  5. Karen

    Naples10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Gafford as usual. Everything is always done to perfection! The 4 of us enjoy going there. One of my favorite places to dine. Pork chops done perfectly, chicken and the steak was spot on. It’s always a little loud but worth it.

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  6. Leigh VIP

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. Celebrated my birthday. Great place for any celebration.

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  7. Joan

    Treasure Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy dining at the Gafford. Food is well prepared and imaginative. Servers are excellent. Cocktails are creative, which I appreciate. Do wish they had a better selection of craft beers for my husband who is a beer snob.

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  8. Henry

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Specials are creative with local seasonal ingredients. Menu items are delicious and consistently prepared. Also love the incredible service, from hostess, to servers, to chefs, and management team. This is our favorite date nite dinner when attending a concert at The Lyric or enjoying Downtown Stuart. Highly recommend!

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  9. PATRICIA VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I went to celebrate my birthday, and the food was very good, and the staff was very friendly. It would have been nice of them to offer a birthday dessert to acknowledge my birthday, but I did receive a card instead.

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  10. Dakota

    Treasure Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my grandpa here fir his birthday dinner. We had a great experience. Service was outstanding we had the crab cakes they were so delicious. Everyone in the restaurant said happy birthday to my grandpa it really made his day we had a great time definitely will be back

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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 3302 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 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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