Restaurants near Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Prime & Pearl

4.7

Exceptional(882)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gainesville

Booked 33 times today

Prime & Pearl is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida that believes unexpected, flavorful pairings lead to something magical. From steaks, dry-aged for 35 days to uniquely crafted cocktails, dining at Prime & Pearl is an experience. One you won’t soon forget.Our focus is on bringing things together—often unexpected things—to make something creative and authentic. We believe a sense of wonder is an integral part of every memorable dining experience in our space.Enjoy a local, hand-selected 25-ounce Porterhouse ribeye perfectly dry-aged on-site. Taste an array of oysters from our own gulf waters up to the shores of New England and Canada. Choose a unique steak knife that reflects your personality. Quench your thirst for originality with a personalized Prime & Pearl Bourbon or Whiskey. Whatever you do, don’t eat ordinary.

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2. Mildreds Big City Food

4.7

Exceptional(648)

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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3. Sensei Asian Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(223)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Gainesville

Booked 3 times today

Sensei Asian Bistro unites classic along with modern Asian elements in a sophisticated, contemporary setting.Right across street from Regal Cinemas in Celebration Pointe!Indoor and outdoor patio (covered) seating available.Give us any detail you are comfortable with for your special occasion! (Names, # of yrs for anniversary, Birthday, etc.) We love to make your day personal and memorable.

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4. Shula's Steak House - Gainesville

4.1

Excellent(604)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Gainesville

Booked 4 times today

The Shula's StoryEstablished in 1989, Shula's Steak House started with one goal in mind - to carry on the legacy of Coach Don Shula, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. 30 years later, we've taken that goal and run with it. We're proud to offer the highest quality steaks, fresh-caught seafood, and tantalizing sides.Inspired by CoachWinners are a different breed. Winners work hard, winners value the small details, and winners never cut corners.When Coach Don Shula opened the first Shula's Steak House in 1989, he took his winning formula to a whole new level. He wanted to provide the highest quality steaks in a warm, inviting setting. There's an ethos to excellence - it doesn't matter if you're coaching an undefeated football team, or grilling up a porterhouse - we make sure we live by it.

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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville

4.2

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gainesville

Booked 4 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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6. The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

3.7

Very Good(21)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gainesville

Booked 3 times today

Since 2018, we have been Gainesville’s go-to spot for live music, cocktails & frozen concoctions, Sunday brunch, Key West cuisine and a fun time with friends. The Keys Bar and Grill brings Duval Street to the Celebration Pointe Promenade where the windows are wide open, the fresh air pours in & awesome tunes spill out. Plenty of screens to watch your favorite teams on. Now featuring Jazz on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm AND full bands performing on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 9 pm. We invite you to come relax, sing, sway, toast and dine with us. Drop by & you’ll find out The Keys is a good time. Every time. For questions about music events, please feel free to give us a call!

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7. Dave & Buster's - Gainesville

4.9

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gainesville

Booked 10 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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8. Wahoo Seafood Grill - Gainesville

3.7

Very Good(14)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Gainesville

Booked 1 time today

Shawn Shepherd, owner of Wahoo Seafood Grill, grew up helping his mom cook for his six siblings. His family moved from Ohio to Tennessee to Alabama and then to Mississippi, but no matter where they lived, you could always find Shepherd learning how to create a new dishes alongside family, friends, and neighbors... anyone who would let him in their kitchen. He especially loved visiting his grandfather, who owned a seafood restaurant in Pennsylvania. When Shepherd joined the Navy, he wanted to be a cook, but the Navy wouldn't let him because his testing scores were too high. After nearly 7 years, he was honorably discharged and he worked as a cook by day and bartender by night. Eventually, he opened his first restaurant, Shepherd's, in 1999.He went on to operate several successful restaurants after that, and in 2013, he partnered with Butch Monaghan. Together, they opened Wahoo Seafood Grill in Gainesville followed by the Tallahassee location in 2015.

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9. Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing

4.5

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Gainesville

It is our vision to become the most dominant Asian restaurant in the world by providing outstanding innovative quality food, exceptional service and ensure cleanliness in each of our store so we can provide an exquisite and memorable dining experience to all our guests. It is our mission to develop the quality of life for each of our employees by providing them the right training and wisdom and to promote Kaizen as part of our daily scheduled life.

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10. Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville

4.8

Exceptional(1382)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gainesville

Booked 29 times today

We are operating in strict accordance with CDC, State of Florida and Alachua County regulations. We have limited seating in our dining room to ensure proper social distancing. Reservations are strongly encouraged. We are offering take out curb side service for those who would like to enjoy Mark's at home. Delivery is also available through 352Delivery.com. Our wine and beer selections are available for take out. As always, we thank you for your continued support.-Mark's Prime Steakhouse Management Team

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Robert
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Pleasant and fast service. We enjoyed our dishes and will likely return. Most entrees are over $20 but that is pretty much in most places nowadays.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - GainesvillePrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville
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4.2
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DanielVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sensei continues to be my favorite restaurant in Gainesville. The food is delicious and luxurious. The service is second to none. Our server Kiki is always welcoming and our favorite. She enhances the experience with her attention to our needs. Always look forward to the next time I can return.
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Sensei Asian BistroPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Gainesville
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4.8
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Brian
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service. The cowboy steak took a little long but they made up for it with free dessert. Best drinks food and such a good vibe
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Prime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville
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4.7
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KahtiVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was our first time there it was excellent we will definitely be back. Thank you justice.
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Mildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville
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4.7
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Liz
Orlando / Central Florida East •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
The food was very good, from the shrimp caesar salad to the surf and turf. No complaints.
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Shula's Steak House - GainesvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gainesville
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4.1

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Prime & Pearl

2. Mildreds Big City Food

3. Sensei Asian Bistro

4. Shula's Steak House - Gainesville

5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville

6. The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

7. Dave & Buster's - Gainesville

8. Wahoo Seafood Grill - Gainesville

9. Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing

10. Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville

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