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- BBarbaravipMiami - Dade •29 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe had a fantastic time. The cocktails were perfect, our steaks were cooked to perfection, and the service was the best.More infoPrime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.7
- DDoyleAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoCarmel was our waitress and she couldn’t have been any better. She was attentive and just an all around nice person. The food and staff are always the best at Mark’s. Our experience is great every time we visit.More infoMark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - GainesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerOrlando / Central Florida East •11 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Nov 2024Always fabulous. Great service, loved the anniversary celebration!More infoMildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville•4.7
- SSharonOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined on 5 Oct 2024The food was delicious and the customer service was top notch! Our waiter was prompt and fun.More infoShula's Steak House - GainesvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gainesville•4.2
- OTOpenTable DinerAsheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined on 29 Sept 2024Comfortable chairs and great view. Lovely evening.More infoCovey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.6
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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 Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que
The restaurants with the best service in Gainesville are Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que, Dave & Buster's - Gainesville and Black Prong Bar & Grill
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gainesville are Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que, Dave & Buster's - Gainesville and Sensei Asian Bistro
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