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Scott's Downtown, Gainesville, GA

Scott's Downtown

4.5
4.5
1162 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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Please join us for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5pm at Scott's Downtown. We offer great food prepared with attention to detail, an unparalleled wine list and the best wait staff North of Atlanta. We are located in downtown Gainesville 1 block off the historic Gainesville Square. Our menu offers a wide range of choices from USDA Prime, hand cut steaks, the freshest seafood and local produce with seasonally inspired weekly specials. Free parking is available at the North Parking Deck next door to the restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (770) 536-1111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Dixon Chef Owner
  • Catering
    The Loft at Scott's is our special event facility with seating up to 500. We also provide off premises catering. We offer a complete line of corporate and social catering including: Concert Baskets, Day on the Lake Picnics, Weddings, Bridal Luncheons, Rehearsal Dinners, Company parties, Holiday Gatherings. <br /><br />Call on Scott's Catering Department to put together a memorable event for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Scott's Downtown is the perfect place to host your next private event. The Restaurant offers two private dining rooms to accommodate up to 24 and The Loft at Scott's can accommodate larger groups up to 500! Business meeting space is available up to 24 with audio and visual equipment available.
  • Area
    Gainesville
  • Cross Street
    Brenau Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking after five available in neighboring parking lots.
  • Entertainment
    Live music Saturday evenings. Vocalist, saxaphonist and guitarist are just a few of our entertainers scheduled weekly. Entertainment schedule available at www.scottsdowntown.com
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Georgia

    Good for groups

  • North Georgia

    Healthy

  • North Georgia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • North Georgia

    Romantic

  • North Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • North Georgia

    Lively

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Service

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Good for groups

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Healthy

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Romantic

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Good for special occasions

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Lively

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scott's Downtown offers a consistently "awesome experience" with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "elegant remodel," "delicious seafood pasta," and "perfectly seasoned dishes." The atmosphere is "lovely," making it ideal for special occasions. The staff, led by Scott, is "gracious" and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
1,162 Reviews
  1. james

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An evening at Scott’s is fabulous; our favorite server Mark provided the perfect evening. Their special seafood and pasta, and a wonderful French Chardonnay were delicious There bar goddess house made manhattan can’t be beat! Thank you Scott Make reservations, Scott’s is very popular with us locals

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  2. Jenn

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott’s never disappoints! From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a friendly smile and made to feel like family. Servers are top notch and very attentive. The food was delicious as usual and we love when Scott comes to greet each table before and after their meal. Scott’s team went above and beyond this visit with a personalized bourbon cake for my husbands birthday! I highly recommend you visit Scott’s for an upscale dining experience in Gainesville. You will not be disappointed!!!

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  3. Bob

    VIP

    Miami

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic local gem. Great restaurant in a quaint lake town outside of Atlanta. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was amazing and the service was excellent (thank you Bri!). If you are just 2, ask for one one the private tables in their own little room off the main floor. The bar was also excellent!

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  4. Bob

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brie and the staff were outstanding as usual. Love this place because everyone is so helpful and friendly. Scott is like the house host whom makes one feel like you're having dinner at his house. Food and service are awesome! I had the Seabass and friend had the Scallops and really liked it (and he was a restauranteuer so he know his food). Brought our special Burgundy and Pinot Noir wines and shared it with the staff. Highly recommended.

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  5. Don

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at Scott’s and it was a very good experience. Our server, Mark, was very good and attentive. Our food was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely. I couldn’t ask for a better experience for my 76th birthday dinner.

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  6. Lynn

    VIP

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ice cold. It looked and tasted very bland. Our server was good but this is one of the worst meals we’ve ever had.

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  7. Kenneth

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent and the remodel very elegant. We had a wonderful time!

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  8. Betsy

    VIP

    Atlanta

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food at Scott’s - even when busy, service was attentive with drinks, appetizer and meals for a table of 6. Seafood pasta was delicious, compliments and clean plates all around. Sea Bass, Shrimp and Grits, Scallops and Salmon all got raves. Belle Glos Pinot is a new fav for several at our table. Wish we had budgeted time for dessert but had to get to the local jazz venue - we made it in plenty of time for the short walk which added to a great Friday night out in Gainesville!

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  9. James

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks to Ashley! Nice to meet the GM when they honestly care about their guests. Abigail did great as our waitress. Thanks to all for a really nice new years eve meal!

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  10. Jennifer

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Received a gift card (sister ordered and had mailed) when my sister ordered, she called to do it and asked there to be a message sent along with the gift card. We received the gift card with no note on who it was from and with just a receipt we eventually figured out the mystery that it was from my sister. First poor experience. When we were seated, we were at a wobbly table in a small room. We asked to be moved and were seated at another table that felt like it was about to fall apart. They tried to fix it and thought it was just wobbly, but the actual tabletop was not attached correctly. We were removed a third time. OK, let’s just keep trying here and see if things get better. They didn’t. The water glass was spotted, there were crumbs on the bread plates, the calamari was soggy with a poor presentation. My husband ordered the prime rib, medium rare. It came out, medium. The crème brûlée was torched too much and was actually burnt on top. The fillet tasted really well. The mushrooms were bland. When we made the reservation, I noted that it was my husband’s birthday that we were celebrating This was overlooked and not a mention of the celebration. That was a disappointment. For the food, the atmosphere and the service it was extremely overpriced. We will not be back.
    Scott's DowntownResponded on 29 December 2024
    While we appreciate all feedback It is important to be forthright when asked while you are in the restaurant while can do something to remedy any missteps. I was actually cooking on the line tonight and was intimately familiar with your dinner. To clarify, your husband stated that he didn't like the original table because he "didn't" like the view according to my daughter, the host. The table you were seated at did appear to have an issue with a loose top, something easily remedied. While your husband's Prime rib was the correct temperature, I replaced it with one not soaked in Au Jus as is my spec so that the color was more representative. He ate all of it as you did with the calamari and the crème brule. You mentioned none of this to management or server when asked several times.

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FAQs

Scott's Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (770) 536-1111.

Scott's Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 1162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scott's Downtown

131 Bradford St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brenau Ave
  • Area
    Gainesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking after five available in neighboring parking lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Dixon Chef Owner
  • Entertainment
    Live music Saturday evenings. Vocalist, saxaphonist and guitarist are just a few of our entertainers scheduled weekly. Entertainment schedule available at www.scottsdowntown.com
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (770) 536-1111
  • Catering
    The Loft at Scott's is our special event facility with seating up to 500. We also provide off premises catering. We offer a complete line of corporate and social catering including: Concert Baskets, Day on the Lake Picnics, Weddings, Bridal Luncheons, Rehearsal Dinners, Company parties, Holiday Gatherings. <br /><br />Call on Scott's Catering Department to put together a memorable event for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Scott's Downtown is the perfect place to host your next private event. The Restaurant offers two private dining rooms to accommodate up to 24 and The Loft at Scott's can accommodate larger groups up to 500! Business meeting space is available up to 24 with audio and visual equipment available.
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