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  • monicaVIP
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had an excellent dinner last night at Prime and Pearl! Kelly and Sarah made us excellent martinis at the bar to start. Our favorites were the pork belly and oysters Rockefeller apps. My short rib dinner was exceptional! Paulie was an excellent server and very attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!
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    Prime & PearlPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville
    4.7
  • krisnia
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Honestly our favorite place to go. The food never fails, it’s the one place that we know whatever we order even our picky toddler loves to eat. The service never fails, our server Brandon made sure we were well taken care of and if our son wasn’t having it he made sure his food came out right away.
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    Sensei Asian BistroPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Gainesville
    4.8
  • Erwin
    Atlanta •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our meal was perfectly prepared. Our server was friendly and helpful in selecting out meals. The restaurant is noisier than we like, but that’s just us. Finally, the live jazz band created the only negative vibe for us. Again, this is just a personal taste issue. The food and service are impeccable.
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    Covey Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville
    4.3
  • Katherine
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a quiet booth in the front of the restaurant across from the beautiful mahogany English style bar. This location was perfect for a private dining experience. The service was exceptional. We were given time to enjoy our meal and not feel rushed which is rare when compared with most restaurants in Gainesville. We ordered a ribeye steak with brandy pepper sauce. Cooked exactly as we requested and served on a warm plate. The jalapeño stuffed appetizer was exceptional. We look forward to going back.
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    Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - GainesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gainesville
    4.7
  • Sharon
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Feb 2025
    This is our third Valentine’s Day meal at Mildred’s and each time we ask ourselves why we don’t eat here more often! The fixed price meal was amazing, with great options for salads/soups, entrees and especially desserts. We enjoyed the wedge salad and the carrot salad, as well as the lamb and swordfish entrees. Each was unique and perfectly prepared. The cakes and cheesecakes are to die for! Oh and we truly loved the cocktails too!
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    Mildreds Big City FoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gainesville
    4.8

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Horse farms and small diners are commonplace along U.S. Route 441 between Gainesville and Ocala; both are integral parts of Central Florida culture. When you stop for a meal in the area, you'll find that some of the best places may be connected to a gas station or convenience store. Since most establishments are locally owned, they give off an "Old Florida" vibe. Barbecue sandwiches are popular when served with slow-cooked vegetables. Biscuits and gravy are in high demand at breakfast time. Even in small towns like Micanopy and Reddick, you will find a range of Italian, Mexican, and Cuban cuisine. If you head to the east side of Orange Lake, restaurants in the small towns of Citra and Hawthorne are rumored to serve Florida gator tail and authentic Greek gyros.

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The best reviewed restaurant in Ocala / Gainesville is Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing

The restaurants with the best service in Ocala / Gainesville are Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing, Red Lobster - Lake City and P.F. Chang's - Gainesville

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Ocala / Gainesville are Volcanic Sushi + Sake- Hunters Crossing, Red Lobster - Lake City and Black Prong Bar & Grill

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