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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.8
4.8
3199 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (772) 221-9517
  • 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.
  • Area
    Stuart
  • Cross Street
    Colorado
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,199 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Overall

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Food

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Service

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Value

  • Treasure Coast

    Hot spot

  • Treasure Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Treasure Coast

    Most Booked

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Service

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Hot spot

  • Martin County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Lively

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gafford consistently impresses with "amazing food and fantastic service," making it a "go-to" spot for locals and visitors alike. Diners rave about standout dishes like swordfish and fried chicken. The atmosphere is praised as "comfortable and reliable," while the staff is often described as "super accommodating" and attentive.
3,199 Reviews
  1. Bob

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and experience. Wait and bar staff were outstanding.

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  2. sherri

    VIP

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gafford is one of our favorite restaurants! The food is always exceptional, the service is amazing (from the hostess to the servers) and the owner Rick goes out of his way to ensure everyone has an incredible experience! We celebrated my husband’s retirement at The Gafford this weekend and it was the perfect choice for a special occasion (or any reason if you’re looking for wonderful food & service!) ALWAYS WELL DONE RICK & TEAM!

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  3. Carolyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meatloaf amazing. My halibut special delicious. My friend’s NY strip cooked perfectly. Reasonable bottles of wine. Oh, the burrata appetizer an absolute must!

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  4. Dave

    VIP

    Treasure Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service always the best!!! Make sure you go and enjoy either bar side or main dining side!

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  5. Doug

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, excellent cocktails, good wine pours, and very fair prices. Best value in Stuart.

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  6. Kathleen

    VIP

    Treasure Coast

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. As always, The Gafford did not disappoint. Our server - Maybe Janine - who has been there a long time - was amazing. She was able to make requested adjustments to individual orders. Rick even came by to say hello. Hoping to see The Gafford out in the St Lucie West area SOON! Thanks much - see you soon!

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  7. ilisa

    VIP

    Treasure Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat right down with a reservation. Our waiter came right over. He was friendly and helpful. As always, the food was amazing. Each coarse came exactly when it should have. We live here part time, and always return to The Gafford. We talked about how delicious the food was on the way home !!!

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  8. Tracy

    VIP

    Wilmington

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and it did not disappoint! Service and food were outstanding! We will be back!

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  9. Kyle

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a brand new waitress. On her own for the first time. She was great. Attentive but not hovering. Meat, cheese board fantastic

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  10. diane

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fresh triple tail, string beans cooked to perfection, wild rice yummy!!!! Gafford never disappoints

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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 3199 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
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for The Gafford

47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colorado
  • Area
    Stuart
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (772) 221-9517
  • Private party facilities
    We have semi-private dining that can comfortably seat up to 40 guests.
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