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1. Mildreds Big City Food
4.8
Exceptional(650)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 5 times today
Mildreds Big City Food, nestled in the heart of Gainesville, offers an unparalleled seafood experience that delights locals and visitors alike. Known for its commitment to farm-to-table dining, Mildreds sources the freshest Florida seafood, ensuring each dish bursts with authentic flavors. Diners frequently rave about the "innovative and delicious menu," with standout seafood options like the flounder and snapper receiving accolades for their "fresh and flavorful" preparation. As a proud member of the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame, Mildreds consistently delivers a seafood dining experience that is both sophisticated and approachable, making it a must-visit for seafood aficionados.
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2. Shula's Steak House - Gainesville
4.0
Excellent(606)
Price: Very Expensive
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 4 times today
Shula's Steak House - Gainesville offers a truly authentic American dining experience, celebrating the legacy of Coach Don Shula with a commitment to excellence that rivals his undefeated football team. Known for its "outstanding" service and "superb" food, this restaurant ensures every diner feels like a winner. Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, like the NY strip and cowboy steak, which are described as "cooked to perfection" and "soooooo flavorful." Located in Gainesville, Shula's Steak House stands out with its inviting atmosphere and attention to detail, making it a "must-do" for locals and visitors alike. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual night out, Shula's is the pinnacle of American cuisine.
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3. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
4.6
Exceptional(263)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 1 time today
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails offers a stellar menu crafted by Chef Andy Niedenthal with a focus on American cuisine with global influences. In 2022, the restaurant earned a coveted spot on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the USA. Their hand-crafted cocktails earn rave reviews and the bar features an impressive wine list and local beers. The elegant culinary experience starts with complimentary valet parking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch is available Sunday from 11am-2pm.Live Jazz Sundays and WednesdaysValet parking is FREE for all guests
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4. The Keys Grill & Piano Bar
3.8
Excellent(21)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 2 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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5. Dave & Buster's - Gainesville
4.9
Exceptional(92)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 7 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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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville
4.1
Excellent(73)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
Booked 2 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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7. Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que
4.7
Exceptional(8)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
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8. Wahoo Seafood Grill - Gainesville
3.6
Very Good(14)
Price: Moderate
• Southern american • Gainesville
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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