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Scott's Downtown, Gainesville, GA

Scott's Downtown

4.5
4.5
1173 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The Dining Room is Open!

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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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

What 1,173 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Georgia

    Good for groups

  • North Georgia

    Healthy

  • North Georgia

    Hot spot

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scott's Downtown offers an elegant dining experience with "outstanding food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about the attentive staff and delicious menu options, including seafood and steak. The restaurant's welcoming ambiance and personalized touches make it perfect for special occasions. "Highly recommended" for an upscale dining experience in Gainesville.

1,173 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing ! Environment is perfect

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  2. lou

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere Good price on wines. Great service

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  3. lakelanierpirate

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner at Scotts Downtown on a Saturday evening. Our waiter Chris was very efficient and provided great service. We were very pleased that we did not have to ask for our water to be refilled which is very important. The appetizers and entrees were excellent and we are so glad that Scotts is back open.

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  4. Mitch

    Atlanta7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and service was above average. Would go again.

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  5. Joseph

    Atlanta12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good dining experience. Abby provided excellent service. The Sea Bass was excellent. Prime rib was a little chewy. A little disappointed in the portion size of the Seabass for the price $43.

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  6. Mark

    North Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott’s was everything you would expect from a high level restaurant, but our server put them over the top with the service she provided. Thank you!

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  7. Jon

    Western NC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only concern was with OpenTable. OT showed 6pm and 8pm availability with nothing in between. I booked the 8pm but called the restaurant who moved it to 7pm. When we arrived less than 50% of the tables were in use. We saw no reason OT was so restrictive.

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  8. Kirk

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience last night was not the best. A couple that had never been to Scott's Downtown joined us for Scott's Valentine's dinner. We had spoken highly of the restaurant before we went so all of us had high expectations. Four (4) of us had dinner together. Throughout the entire meal, when the serving staff brought out the appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, they did not know to whom the particular dishes went to. We ordered 4 salads, 2 Iceberg Wedges, 1 Caesar, and 1 Strawberry Field Salad. Four (4) salads came out but the server did not have the Strawberry Field Salad. They took the incorrect salad back and brought the Strawberry Field Salad. Received, 4 entrees with sides. Two (2) ladies ordered the Surf and Turf which should have come with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. When those two entrees arrived, there was only 1 side on each plate which was the asparagus. Both ladies said at the same time, where are the garlic mashed potatoes. The sever said that the entrees did not come with that. Both ladies told the server that it was on the menu. The server said he would check. Server eventually came back with two small plates of herbed risotto. This is not what the ladies asked for nor did they want. Ordered 4 desserts. Three (3) desserts came out correctly. One (1) dessert was not correct and had to be returned for the correct dessert. Server brought the check out and everything was on one check. The server never asked how we wanted the check(s) to be handled. We had to ask that the check be spilt two ways. This was not an inexpensive meal. The dinner experience was not what we have come to previously experience at Scott's Downtown.
    Scott's DowntownResponded on 19 February 2025
    Kirk, Thank you for your detailed message and feedback on your experience on Feb 15th. I apologize for the numerous errors that your server made. I say that your server made as upon review they each were due to your server not doing what he had been trained to do and new better. We ALWAYS serve food to assigned seat numbers with the ladies served first, all orders are checked when leaving the kitchen, and I was on the send out position on Saturday night and remember your table. His oversites have been counseled and dealt with accordingly I assure you. I wish we had known about it that evening as we could have stepped in to remedy these errors. I have credited the more than generous gratuity that was left and apologize to not have been able to take care of this Saturday night.-Scott

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott and his staff are always accommodating for us! They give us what we ask for every single visit! The prix fixe menu was outstanding and it was something we had never experienced before at Scott's. We will be continuing to return to Scott's in the near future.

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  10. Jaci

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place impressed me. I am not a normal fancy restaurant goer, but did something special for Valentine’s Day. I was expecting a very quiet and formal environment but was met with friendliness and upbeat (but still nice) music. The staff were very welcoming and I could tell they try their very best to give a premium experience to all customers. The food was excellent with presentation and taste. I would recommend Scott’s Downtown to everyone.
    Scott's DowntownResponded on 15 February 2025
    Hi Jaci, Thank you so much for your excellent review and comments. I am delighted that you enjoyed everything. The things that you mention are all things that we work hard every day to provide. Thanks for the recommendation and we look forward to welcoming your back. ~ Scott

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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 1173 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Scott's Downtown

131 Bradford St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
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