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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.8
4.8
3219 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 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: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 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 Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,219 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Overall

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Food

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Service

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Value

  • Treasure Coast

    Good for groups

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Hot spot

  • Martin County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gafford in Stuart offers a delightful dining experience with "best food, best people, best drinks." Consistently praised for its exceptional service, the restaurant features standout dishes like Mabel's Fried Chicken, meatloaf, and swordfish. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it an ideal spot for celebrations and special occasions.

3,219 Reviews
  1. MARGARITA

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food especially the macaroni and cheese and green beans. Our server was great.

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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious! Had the fresh fish special “ Tripletail”!! Delicious…Everything was great !! Our server,sitting outside and reasonable prices! Happy diners for sure!!

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  3. Laurel

    VIP

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. The Gafford never disappoints.

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  4. Aseantimone

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t remember if our server was Josh or John, but he was fantastic. Very attentive and sweet to my family. He was sure to check in frequently and to ask if everything was to how we liked it. Definitely will be back to this location. As the food was amazing and fresh!

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  5. Daryl

    VIP

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Will be back for sure! Food is amazing!

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  6. Mary

    VIP

    Treasure Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great Valentine’s Day dinner for two. James, our waiter, was great to point out items on the menu and was always available when we needed something. The dinner was excellent as everything was fresh and cooked to order. We always have a great time at The Gafford.

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  7. Dane

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Stuart/Hobe Sound/Jupiter. Sea Bass key lime butter sauce was outstanding- Kyle was a fantastic server as well!

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  8. Amy

    West Palm Beach

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was delicious as always. Service is always solid. The Swordfish prep is amazing.

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  9. Daniel

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a concert to attend at the Lyric Theatre. Identified this several times during the visit. Entrees arrived later than expected had to rush dinner to get to concert in time. Food was excellent, staff was courteous, but the stress of waiting made our experience a mixed bag.

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  10. Carrie

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service the charcuterie board was impressive

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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 3219 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Gafford

47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colorado
  • Area
    Stuart
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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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