Gainesville Restaurant Guide
Gainesville Restaurant Reviews
Welcome to our Gainesville restaurant reviews guide where you'll find top restaurants off the beaten path, both locally owned and chain. In fact, some of the best restaurants in the Gainesville just might be the little mom and pop operations flying under the radar. For some of the best picks in Gainesville, you've come to the right place.
Our Gainesville restaurant reviews guide can help you make sense of the thousands of options out there. Happy eating!
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This place is amazing! Best flavored iced coffee, breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, lattes, and mochas. Fat-free and sugar-free versions of everything! Also delicious smoothies, milkshakes, and even home-made flavored cream cheeses. Definitely best to-go breakfast place in Gainesville. Also ve...
I tried the Asian Buffet last night for the first time, telephoning in my to-go order for a Szechuan chicken combination platter with an extra egg roll. The young woman on the line was courteous and helpful, and told me my order would be ready in 10-15 minutes. Arriving 10 minutes later, I was gre...
The food was great...we love the chicken bowl!
I have been eating at the deli for years. It is our loccal "Cheers" place to gather and dine. The staff is so friendly, the food is great, location is in the heart of town. Their are so many "regulars" that many of us have formed friendships because we always see each other there. Almost a home away...
This was actually a really good spot to bring my family. They have a fun, friendly atmosphere and the food is very good. We've been going on all-you-can-eat Sushi night on Wednesdays, and they have live entertainment. I don't think many people know about it though, but that seems to be changing.
My family, including my 18 month old grandchild stopped in Gainesville last weekend to see the University on the way to Disney. The hotel recommended Amelia's and did us a big favor doing so. The food was absolutely superb. I had shrimp fra diavalo which was as good as any I had ever had. My wife lo...
Wonderful menu, fresh foods, artful presentation, delicious specials, friendly staff . . . a terrific dining experience! I highly recommend breakfast, lunch or dinner at Ivey's . . .
The breakfast special is a rip off. Substitute hash browns for grits and the $2.99 special becomes $8.00. That's five bucks for an order of hash browns. FOOD IS VERY GREASY.
My husband and I took the kids to dinner last week and had the most wonderful experience while there. The server obviously loved children and paid special attention to our kids so that my husband and I actually got to have a conversation. The food was fantastic...I recommend the St. Jacob Saute, my...
(09/30/2009)
Very good service!!! Any other truckers out there traveling Interstate 75, and have a craving for sushi, this is the place to call. I took the exit ramp 382, parked on the shoulder, called in my order, and was eating sushi within 20 mins. That's what you call CURB service. Try the Crunchy Rolls.......
The food was okay, but the service was horrible. The waitress was inattentive and she literally slammed our change and to go boxes because she thought her tip wasn't large enough.
(08/22/2009)
I've been going to Calico Jacks in Gainesville for over ten years. Back in the day they ROCKED. BUT Every time I go there they get worse and worse. The last three times I went it was so bad it was amazing. Sad to say I no longer eat there. I have a lot of good memories eating at CJ's with friends a...
Best food I've had in Gainesville in a long time. Good food, good prices, good service.
I have been eating here for years, and have had mixed experiances but nothing horrible. Service can range from good not great to so so. I have never had to wait for 15 min to be served as some have said but at times my drink may go dry before I get a refill. Food is usually really good the sweet pot...
The people on the Williston Rd location are great and very friendly and the food is good. I recommend them to anyone and I think their specials are great. My favorite lunch is the chicken pot pie...mmmmm
Owner Ben Ma has outdone himself. This restaurant is a hidden gem. We have eaten there many time. We have finally given in and just ask our server to have Mr. Ma make us something. We are never disappointed. When you see a majority of the clientele are Asian, you know you have found the winner.
high priced low quality food.
(05/16/2009)
EXCELLENT!! I travel all over North Florida and have tried all the different mexican restaurant's and LA Fiesta is the best.
Ivey's used to be a regular dining experience when I was younger. I placed a take out order today for 2 salads and a BLT. The dressing was not included. The BLT was cold and bland. The orange with the sandwich was good, and the salad items were fresh. The $$ was significantly higher than expected...
Awesome place to eat! Great Food!