Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Gainesville, Florida

joe lara Our waitress was phenomenal and right on time. Were not from the area so she was able to give e is awesome suggestions being a local. Thanks for that and the awesome service.

Veronica Hall Fantastic across the board. Ive gone through their drive-thru and dined in, and the service is always fast and friendly. The food is delicious, the interior design is colorful and comfortable. From my table, I could see behind the service counter, and I was so impressed by how clean it was- from the shelves to the floor, spotless! I recommend any of the cuban sandwiches, and the tres leches for dessert. I love eating here!

Rohantha Rukshan I went here for both lunch and dinner and really enjoyed it each time. The place has such a unique artistic vibe, it feels fun just being there. The pizza was tasty with a crispy crust and fresh toppings. The lunch special salad was also surprisingly good and definitely worth adding. I also tried their homemade ginger ale and cola, and both were refreshing and had a nice, natural taste, definitely better than regular sodas.

Grace Ramirez Our organization, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the University of Florida, recently hosted our formal end-of-semester celebration, “Una Noche de Salsa,” at Tinker Latin Restaurant, and it was absolutely phenomenal! From months ahead in the planning process to the moment of the event, the team at Tinker went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their care and attention to detail made us feel supported every step of the way, and with their help, we were able to see our beautiful vision come to life! They truly treated our celebration as if it were their own. The food was absolutely delicious and made many of our Hispanic members feel right at home. It was authentic, flavorful, and a highlight of the evening! With 150 guests in attendance, we were able to fully utilize their projection screen, stage, and microphone system to display awards and recognize our members in a professional and meaningful way. Thanks to the incredible hospitality, professionalism, and dedication of the Tinker team, this was one of the best events our organization has ever hosted. We are so grateful and cannot recommend Tinker Latin Restaurant enough for group celebrations and special events!

Ebang GM I always enjoyed the food at Harry’s Seafood Grille. It’s delicious and always fresh . I celebrated my birthday last night in this restaurant with my husband . I ordered Crab cake and oh boy you can taste the crab on it in every bite . My husband has Shrimp and Scallop Evangeline and it’s delicious as well , the fried calamari and the she crab soup are awesome . You have to try this once you plan to dine at Harry’s.

Lola Kemick If you have not tried Chuys, run there now! Such a cute eclectic vibe with lots of bright colors and comfy booths. Yuri our server was spectacular. They make all their sauces from scratch and offered to bring a sample of them to try. The boom boom and Tex-Mex were our favorites. Their queso is really flavorful and we loved the airy tortilla chips. The salsa can have some heat but we liked it way better than the bland salsa you get at some places. We each ordered a meal and wish we brought a bigger appetite. We each ate about half. The chicka chicka boom boom enchiladas were outstanding. And the chicken flautas actually had moist chicken and flavor. The manager visted the table and found out it was our first time. She treated us to their Tres Leches and all I can say is WOW! That is now my new favorite dessert. Overall a great lunch and definitely will be back.

D Jung The food was amazing! An atmosphere was epic, lots of cool things to look at. We had the Estate Burgers and delish! The aoli was on point! The Bourbon bbq wings were a perfect appetizer for sharing, big portion! Leslie was very attentive and suggested great items! Will definitely come back here if in the area again, highlyyyy recommend!

Laura N The food was delicious and our server, Tyler, was great! I had the eggplant rollatini and also ordered a side salad, which I wound up taking home because I was too full to eat it (as I wanted to save a little room for key lime pie)! My husband had the mushroom ravioli and added blackened salmon. We shared a piece of Keylime pie for dessert. We loved everything. It was all tasty! I read mixed reviews on the eggplant dish, but I thought it was delicious and would definitely order it again! I am a big eggplant fan! Everything was prepared well and tasty! And the Keylime pie was yummy and made there. We would recommend this place and the items we had!

Examiner 007 My visit was with a friend who has prior experience here with the quality of the food and the vibe of the restaurant. In many ways and years the place has never changed. And I for one think that is a great reason to visit again and again. We began with a chicken burrito that was ginormous! Very delicious. Also enjoyed a chimy chunga with steak. The sides are huge and very tasty. The guacamole and salsa are perfect. I got he feeling that this was a representation of a genuine dish and restaurant in Mexico. We also enjoyed the BEST mango coconut drink I have ever tasted! And if you want a beer, I recommend the 32oz Modelo. Awesome! The staff are very friendly and polite. Don’t forget to visit the grocery store in the rear of the building. Amazing items and all appear genuine Mexico You will find that of any of the Mexican restaurants in Gainesville, these folks are the Very BEST! Enjoy

Kangol Ray My girlfriend and I went here for my birthday and had a great dinner and great time. There was no wait, we were seated as soon as we arrived and didnt wait for service. We ordered French onion soup and it came out pretty quickly and it was perfectly done and absolutely delicious. She ordered the the 8 oz. sirloin steak with a loaded baked potato and asparagus, all of which was perfectly done as well. I ordered the 6 oz. sirloin with shrimp, loaded baked potato and Mac and cheese, all of the food was excellent and I have no complaints whatsoever. Great job longhorn and I will definitely be returning here when I am ready for another perfect steak dinner.

Jenan Al-Jame This is a great place to go for excellent modern American food. We sat outside and the atmosphere was really nice. We arrived around 5pm on a weekday. The waitress was very attentive and polite. The food was very delicious. We had Caesar salad and Eggplant fritters. The salad was great and had just enough dressing with awesome croutons. The fritters had a tasty flavor with the cheese, marinara, and a pesto together. We also had the Spurrier’s Burger and “Emory & Henry” Seafood Pasta. The burger looked fantastic, though I didn’t try it myself. The seafood pasta was very good with a nice presentation. Overall I had a great experience that makes me want to go again.

Alaine Yon My friend and I were searching for a seafood restaurant tonight. And of course we were using Google. And decided to try this place. Let me tell you everything was awesome. We were greeted by Ashley. Then Ashley came over to take our order. Our food arrived just as we had ordered. Oh my let me tell you everything was perfectly cooked and hot . During the meal I asked Ashley if we cook speak with the cook"Tony". I got to tell him that everything thing we ordered was perfect. He was smiling big and he should!! So please do your self a favor and stop by for a great meal. P. S. Both of these employees have worked here for 15 plus years. Thanks for your fantastic service.

Ap V There’s a large amount of seating in this multilevel restaurant with very festive music and atmosphere. The drinks are huge. You have to try one of the margaritas. The salsa bar is great because everyone can tailor their meal to their own taste. The food was delicious, including the Pollo Acapulco and the shrimp and chicken fajitas. Service was a four star not a five star, but I think it’s because our waitress was just overwhelmed with the number of people in the restaurant. Still highly recommend!

Alice Vickers We had my moms 100th birthday party in the private room and it was wonderful. Jessica provided excellent service; the space was perfect; everyone helped me decorate; all our guests had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this for a fun event.