50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Gainesville

“Germaine’s Chicken is a must-try in Gainesville! Black-owned, full of flavor, and always welcoming. The chicken is fire, the salads are fresh, and the Brussels sprouts? Unreal. Great vibes, even better service, this spot never misses!“

“Took my boys in a tour of UF and our guided recommend we grab a bite here. The tacos did not disappoint! Everyone enjoyed their meal and our waitress was wonderful. The owner made sure to make his rounds and check on each table during our visit.“

“This is the best pizza in Gainesville! Last time I got their hot honey pizza with pepperoni and green peppers, it was awesome! We also spoke to the manager for a while as he was doing some maintenance work next to our table, he was super kind to us. If you only have one night in Gainesville, you can't go wrong here!“

“We are beyond thrilled with the experience Tinker gave us for our wedding! They catered a beautiful buffet for us, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests absolutely loved the food! What made it even more special was the kindness and friendliness of the entire staff. They made us and our guests feel so welcome and taken care of, handling everything with such warmth and professionalism. I want to give a special thank you to Karen who was so accommodating and helpful throughout the planning process. Being able to celebrate right at the restaurant created the perfect atmosphere. We were able to relax in an intimate setting and truly enjoy our guest and wedding. Tinker truly went above and beyond to make our day stress-free and unforgettable. We are so grateful to the entire team and would highly recommend Tinker to anyone looking for incredible food, outstanding service, and a beautiful space for their celebration! Thank you again for everything!“

“Oh man, these burgers are the best! The sauce and fries are the icing on the cake. Randomly stopped to try them, I'll def be back.“

“We had a great dinner tonight and our server, Drew, was very friendly. She took the time to chat and talk about the food. 5/5!“

“Very good customer service … you better go get one…💥💥💥“

“What a great diner! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the coffee just kept coming. My friends and I have found our new breakfast spot!“

“We love First Mag! Best brew, best crew 🙌“

“Great food and wonderful service!“

“Deep-dish gluten-free pizza???!!! Are you kidding me? My wife has celiac so we rarely get to enjoy good restaurant pizza. Squarehouse is a game changer. Thank you Squarehouse for the delicious gluten free options!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza and waffles.“

“We went for the first time to experience a sound bath which was amazing! We go there early to check the place out. It was so great! Caleb was so friendly, the kombucha was first rate and I’m picky and the golden milk was the best my friend ever had and has been drinking it for years. Well worth a try. Can’t wait to go back for tea ceremony and more.“

“Charcuterie at Fehrenbacher’s - so good!“

“Food was fabulous, our waitress Jasmine was awesome“

“What a great place. Been to a lot of tap rooms just to be disappointed in the beer, NOT THIS PLACE! I had a flight of their own brewed beers & the wife had a flight of stouts, not theirs. The staff was fun & helpful in choosing cause you can't drink them all. Hope I get to come back again.“

“Literally the best pizza in Gainesville hands down“

“Always delicious! One in a million!“

“Absolutely love this place. The vibe, space and people are amazing. Super dog friendly except inside during certain animal events but the beer selection is vast and it was a lot of fun to try different ones. The hillside is gorgeous and perfect for working on your tan while listening to live music or in the evening, watching bats fly over the beautiful pond.“

“My first time coming here and I love the smores iced latte. It was sweet (and I dont like the taste of coffee so I usually add sugar, but didn't have to). People are sweet. also there's a kitty there so that was an automatic 10 ❤️“

“My first time trying Venezuelan cuisine! Wow! I want more! I had a chicken empanada and fried plantains. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the sauce! OMG! and the plantains were out of this world! If you're in Gainesville, I highly recommend giving this a try! You won't be disappointed!“

“Went so far above and beyond helping me get a gift certificate for a dear friend - 1000% dedicated to community, care, and top notch YUM! Thank you Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausages“

“One of the Gainesville community’s pillars of excellence. Great bagels, great coffee, great story. We go back every time we visit!“

“the food was delicious and well priced! i had the vegan chili over pasta and it was great. my friends and i had a wonderful time getting to know the lovely ladies there, and we loved playing cards and having an impromptu karaoke session. shoutout to the cute dog and four waters, no ice!“

“Amazing Restaurant, amazing food, & amazing staffing.“

“best coffee shop/food in Gainesville“

“Yummiest bagels and nicest staff around“

“The owner is a really nice guy, the food I had was great even after I got it to go and drove 20 mins away, the burger I had was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be going back.“

“Got the bulgolgi hot pot and crab rangoons and it was delicious and our waitress Kate was friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Suprette is remarkable for the quality of food and interesting wines selection, above and beyond food is their commitment to justice and peace.“

“The best food in town! Can’t get enough!“

“Usually go here after rollerderby bouts (thank u for sponsoring GRR!!!)! Staff was nice and they have lots of good vegan options. Tried the vegan meatloaf which was like a vegan meatloaf burger ??? It was super good! I’ve also heard good reviews for their veggie and impossible burger! Def will be there again especially for their love of the rollerderby team 🩵“

“Nice place for weekend afternoon“

“I had a very good experience going here and they have very good food! Thank you!“

“East End Eatery is my favorite breakfast place in Gainesville! The best breakfast burrito in town! Always fresh veggies, gouda cheese grits that always satisfy, even a Florida native like me. Treat yourself to the best waffle in town. Crisp outside with light fluffy center. Not heavy at all. Real shrimp and grits worth the wait for cooked to order meal. The service is always friendly with a smile. The owner works all areas. She loves to meet customers. Hope you enjoy the experience as much as I do.“

“Delicious coffee and tea drinks, friendly staff, great atmosphere for chit-chat and reading. Love this place!“

“Excellent Beef Brisket! Great wait staff, friendly and attentive!“

“Great drink and they do the Unique Rice Roll really yummy“

“Quesitos y pastelitos de guayaba son sabrosos!! Los invito a visitar este café tan curioso y de buen servicio!!“

“Normally the girls at opus spring hill are great but this morning was less than ideal I get the same thing every morning but this morning it was a awful experience. My cup was over filled dripping down my cup and tasted nothing like it normally does I was super disappointed“

“Today was my second time visiting. Both times the customer service has been excellent. I always order a small taro tea with boba. My daughter got the strawberry milk tea with cheese foam on top. Both were prepared quickly and tasted great. I can’t wait to visit again.“

“💚fantastic place plantology did not disappoint“

“Looking for a hotdog joint and Sweetberries came up as an option. Had a Chicago dog and an all American dog. Best dogs we ever had. Next time your in Gainsville and craving a hotdog, be sure to check out this place. We will be back.“

“Place is wonderful. Outstanding food and staff!“

“Food was awesome and service was spot on!!!“

“First visit tonight. Best pizza I have ever had! And the wings were amazing also! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place is so awesome. I just had one of my best meals and service and overall dinning experiences ever.“

“The food was absolutely fantastic.“

“Excellent food and service“

“they have the best food and service and their workers are very friendly and helpful“

“Best steaks! Great atmosphere and attentive staff❤️“