11 Best Southern Restaurants in Gainesville

Underground Kitchen Southern • $
722 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Yard Bird with Collards and Mac and Cheese
Creole Shrimp and Grits
Seafood Mac & Cheese
Seasonal Vegetables
Homemade Cornbread
Blackened Catfish
Crispy Yardbird
Chicken Wings
Seafood Mac
Lamb

“Food delicious & they were very professional…..“

4.5 Superb76 Reviews
SWAMP RELIGION Burgers • $
904 E University Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tacos & Fries
Cheese Burger Fries
Cajun Shrimp Burger
Cajun Cheese Fries
Chicken Wings
Shrimp Tacos

“Everything was really good! We got the shrimp burgers, shrimp tacos, Cajun wings and cheesy fries. Def recommend.“

4.4 Superb47 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
4062 Plaza Blvd Suite 20, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Lauryn's Lemon Basil Chicken Salad with Broccoli Salad
Classic Carol with Crackers Samples
Rice Krispies with Chocolate Chips
Spicy Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sassy Scotty
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Spicy Pimento Cheese
Olivia's Old South
Macaroni and Cheese

“All im gonna say is ,if you haven't tried the Classic Carol Chicken Salad, TRY IT..YOU WILL BE ADDICTED LIKE MY FAMILY IS..I didn't think much of the restaurant name as I drove pass it many time thinking all chicken salad would be the same until I pulled in one day and when I tell you how Great the 🐔 Salad was oh my, My family cant stop eating it and Now I can honestly say All Chicken Salad isn't the same.. we buys pounds of it at a time
.THANK YOU CHICKEN SALAD CHICK FOR THE GREAT TASTE ILL NEVER BUY ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN..“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Frenchmen Street Food Vegetarian • $
439 S Main St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Cajun Red Beans & Rice Side
Grilled Beyond Sausage
Chunked & Screwed Hash
South Main Special
Breakfast Sandwich
Big Tymer Waffle
Rice and Beans
Vegan Egg-Wich
Yo Hash Browns
BBQ Porq Sando

“Out of this world vegan food! If you've been looking for a fierce vegan spot then baby you have to stop by!!!“

4.9 Superb142 Reviews
Flatfish GNV (Doughnuts and Bakery) Donut Shops • $
308 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Praline Pecan Donut
Chocolate Velvet
Strawberry Donut
Blueberry Donut
Lemon Curd Donut
Earl Grey Donut
Caramel Donut
Doughnut
Gelato

“Went once, loved it so much and i will be returning. I highly recommend it and go early to have all the flavors!!“

4.7 Superb112 Reviews
Powell's Soul Food Express, LLC Mobile caterer • $$
100 Castle Dr, Gainesville

“This place creates cravings like no other with the food that you can definitely tell was made with love. If I eat them every day, I’d sure look like Sherman Klump thanks again, and keep up the good work, feeding our souls with the nourishment, and being the definition of soul food.“

4.8 Superb11 Reviews
Flouthern Mobile caterer • $$
N Main St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Bone-In Pork Belly

“I had a waffle with smoked pineapple and coconut custard. That was three days ago and I can't stop thinking about it. I would eat them every meal.“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Southern Stop American • $
6419 W Newberry Rd STE G3, Gainesville

“Food was cooked to order and very good. I got the catfish and fries.“

4.6 Superb22 Reviews
4 Rivers Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
3262 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Signature Angus Brisket Platter
Signature Angus Brisket Whole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Macaroni and Cheese
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Pulled Pork Platter
Smokehouse Sliders
Side 4r BBQ Beans
Half Rack of Ribs
BBQ Street Tacos

“10 out of 10 recommend!Food and service are top notch.“

4.4 Superb272 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
4001 SW 43rd St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Mac and Cheese and Fried Okra
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
New York Strip Steak N' Eggs
Grandma's Holiday Sampler
Southern Fried Chicken
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak

“Always reliable and good, even when you are not on the road.“

4.1 Good559 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company - Gainesville (Butler Plaza) Breakfast • $
3904 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Eggs-Traordinary Risky Biscuit
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Side of Sausage Gravy
Fried Green Tomatoes
Bluegrass Grits Bowl
Chicken and Waffles
Side Fried Chicken
The Squawking Goat
Biscuits and Gravy
The Five and Dime

“Great restaurant! I stopped here on my way to my first cruise! Service was quick, everyone was friendly, and food was exceptional. I got the grits bowl, and it was absolutely delicious! I didn't end up trying one of their bagels but the rest of my party assured me that they were delicious. Would stop again!!!“

3.7 Good238 Reviews