The Swamp Restaurant

1104 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville
(352) 377-9267

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Crispy Chicken Tender Basket
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Tender Wrap
Spicy Ahi Tuna Bowl
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
The Freshman 15
Veggie Burger
Chicken Wings
Gator Bites

Menu

Appetizers
Chips & Queso
Fresh tortilla chips served with a spicy Cheddar Jack cheese blend and homemade salsa
Chicken Quesadilla
Large and perfect for sharing! Grilled chicken with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted peppers in a garlic-herb tortilla. Served with chipotle red pepper sauce, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Grilled chicken mixed with buffalo wing sauce, melted Cheddar, pepper Jack, and cream cheese, finished with ranch and an extra kick of hot sauce. Served hot with toasted pita chips, celery and carrots
Crispy Chicken Tender Basket
Fried crispy chicken tenders served with a choice of Swamp's wing sauces
Gator Bites
Crispy tender gator tail served with Cajun aioli
Artichoke Dip
Fried artichoke hearts served with our mouthwatering house-made lemon-caper aioli
Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Crispy cauliflower bites coated in our famous sweet chili sauce, tossed with pepperoncini rings, and topped with white sesame seeds and cilantro
Hummus
Made fresh and topped with garlic olive oil and pepperoncini tapenade. Served with toasted za'atar pita chips, cucumbers, peppers, celery, and carrots

Bowls
Southwest Bowl
Steamed white rice topped with blackened chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, and chipotle ranch
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Spicy Ahi Tuna Bowl
Steamed white rice mixed with crunchy rayu, ahi tuna, wakame, sesame seeds, cucumber, ginger, and scallions topped with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce
The Super Bowl
Barley and quinoa, grilled peppers and onions, black beans, avocado, pickled red onions, and sautéed spinach topped with crumbled feta cheese

Burgers 🍔
Swamp Double Smash Burger
Two smashed 4 oz all-beef patties smothered in American cheese on a toasted and buttered brioche bun
Freshman 15 Burger
Winner of the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl burger battle. 8 oz all-beef patty topped with melted American and pepper Jack cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, fresh jalapeños, and fried egg on a toasted and buttered brioche bun
Black Bean Quinoa Burger
House-made black bean quinoa burger patty topped with avocado, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, grilled corn, and spicy vegan aioli on a toasted and buttered brioche bun

Desserts 🍰
Warm Skillet Brownie
Hot gooey brownie baked in a hot skillet and topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle
Artisan Cheesecake
Ask your server for today's tasty handmade options

Doggy Dining
Barky Bowl
Ground beef over white rice
Bitchin Chicken
Grilled chicken over white rice

Kidz Menu
Chicken Tenders
Mac N Cheese
Cheeseburger
Buttered Noodles

Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese topped with our house-made croutons and fried capers
Orchard Salad
Fresh spinach topped with crisp apple slices, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and red onion. Served with our zesty lemon vinaigrette
Strawberry Feta
Iceberg lettuce topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and diced tomatoes, drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction
House Salad
Our House Salad with a base of mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, and topped with house-made croutons
Ancient-Grain Salad
Fresh arugula topped with quinoa and barley mix, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with our zesty lemon vinaigrette
Southwest Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with black beans, grilled corn, pico de gallo, Cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and cilantro. Served with chipotle ranch
Bowl Soup of the Day
Try our delicious in-house creations
Cup Soup of the Day
Try our delicious in-house creations

Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken
Spicy breaded chicken topped with melted pepper Jack cheese, jalapeños, and spicy mayo on a toasted brioche bun
Chicken Founders Club Sandwich
Grilled chicken or blackened salmon topped with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and spicy sriracha mayo on a toasted brioche bun
Steak Sandwich
Grilled teriyaki chicken breast topped with a juicy grilled pineapple and melted Swiss on a sweet Hawaiian bun

Sides
Sweet Potato Fries
Fries
Side Sauce
Side House Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Old Bay Pub Chips
Sautéed Spinach
Seasonal Vegetable
Slaw
Fruit cup

Wraps 🌯
Fried Buffalo Tender Wrap
Chicken tenders tossed in your choice of sauce with provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes wrapped in a garlic-herb tortilla
Swamp Caesar Wrap
Choose grilled or fried chicken breast with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing wrapped in a garlic-herb tortilla
Power Wrap
Vegan chicken tossed in za'atar seasoning with hummus, fresh spinach, pickled red onion, sautéed peppers, and onions wrapped in a sundried tomato tortilla
Grilled Buffalo Tender Wrap
Chicken tenders tossed in your choice of sauce with provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes wrapped in a garlic-herb tortilla

To Go Soda
Dite Coke
Sprite
Coke
Fruit Punch
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Rootbeer
Mr Pibb
Lemonade
Coke Zero

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Recent Reviews

I visit The Swamp Restaurant nearly every day for lunch and occasionally for dinner. The staff is always delightful and kind enough to accommodate special requests. Everything I've eaten there has been excellent. I highly recommend the southwest bowl, burgers, and quesadillas. Be sure to visit the hostess to pick up some Swamp merchandise, too.
December 2024
We went around noon and it wasn't too busy. Food came quick and was really good! Service was super friendly and they came to check on us a few times! Would definitely recommend if you’re in Gainesville or near University of Florida.
August 2024
I wasn't impressed. It was just OK!
I ordered an alcoholic drink that I didn't like (wasn't sweet enough). I asked them to replace the drink and they didn't have the other drink I chose. I was there with my work group and we ordered a lot of appetizers that were pretty good. The appetizers filled me up so I ordered the teriyaki bowl to go and there was more rice than anything else. I didn't eat very much and threw the remainder away. It just...
August 2024

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The Swamp Restaurant

1104 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 377-9267