Kelley's Tavern and Grill

The food is always wonderful! JOYCE is the BEST!!! Who doesn’t love her genuine southern accent?!!!

We tried this place for dinner last night. Big mistake. Our experience was somewhere between bad and awful. The bad: wife and I ordered the $13 burgers, very well done for her, medium for me. Something was "off" with the taste of the meat (the menu described it as local grass fed "Talmo Beef") We both noticed it and it wasn't a good thing. My side salad was wilted and soggy, and served 5 minutes after the burger. Her side, mac and cheese with white Cheddar and spiral noodles, was OK - just not what she expected. Overall, the service was average, as long as you don't mind making multiple requests for napkins, water refills, or the side you ordered. Now the awful: I was sick all night - stomach cramps and diarrhea. I don't have a weak stomach and I eat red meat cooked medium to medium rare on a regular basis without any issues. Just saying. I'm not buying all the glowing reviews here and neither should you. There's better food, service, and ambiance at more reasonable prices around the corner at Wild Wing Cafe. If you're thinking about having a night out at Kelley's, JUST DON'T.

The portions are huge! The staff is always friendly and attentive. Try the build a chicken sandwich it's delicious 😋. We go there because it the best place to get his chicken livers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili, Pickles, Fried Chicken Livers

Good food but parking is a problem.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

Dietary restrictions: Not sure

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Cheese Dip, Chili Cheese Fries, Rib, Pickles, Fries, Fish and Chips

Reviews were so good so we gave it a try, the server Tanisha walked over & without saying hello says what do you want. Not friendly in the slightest. The food was just ok but this is proof customer service can kill your entire experience. We won’t be back. You have to walk by the dumpster to get in, that’s not good when you are walking in to eat.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Went for Valentines date night and had a great meal. Definitely would recommend 👌🏼

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was so looking forward to the Fish & Chip and they were terrible. The fish was inedible. I have never taken a bite of something and had to spit it out. I don't know if it was raw but it was just mush. The waitress happily exchanged it for the other blackened option which was just ok. Blackened is not just seasoning it is a form of cooking which it certainly was not and it was dry. Had I wanted "blackened" fish I would have ordered it. No one came to the table to apologize as was to be expected as it is a higher-end tavern. The waitress was pleasant but the Southern -ness was a bit much (I being born and raised here). She was pleasant and was tipped nicely regardless of the lack of authenticity.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great place to have a nice dinner with family and friends. Menu is great and food is well prepared. Never a bad experience in last 5 trips. Parking is limited, have to park elsewhere and walk. Owner runs a great restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Shrimp and Grits

Everything was good, friendly and clean

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing place, amazing staff, amazing ownership/management. A must stop for Gainesville cuisine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is delicious. I ask about the grape salad and the waitress brought my friends and me a tiny sample to try. It was delicious and planned to get it on the next trip. The service was excellent, and the food was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great lunch - but a little pricey

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Fries

Great service Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5