New American Restaurants near Gainesville, GA

“We enjoyed our first trip to Standard Service. The food was delicious and the service was great! Just wish trivia was upstairs rather than in the tap room.“

“The best food and drinks on the square 🥰“

“When we first came to recess we sat at the bar and we met Dorsey who was the bartender. Who turned us into regulars quickly. Her balance of checking in and giving space while throwing quips is something that has been lost in nearly every restaurant I attend. The art of service is something that is alive and well in Recess. So now my wife and I have been go to Recess every Monday for the last 2-3 years. It is just our spot at this point and it’s hard to remember a time before it. Gainesville wouldn’t be the same to me without Recess. If you like the look of the menu stop in, if you don’t, ask about the specials. You will find something to enjoy. We will see you Monday.“

“I’ve had breakfast multiple times and multiple different items and everything has been great. Tried lunch today for the first time and the cheeseburger was the best I’ve had definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“Very crispy wings 😋. I don't typically eat this, but this is my guilty pleasure. I love the extra spicy wings and lemon pepper wings. The fries are also extra crispy. Idk where this location will moved to when the mall shutsdown. The wings are affordable and delicious. I hope they relocate somewhere near.“

“5 stars just isn't adequate ! I need at least 1000 more! One of the best things about living in Georgia is getting to find hidden gems in small towns that have amazing food! Chef Nick and his team know how to please the palate. Tonight we had a lump crab appetizer which was superb, then their notable Fried Green Tomato appetizer which I order every visit; delicious as always! My entree was the wild halibut which was beyond scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned; perfectly prepared! Save room for desserts. My group ordered the Sticky Toffee cake, the Jack Daniel's chocolate bread pudding, cheesecake and vanilla creme brûlée. All were a gorgeous way to end our meal. (My favorite was the bread pudding!) Great evening! Great food and service! Of course I will return!!“

“I can’t say enough great things about WBC! We used to live in Flowery Branch, GA, and during our motorcycle ride from Florida to North Carolina, we knew without a doubt we had to make a stop here. This is, hands down, the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to. The owners are truly AMAZING and the staff are the friendliest people you’ll meet—genuinely kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. Everything on the menu is amazing—you truly can’t go wrong no matter what you order. We’ll definitely be back soon. It’s absolutely worth the 7-hour drive from Florida!“

“J Christopher has been our favorite breakfast spot since the Duluth days, well before expanding. Thankfully, it’s still our favorite after yesterday’s food, service, and price experience. We had a Billy goat omelette with spinach, goat cheese, and turkey sausage- mane, so good! We also had a traditional breakfast- pancakes, grits, bacon and eggs. Our server (Amy) was on point, attentive and most importantly, a nice person. When servers like each other, service is excellent and the vibe is right. Amy and a colleague were working multiple tables but still having fun on the job- an Owners’s Dream! With that, we highly recommend JC above 2. Snooze, 3. Flying Biscuit, 4. First Watch 5. Oui, and 6. Cracker Barrel. The JC Flowery Branch location is almost never crowded and your food is out after a short wait.“