11 Best Southern Restaurants near Gainesville

“We were a party of 5 and from the moment we entered we felt welcomed. Appetizers to try: Brussel sprouts and fried pickles were delicious. Flat steak was very tender and flavorful. Fried chicken and waffle outstanding. Cocktails were delicious as well as beautiful. You will not be disappointed. We are definitely returning.“

“I had an excellent experience at Recess! My waitress, Ali, was outstanding — professional, well-informed, and had a fantastic personality that made the whole experience even better. She knew the menu inside and out and made great recommendations. The service was smooth, the food came out perfectly, and Ali’s upbeat attitude really stood out. I’ll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend asking for Ali if you want top-notch service!“

“GF chicken salad was delicious! I had Fancy Nancy and Cranberry Kelly with lettuce for wraps. I also tried the broccoli salad, which was good but a little sweet. The staff was helpful and friendly. They took time to explain the menu and Gluten-free choices. The restaurant was clean and inviting.“

“I’ve always been treated nice here and the food is great especially the brown gravy. If you want to pay double for breakfast please go to Waffle House. And if you want people to treat you poor darlings nice please stay home. Well maybe!“

“The food here is awesome!! The drinks are delicious too! My favorite is the painkiller!! They limit you to 2. I understand why, I had jello legs walking out of there! The portions are enough to have for lunch/dinner the next day. Their homemade croissants with the honey butter drizzle, yummy! 😋 You must try this place! We went to two different locations and the food is consistent.“

“The food was good! There's a lot of choices.“

“Awesome staff! Incredible owners! Love the bartender, Jenn. Thanks for your hospitality.“

“Food was absolutely fantastic. We ordered flat iron steak, duck, and shrimp and grits, everything was cooked to perfection, and flavors are definitely memorable. Finished dinner with sticky toffee cake, which, alone, is worth coming back for. Stephen, our server, was professional and very welcoming. Thank you for this amazing experience!“

“This restaurant is breaking the law by charging a fee to use debit card ! Federal law says

“It is illegal for merchants to charge a surcharge for using a debit card in all 50 U.S. states. Federal law, specifically the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, prohibits these surcharges, and card network rules also disallow them. Merchants are permitted to offer a discount for paying with cash instead, or to charge a surcharge on credit cards (in states where this is legal), but they cannot charge a fee for debit card”“

“This Shane's does an outstanding job! The food is good the service is usually pretty speedy and the place is clean. They also are constantly running deals and specials on their food. During these tough economic times, that's greatly appreciated. 5 Stars Shane's of Flowery Branch. Hands down the best Shane's in Metro Atlanta!“