11 Best Southern Restaurants near Gainesville

“The interior has exposed brick and such a great, cozy vibe. It was packed when we got there, so we ended up sitting at the bar but honestly, it worked out perfectly. The bar seating was comfortable and made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun.

Service was great from start to finish, friendly, attentive, and on top of everything even with how busy it was.

The food was just as good as the atmosphere. The steak was cooked beautifully and paired perfectly with green beans and sweet potato fries. The fried pickles were crispy with just the right crunch and dipping sauce. And the seared tuna dish was fresh, flavorful, and plated so nicely.

Definitely a spot with good energy, great food, and service that keeps everything running smoothly, we’ll be back.“

“Food: 9/10

Atmosphere: 7.5/10

Having Jasper as your server: 50/10

While the restaurant itself is fine and dandy, filled with great food choices and a welcoming environment, Jasper is the cherry on top. I cant remember I had a server be so attentive, knowledgeable, and otherwise a joy to talk. No notes for him, he deserves a raise“

“Its always a pleasure to take my family to the Chicken Salad in Gainesville. Cynthia, the store manager, and her team deliver the best customer service in town ,and always go above and beyond to make sure your have the best experience possible.“

“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.“

“We have visited this place more than a couple of times.The food is always on point. (compliments to the chef)They have never missed with the food or service.We will continue to meander over as long as they continue to keep providing 5⭐️ service and food .“

“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”“

“good food large portions“