Restaurants in Gainesville

“I stopped in while traveling and they have some of the best coffee I have had in awhile. Their dirty chai was also incredible. Beautiful set up and kind staff. We plan to return!”

“Pakwaan Indian Cuisine in Gainesville is an outstanding choice for a family meal. Visiting with four family members, we were warmly welcomed into a spotless, inviting, and modern space, setting the tone for a relaxing evening together. The staff's hospitality was top-notch—friendly and attentive throughout our visit. For drinks, we enjoyed their refreshing mango lassi and, for the adults, a round of thoughtfully crafted cocktails from the bar—each beverage paired perfectly with our meal and added a special touch to our dinner. Appetizer highlights included the papadum with flavorful chutneys, crispy samosas, and the sought-after chili chicken—all served hot, fresh, and packed with authentic Indian spices. Our main courses were equally memorable. The classic chicken tikka masala and chicken madras came out bursting with flavor and were complemented beautifully by fragrant basmati rice and soft, garlicky naan. Vegetarian standouts like dal tadka, paneer makhani, and palak paneer truly impressed the whole family, demonstrating authenticity and skill in every bite. To finish, the kheer dessert delighted everyone at the table. Highly recommended for families looking to treat themselves in Gainesville VA.”

“Omg Eddie has learned very well from his dad and uncle sam. The only thing is he still hasn't mastered the art of making lasagna like Anthony papa taught him. We definitely need Anthony to come out of retirement to make it one day”

“Great service and food !!”

“love the food, great staff always making sure everything is good. our favorite pizza place. Come for food, leave as a friend 🧡”

“From start to finish everything was perfect and the food is authentic and delicious!!!”

“We always get good service. Elmer and Yanira are two of the best examples.”

“Está tan rica la comida en Sazón Latina. he ido dos veces en familia y ordenamos, lomo saltado, tacos, pescado frito, pupusas, pollo con camarones, chicharrón con yuca. La comida save tan rica y fresca. Cada platillo ha sido buenísimo. la atención que te dan también es exelente, te sientes bienvenido. Angie nos atendió hoy y fue tan amigable y profesional con nosotros. The food at Sazón Latina does not disappoint. my family and I have tried several different dishes and each one has been amazing. the food tastes incredible, and the ingredients are fresh and too quality. The service is wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. I'm amazed that the place wasn't packed both times I've been there, but if you're thinking about it, go try it and spread the word on this local business.”

“The staff is amazing , the ladies on the front are phenomenal , best customer service I ever got , they even played with my kid and gave him toys , the food was really good , high quality and a lot of halal options, who ever the owner is you are lucky to have this team”

“Love the food and ambience was also amazing ❤️”

“What do I recommend? Everything! Even the music, the vibe, the sauces, you name it. It may strike you as expensive til you realize the portion size means you've got lunch for tomorrow.”

“Such a GREAT place to eat. The staff are so warm and welcoming, makes me feel at home. Love the people and of course the amazing juicy barbecue. You just got yourself a new regular!”

“Husband and I eat breakfast on Sundays at Gainesville Diner. Such a friendly atmosphere, our food is always delicious and hot. Amy is always our waitress--she is absolutely amazing, always friendly, and makes us feel as though we are her very dear friends. She brings us our coffee first thing without us even having to ask for it. The food is great, but Amy is what makes Gainesville Diner so very special.”

“Amazing quality of food! Staff were friendly! And the place was clean”

“We made our first visit to Blue Ridge Seafood today, and loved it! Awesome old school seafood/crab place. Super friendly staff. Grandkids got their first blue crabs. 🦀🦀”

“Excellent food and service!! Friendly staff reasonably priced. Very nice and clean restaurant. I highly recommend!!!”

“The meatballs were ok!! Amazing selection of IPAs whoever selects them does a good job 👏 Some nice selections in the whiskey groups too.”

“The eggs were a little overcooked and it would have been nice to have a bit more of the bulgogi sauce (or at least have the option to buy more). Other than that, it was amazing.....not very authentically Korean, but authentically scrumptious!!!!! Oh, and sadly, way too expensive to have on a regular basis.”

“This place is a hidden (although in plain sight) gem in Gainesville. Different takes on traditional Italian dishes. Ethiopian dishes and steaks also on the menu along with a really great wine inventory.”

“Audrey is the GOAT. Burger was bussin. Absolutely try this place!”

“Nice light thin crust pizza, very good salad and some of the best onion rings we've ever had. Plus a cute collection of those old time $1 small toy in a capsule vending machines which I love!”

“Came in for a quick but filling lunch and I was not disappointed. One of the specials of the day was steak skewers over rice and it was delicious. Will have to swing by for dinner or drinks to check the vibe after hours.”

“Always a 10/10 experience!”

“Margaritas always nails it! Customer Service is always very very friendly. For take out they get you in and out quickly. And best of all my picky husband really liked their chicken cheesesteaks. As a Philly native he is very particular and Margaritas as I said nailed it! #newregulars”

“Awesome customer service, food is phenomenal, Wings are fire one of my recommendations.. never can go wrong With that option and they got plenty of Sauces to choose from one of my favorite is this sweet Thai chili.”

“Outstanding food, one of the best peruvian restaurants I have ever visited. Clean, great service and the chicken was outstanding.”

“I absolutely love this place. Their iced red velvet latte with vanilla cold foam is AMAZING. (And I am extremely picky about coffee). Their deserts are delicious & the atmosphere is adorable.”

“My boyfriend and I recently stopped at Nando’s for lunch. The food was amazing, staff and service were excellent, and we will definitely be back. Steve the manager was also great. 10/10”

“Love how they don’t use powder!!”

“Love the service and friendly stuff”

“Sarah is excellent bartender and server. We always enjoying seeing her for brunch on Sundays.”

“We had a very wonderful experience at Olive Pizza & Grill . the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind, For Vegetarians also this is the good option,”

“Absolutely loved this K-BBQ. One of the few that you actually get help cooking your BBQ on the grill

Amazing meats and sides. Fine selection of drinks and a great atmosphere to eat K-BBQ”

“We love Passion Fin and highly recommend the restaurant.”

“Did NOT disappoint! Enjoyed a tasty meal at La Finca this weekend. Staff was friendly and attentive. Most important, the food was delish. Salsa was smooth--just a hint of heat and not too much cilantro. Beef and chicken flautas offered a great crunch and tender meat filling. Chile relleno, filled with melty cheesy goodness, was a hit! The skinny margarita was as you'd expect--good, but not quite the punch of a regular margarita. The mango-habanero shrimp was a beautiful presentation and the sauce packed a great, sweet kick--minus a star for shrimp being really over cooked (easy fix for the kitchen, though). Sounds like the new management team is off to a promising start and we can't wait to visit again!”

“The Steak and Cheese Sub was very good and delivery was fast. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

“O.M.G! Had my first cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and my tastebuds have never been so happy! I got the strawberry cheesecake and had to stop myself from eating the entire bundtlet in one sitting. Absolutely delicious. I recommend 100 stars!”

“This was our first time trying Go Nom and it was so yummy! The pricing is much better than anywhere else and I love the portion sizes!
We will be back now for sure!”

“i love wegmans their my favorite company”

“Easily the best place to be in Gainesville for all the craft beer drinkers, music lovers and BBQ eaters!!! I frequent this place on a weekly basis, not just because it's close to the house, but because it's a FUN atmosphere. There are dart boards, arcade games, board games, live music, comedy shows and good food. You can host private parties here too!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!! 60+ taps of beer and TOP SHELF bourbon/whiskey!”

“I had a birthday dinner here with my whole family. We got our own table, personal service from the best chef, and since it was closing time, as many balloon animals as my toddler could hold. The food is always fantastic, but you come for the show.”

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!”

“Great food and drinks! The staff made it even more fun! Great spot!”

“Your restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years - you truly offer something for everyone. Plz consider adding nights for a VIP section with premium service. Small changes like alternative seating or a refreshed bar setup could reduce repetition and elevate the experience. I know your team has the creativity to pull it off. Keep it up. You are doing great...”

“They have the best custom cakes and a perfect party room! Thanks to Mary for making our experience super awesome!”

“I always enjoy the honey crisp chicken salad!!”

“The other day Jon Filmore served me, and he is a polite, professional, and hard worker. He was very respectful when taking my order, and he and his team were efficient at getting my order out. This Chick-fil-A always has the best food and service. Chick-fil-A Bristow can’t compete. (my home Chick-fil-A)”

“the food is very yummy and it helps me to be healthy and i get to smile when i am in the restrauant”

“We have ordered from Afghan Famous Kabob several times for family gatherings and we have never been disappointed! The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is always perfect and delicious, and is ready for pick-up at the agreed-upon time. This past week we received wonderful service and delicious food, as always. We will always come back!! Thank you!!! ❤️”

“Easily deserves five stars because it’s only one of 3 starbucks in the dmv I know that still has the full ice cubes instead of the annoying little ones.”

“🤣🤣🤣 It’s the perfect place to go and hang out especially if the nail salon is not open! I highly recommend the Cobb salad and Cleveland Brownie Sunday. I’ll hit the gym tomorrow!”

“I would like to appreciate the amazing staff and excellent service at Subway. The team was very friendly, respectful, and hardworking. The restaurant was clean, and the food was fresh and delicious. Thank you for providing such great customer service and making every visit a pleasant experience. Keep up the great work!”

“Yes the service slow but its a small family restaurant so you have take that into account. Maybe they should hire more but i am not sure if they get enough traffic to afford it. The food is good though. Its worth the wait. The subs are piled with a ton of meat and the pizza was good.”

“Don't get out here often but when I do I like the Dagwood. Today was great Ms Katherine helped me and was such a delight. She kept checking on me and seeing if I needed something. It's great to know in the world we live in, that there is still beautiful people with such kindness around. Thank you so much Katherine for being so nice and making lunch a great experience.”

“Fan-frickin-tastic! I'm absolutely addicted. Everything is fresh, delicious, and consistently made well. The service is always friendly, and the food is outstanding. Their app is easy to use and makes ordering a breeze. I could honestly eat the Prime Rib Sub every single day for the rest of my life. Highly recommend!”

“Great and fast service, Chris was helpful and polite. Food was prepared fast and quickly”

“I made a last-minute reservation at IHOP in Gainesville, Virginia, for a late dinner around 8:30 PM for a group of 30 people. When I arrived, there were only two waiters working and just a few customers, but the manager, Ulises, was kind enough to step in and help one of the waiters, Khrist, serve our group. The service was excellent, and it didn’t take long to place our orders or receive our food. Everything was great, and since 28 out of 30 in our group were seniors, the manager kindly gave us a 10% discount. My T-bone steak was cooked perfectly, and the rest of the group enjoyed a variety of dishes. We finished our meal within an hour. Overall, it’s a great place to eat with fast service and friendly staff.”

“Came in for lunch yesterday and decided to try the calzone with pepperoni and mushrooms. So yum. The cheese and toppings were fresh and flavorful they also don’t skimp. The staff was kind and made sure everything was perfect. Really enjoyed the experience, definitely coming back :)”

“Its a good burger, had not been to a 5guys in a long time. I did like it better then smash or shake shack.Lots of toppings to choose from. From what I remembered the normal order of fries was a whole field worth of potatoes, so just got a small order and it was still a bunch. They dont skimp on fries.
They are a bit more pricey then others but the meat was good, and for an occasional fast food burger craving, its worth it.”

“I was really excited to try the chicken salad subs, however they weren’t to my taste. It was really bland and lacking flavor. However the workers here are phenomenal! They should both get a raise and promoted- it was one girl and a guy. The girl was really nice and made the order with care and the guy handled my concerns amazingly! I’m really upset I didn’t like it, but the people here made up for it!”

“Really good fries. I have visited this restaurant several times and they seems to have problems with the cheese sauce machine but, other than that, I had a good service.”

“Unfortunately I had to drop my ratings. Today I was robbed of my 2 egg rolls that a paid for ? I am not happy & will look for a new place! This suxs to Me ! I usually come every Sunday at a minimum.”

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���”