8 Best Cocktail Bars near Gainesville

“Absolutly amazing food and service. I had the chicken piccata with shrimp. It was to die for. The shrimp was perfectly soft, i swear it must have been breast fed or something. We had a server named mason. He was hilarious and super charismatic. He made the whole experience a lot better. He made me a mocktail from scratch. It was a strawberry blueberry drink with lemon juice and rosemarry and mint. It had a beautiful frozen lemon rose ice cub. I also had the mascarprone for desert it was perfectly balanced of sweet and chocolatly. The place was absolutly stunning and such pretty set up. Even my youngest cousin (4 year old) had lots of fun here and got to have great food too. Literally everything i had was super delious.

Vegetarian options: My grandmother had the vegtable platter

Kid-friendliness: There is good kid options as well and our server was really nice and iteractive with the kid. He was rea“

“This place never disappoints—easily our favorite Korean BBQ spot in town. The food is consistently top-notch, with perfectly marinated meats and sides that hit every flavor note. The steak? Absolutely phenomenal—tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection.

What truly sets this place apart is the service. Evan, our server, is a standout every single time. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making the experience memorable. He’s a big reason we keep coming back again and again.

Highly recommend for anyone craving quality Korean BBQ with exceptional service!“

“Flawless blend of Korean pallet in an American package, newly renovated building, and super attentive staff that culminate in a restaurant that absolutely nails the middle ground between boujie Korean "Hansik" and home town favorite.
Would have posted photos if I wasnt in such a hurry to grub down but, unfortunately, you'll just have to take my word that the poke and bao buns are both clean plate club champs.

Good atmosphere. Gooder food.“

“Once again, another great experience. Jose, as usual with his charismatic energy made sure we were taken care of every chance he had. Yummy food, great music and good drinks.“

“Fabulous tasting experience and fantastic location. We enjoyed it very much!“

“Good food and good customer service“

“Had the pleasure of Touring KO Distillery. As a bourbon drinker- this experience was fantastic! The gentleman leading us through told us all about the chemistry, how a batch begins all the way to the bottling process. To add an extra star, the drinks are phenomenal ($5 old fashion fridays happen to be my favorite) and the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable on each selection & they serve pretzels! 5/5 stars, very great experience I cannot wait to return!“

“The vibes, the service, the taste!!! Everything was 10/10! We especially loved Aey our waitress, she was so friendly as we aggressively ordered half the menu. Also a must visit during the holidays, I loved their Christmas decorations. Will be returning again!!!“