Gainesville Local Favorites
Food Scene
Here are some restaurants to check out while you're in Gainesville. There's a little bit of everything here, so I put together some of the local favorites for you to try. There are so many locally owned restaurants we recommend you take advantage to enjoy a totally new dining experience with a little bit of Gainesville flavor!
Love sushi? Dragonfly is the best sushi in town. It is pricey, but continues to be a local favorite.
111 locals recommend
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveLove sushi? Dragonfly is the best sushi in town. It is pricey, but continues to be a local favorite.
Yummy House is probably the most authentic Chinese food in Gainesville. It offers a large range of Cantonese dishes, including melt in your mouth roasted duck. They allow offer traditional dim sum selections on carts.
7 locals recommend
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th StYummy House is probably the most authentic Chinese food in Gainesville. It offers a large range of Cantonese dishes, including melt in your mouth roasted duck. They allow offer traditional dim sum selections on carts.
Curia on the Drag is just around the corner from our place. You can easily walk if you'd like! Curia offers delicious vegan and vegetarian options and is famous for their coffee shop next door.
49 locals recommend
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StCuria on the Drag is just around the corner from our place. You can easily walk if you'd like! Curia offers delicious vegan and vegetarian options and is famous for their coffee shop next door.
Yummy Mexican food at good prices. This place is always busy, but never feels too crowded with outdoor and indoor dining options.
26 locals recommend
La Tienda
2204 SW 13th StYummy Mexican food at good prices. This place is always busy, but never feels too crowded with outdoor and indoor dining options.
Satchel's Pizza is a Gainesville classic. You design your own pizza with whatever ingredients you'd like from their extensive list. Their house salad is delicious! Their eclectic decor is unforgettable and you can dine indoors, outdoors, or even in their famous VW van!
135 locals recommend
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveSatchel's Pizza is a Gainesville classic. You design your own pizza with whatever ingredients you'd like from their extensive list. Their house salad is delicious! Their eclectic decor is unforgettable and you can dine indoors, outdoors, or even in their famous VW van!
In the mood for ramen? Crane Ramen won't disappoint. Always served hot and with fresh ingredients, the ramen is delightful!
29 locals recommend
Crane Ramen
16 SW 1st AveIn the mood for ramen? Crane Ramen won't disappoint. Always served hot and with fresh ingredients, the ramen is delightful!
Vine Sourdough Bakery is not your ordinary bakery. Their breads taste incredibly rich and homemade. One of our favorite treats is a guava and cheese pastry. Yum!
21 locals recommend
Vine Sourdough Bakery
627 N Main StVine Sourdough Bakery is not your ordinary bakery. Their breads taste incredibly rich and homemade. One of our favorite treats is a guava and cheese pastry. Yum!
Way better than a chain restaurant - Mac's is where the locals go to get a burger. Cash only and open only until 5PM.
10 locals recommend
Mac's Drive Thru
129 NW 10th AveWay better than a chain restaurant - Mac's is where the locals go to get a burger. Cash only and open only until 5PM.
One of several bars downtown, The Top is a great place to hang out. Gainesville is known for its local sour beers, so give one a try!
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetOne of several bars downtown, The Top is a great place to hang out. Gainesville is known for its local sour beers, so give one a try!
El Indio is a hotspot for hot and fresh Mexican food. This location offers only outdoor seating with a fun vibe and strung lights. The northern location offers indoor seating. Our favorite dish is the Carnitas!
17 locals recommend
El Indio
407 NW 13th StEl Indio is a hotspot for hot and fresh Mexican food. This location offers only outdoor seating with a fun vibe and strung lights. The northern location offers indoor seating. Our favorite dish is the Carnitas!
On the more expensive side, Northwest Grille is a quaint and intimate restaurant perfect for a longer sit down meal. They offer a unique menu that's masterfully prepared by the in-house chef.
12 locals recommend
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th AveOn the more expensive side, Northwest Grille is a quaint and intimate restaurant perfect for a longer sit down meal. They offer a unique menu that's masterfully prepared by the in-house chef.
Blue Gill offers fun and new menu items constantly based on availability of in season ingredients. Their mixed drinks are killer and their entrees are always perfectly prepared.
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th StBlue Gill offers fun and new menu items constantly based on availability of in season ingredients. Their mixed drinks are killer and their entrees are always perfectly prepared.