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1. Mildreds Big City Food
4.7
Exceptional(643)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Gainesville
Booked 11 times today
Mildreds Big City Food offers a romantic ambiance perfect for a date night. Reviews praise its 'intimate feel and ambience' along with 'low lights' and 'relaxed dining experience'. It's a farm-to-table restaurant, serving local produce and fresh Florida seafood, adding to its charm. Many guests enjoy celebrating special occasions there, including Valentine's Day. The 'unique experience and atmosphere', 'polite and helpful' staff, and 'great ambiance' further contribute to its romantic appeal.
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2. Prime & Pearl
4.7
Exceptional(869)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gainesville
Booked 29 times today
Prime & Pearl is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida that believes unexpected, flavorful pairings lead to something magical. From steaks, dry-aged for 35 days to uniquely crafted cocktails, dining at Prime & Pearl is an experience. One you won’t soon forget.Our focus is on bringing things together—often unexpected things—to make something creative and authentic. We believe a sense of wonder is an integral part of every memorable dining experience in our space.Enjoy a local, hand-selected 25-ounce Porterhouse ribeye perfectly dry-aged on-site. Taste an array of oysters from our own gulf waters up to the shores of New England and Canada. Choose a unique steak knife that reflects your personality. Quench your thirst for originality with a personalized Prime & Pearl Bourbon or Whiskey. Whatever you do, don’t eat ordinary.
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3. Sensei Asian Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(218)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Gainesville
Booked 6 times today
Sensei Asian Bistro unites classic along with modern Asian elements in a sophisticated, contemporary setting.Right across street from Regal Cinemas in Celebration Pointe!Indoor and outdoor patio (covered) seating available.Give us any detail you are comfortable with for your special occasion! (Names, # of yrs for anniversary, Birthday, etc.) We love to make your day personal and memorable.
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4. Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood - Gainesville
4.8
Exceptional(1365)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gainesville
Booked 22 times today
We are operating in strict accordance with CDC, State of Florida and Alachua County regulations. We have limited seating in our dining room to ensure proper social distancing. Reservations are strongly encouraged. We are offering take out curb side service for those who would like to enjoy Mark's at home. Delivery is also available through 352Delivery.com. Our wine and beer selections are available for take out. As always, we thank you for your continued support.-Mark's Prime Steakhouse Management Team
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5. Shula's Steak House - Gainesville
4.2
Awesome(599)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Gainesville
Booked 5 times today
Shula's Steak House in Gainesville is a romantic place with a warm, inviting setting as described by Coach Don Shula. The reviews highlight its perfect ambiance for special occasions, with one customer even calling it a 'place for elegant dining'. The quality food, excellent service, and intimate appeal make it a great choice for couples celebrating anniversaries or special dates.
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6. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
4.6
Exceptional(255)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gainesville
Booked 18 times today
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails offers a stellar menu crafted by Chef Andy Niedenthal with a focus on American cuisine with global influences. In 2022, the restaurant earned a coveted spot on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the USA. Their hand-crafted cocktails earn rave reviews and the bar features an impressive wine list and local beers. The elegant culinary experience starts with complimentary valet parking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch is available Sunday from 11am-2pm.Live Jazz Sundays and WednesdaysValet parking is FREE for all guests
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7. Amelia's Italian Cuisine
3.7
Very Good(1433)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gainesville
Booked 1 time today
Gainesville's Finest Italian Cuisine for over 30 years! Located downtown in the Sun Center (Behind the Hippodrome). Amelia's brings you back to its Northern Italian cuisine roots with top quality food, service, and ambiance.
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8. The Keys Grill & Piano Bar
3.7
Very Good(21)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gainesville
Booked 17 times today
Since 2018, we have been Gainesville’s go-to spot for live music, cocktails & frozen concoctions, Sunday brunch, Key West cuisine and a fun time with friends. The Keys Bar and Grill brings Duval Street to the Celebration Pointe Promenade where the windows are wide open, the fresh air pours in & awesome tunes spill out. Plenty of screens to watch your favorite teams on. Now featuring Jazz on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm AND full bands performing on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 9 pm. We invite you to come relax, sing, sway, toast and dine with us. Drop by & you’ll find out The Keys is a good time. Every time. For questions about music events, please feel free to give us a call!
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9. P.F. Chang's - Gainesville
4.3
Awesome(125)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Gainesville
Booked 3 times today
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
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10. Wahoo Seafood Grill - Gainesville
3.7
Very Good(13)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Gainesville
Booked 4 times today
Shawn Shepherd, owner of Wahoo Seafood Grill, grew up helping his mom cook for his six siblings. His family moved from Ohio to Tennessee to Alabama and then to Mississippi, but no matter where they lived, you could always find Shepherd learning how to create a new dishes alongside family, friends, and neighbors... anyone who would let him in their kitchen. He especially loved visiting his grandfather, who owned a seafood restaurant in Pennsylvania. When Shepherd joined the Navy, he wanted to be a cook, but the Navy wouldn't let him because his testing scores were too high. After nearly 7 years, he was honorably discharged and he worked as a cook by day and bartender by night. Eventually, he opened his first restaurant, Shepherd's, in 1999.He went on to operate several successful restaurants after that, and in 2013, he partnered with Butch Monaghan. Together, they opened Wahoo Seafood Grill in Gainesville followed by the Tallahassee location in 2015.

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