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    Decoy

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Aubrey B.

    What a great restaurant! This is such a great place to go to for an occasion! The food is amazing, the drinks are amazing, the service is amazing, and then you can go and play games! The bowling is so fun!

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    Cor V.

    This was our last night in Gainesville and rather than walk around the city Square, the thought was to play some indoor electronic games. A mural with a Duck (Decoy) is where we parked and got in. At 8:30pm on a Thursday night and four of us found ourselves alone in the miniature golf room. Three of us payed to play. Once we learned the little tricks of keeping score, we had a lot of laughs and did pretty good.... but... the electronics failed us a couple times and we asked the attendant to get us back into the game. Oops, must be close to closing time as we see hustle and bustle of cleaning up. No matter... we came to play at Decoy and finished and got some real clean fun.

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    Stewart W.

    Very cool atmosphere and amazing games for the family! I had the lunch burger and a beer. It was a slow day so I didn't get the full "Decoy Experience!" However, it's a beautiful location and the burger was amazing. Road construction makes it tricky to navigate the parking lot but it's worth the effort!

    We Went here yesterday and food was soooo good! Great atmosphere and they have games! Service was amazing! Go check it out it was wayy to slow to be that good

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    Andrew S.

    Food was pretty good, definitely a very strong flavor. Has a good vibe and would love to try the games next time.

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    Ryan M.

    I have been to Decoy a few times now and they have never failed to disappoint. The cocktails are great, the food is delicious, and the games are a ton of fun. We tried out the golf simulators and the bowling lanes for about an hour. Decoy is definitely some great fun with some great friends.

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    Nice salads. Service was good. Easy location. Was able to accommodate a medium sized group.

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    Great food but when they say you need reservations and the restaurant is only half full is horrible business model.

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    1 year ago

    Great atmosphere. So much fun playing duckpin bowling. And I loved my Espresso Martini.

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    On Tuesdays all the games are high price so bowling and golf would be 30 bucks an hour and 9 holes of put put would be 7 backs.

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    Sanctuary on the Square

    Sanctuary on the Square

    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The owners of this restaurant have staffed it very well. We had such a positive experience the…read morefirst time we went, we've asked for the same waiter, Chase every time we go. The food is excellent, and the service even more top notch. Both owners are there every time we go, and support their staff in a very positive manner and chip in wherever is needed. Sanctuary has been so awsome, and the seasonal changes of the menu provide such a quality variety, we find it hard to want to try other places now. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

    Alright, this is one of those times that I must say some honest words that aren't all glowing and…read morepositive but I shall be fair as well. This is a good restaurant on the verge of greatness, short version. The longer version reads like this: First, the service here at Sanctuary on the Square is warm, fast, a pleasant feel. And the space itself is cool, on an awesome little small downtown square, so lots of positives to mention. Now, I LOVE tapas. IMO it is a cuisine tailored to the show off chef, but that also means it must be done with flair, beauty and flavor. LOTS of flavor... and that's what was missing here tonight. The goat cheese croquettes were nice and the shrimp scampi was too, but is "nice" what the kitchen is hoping to hear? I'm thinking not. Even the blue cheese on the gorgeous wedge salad was a tad underwhelming. Three dishes and I did not finish even one of them. Now, to be fair, I have very high standards and a breadth of food experience, so if the kitchen insists I expect too much, they could be on to something. And honestly I'd bet this was a mid-week off night, so ultimately I suggest you give it a try and decide for yourself. For me, though, it came in just under the standard I'm looking for. Cheers until the next one!

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    Luna's Restaurant - Shrimp & Grits. (I think called something else.)  Delicious!

    Luna's Restaurant

    3.9(165 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Luna's catered a birthday party at my home in December. The food was amazing and Jason (one of the…read moreowners) & his staff were unbelievable. They took care of every detail, from setting up the tables/chairs & linens, to serving the food, to mixing drinks to clean up. The entire experience was seamless. We will definitely use them again because they offer such high quality and great value. We have also eaten at the restaurant in downtown Gainesville. The food is excellent there as well.

    This is a review for the Easter brunch only…read more I'm sure my grandparents would've loved this place if they were still around. You got your white tablecloths, rooms full of retirees, and a vibe that hasn't changed much since the Reagan administration. Unfortunately, there was none of that live music that this place is known for. My family and I came for the Easter brunch buffet @ $55/person. The menu looked great: herb crusted prime rib at the carving station, shrimp and grits, Belgian waffles, deviled eggs, bourbon glazed carrots, cheesecake dessert squares. But the reality was that it's more like an upscale hotel breakfast. Safe, mostly bland, and probably exactly what the "usual" crowd there was looking for. The bacon was overcooked and shriveled. The deviled eggs didn't even have any paprika. And who puts a giant vat of syrup BEFORE the waffles? And their signature strawberry punch would've tasted way better chilled or iced instead of being kept at room temperature. The prime rib was what made it all worth it. It was tender, juicy, cooked just right, and the horseradish took care of their seasoning problem. That carving station is what saves the day along with the fantastic staff. Even the manager was great to talk to. I just wish the rest of the food was better than "meh." A couple of tips: call for reservations, there's no online booking. Parking is annoying because of the app. If you don't have a walker, just use the giant free public lot one block over on Main Street. Also, the "Order" button on their website goes nowhere. Maybe just replace it with "Menu," Luna. Looks like Mother's Day is getting the breakfast buffet brunch encore, so if you want to experience what I did, go for it. I probably won't be back even though the regular menu looks interesting.

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    Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern - Gainesville - Brown gravy instead of the country gravy on Chicken Fried Steak....wow!  A side of Mac & Cheese.  A boat of Corn Niblets ....

    Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern - Gainesville

    3.5(111 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I was meeting a buddy of mine in Gainesville to celebrate his birthday. This is where we want to…read morecome. We were very happy with our experience here. Get to eat deviled eggs for an appetizer they were very tasty! I got a brisket, Philly it was super tasty. Service was phenomenal,. Overall, this is a great restaurant in Gainesville. I will be back!

    This was me & my husbands 7th year anniversary, we wanted to get out and go somewhere nice…read more Im really satisfied and happy that we chose this place. There was an aura in the air when we got here, i swear im not being dramatic. The smell of the food hit us walking up, but it wasnt over-powering...it was just the right "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" amount. Our waiter was attentive and consisent with checking on us and asking about quality - while answering other tables which im sure is difficult. I wasnt able to quite catch his name - but that is on our part since we didnt let him know we hadn't heard when he did say his name. The other waiter that brought out the food was also kind. The food was of course delicious, unsuprising since the other reveiws had already raved so much to the point it was honestly kind of expected. The steaks on both plates had been cooked to perfection - my husband and I are grateful to the chef that unknowingly gave us such a wonderful anniversary dinner. The Mozzerella Mac & Cheese had such depth of favor. The cheese though... we are absolutely suspecting the chef of using gouda! Smokey and rich in flavor - thoroughly creamy & cheesy with such consistent flavoring... we loved it. The fries were homemade and delicous, not much to say besides the fact they didnt taste of chemical preservatives whatsoever. In fact, I think at one point both our stomach thanked us for eating this wonderful food. My drinks were delicious, we got the Georgia Mule and then the margarita that is also on the drink menu. Both were delicious but the Georgia Mule was refreshing! Hands down the best we have ever tried. The weather, sun, and love of my life definetely played a part of this reveiw - I must be honest of my bias. The band that was playing on 03/24/2026 was great. If I could compare the vocalist I would say they sound exactly that of the singer "Hozier". Thank you to everyone that played a role in the experience.

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    Recess Southern Gastro-pub - Peanut buttter pie

    Recess Southern Gastro-pub

    3.8(205 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    We've been a few times now and it doesn't disappoint! The staff has always been super friendly,…read moregood with service, and helpful. The inside has a very cool old school building feel while being trendy at the same time. It's quite a large place with two sides and outdoor seating plus restrooms on each side. The appetizers and main dishes that we have had so far are all fantastic. The fish and chips are some of the best I've had. The fish isn't overly breaded and greasy like some other places. Our son loves the fried green bean appetizer but eats most of it himself so we hardly ever get to enjoy it. Once again the breading is light resembling a panko type crust so you aren't just eating deep fried objects. We've tried numerous other appetizers and so far nothing has been a let down. If you're looking for a good menu with quality food and drink options (they have a full bar) then this is it. Cool setting. Easy to get to. Great food. Friendly staff.

    I stopped by twice in one day -- that's how intriguing this spot was. The first visit, I was drawn…read morein by an appetizer I just had to try: peanut butter and jelly pork belly. Unusual? Absolutely. But it was fabulous -- bold, unexpected, and delicious. After walking through the rest of town, I found myself right back for a second round. This time, it was their creative take on shrimp and grits. Another hit -- inventive and full of flavor. My only complaint? Neither dish was served quite hot enough for my taste. Next time, I'll be sure to ask for everything piping hot. Because yes -- I'd definitely go back.

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