You can never go wrong with Wanda's Wicked Cocktails!! Wanda herself is a bright energy person and…read moreamazing to get along with. Her drinks are never disappointing! 110% recommend!

From the owner: Wanda's Wicked Cocktails is mobile bar service. Wanda's from Gainesville GA with over 20 years of…read moreexperience and has been the #1 bartender in North Georgia, this talented mixologist will make your event over the top! We have experience working all types of events, so whatever you envision we've got you covered. Over the top drinks & service will ensure an unforgettable celebration. Relax, & enjoy a delicious beverage

Ooooooh my gawwwwd. I have to say, best Indian I've had in America. Seriously. Get the garlic naan…read morewith whatever you order, holy lawd it's amazing. My husband got the goat bhuna and I the chicken tikka masala. I also ordered a red wine and garlic naan... absolutely fantastic. My two year old actually said "delicious" when he had the naan Highly recommend!!!!! Ambiance is fine dining Service was fantastic. Go go go!

My first Indian restaurant! Wow! Just Wow! We were seated quickly in a romantic half round table…read more It was so nice bc the put a bamboo screen to block out the kitchen noise which was pretty nonexistent anyways. But it made it cozy. We ordered drinks...the Taj Mahal Beer and a Taj Mahal Gin & Tonic. Yum! If we had more time we would have ordered another round! We order med the Lamb Vindaloo and the Goat ?. Both were AMAZING! The spice was perfect. The meat was super tender in both dishes. This was my first experience eating goat! I am now a lifelong fan of goat! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We took their recommendations on dishes and neither disappointed! Can't wait for our next trip to Gainesville so we can experience this again! Thank you Sizzling Spices!!

Met up with some friends for dinner at decoy last night. They took reservations which was not…read morenecessary. Specialty drinks were amazing. I had a Jesse Jewell. Phenomenal. They have a large bar. A nice set up for live music which they had someone playing Saturday evening. Ordered the decoy burger. One of the better smash burgers I've had in a while. Server was great. We went back to play duck bowling. He moved our deserts over to the lanes. The Crème brûlée was delicious as well. The duck bowling is a little expensive, $60 an hr but we had a good time. They also have golf simulators and putt putt.

I enjoy going here for lunch, but I'm sure the night crowd is probably livelier. The service is…read morealways good. The food is delicious and well-prepared. I always order the wings, pita and hummus. The game area is in the back is so fun and worth trying especially if you're with a group.

We came in on a Saturday night as a party of two with no reservation, and they were kind enough to…read moreseat us. Our waiter was pleasant, attentive, and genuinely tried -- so none of this reflects on him. We tip regularly, and we still did, because the issues we experienced felt more like management and kitchen pacing, not server error. The biggest problem was the timing of the food, and it was honestly awful. Our soups and appetizer came out almost at the same time, which I could have overlooked -- but then the entrée was dropped on the table immediately after the soup, with no pacing at all. It wasn't even our waiter bringing the food; it was other staff members just setting plates down without checking where we were in the meal. Because my entrée was seafood, it cooled down quickly while I tried to finish the earlier courses. Then the scallops came out undercooked, partially clear in the center. When I mentioned it, the waiter said it's a common complaint because they don't cook them long or they fall apart. He took them back, and they came out more cooked -- still not great, but at least edible. The dish itself (with black bean hummus, corn, and avocado) wasn't worth the price. The corn tasted like cold canned corn, and overall the entrée just didn't feel special. My husband had the spinach, chicken, and bacon salad and enjoyed it. Both soups -- tomato basil and butternut squash -- were delicious. The brie rosemary dip was just okay. There were a few flies around the table, which was annoying, and the inside is a bit dark, so more lighting would help. I can see myself coming back to try more soups, salads, appetizers, and burgers here, but I'll avoid the dinner entrées unless reviews become more consistently positive. There's definitely room for improvement, especially with pacing and kitchen execution.

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!

Had been a minute since I've eaten here. Bragged on the burgers to some out of town friends…read more So disappointed in the burgers. We went late lunch during the week but it's hard to chalk it up to time of day. The burger was less than average. Maybe a different beef supplier than in the past. Small, overcooked, relatively flavorless. Tiny plate with few tots. May give it a try again when I'm up that way, and hope it was just a fluke. Service was slow for it being an after lunch and no one there.

Our first visit there. Sat at the bar, which is a lot more comfortable than the tables in the…read moremiddle of the room. The back and arms of the table chairs are short - quite uncomfortable for tall people. Anyway, we asked to be moved to the bar which they accommodated. Our bartender is also the manager during the week. Friendly, professional, and the drinks were awesome. We ordered a half order of the nacho chips as an appetizer. And then I had the salmon entrée and my husband had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were amazing! Definitely recommend if you haven't been there before. We will return for sure!

If I could, I would give Cotto 6 stars. Located in the historic square in Gainesville, GA, Cotto…read moreModern Italian restaurant was one of the best dinners we've had in a long time. Compared to south Florida's cost of living, the pricing is surprisingly inexpensive for the quality and service. We brought our standard poodle with us, since we were on vacation. We enjoyed their outdoor seating, which was spacious and relaxing. We were welcomed and really made to feel at home. For my south Florida friends, if you are passing through north Georgia, Cotto's should definitely be on your itinerary.

The food was incredible! I highly recommend the filet as it was melt in your mouth tender. The…read morepasta tasted so fresh! Service was great but highly recommend making reservations as we went on a Tuesday and it was incredibly busy! The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful, inside and outside. The only downside was them bringing out a ribeye steak instead of a filet but they got the issue fixed with no long wait for it at all! What a great Italian restaurant here on the square!

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.

We went to Luna's not knowing actually much about the restaurant we tried to call and see if we…read morecould make a reservation, but nobody answered the phone and nobody returned our phone call. We called a few days before so we took a chance and showed up and hoped that maybe they would have an open reservation. Bingo, lucky for us we got in, but we did go early. We went slightly before 5 o'clock. I actually picked up the restaurant because they said they had a jazz/piano bar, but unfortunately we were sat in the dining room that that was nowhere near the jazz piano bar area so we didn't get to hear it. All we got to hear was people talking in dishes clattering. The lights were pretty right so it wasn't really very romantic. It seemed more like a country club or due to the fact that mostly everyone there was older than us and were in our late 50s. It seemed more like it was even an assisted living facility. I'm not joking. That's how it felt but the food was great. The service was mediocre. it's not that they were slow, but they were in no hurry yet when we got there they got made it seem like we got lucky that somebody canceled and that we needed to hurry and get in and place our order because they had a long list of reservation reservations. The doorman I think it actually should brush up or be shown how to approach or work with patrons. At his age; maybe due to his lack of people skills; he may not be the best person for the position of greeting guests. thanks Miss me where they take reservations they're considered a higher scale of client tell or on an event where it's an occasion like this for Valentine's Day. You definitely want somebody that's greeting you with a smile and kindly letting you know that they have a spot or they don't have a spot and just basically treating you kind and being as polite as possible, regardless of what the available situation was/is. We were very thankful they had a spot, and we went with knowing it may not be available to dine there; but to be making us feel like we were lucky when we chose their restaurant to go to; in turn I felt like they were lucky that we chose their restaurant because there are other restaurants that we could've gone to. We heard some patrons complaining about the timing of food delivery and one table left after a round of cocktails. We aren't sure why they chose to leave but they did. We felt their pricing for the amount of food and offering was a bit steep and not so much in line with others especially since they didn't add any extra flair of roses for the ladies, little to none romantic ambiance and definitely no music which would have been a nice touch. We will try them again when hopefully they will have seating in the jazz bar area and we will call further in advance to plan for the visit so maybe I can update the review and let you know if a 3rd visit is in the future. We don't live close so the second visit will kind of need to be a wow to gain the 3rd one as I feel I'm am fair and my expectations aren't set super high but I definitely feel they dropped the ball for me based on this visit.

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!

What a cool spot! Hubby took me for my birthday for some apps + drinks. We tried the bbq nachos +…read morefries- omg both were SO good. The ranch dressing is insane! Our server was great + kept a good eye on us. Very cute interior + looks like there is a dance hall on the other side! The only question we had was where the door was bc the entrance is opposite the parking lot. Can't wait to come back! Hubby had the gold rush cocktails + I had the mint julep + New York sour. We loved everything!

Grew up in south texas. This is one of the best mexican restaurants ive tried. Home made thick…read moretortillas, everything made to perfection! Good service, nice atmosphere, great location. Wasnt expecting to find this diamond in the rough in gainesville ga

Dined at Consuelo during Gainesville's First Fridays and loved every bite. As someone who recently…read moremoved from NJ, I've been impressed by the Mexican cuisine in Georgia--Consuelo stands out. Just off the town square, the restaurant has a sleek, modern vibe. We shared a bottle of red wine (reasonably priced), and the food was fresh and flavorful. The chicken enchiladas verdes were hearty and delicious, chips and guac were spot-on, and the empanadas hit the mark. We ended with their Tres Leches cake--light, sweet, and topped with berries. Our waitress was friendly and fun, even packed up our wine so we could enjoy the rest in the square. Great food, great service--definitely worth a visit.

Beware of the bartenders. They have zero personality and no pep in their step whatsoever. As a…read morebartender myself, i'm mega disappointed. Our server savannah was amazing though !! we've had her multiple times and she is so attentive and funny :) If you come here, sit in HER section. not the bar.

Just an FYI on the Gainesville, GA location... Horrible food and service!…read more Received wrong food, rubber chicken and drink ordered was never brought. One person in our party waited twenty minutes for their food after everyone else. Another was served the wrong food and just kept it due to experience we were currently having. The drink my son never arrived. I sent my nasty food back. Was so aggravated and ready to leave failed to notice I was over charged. I did let the waitress and hostess know I was not happy. They said sorry. I have reached out to at least get that back and nothing. They said on March 10 they would reach out in three to five days and no one had. Just stay away .