Honestly, I haven't had a crab boil in a minute and this hit the spot. The crab was cooked…read moreperfectly the corn the potatoes there was enough of everything. There was so much sausage. There was a lot of shrimp and since it's seafood like I felt full when I left, but like not like bloated and you can ask for extra sauce, I love the extra sauce. It was so good I mean like seriously if you haven't had a crab boil in a minute, go to this place down in Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. crab I 10 out of 10 recommend. For drinks I got the rum runner of course drinks could always have probably a little more alcohol, but it was good enough so I got two and the ambience of course was nice. Kind of you know check style but very like it gives like we're at a cookout, eating a crab boil down in Florida.

I've been twice and new to the area. Ordered fish basket and shrimp baskets, seasoning was very…read moreheavy. Not my fave. Next visit ordered a Shrimp Boil and it was excellent. I think it can be hit or miss or depending on the item. Staff is super nice and friendly

Service is over the top, informal but spot on. We frequently have dinner here after a mid afternoon…read moremovie. I can't resist really offering a positive review. My wife and I had the lobster bisque soup, seemed too good to pass on.we split a salad and the fish of the day entrée. The next day we both said we wished we had left the soup and salad for two full entrees. I called, they still had the fish so we returned but each of us had an order of the blackened Kingfish, no regrets as it was wonderful.. just had to say it. Two nights in a row with no regrets. An excellent place to dine for sure!

We had a reservation and were seated within a few minutes of arriving. We had a large table and…read morethe restaurant was clean, well lit, and had cute seafood decor around. Our server greeted us right away and asked if we wanted any drinks. We put in our drink order. I had a gin cocktail that was refreshing and light. I enjoyed it. I was not hungry so just did a shrimp Cesar salad. The shrimp were large and the salad was good. There was the right amount of dressing on it. One of the kids had a tomato & cucumber salad and she liked the dressing and flavors. The other had the steak frittes. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and she really enjoyed her entree. It was a good meal while we were in town.

We sat at the bar while in town to see our Gator. We wanted to grab a light snack so we split two…read morethings. We got the blue crab appetizer. I thought they would be served chilled, but they fried them. They were very good though, lightly fried with a very good dipping sauce. We also split the jambalaya, which was a very generous portion. The jambalaya was very, very delicious. The place has a cozy, dark, masculine, old school feel. Bartender very friendly. I'll definitely go back when in Gainesville again.

Yummy, yummy, yummy! Great spot that we found in downtown Gainesville! The menu has many seafood…read moreoptions with a cajun twist. The crab cakes are the way to start! The ramoulade is fire and the cakes are full of crab. My son had the bourbon salmon and devoured it! My hubby we t with the po boy, per him, it could have had more shrimp. I enjoyed the arugula mahi blackened. One of the best mahi dishes I have evert had. For dessert we ent with the key lime pie which has an interesting, but good cinnamon lick in the crust. This place will be our go to for seafood in Gainesville. Cannot wait to go back!

Finally made it to this GEM of a donut shop in Gainesville! Flatfish GNV is a donut shop that…read morespecializes in brioche filled donuts and vegan glazed donuts. Only open Friday through Sunday, they offer a limited selection with monthly rotating flavors, so expect lines out the door. Knowing to expect a line, especially during move-in weekend, my family and I got there about 10min before opening at 10am. There was already a line wrapped around the block! We ended up waiting in line for about 50min before ordering. Shortly after we ordered and sat down to enjoy our donuts, one of the owners notified everyone there was a limited selection left and it was likely not everyone would receive donuts. So if you are planning on visiting, just be aware of this! The service was excellent and extremely pleasant. The co-owner serving the donuts was super sweet and personable. This husband and wife team run a tight ship and really do their best to serve everyone to their best ability! The inside is quant, but there are a couple of seating options. We appreciated the nostalgic atmosphere and decor throughout. We got to the counter at the perfect time as they were just about out of the brioche. While unable to snag one of the brioche donuts, we were able to try 3/4 brioche filled and 5 of the vegan glazed. All the donuts were genuinely phenomenal and you couldn't tell the vegan glazed was vegan at all. The brioche filled donuts were super pillowy, with ample amounts of luscious cream filling. All the flavors were distinct and very good--you can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients. I thoroughly enjoyed the brownie filled brioche and thought the filling was divine, almost reminded me of chocolate mousse! The vegan glazed were also great with a wonderful texture. They too were soft and very fresh, each with good flavor. I honestly enjoyed all 5 of the flavors we tried, especially the Arnold Palmer and Cherry Crumble! Overall, Flatfish GNV was most definitely worth as the hype and praise! The donuts are truly something special, with lovely presentation, flavor, and most importantly texture. The donuts themselves are large too and I definitely think the price is justified. They use great ingredients and it shows in the product they output. While the lines can get long, don't let that intimidate you! The service was perfect and this husband & wife team does a wonderful job running their donut shop. I was extremely impressed and would really like to return to try some more of their monthly flavors!

The donuts were fresh, soft, and the cashier was kind enough to offer a bag and napkins to…read moreaccompany the cute box they give to house the donuts . Pricing was fair, and i purchased two items for 7ish bucks. The interior was also pretty cute too and far more spacious than I thought. But...after waiting an hour...not sure it was quite worth it. The vegan glazed was a little chewy, and the sprinkle strawberry-glaze, that looked so pretty, was really just okay. Even though it's a bakery, it doesn't quite smell like one. the smell is still lingering in my nostrils, and can't quite place it... Great experience for a Gainesville classic. But for this transplant, the hype exceeded the bite!

We were travelling and stopped here for lunch. The restaurant is so cute! We had the crab balls…read moreas a starter. They were delicious! I had the shrimp basket with onion rings which was a $1.50 add on. SO WORTH IT! They were the best onion rings I have EVER had!!! My shrimp were quite large and delicious. Our server, Ana, was adorable, polite, attentive, and anticipated our wants. I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is right off I-75.

Well got invited out to dinner with friends here,wifebhas been here before and said it was good…read more Well bit of a wait for a table, but that had to mean food was good!! Our waitress was named Willow, and she was amazing, Food came out hot and fresh i opted for simple chicken fried rice, wife and friends shared a big family boil. Now i did try some of the sausage from boil, medium heat..wasnt bad im just not a big seafood boil person .But i will say i definitely will be going back to try somebother food from there.My rice was such a big portion i had to share !!! If your a big Louisana style aeafood kind of person definitely give them a visit!!! Love the decor, where we were seated felt like we were in a lobster trap with all the ropes over our heads..lol also plenty of TV's to watch sports on if there are games on.

Two of us went to cedar River for a late lunch. We were seated quickly, there were not many people…read moreat that time. The waitress came and took our drink order, but it took awhile to come back. I ordered grilled shrimp, collards and coleslaw. The shrimp were warm, the collards were hot. There were 2 hush puppies as well. My sister ordered fish with mashed sweet potatoes and cheese grits. She ate the sides but not much of the fish . The service was not as good as you would expect when the restaurant was so slow. My sister comes here a lot and said it was not as good as usual. I would say a 3.5 and hesitation to return for me.

Doing an updated review. This is our go to for seafood. Setvice is always consistent, our favorite…read moreserver is Ashley. They always take great care of us. Food is always fresh and hot i have my favorite dishes -Salmon and blackened catfish. .the seaside vibe they have with photos and decor is always cool. Its never too loud either.

Even tho there's closer seafood places to my house, I still drive the extra 7 mins. Foods amazing…read moreand the service is good

Tucked in a remote corner of Gainesville, there is a very happy place where you can get some pretty…read moredecent fried fish and other things. Gainesville Seafood, out on the Eastern end of town, is that place. It may not be the easiest spot to stumble upon, but that's part of its charm. This is the kind of hidden gem that loyal regulars keep quietly to themselves, the sort of place that feels like a reward for those willing to seek it out. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, the kind of no-frills setting that lets the food do all the talking. I went for a seafood platter, which was shrimp and fish with fries. They have a variety of different kinds of fish available that you can pick from, which is a nice touch. It gives the meal a sense of personalization that you don't always find at casual seafood spots. I went with the flounder, and it turned out to be an easy choice to feel good about. The platter was generously portioned, the kind of meal that leaves you satisfied without the need to contemplate dessert. All of it was excellent. The flounder was light and flaky on the inside, with a crisp golden crust that had clearly seen well-seasoned oil and confident hands in the kitchen. The shrimp were equally well-executed. They were plump, tender, and fried just right, without any of the rubbery disappointment that lesser seafood joints often deliver. Even the fries held their own, providing a solid, starchy counterpoint to all that seafood goodness. The wait wasn't at all bad either, which is worth mentioning because a place this good can often mean a crowd. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience moved at a comfortable, easy pace. Whether you're a Gainesville local or just passing through, Gainesville Seafood is the kind of place worth going a little out of your way for, and once you've been, you'll understand why people keep coming back.

We are locals and usually enjoy our visits to Bonefish. However, tonight was different. We noticed…read morelots of open seating, unusual for a Friday night, and were given a Father's Day menu with food on it. What? We had to ask for another menu and they did get one. The martini was "OK", calamari the worst we have had, mainly breading. The waiter stated 3 times they were brining the bread, but never did. The entrees... we had the Lobster Ravioli and full shrimp salad and side Mac & cheese.... These were a 10/10. It just felt off tonight and disappointing with the start of service. Not sure what has happened, but hopefully they can take constructive criticism and make some positive changes. After all, there are some good restaurants with reasonable price points not far from this location.

My wife and I visit bonefish Grill three days ago and we really enjoyed the appetizer the bang bang…read moreshrimp my wife had the mahi-mahi I had the grouper with crab cakes we really enjoyed both of our meals. We had so much to eat that we had to get to go box for later to bring home with us. We will be visiting there again soon.

The absolute bomb! The food is excellent, hot , well seasoned. Will return many times!read more

I was looking for fried catfish in Gainesville and stumbled across G'ville Seafood and Chicken on…read more20th. I ordered the 2-pc fried catfish plate with fried mushrooms and my friend tried the catfish plate with french fries. Everything tasted like it was freshly fried to order. They have this lemon pepper seasoning that they dust the fish and fries with, which is optional. I'm still on the fence about it. I thought the portions were generous for everything except the side of fried mushrooms. They were amazing, but you don't get many. They have a good sized menu. There's flounder and tilapia if you don't like catfish. They also have catfish nuggets, chicken wings, fried shrimp baskets, seafood boils, and a few desserts. There's no dining area or option to dine-in, so you should plan to take your meal to-go. 4/5 stars - I would definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area. I know I will be stopping by again to try more of the seafood!

Excellent oysters, wait staff, and meal!!! Would definitely return for a repeat!! Enjoyed the…read moreexperience tremendously! Prime and Pearl is a definite go-to restaurant in Gainesville- enjoy if you're in town!!!

We made reservations at Prime & Pearl in Gainesville to celebrate our anniversary, and we had a…read morereally nice evening! We started with the Tuscan Bruschetta with vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, red onion, and balsamic glaze. My husband had the Gold Star Old Fashioned, and I had the Strawberry Sunrise mocktail, which was really good. For dinner, we tried the cold-water twin lobster tails with mac and cheese. The presentation was beautiful, and everything looked so good when it came out. We also tried the bourbon mushrooms, which unfortunately weren't my favorite. They were a little bland and seemed slightly burnt to me. The 14 oz. New York strip, though, was absolutely delicious! It was 20-day wet-aged beef and definitely the highlight of my meal. So much flavor and cooked perfectly. For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, and they surprised us by decorating the plate with "Happy Anniversary." Such a sweet and thoughtful touch! We finished the evening with a double espresso. The service was exceptional from start to finish, which really made the evening feel special. Overall, we really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Prime & Pearl. The beautiful presentation, excellent service, delicious steak, and thoughtful anniversary touches made it a memorable evening. We would definitely come back for another special occasion!