Very happy to have found this quaint French bistro in Gainesville. Both indoor and outdoor dining…read moreas well as bar seating. The staff is very friendly, takes time with you to help with ordering and is attentive throughout the meal. The setting is quiet, so a great place to have conversation. They make excellent cocktails, both traditional and house. Try their carrot-ginger martini - very nice. They make a great Paper Plane - one of my favorite cocktails. They also have a great French wine list to try. They have nice cheese and meat plates which is what we had. The deserts were tasty - basil crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, afo gato! Try this place out, I think you'll like it!

If I could give this hidden gem a 10, I would have. My husband and I celebrated our 20th…read moreanniversary here. Every dish was worth the calories!!! Great service, wonderful tapas! The wow factor at work!!!

They have amazing beers on draft here! Right now, I just witnessed the opening of an imperial stout…read morecalled Black Tuesday!! Wow!! The most amazing complex taste I have ever had with a stout or beer!!! Amazing taste! Worth the price!!!

Had an amazing time. Great live jazz band with a nice beer selection. Owner was really kind too…read more Highly recommend!!!

Food: delicious Service: good…read more Ambiance: I like the vibes. My favorite food is the gnoochi !!!

A Funky Gainesville Gem Just Outside the UF Bubble…read more If you're looking for a spot with personality, great food, and zero pretension, The Top delivers. Tucked just outside the usual UF bubble, this local favorite has a quirky, artsy vibe that instantly puts you at ease. Think funky decor, dim lighting, and the kind of atmosphere where you can linger for hours without anyone rushing you out. The Food: We came hungry and left very happy. Highlights from our table: Blackened Salmon - Perfectly cooked with a bright lemon caper sauce, served alongside roasted potatoes and string beans. Simple, well-executed, and flavorful. Sweet & Spicy Peanut Shrimp - Shrimp and broccoli tossed in a rich peanut sauce with sesame carrot ribbons over basmati rice, plus a beautiful side salad. Big flavor, great balance of heat and sweet. Black Pepper Steak - Top sirloin seared with cracked black peppercorns and finished with a rosemary shiitake mushroom brandy cream sauce. Rich, earthy, and honestly one of the best steaks I've had in Gainesville. Paired with a crisp Caesar salad. The Drinks: The bar knows what it's doing. The Old Fashioned was smooth and classic, and the Cucumber Margarita was crisp, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. The Vibe: Super relaxed. There are front and rear patios, a pool table, and arcade games, so it easily doubles as a hangout spot if you just want to grab a drink and unwind. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a low-key dinner, a date, or drinks with friends. Other Popular Bites to Try: The goat cheese and garlic plate, fried pickles, and their specialty burgers all get a lot of love -- putting those on my list for next time. Definitely check their website for current hours before heading over. Whether you're grabbing a full meal or just a cocktail, The Top is a solid, cool, come-as-you-are kind of place. Highly recommend. I will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

Came for brunch, food was all excellent, coffee good quality, and service excellent, Lauren was…read morevery attentive. All said great experience with great atmosphere. One one correction should be the come up with different name for the beneighs, they were tasty but not at all like traditional beneighs

Came for a group dinner on a Tuesday evening around 7pm, the service was nice but slow, and it took…read morean extremely long time to receive our food. My food was pretty room temp already by the time I got it, and the fries were cold unfortunately. Sucks because they were seasoned great, but I hate cold fries... I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich for dinner, and it was ok. I liked the pesto aioli sauce on it, but the actual chicken was pretty overcooked and dry. Probably from sitting on the warmer for so long since it wasn't hot either. Overall I'm not sure if I would come back to eat here, it seems a bit too pricey for the quality of food and service we received. But maybe brunch is better?

Smoky- dingy- rude service- slow service. I left a $20 tip on a $100 bar tab and the bartender who…read moreclaimed to be the owner was totally rude to me because a $20 tip was "insulting" to him. It was a very generous tip for the slow service. I do not recommend.

This place has a very cool vibe. I love the diversity of clientele and comfortable seating…read morearrangements. It's dark too, which is great. Drinks were good and beer was cold. Prices weren't too bad for downtown. Jukebox was not too loud so we were able to carry on a conversation. This bar does allow smoking indoors, one of the few left. While I'm not a regular smoker, I do enjoy an occasional smoke with a glass of bourbon neat. My friends enjoy a cigar with a beer or bourbon too. Ignore the negative comments about smoking. Don't understand why people would leave a negative comment when everyone knows this place allows indoor smoking!! There are a few tables outside street side so you can sit there too and people watch. We had a great time and will return again sometime.

Ambiance: 5 star Service: 5 star…read moreBotanical tea: 3 star Outside seating: 5 star Inside seating: 3 star (snug) Random (straws): paper! 1 star - completely disintegrates before beverage is consumed. This also changes the flavor! Grateful they're here. Overall rating: 5 star

Kavagator is my go to spot to grab a kava, tea, or pastry! I love to go to work on my computer or…read morechat with a friend! Amazing spot and friendly staff!

I was in Gainesville for a concert and stopped by First Magnitude Brewing before the show. This…read morebrewery was really cool and definitely worth checking out. The outside area is spacious and a great place to hang out and drink a beer. Just a really nice setup with a laid-back vibe. Their Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale was the highlight for me. That beer has officially moved into my top 5. I could drink it all day and honestly, I pretty much did since I found it on tap at a few other places while I was in Gainesville. Now I'm hoping I can find it somewhere near me in Orlando. Overall, great brewery, great outdoor space, and an amazing beer. I'd definitely go back.

We went here for a Facebook event, and I was really surprised at this place. The ambience is just a…read morevibe! The event was bbq, beer, & plants, our favorite things! (Please note these photos are of an event, and they do not have vendors outside every day. Their Facebook posts all their events.) The brewery doors were open, so you get to peek inside and see where they make the beer. The staff was working extremely proficient, and I never waited more than a few minutes for a draft. Parking was a breeze, and we arrived right at event start. The beer was fantastic, and mine even contained honey! Colby got the sugar and spice, and he loved it, and says it was "verrrrry good." I even got to share some of my stickers with the world, so thank you for a chill family day, my teen even enjoyed herself. We can't wait to return.

Decided to check this place out with a group of friends and I can't believe I missed out on this…read moreplace. We were greeted and taken care by a very attentive server from start to finish and the 3 course meal was prepared and served in a perfect way. This hidden gem is a great restaurant to check out when you are nearby.

Greek salad was fantastic. Cake was a tad underwhelming but the service and food were great. vibes…read morewere fun and would recommend this spot for small groups and get togethers.