I was there today 7/12/26 around 1:30 in the afternoon and all 4 tables were seated with diners at…read morevarious stages of their meal from ordering to finished. I invited my life long friend to lunch and thought it an interesting place for it. I'm of Russian descent and love Russian and Mediterranean food. We were seated as soon as the folks who were finished paid their tab and vacated. We ordered our meals, I ordered Borscht w/ Rye bread and sour cream as add ons, my friend ordered a Kebob platter of beef kebob, rice w/ kasha and salad. Food was most excellent! Environment comfortable, pleasant and interesting with its many assorted eclectic items on the walls, and ceiling. Air vents to the dining area were clean, free of dust or grime. A lot of pride is taken by the owners and small staff of this tiny place with most excellent food and service. I used to work in a 4 star private dining club. This place has my respect and has gained my business from hear on out.

The owner of the chef was absolutely fantastic and welcoming. Had a couple of really cool things…read morefor the kids and was engaging throughout the whole experience. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. Love the small restaurant feel and decorations

Brunch was fantastic! It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the Gainesville area. That said,…read moreit will always be about the U. Go Canes!!!

Madeline was an amazing server. She was incredibly friendly, knew the menu, was super patient, and…read moretimed out our appetizers with entrees perfectly. She was a great personality and had great recommendations!

Cozy little spot that's perfect for a little date night. Very friendly staff and the food was…read moredelicious. Definitely planning on going again to try another set of dishes

Nice little courtyard-side restaurant in a townhome community…read more The food was quite good... authentic sides including farofa. The main dishes were rich and flavorful... tried the Moqueca- mahi in coconut milk, and the Feijoada- a rich pork stew... both with rice. It was drizzling lightly off and on, and when we walked up we asked to sit at a table under an umbrella close to the building, providing some cover. The server told us that table was taken, and we were seated at a table far out in the courtyard basically next to the parking spaces under a tree.... It had no umbrella, so we did end up getting a bit damp. And, being a longer trek from the restaurant meant that the service was haphazard... for instance, our waters were never refilled. The food made up for these shortcomings, but if there is a next time, we'll be more assertive about sitting on the actual dining patio. The slower service resulted in not staying for any desert... we'd had a long day and were ready to call it a night, but the passion fruit mousse sounds interesting. No one ever came to claim the table we were turned away from at the start, it turns out.

I was out for a nice Sunday ride on the motorcycle, and when I do that I keep an eye out for places…read morethat I have never been to for a nice lunch, usually aiming for just before noon in order to avoid the church crowd. This restaurant has an entry on the corner of the building, with outdoor seating along one side of the building. I opted for the outdoor seating as it was a nice day. I was escorted out to my table, and my drink order was taken. Going through the menu, I opted for a burger with fries. It was quite pleasant out, and waiting for my food was not a problem. The burger was quite good, and the fries were decent as well. The price point is a bit more than most of the sports bars out there, but the Tioga area tends to boost the cost of things a bit. All in all, a nice place to have a bite to eat. I can see this place being very good for brunch.

Sitting here wondering what it is that doesn't draw me to this place time and again. Because don't…read moreget me wrong the food is good here. It's been about a year since our last visit and here's what I've come up with. 1. The water is terrible. Please buy a filter. I think it's the worst water I've had in a Gainesville restaurant. 2. This place can't decide if it's a restaurant or bar. It's loud. Very loud when full. I couldn't even understand the server and my husband had to sit next to me. The bar is the focal point. It should really be in the other room off to the side. It takes up too much space and it's obnoxiously loud. 3. The menu: Again. It's a bar menu. Large selection of handhelds. Few limited mains. Some salads. There are appetizers but this is the weakest link on the menu. 4. I usually love their off menu drinks. But they were both lacking tonight. I even asked for more purée to boost the flavor. The problem was I couldn't taste the gin. Just seltzer. The issue I have when I go out to dinner I'm looking for a meal I won't make at home and although there is a huge chunk of the population that doesn't really care what they eat as long as they don't have to make it , I don't fall in that category. I'm a foodie. Have traveled the world and know a good meal when it sits in front of me. The food here is decent but the ambience and awful water leaves me coming here last minute to find a bite. But seriously, buy a filter for your tap. The clientele will thank you.

Went here when I was in town for school at ufl! The steak here was amazing. It was so tender it was…read moreso good. I actually got the New York steak which was pretty good. But my dad got their filet mignon and that steak was so tender I had to take another piece!! The appetizers were decent as well. Tried their calamari and soft shell crab! I would come back here if I'm ever back in Gainesville!!

was a favorite of my family-- eating here twice a month. Last time we got sick after eating but…read moreblew it off. tonight while looking at the menu a roach walked across the table. the waiter didn't even react. if roaches are outside on the tables I don't want to know how the kitchen is.

Been wanting to try this spot for a while as co workers spoke about how good they were…read more Got there when they opened on Saturday . And on Sat and Sun they have a brunch menu, and we saw an item on the brunch menu we absolutely love the beignets, and as fate would have it they somehow were out of them, not off to a good start. We ended up ordering a couple other appetizers, they came out quick, and hot. And i was so ready to try their burger, it was ok, decent size and i got just the basic condiments with it , they put everything on the side so you can add it as you wish. Wife got a BLT and biscuits and gravy. We both left with a full belly. They also have a drink menu for brunch we chose the mango bellini , very tasty. Our server was very friendly and checked on us numerous times. Definitely worth a stop , next time i wanna try their pizzas.

Nice location and I like the lights on the inside. The food was pretty good. A little basic, but…read moreoverall a good meal and nice vibe. Service was friendly. Took a while for a very dead afternoon, but all the food was super fresh. Biggest con: it smelled like they mopped with stale mop water. Could use a little freshening up. Other than that, would eat here again if in the area.

Stopped here while traveling to Central Florida for a wedding. Loved the bacon, egg and cheese…read morecroissant and the extra crispy hash browns! Our server was very nice and she answered all of our questions, of which we had many! We were able to sit outside on a nice spring morning before it got too hot. It wasn't the greatest since it's near the main road but they do have a lot of greenery up so you can't see it but you do hear it. I would love to have another one of those sandwiches again!

We had a decent experience at Metro Diner! We were told there would be a 10-15 minute wait, but it…read morewas actually closer to two minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. We sat outside under the overhang, which was comfortable and enjoyable. One person ordered the huevos rancheros, while the other two had the avocado toast with feta cheese. Everything was delicious, and the portions were HUGE--so much food that I actually had to take someone home with me! One note for management: please don't wash the tables while guests are eating. I completely understand the importance of cleaning the tables, especially between customers, but the smell from the sponges and cleaning products was really unpleasant while we were trying to enjoy our meal. Maybe cleaning the tables before or after the dining period would help. Overall, a good meal, quick seating, friendly service, and very generous portions. We'll definitely be back! But please listen to my suggestion!

Came back again and their lunch is definitely better than their breakfast but it's still not as…read moregood as it used to be a couple Yeats ago. I like that they have an expansive menu amd veggie options as well but the veggie burger is still so dry. If you get it, get it with a sauce or somethings on the side. Service was good.

Nicole M was a wonderful waitress!! We asked for French toast sticks which my grandson loves &…read morebeignets. She was happy to ask kitchen since past hours normally served. all the food was wonderful & could not have asked for a better experience

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!

My wife and I are in Gville for a reunion weekend with friends. We placed a pick up order around…read more745PM. It was 2 lbs of burnt ends, 1 lbs of pulled pork and some sides. It was supposed to be ready at 825PM. I got there at 820PM and they were slammed. I checked in and they told me they were out of pulled pork. We audibled to brisket. I waited until 850PM. The lady running the to go window was really nice. I can only imagine what it's like being the person that has to tell people the dinner they order isn't available. She seemed to be holding things down pretty well. She offered me something to drink while I waited which was nice too. If she didn't handle things so well I probably would have gone 1 or 2 stars for taking so long and running out of what we ordered.

The space was a whole vibe and well maintained. The food looked and smelled so good that we didn't…read moreevent get a picture before diving in. Our favorite meats - smoked turkey, chicken, and sausage. Yummy sides - BBQ beans, hash brown casserole, mac and cheese. Bonus - Cheerwine available as a fountain drink. I loved the blueberry BBQ sauce so much that we bought a pint to take home. Manager (I think) checked on us a few times during our meal. We will definitely be back!