I never write reviews, but I want to just say that this is probably one of the best places to eat…read morein Gainesville if not the best. The staff is all wonderful and welcoming, I've left smiling every single time I've gone. I strongly encourage everyone not to let the wait time deter you, they make the food fresh and to order. I've had the chicken kebab, chicken shawarma, fries, wings, chicken tenders, borscht, Pelmeni, and honey cake. I haven't had a single thing from here that I haven't absolutely devoured and finished not wanting more of. Just an absolutely outstanding place to go and worth every minute and penny.

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

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.

The market price for one pound of king crab was $100. The service and food were good. We got the…read moreMr. & Mrs. Crab seasoning at medium level, which wasn't spicy at all. The interior was very busy on a Friday night, with almost every table occupied.

The best ever!!!! Doesn't matter what you order, it is excellent. Highly recommend!!!!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!

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.

I stopped by around 8-9pm on a Tuesday with a friend after hearing great things from coworkers and…read moresince I had the munchies I figured it was the perfect time to finally try them. The parking lot can get a little hectic, especially during busy hours, but once I got inside everything moved quickly. The service was fast and I really appreciated that everything is fried fresh to order, you can taste the difference. I got the wings and shrimp combo and added hush puppies. The wing batter was amazing: not greasy, perfectly seasoned, and honestly better than Popeyes or even KFC. A lot of places give you more batter than chicken, but here the chicken was moist and a good portion. The hush puppies were also surprisingly moist and flavorful, some of the best I've had since they're usually dry elsewhere. My find and I split the order and since we eat small portion we think that was a good portion for us and also had leftovers. Everything was so good I didn't even need sauce, and I'm a sauce girl through and through. Overall, great experience and I'd definitely come back when I'm craving something fresh, crispy, and satisfying.

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 went for the occasion of catching up with people and it was a great place to do that. There was…read morea nice variety of food, and the drinks were delicious. The octopus was great, but I was disappointed it was only one tentacle, especially for the price: The star of the show might have been the sauce that came with the calamari, truly delicious. I'd definitely come back, but might order differently.

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!

Arrived about 20 minutes past opening and waited for 1 hour for the donuts. The brioche donuts were…read moredelicious!! Would recommend.

had a reservation for 8:30, ordered, then got our food at 9:40, although, not fully because they…read morelost one of our food items so we were left waiting for the last dish, very disappointed, took up a big section of our night

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.

The food is great. If you wand a great seafood boil then that's the place!…read moreAlways fresh!

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.

Food & service were excellent! We were recommended by Brian, the manager at Mattress Firm. We…read morealmost didn't come because it was 30 minutes out of the way but we're really glad we came! Also, the wait for the food was a little slow because there was a large party in front of us, and they were kind enough to offer free salads or free dessert. Windie was our server & she was a pleasure! Highly recommend!

Large menu with a selection for both seafood and meat lovers. The restaurant was packed on a Friday…read morenight but the staff was friendly and attentive. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and was impressed with the large portion of food. Overall, a good experience and would come back!

By far, the best food in North Central Florida…read more Been coming here for well over 15 years. I've eaten all across Florida and I dare you to find a better fried shrimp anywhere in the South. I sure haven't. Last night I had one of the specials-- fresh scallops over pasta and it was just absolutely fantastic. My wife had grilled grouper with sweet potato fries and was so good she refused to share. Service was great. At no point did my cup go empty. My wife is always happy with the wine selection. It was quiet (we ate in the dining room) and was very clean. Nice white tablecloths as well. As much as I enjoyed my entree... my favorite part of the night was dessert. We split an incredible chocolate cake and a slice of sour orange pie. Absolutely my favorite restaurant in the area.

Word of mouth, if it's good, restaurants can thrive from it. And that's what happened in this case…read morewhen an acquaintance mentioned the Blue Water Bay and how good the shrimp dinners are. Our brunch experience definitely confirmed that, with a tasty twist on Cajun cooking. My husband tried the Earlton Hash. A tasty combination of shrimp, andouille sausage, a creamy hollandaise sauce and done wonderful tiny potatoes all topped with a fried egg. This dish made for a memorable brunch. He topped it off with a bottle of beer to connect the two eating periods. I opted for the French Toast. It was tender and moist. It came with very crispy bacon. The dining room is nicely furnished with stained glass sea life. They also showcase artwork for sale. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is a bit slow in service. Side note-the restrooms, while functional, could use work. And for those looking for liquid refreshments there is an attached bar, with seating behind a full wall .