my home is in Gainesville, Ga and I have eaten several times at The Stag restaurant. Recently had…read morelunch there with 12 of my neighbor girls Food is excellent. We all ordered different from the menu and everyone was very pleased. Note: check your bill. I was overcharged by the server. Perhaps an honest mistake but will call the restaurant today.

Where do I even begin? I was completely blown away by our…read moredining experience at The Stag - Chophouse in downtown Gainesville. I can officially stop saying, "I can't find great food in Northeast Georgia." The Stag has solved that problem. This place has undergone a total transformation since my last visit--new décor, new chef, new staff, and an entirely new menu. Hands down, one of the best meals I've had in the last five years. The Stag Salad was outstanding--beautiful greens, plenty of bacon and goat cheese, and the most delicious (clearly homemade) buttermilk ranch dressing. I don't usually get excited about salad, but don't sleep on this one. I ordered the seared sea bass, and wow--seared to absolute perfection. The crunch on the outside, moist and succulent on the inside... the best sea bass I've ever had. Chef's kiss. My friends ordered the salmon and the roasted chicken, and everyone was thrilled with their meals. None of us even ordered steaks--despite that being what they're known for--but the ones we saw looked flawless. The upstairs décor is beautiful, and last but definitely not least--ask for Mave. Warm, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful in steering you toward the right choices. We'll be back soon--and often.

Luna's catered a birthday party at my home in December. The food was amazing and Jason (one of the…read moreowners) & his staff were unbelievable. They took care of every detail, from setting up the tables/chairs & linens, to serving the food, to mixing drinks to clean up. The entire experience was seamless. We will definitely use them again because they offer such high quality and great value. We have also eaten at the restaurant in downtown Gainesville. The food is excellent there as well.

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.

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.

We enjoyed dining at the bar, since they didn't want to sit us in the main dining area. Although,…read moreit was empty for the entirety of our meal... We ordered the mussels, caesar, cacio e Pepe and bistecca fiorentina. The steak was a thin cut T-Bone, far from any bistecca fiorentina I have ever had. It was also cooked to medium, borderline medium well. So it was tough to the chew. Salad mussels and pasta were tasty though! Hostess can try harder next time with seating guest in the dining area. Even with a few reservations, you have plenty of seating.

We've lived in Gainesville for 6 years and had a weekend lake place here for three decades and…read morenever been to Scott's. I'm so glad we finally went for my birthday! Absolutely the best steak I've ever had. Great mixed drinks, wonderful side dishes and fantastic desert. The service was also spot on. I've traveled widely for business and eaten in top restaurants from Australia to Europe. Scott's competes with the best of them.

I really had high hopes for this one. It was our anniversary and we love trying new places. I've…read moreseen posts everywhere that they just renovated, but I can't find what looked new. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The restaurant didn't have many people when we arrived. There was 1 couple at a small table and a party in a "private" room. We were seated directly in-between both of these. Didn't make for a romantic anniversary dinner with the older couple coughing, sniffling and making sucking noises. (I'm thinking they had something in their teeth and they kept trying to remove it?) Then the party in the room was loud and the doors to the party room were left open. With the restaurant so empty, I don't know why we weren't seated somewhere more private. Drinks were pretty good. My husband was told the wine he first ordered was out. He liked the second choice he made, once it finally arrived. There was a wait to receive everything we ordered. Drinks took forever. Our poor server was trying. I saw him WAITING at the bar for the bartender to finally pour our drinks. Food - Calamari was pretty good. It is a very small portion, but enough for an appetizer for 2 people. I really wanted the sea bass, but I didn't want it with the veggies that were supposed to come with it. I asked if they could substitute for brussel sprouts and sauteed spinach. Our server wasn't sure so he asked if I'd still like it if they can't. I told him if they wouldn't substitute, then I'll have the salmon with those sides. My dinner arrived and it was the salmon. They would rather me pay for a less expensive meal than substitute sides for the more expensive meal. I find that odd. My husband ordered the scallops. They were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, his risotto and asparagus were ice cold. He had to send it back. (That's not something he normally does, so I know it was bad.) My food wasn't piping hot, but it wasn't cold either. It at least tasted good. They kept apologizing for the wait, and offered my husband a free glass of wine. He accepted and they brought the carafe over with it and poured it into what he still had left. It wasn't the same wine! They now mixed 2 completely different wines and my husband said it tasted funny. He didn't even finish it. There was nothing offered to celebrate our anniversary. Everywhere else we've been offers you a free dessert. Nope. Not here. Dessert was offered, but not for free. We declined and said we were full. It was also almost 2 hours of being here and we were done. This experience does not make us want to return or recommend to anyone else. The kitchen obviously has some work to do to fix things, along with the bar and management. Thank you to our server for trying to make it a good experience for us.

Amazing deserts! Food is always good! Friendly service. Family owed and very good familyread more

Great restaurant and excellent Gainesville location for all! Has a second dining area perfect for…read moremeetings, parties and the nights restaurant is extremely busy!

I came in today to get a call in order and Melissa was absolutely fabulous. My order was correct…read moreand everything about it was perfect. She is very friendly and she make sure her orders are done correctly and that is very much appreciated.

I recently had my family there for a gathering of the mothers in our family aka Mother's Day. To…read morerate this place at 2 is being generous. We were a party of 6. Of the six only one dared venture to having a steak. My son ordered a burger with fries. When it arrived he mentioned ed to the server that his plate looked dirty. ( food stains from nothing he had on his plate.) The server related that it was the the cooks dragging steaks to the plates and that they were not very careful. The burger came without the fries which we had to have brought out. The rolls were average but enjoyable however we requested regular butter in place of the special honey butter. This request was put in 3 times before recieving only one cup for 6 people. The restrooms were some of the worst I have seen in a restaurant. The smell of urine so strong it was gagging and burning to my nose. I have been in better sleazy truck stops. !! Happy Mother's Day.

We've been a few times now and it doesn't disappoint! The staff has always been super friendly,…read moregood with service, and helpful. The inside has a very cool old school building feel while being trendy at the same time. It's quite a large place with two sides and outdoor seating plus restrooms on each side. The appetizers and main dishes that we have had so far are all fantastic. The fish and chips are some of the best I've had. The fish isn't overly breaded and greasy like some other places. Our son loves the fried green bean appetizer but eats most of it himself so we hardly ever get to enjoy it. Once again the breading is light resembling a panko type crust so you aren't just eating deep fried objects. We've tried numerous other appetizers and so far nothing has been a let down. If you're looking for a good menu with quality food and drink options (they have a full bar) then this is it. Cool setting. Easy to get to. Great food. Friendly staff.

I stopped by twice in one day -- that's how intriguing this spot was. The first visit, I was drawn…read morein by an appetizer I just had to try: peanut butter and jelly pork belly. Unusual? Absolutely. But it was fabulous -- bold, unexpected, and delicious. After walking through the rest of town, I found myself right back for a second round. This time, it was their creative take on shrimp and grits. Another hit -- inventive and full of flavor. My only complaint? Neither dish was served quite hot enough for my taste. Next time, I'll be sure to ask for everything piping hot. Because yes -- I'd definitely go back.

The service and food was delicious! We like steak and these guys know what they are doing! And…read moreservice is top notch once they see you

Brittany was amazing! She made my graduation day at Longhorn go very smoothly. I could tell that…read moreshe was busy but she did a great job at attending to my party of 7. Please make sure to recognize her!

Found a Gem! Boom! This may not look like much with the guys smoking out front, and the strip mall…read morelocation, but home made recipes from the "old country ", hummus that's fantastic and the falafel was delicious ( family recipe) Gluten-free options considering most of the menu is gluten free. Just mention it to the folks there and they will take care of you. We were just passing through to rescue an English Mastiff, but would drive back for that salad. Great place and worth a stop and try.

Dropping the kiddo back to school and decided to grab a late lunch before heading back home. This…read moreis a great spot. The menu is not overwhelming and everything was served hot. I don't know what the "salsa" is that they serve with the hummus, but they should sell it. We had a new waitress and it being her first day she did remarkably well. The place was quiet for a Sunday afternoon but they have nice music and games on the television. I can't really speak to the noise level, but it is a nice sized place with a pretty nice bar. I imagine it would be nice on a game day! You should try the hummus and the lamb burger. Both 5/5.

The service is always quick and attentive. The food is consistent and priced accordingly. I have…read morebeen to the Gainesville location over ten times and never a complaint about quality or service. So I recommend this establishment.

Andee was AMAZING!! We had a great experience with him!! He…read morementioned he was new. But he was super attentive and kind!