I've dined at Ember's twice now within the past year, and it's been a wonderful dinner experience…read moreevery time. It's a great restaurant for intimate dining and quality food. The servers are all well knowledgeable with detailed with their attention and service. So far some of my favorite appetizers have been the blackened shrimp & spicy prosciutto grits, as well as the braised beef short rib toast. Now because I'm a steak girl, I have only ordered the cowboy cut ribeye and the prime porterhouse. I think my favorite was the ribeye, but they both were fantastic tasting steaks. I did get a chance to try a bit of my mother's salmon, and that was delicious as well. You should also have the blue crab bisque if you decide to dine there. I'm already looking forward to my next dinner visit for sure!

The food is better than average, to be sure. Portions not indicated by weight, like steaks, are…read moresmall. My husband ordered the red snapper and it was half the portion size he expected, especially for the price. I had the 6 oz. filet and it was tasty but tough; of all things to be tough, this should not have been. The service is good; again, better than average, but not extraordinary. I'm willing to pay a high price for an outstanding meal. This was not it.

The ambiance leans towards a classic American steakhouse style, quiet and formal, suitable for…read moredates or business dinners. Service is professional and well-paced. The steaks (such as filet mignon and Delmonico) are consistently of a high standard, cooked to perfection. Side dishes and appetizers, such as fried calamari and creamed spinach, are traditional pairings without much innovation, but are well-executed.

Jeremy was a great server. It was our first time, and he made everything from ordering from the…read moremenu to dessert time a wonderful experience. The Bone-in Ribeye was AWESOME!!! The Ambience was great and would recommend it. Overall: 10/10

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!

I came with a party of 4 on a Sunday night at 7pm. I attempted to make a reservation however none…read morewere available so we chose to walk in and were seated at a high top. We were informed by the waitress at the greet that they were out of burgers and au gratin potatoes. No problem. We ordered 12 oysters. 9 came to the table and the server didn't know which ones were which. They brought an additional 3 upon request. Then after a round of cocktails with the appetizer, we attempted to order a bottle of Rioja and were quickly informed they did not have the bottle. We attempted to order 2 other Spanish wines and the server said they were out of both of them. Pretty disappointing that a steakhouse is sold out of all 3 Spanish red wine options. We ordered a Malbec which was nice but a little over priced. Our steaks were very good and cooked to order. However the sides were disappointing. The lobster Mac and cheese had about 6 tiny pieces of lobster in it! No flavor! The truffle Brussel sprouts did not taste like truffle at all and everyone at the table agreed that it was suspect. Someone at the table mentioned the lack of truffle flavor to the server and she did offer to bring truffle oil but we declined because they were already soggy. The dessert and specials menu came out wrinkled with stains on a piece of paper trifold! For an expensive steakhouse a trashy takeout menu?! That was bizarre. Only upon ordering dessert were we told they did not have carrot cake. Again, another menu item that is 86'd. I asked who does their BWL order and the server said the manager. Hopefully they plan to do a better job with the wine inventory. I'm not sure I will be back anytime soon. It's just not worth the price point.

Chris was the best! we're coming back because of CHRIS. He served our table well and was funny and…read morepolite.

We were in town for a concert and booked a reservation at Spurrier's Gridiron Grill about a week…read moreahead of time. Definitely glad we did, because I'd highly recommend getting a reservation here. We went on a Saturday around noon and found out they do a buffet brunch until 3pm. I wasn't expecting that at all, but it ended up being awesome. The shrimp and grits were amazing. I don't know what they put in those grits, but they were seriously scrumptious. The chicken wings and sliders were also really good. The place itself is really nice and well put together. Our server was good too and even gave us some recommendations for breweries in the area, which was appreciated. Overall, great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Hands down one of the best quality restaurants in Gainesville. I've eaten here a few times but this…read moretime I decided to splurge a little and get one of their steaks...WOW! Significantly better than the local steakhouses and half the price. Their sides are amazing as usual and the drinks were yummy and well balanced. Plus, I always love the ambience in here! It's so colorful and lively while still being chill and calm enough for a nice dinner. And the wait staff are very genuine and kind people with extensive knowledge about the menu. Well worth the money, I've NEVER been disappointed by this place!

Ambiance - Quirky, grandma- vintage thrift store galleria…read more Service- a hipster army. Food- a big variety, plan on a 30 minute line ahead of you, maybe even double line length on the weekend.

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.

We haven't been here in awhile and we thought it would be a fun stop since we're just in town for a…read morecouple of days. We sat at the bar, and were greeted by one of the bartenders and took our drink order. We saw the fried blue crab claws, and figured we would give it a shot. Well, they were just okay, nothing that we would probably order again. Wife had the crab cakes and loved them, very good. I had the chicken and grits. I was excited until it showed up. I could tell just by looking at this super thin fried chicken, that it was going to be rock solid. I was right. The chicken was tough, chewy and stringy. It was cooked well past well done. I tried to eat it, I don't like to complain, but I could only get about 3 bits into it. I pushed it away. When one of the bartenders came by and was taking it away without even asking why an entire plate is being thrown away without hardly any food eaten. So I said it was way overcooked, and inedible, he didn't even respond, just took it and threw it away. No questions. No offer to get something else, just walked away. After that we decided we would go somewhere else, when we got the bill, it was still on there. That was very unprofessional, and I don't think we will be coming back anytime soon.

Went there on an off night on a Tuesday. The atmosphere is opulent and the good was 5*. Brandon…read morebrought out the courses as we suggested and Mia was a great host. Then head over for a night cap at the bar. Don't miss a stay at this hotel with a great restaurant and bar.

I went to their brother lounge, No Name Lounge for happy hour. They had a well cocktail for 8…read moredollars during happy hour (4 to 7) everyday. I took the suggested old fashioned for the drink. I was stunned that was only 8 dollars. It's was a strong drink and got me happy immediately. I felt the buzz immediately and really helped made my late afternoon. My bartender was friendly, and made a great drink for me. The atmosphere is just a nice hotel bar, and nothing fancier. There were a couple TVs, and the immature me had to watch SpongeBob SquarePants. It's located at the Hilton, and parking is free. For a strong old fashioned costing 8 dollars during happy hour is a steal, especially at a higher end hotel. I'm so glad I'm staying here and took advantage of this deal. This helped me make my evening when I am becoming my own worst critic. Overall: A+

This is always my go to Sushi restaurant... I always get Sashimi and Sushi, so when a place…read morededicated to fresh quality sushi it's like "you had me at hello" moment. Service was amazing as always and staff are amazing. My absolute favorite local restaurant

I haven't been here before but figured I would get lunch prior to my hair appointment at JC…read morePenny's. The restaurant is pretty clean and very modern and chic. My server was very nice and helpful with any questions I had. I ordered off of their lunch menu and got the chicken teppanyaki which came with soup, salad, fried rice, and veggies. The soup and salad came out pretty quick. The soup was good and had pieces of fried onion and mushroom in it. The salad was ok but overly drenched in the dressing. The lunch portion was huge for the chicken teppanyaki. It came with fried rice, veggies, and chicken. The fried rice was bland and did need the yum yum sauce to jazz it up. I wish the plate came with more veggies rather than the onions as the veggies were cooked very good. Also, the veggies were very fresh - I would definitely order them again. Overall for $16 this was a great lunch and value.

Stopped by because of its convenience right next to a Tesla supercharger station and needed about…read more30 minutes to recharge. It's been a while since I've been to a Texas Roadhouse so thought I'd relax and grab a bite. It was fairly crowded for a Wednesday evening but the hostess said there wasn't a wait but just standby. I waited for about 15 minutes but several servers just walked by. When I noticed that 2 parties had been seated although they came after me, I inquired again from the hostess who seemed confused. Another hostess said to check in again but the original hostess finally got things squared away. No apology. No clarification. When I was being seated, another hostess made really awkward small talk and she seemed very uncomfortable with people. Probably not the best role to be in. My server came in and offered me water. I said that's all I needed but ready to order and he explained that he'd come back. When he returned, he asked me what I wanted to drink!?! What?!? I just ordered a salmon Caesar salad but asked for the dressing on the side and to have the salmon grilled but rare since it's typically cooled to long which makes it dry in most restaurants. He didn't take any notes but it was a simple order. As one could guess, the food was served from someone else with salmon very dry and never did see the server again. I had to flag someone else down for more water. Good thing I could pay via the table iPad. And as I walked out no greeting from the three hostesses who were just standing there at the stand socializing. Someone did hold the door open for me. Guess I won't be going back to another Texas Roadhouse any time soon and certainly not in this Gainesville location on 3984 SW 43rd St. Gave it an extra star because the Romane was very fresh and crisp. But the salad also was very sparse of ingredients especially for a $20 salad.

We frequent TR all over the United States and although I have no complaints about tbe food or the…read moreservice I do have a complaint about the fact that they let dogs in this restaurant that are not wearing any kind of service animal labels and they let them sit at their table and get on the tables. The owners were asked if it was a service dog and of course they said yes. Weak management.

I went with my family, and despite how busy it was, the quality of the food stayed consistent. The…read moreonly downside, was my dad having to send his steak back three separate times because it kept coming out bloodier than he likes. To their credit, the staff stayed patient and kept trying to get it right, but it definitely interrupted the flow of the meal. As for my plate, I ordered the ribs with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and everything was spot‑on. The ribs were fall‑off‑the‑bone tender with that perfect smoky sweetness. The mashed potatoes were creamy and seasoned well, and the broccoli was fresh with a nice bite to it. Even with the crowd, the kitchen clearly didn't slack on execution. Overall, it was a good dinner with great food.. I just wish the steak situation had been smoother. I'd still come back for the ribs alone.

I have been here several time for various work meals. The food has always been good, they replaced…read morethe one overcooked steak I had. Great place for a large group or to eat at bar. Service was good each time I went. Not the best steakhouse, but affordable and easy going