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

Worst crab legs and "southern" food ever. Knew from the first leg I cracked and water poured out…read morethat they were overcooked. Meat completely stuck to the shells and way too salty. The gizzards were not boiled before frying to tenderize and coating was not seasoned. Will never order from them again

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.

Well, those who are in the area knew it wouldn't last, and so it has come to pass that the Taco…read moreplace that used to be at this location is no longer. Less than a year! However, in its place is Temoo! I have now tried them, and the food isn't bad at all! They have only just recently opened and they are still trying to get their feet under them properly, but I ordered the gyro sandwich and five wings and they came out in a reasonable amount of time for having been prepared fresh. Quick note about the wings: Five doesn't sound like a lot, but they are both the drumette and flat together, so by other wing places' standards, it is more like ten wings! They have a variety of sauces, and I went for the mango habanero. It is definitely more sweet than spicy, but still tasty. The sauce distribution wasn't great, and there was a large pool of the sauce that was acting more like a dipping sauce than a tossed sauce. The gyro was pretty standard... the meat for it didn't seem prepackaged, which was a good sign, and it held up well. There is better in town, but this one holds up against most of the locations in town that make gyros. There is seating outside, under a shelter with four picnic tables, so at least you can eat under some shade during the summer months. The workers there were pleasant enough, and they brought my food out to me while I waited under the shelter. Final analysis though? Sadly, I don't see this place surviving unless they can come up with a menu item that truly brings people flocking to their doors. It's NOT about their food, though... their food is fine, and if they were located in some other location in town they would probably do decently. It is purely the location: the parking here is minimal, getting into the place is a rough stop on the brakes with traffic coming up behind you at breakneck speeds, and there simply isn't enough other commercial industry in the area to support them well. I truly hope that my prediction here doesn't come true.

I got the chicken giro and it was missing flavor and just balance. I might give them another try…read morebut I was just so disappointed. I waited an hour with only one person in front of me and had to ask for napkins, sauces and utensil. I want this to succeed since I loved when they had a different name but their quality was solid. Their food is just missing a special touch . Maybe I'll wait once they get their footing but I want them to figure out the kinks. One of the ladies told my coworker that the reason I had no seasoning in my fries but she did was because the owner was the one that made my coworkers. I just wonder why they don't follow the owners lead.

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.

Look, I don't know what kind of birds they're raising in the back, but these wings are tiny. I've…read moreseen bigger gnats in Long Beach. You ever eat a chicken wing that makes you feel bad for the chicken? It's disrespectful. Then you got the fish. This fish is thirsty. I took one bite and my whole mouth turned into the Mojave Desert. How you live in the water your whole life then end up this dry? It's a talent, honestly. Eating this felt like a chore. I'm just tryna have dinner, not a survival mission. Go to Popeyes. Don't do this to yourself.

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.

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.

I love that this place is both a seafood market and a restaurant. They have a wide variety of raw…read moreseafood for purchase as well as a big menu of cooked items. I went with the lobster bisque and some hush puppies and both were pretty tasty! The soup was not quite as thick and creamy as I like my lobster bisque to be, but it was loaded with chunks of lobster and was tasty. The hush puppies were perfectly crispy outside and soft inside and hit the spot! The inside of the store is nice and has minimal seating, but there is also some seating outside as well. The service is great and fairly quick, with very helpful workers.

It was a Saturday at lunchtime, and I was looking for something different for lunch in the…read moreThornebrooke area. Tooling around a little bit, I found Northwest Seafood at the tail end of the Fresh Market stripmall, and figured it might be interesting. It was busy, but it wasn't pretentious, which is what I was looking for. A couple of tables setup outside for customers, and inside a bench or two for those waiting for their food. The place serves in two different ways... first, they are a fish market, and you can get a large variety of different seafoods there. Prices aren't bad, certainly better than other shops in the same area, and a lot more variety as well. Inside, I went through the menu that they have. They are a counter service as well as the fish market, and you can get a number of different items cooked up right there to eat. I went for a cod sandwich and fries, which was the closest thing they had to fish and chips. The wait was nominal, as they had to fry up the food and get the fries together. Staff were pleasant, despite the apparent rush, and I got my food in short order. Eating it was a good time. The sandwich was excellent. The fries... they were good initially, but they don't really hold up over time. Not a big deal if you are sitting there and eating them immediately, though. Definitely worth the stop, and I will be back.

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.

Food and service was super good. Got us in with a reservation even though it was very busy. Best…read morerestaurant I ate at around these parts.

After watching the Rebs play we came to get dinner at Bonefish Grill in Gainesville before our…read moredrive back to Tampa. Service: It was okay, we walked in and were told there were so many people coming in that the wait would be super long unless we had made a reservation. We were about to leave and I quickly looked on open table and found a resy available for 10 pm which I booked. Turned back around and told the manager/host I now had a reservation. They were packed but there were plenty of tables open, we didn't see the 200 other people come in that were booked. Maybe the manger embellished his statement? Who knows but we got seated a little early before our "reservation". Honestly weird that he wouldn't just put us in for a slot that was open but nevertheless I got points on the OT app so it worked. The waitress was lovely! Ambiance is causal dining. We came in jerseys and shorts and fit right in. It's a college town. Let's get into it! Bang bang shrimp - Always as an app! So good! Shaved Brussel Sprout salad is amazing! Oysters Rockefeller - Always hit or miss here. Like the Oysters everything else for me has been hit or miss but I can never go wrong with the salads or the bang bang shrimp! Overall this is a solid chain and I would come back!

We went here two hours before closing and the seafood counter was empty. Did they put everything…read moreaway or is it always empty? No fresh seafood to be had but plenty of frozen. The store itself was dirty and smelly. It took us less than a minute to walk through and realize we would definitely not want to eat anything from this dirty, gross smelling place and we left.

I visited this place yesterday after realizing that BJ's Seafood may be closed down. *cries*…read moreConnected to it's own store next door, I've visited this place once or twice before as my mother loves their prices on live crabs when she visits. No major issues with the store, not the cleanest, brightest or comfortable place to shop, but the prices are reasonable for a meat/seafood market and they have all of the fixins' needed for a Sunday dinner after church! This day, I visited the walk-up window as I was craving a crab tray with all of the works. The woman behind the counter is the same one that's always there. What I've learned is that initially, I'm always underwhelmed by the customer service lol. She'll talk on the phone the entire order BUT she will get that order! I appreciate that the few times I have completed an order with her, she does give me a big smile and salutations and it truly goes a long way so I won't say that the service is beyond poor at all. The woman taking my order informed me that there were no more crabs which was understandable because I visited 30min before closing. I decided on a full Garlic Shrimp tray and 2 pieces of corn, 2 potatoes and 1 sausage (Heads Up: they are NOT included in the trays!!) I waited about 15 min or less and my order was ready, not a terrible wait in my eyes for seafood. I loved the sauce (although I'm regretting all of that butter today) and loved the corn & potatoes which are pretty hard to mess up. (I will say that those TWO potatoes = two slices of a potato, which is essentially 1/4th of a full potato... they should work on that math because the portion was beyond disappointing.) Both the sausage and the shrimp all tasted like they had been under a burner for hours, as they were overcooked like crazy. The full tray comes with 10 Shrimp but it seems that they gave me a little extra which I appreciate, but I only ate about 4 of them because they were so chewy. :( There's an art to Shrimp and that goes out of the window if they're not fresh or simply being reheated. I truly wish there were more seafood options in the city or I wouldn't have felt so desperate to go here! I appreciate the store, the available options and the smiles, but I don't think I will be coming back for another tray.