I have been coming here since they opened and the food is just as good as ever. The prices are…read morealso excellent. Service is fast and friendly. Have reservations for this weekend!

Came downtown this past Friday for a girls night and didn't realize it was a parent's weekend. With…read morethat being said, most places required a reservation or you had an 1.5h wait ahead of you. After a little wandering around we found liquid ginger. The line wasn't too long inside, so we decided we would try it. They were swamped and very busy still, but the staff was doing their best to accommodate everyone. We waited in a short line for maybe 15min before reaching the hostesses table. We were lucky to get seats at the sushi bar! The interior is very nice and has a nice vibe. This place is really great for nice dinners, nights out, or a good dinner. Service was definitely off that night. Our water specifically seemed to forget about the group of us since we were seated at the sushi bar. It took her 15 to get us waters and our other drinks didn't even come out until after we got out food (a considerable time later). Like I said it was busy, the sushi bar was swamped with orders, but they were working diligently to keep up with the influx of orders. Most of us ordered sushi, so we ended up waiting a considerable amount of time for our meals. My one friend ordered an entree from the kitchen and it came out within 10 minutes of her ordering it. Our sushi was served about 20-30 minutes after her dish. This is frustrating and slightly awkward as my friend felt bad eating while the rest of us didn't have any food yet. Again, this is no fault to the sushi chefs. They were working extremely hard to produce quality sushi for all the guests. My problem came with our server, Emma. She didn't check in on us at all, didn't even serve our dishes to us, and like I said, forgot to get us drinks, etc. While this was frustrating, I do not think this is a reflection of the restaurant overall. It appeared the other serves were fine keeping up with their tables. For the food, we started with the crab rangoons and steamed pork potstickers. These came out within 10 minutes of ordering and were great starters! They each included 6 pieces per order. The crab rangoons were stuffed with ample amounts of cream cheese and crab meat. They were perfectly crispy and I thought these were some of the better Rangoons I've had. The potstickers hit the spot, but weren't anything too special, pretty standard. For my sushi, I ordered the Golden Apple Roll (per our servers recommendation) and a daily special roll called the bonzai Roll. The golden apple roll included spicy crunchy salmon, Fuji apples, mango, and mango sauce. This was decent and something different but not my favorite. 5)3 flavors were super unique but there wasn't a sweetness at all oddly like I was expecting. Instead it had a distinct tart flavor to it. Different, but not my vibe. Now the bonzai roll was a hit! This roll included tuna, salmon, kani, and avocado inside, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and mayo, then flamed & torched, and finished with eel sauce, caviar, and scallions. There was certainly a lot going on in this one, but I could really taste all the different elements. The fish was extremely fresh and just divine. I also tried some of my friend's sashimi and was blown away with the quality of the fish--just amazing. Overall, we all loved the food here and would 100% return. The quality is quite good and the fish is melt in your mouth. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their sushi and it is evident in the taste and presentation alone. Now the service was certainly more desirable. I understand it was a very busy night, but our server just appeared to forget about us. Very disappointing as it slightly spoiled our experience and was not a good first impression. Again, we all agreed that we thought it wasn't a fair assessment of the restaurants service overall. I'm hoping next time the service is better and our server can do a better job serving us and checking in on us. I'm also surprised that she never offered to compensate anything in our bill, like our drinks that took 30+ minutes to come out and were served well after we had received our food. But it's not the end of the world. I would still recommend coming here, I actually think their sushi is better than Dragon Flys, better priced, and dare I say higher quality!

Everytime I visit Copstix, I'm NEVER disappointed. The food is authentic and tasteful! Although, if…read moreits very busy...wait time for food and service are long but to me I feel its worth it!

My go to if I'm near Gainesville! The restaurant is unassuming from outside, but once you enter the…read moredining room is decorated to theme and the patio overlooks a large pond with gators. The menu is extensive, you can get everything from stir fry to curries to fresh sushi, and there are plenty of vegan options to choose from. We had spicy margaritas, they were delicious and a bargain at $8 each! My pad Thai was delicious. There wasn't the option to select a spice option and none of the entrees leaned spicy, but sriracha was provided on request. Over the course of the meal we had about 4 separate servers taking care of us, and the food did take quite a while to come out after ordering, but it was well worth the wait!

Dragonfly is an experience from start to finish. It's one of the best restaurants in Gainesville…read morefor a special occasion, especially if you're a sushi lover. I was a little hesitant about sitting outside since, well, it's Gainesville and it seems to rain all the time. But the patio was incredibly comfortable, and the atmosphere was just as enjoyable as dining indoors. Even if outdoor seating is your only option, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The food was phenomenal, easily a 10/10. The sushi and sashimi felt incredibly fresh and authentic, and I had one of the best sushi rolls I've ever eaten. The service was just as impressive. Our server was genuinely kind, attentive, and made my birthday feel extra special throughout the evening. Between the incredible food, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service, Dragonfly absolutely lives up to the hype. I can't recommend it enough.

I've been to Dragonfly a few times now. It lives up to the hype! The space is large, dimly lit, and…read moreperfect for a date night or special evening out. Every time we've visited, we have tried something new. For their appetizers, we always order the Brussels sprouts, Shisito peppers, and tuna fried rice. For rolls, we have really enjoyed Kobra Cai and Bomb. All of their drinks are also delicious. Our servers have been so friendly each time and always provided great service! The food comes out quick and they always check in periodically to make sure we don't need anything. I would highly recommend visiting!

Its a small, unassuming spot in a strip mall in Gainesville…read more The day we were there, they had one wait staff and I think 2 in the kitchen, and they were busy! Food for groups were coming out as done. It was efficient. The food! Ok their peanut sauce is amazing. Their spring rolls were tasty, the Tom Kah soup was the hest Ive ever had my friend's curry was spectacular. We will be back again

Their pho is very yummy, I got the signature & the broth had no oil sitting on top which I like…read more Almost none of the pork used in the traditional Vietnamese spring rolls was edible. If possible I'd ask them to be made with shrimp only. Otherwise they were good and it could've just been a bad batch of pork! What I CANNOT forgive is the fact that they served me microwave steamed dumplings. I paid $10 for what I pay $5 from Trader Joe's. I know they were the microwave ones by the shape and the imprint patter of a leaf on the bottom from the plastic tray you heat them in. I was very bummed bc I was looking forward to having real fresh dumplings. I buy the frozen ones all the time /: it was also very hot in there.

Tbh the dishes we got didn't taste the most authentic, but I still really enjoyed the flavors. It…read moreis a really cute spot too and the servers are friendly.

We had a pretty average visit I'd say, nothing outstanding but nothing bad. We went on a Monday…read morenight so it was empty, at least when we first got there. We were immediately greeted and sat down. I ordered a water and my bf originally ordered a sweet tea but that was definitely not a good choice and he ended up changing it to a sprite. I had not been here before but had heard good things. We came here because we specifically wanted pho. The menu was pretty extensive and there were other options if pho isn't your thing which is nice. You can also make a pretty wide range of modifications, which helps as well. We both ordered the pho tai nam (#3) however he got it with ramen noodles and also added on 2 marinated eggs. I had half of one of those eggs and I really enjoyed it, and I'm not a huge egg person. Overall the flavor wasn't bad. We enjoyed it. We had plenty left over and it was even better the next day when the flavor set in more. I would go back to explore more of the menu for sure.

Inside The Yummy House is Bakery 1908. An amazing assortment…read moreof pastries. You can't go wrong going to this establishment! (See Pictures)

I've been to the Bakery 1908 locations in Orlando so I was so excited to see that Gainesville has a…read morelocation now too. The fruit teas are so refreshing and delicious. And all of the buns are so good too!

Well, it's been 3 years since we have been able to visit Garlic & Ginger after our youngen…read moregraduated. However, we are in Gainesville this week and decided to get food to go. Wow, again, not disappointed! We love this place and wish we lived closer. Owner is super nice, Staff is awesome, restaurant is super clean and the food is always delicious. We visit every time we are in Gainesville. Their prices are super reasonable for the quality and quantity. We appreciate the care they put into making our experience with then super awesome each time. Wishing them blessings!

The service was great, and the atmosphere was very quiet and plenty of tables were open. They have…read moreoptions for meat lovers and vegetarians, and made sure to let me know about the spice scale of their food. My friend and I ordered the short ribs and a fried chicken dish. That was really awesome, great flavor, and came out with shareable portions. Was it my favorite restaurant in Gainesville, no, but if I wanted to take a group of friends out, I would come here again. Cool that Gainesville has a Korean barbecue option, and I will definitely try again!

Big shout out to Erin. For being such a great host . And having outstanding customer service. And…read morethe food was on point as well.

highly recommend coming here! the staff was so nice and attentive, they checked up on us a few…read moretimes. food was also really good and well priced! ambiance wise it's really chill too, with low lights and music-it's a great place to get dinner with a friend!

About 5 food stalls and enough choices for a quick meal. Both my meals are $10 each. Some…read morecomplaint about the food is not hot. I am on a road trip, didn't eat it until 4 hours later since I am on a road trip. I think the food is pretty good.

Enson Market is probably the best Asian market in Gainesville, lots of fresh produce, dry goods in…read morepackets and bulk, frozen, and fresh meats and seafood. Most variety I've seen in a local store. Enson Food Hall is a newly-opened food court type restaurant with quite a variety of dishes as well as boba tea and other drinks. I haven't tried the drinks so far, only some take-out, and it kind of gave me the impression that rather than fresh veggies and meats they set aside some of their stock of Enson Market's frozen meat, tofu, fish cake, and other prepared stuff in their kitchen to prep their meals. Beef spicy stir fry hot pot was probably the best, though super salty the flavor was quite good, and the distinctive numbing of Sichuan pepper was nice and tingly. The spicy seafood combo in beef bone broth had decent beef broth, but I detected distinct freezer taste from the shrimp and kelp and surimi (krab). Spring rolls with sweet chili sauce were good but not exotic, just something I'd air fry from my own freezer. I looked forward to the braised pork belly but unfortunately it was out of stock, as was a lot of their sushi and other fresh-prep type stuff on their online menu at the time. Since then (about a week now) they show as available so I may give something else a try next.

I broke my yelp hiatus just to post about this meal. This is the best grilled pork I've ever had,…read moreand as you can tell from the photo, the portion size is WELL worth the $15. Oh my god, I took a single bite and didn't speak to my friend for 15 minutes as I continued munching it down. It was amazing. The vermicelli comes underneath this mound of pork holy grail, and while I'm used to having my vermicelli with these bowls cold and a bit thinner, and there being significantly more noodles than meat ratio, I'm thrilled to say that not this bowl - this bowl was 60% pork, 30% noodle, and 10% veggie. I'm taking every bite with 2-3 pieces of pork. I'm soaking up the juices with the noodles. I'm crunching on a few cucumbers to balance it out. I'm savoring every piece. Absolutely wonderful. I'm so excited to go back and try every one of their dishes. The restaurant itself is small, located inside of a shared mini-food court place with a pasta-to-go restaurant and a boba tea shop, and has a really cute sitting area. There is a nice older lady who works the front/takes orders/delivers the food. Well worth trying to fight to find university parking just to eat here.

This was my first time stopping in here and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Located in Midtown, Vietnamese…read moreGrill serves authentic, fresh Vietnamese cuisine for awesome prices. The portions are generous and the food is really tasty. The service was great and I absolutely adore the old Vietnamese couple who run this eatery. They do a great job making sure all their guests are satisfied and have a good experience. The owners knew a lot of the people who were coming in to eat. I found this to be a good sign of positive, constants business. The inside isn't too big, but there is seating, and it is kept clean. Ordering is simple--you can either order takeout or order at the counter and eat there. I wouldn't necessarily call this a sit-down, more of a casual eatery. The menu isn't huge, but there is surely something for everyone between entrees and appetizers. The appetizers could easily be a meal for one as well. I ended up opting for the Vietnamese Crepe which consisted of an Ulta-thin crisp rice flour crepe, filled with savory pork, shrimp, earthy herbs, bean sprouts, and crisp lettuce. I didn't know what expect as I've never indulged in Vietnamese food, but this was delightful! The crepe was super thin, with crisp edges. The inside was filled with some pork and shrimp, and ample amounts of both bean sprouts and onions. I could have done for some more meat and less of the onions specifically as they were a little overpowering. I really enjoyed the lite sauce it came with as it tied the flavors together. This was a lot more filling than I was expecting too. Overall, I was surprised and impressed with the whole experience! The food was great, but the service was even better. The prices were also unbeatable, especially concerning how much food you get. I really enjoyed eating here and most definitely will be returning to try more of their menu. A lot of people seem to enjoy the Pho, so I might need to order that next time! I will be back for sure and I would recommend to anyone in the area.