This place is always a nice choice! It's bar food, but it's top notch bar food. The beer selection…read morespeaks for itself; they have something that you love. I folded my napkin, and wrapped it around that dee-lish sirloin, to cradle it. The beer was a nice combo, and huge chunks of amazing bleu cheese kept falling off my burger, so I had to just toss it in my mouth. Amazing!! The service is on point and no nonsense. So glad all the construction is done, and you can just walk around again! Loosey's is a great a great place to get hit-the-spot food!

I have taken to going to restaurants for lunch on Fridays just to see something different in…read moreGainesville. This time around, I had a real hankering for a steak, and I had heard that Loosey's had a decent one, so I figured I would give it a shot. It was a pretty quiet day, and walking into the place it was somewhat dead... only a couple of tables seated. A good thing, too, because parking in the area to eat there is an absolute nightmare thanks to the City of Gainesville's approach to managing the downtown area. This is what I would call a typical downtown pub in a college town, built for having a lot of standing folks coming in during the nighttime hours to drink and have a good time, but during the earlier hours the dark wood and faint smell of stale beer tells you just what this place is normally up to and how it thrives during its busy hours. I was greeted and told to sit anywhere, so I found a good two-top to sit at and looked over the menu, knowing that I was going to be going for a steak. I went with the New York Strip with fries as a side. The wait staff was cordial, and my steak came out in a reasonable amount of time. The steak is good, and the price is right in this day and age. The fries worked well with the steak. I would go back for lunch here. No chance of me going here in the evening hours though. Finding parking in the middle of the day was bad enough, I don't even want to imagine what it is like in the evening.

It could have been a good night but service definitely wasn't up to par... The hostess was great…read morebut that's where it kinda stopped. Our waiter's timing was off. It wasn't busy(at first) but we still felt rushed. Ordered an app then we ordered entrees. After waiting a bit, he comes back and says there are no pasta dishes in the kitchen. Like wtf, I mean they didn't tell u when u brought the order to the kitchen? But then you bring out the extra side/ house salad that I ordered to go with the pasta. I didn't want it anymore .Fast forward, then this guy brings out the checks while I'm still eating. Like really? And then I was a little offended that he gave us 2 separate checks without asking.Whats funny is that Me and my best friend always try to pay for each other lol, so who told him to do separate checks. But I try not to assume... Now the food was just okay. Had the gator tail and it was salty. Then after "no pasta" I went with the summer salad. And I guess they were out of stuff for this too. It was missing the Blueberry and the apple. Guess they figure they would see if I noticed. Well I did notice, i was just over it, and was just too late complain. This place gave me No reason to come back

Unfortunately this is a one and done place for us. We've been here before a few years before but we…read moredecided to give it another try. Fish and chips: crispy outside, doughy inside with barely any fish. Batter is heavy and dense. Nothing light about it at all. Cobb Salad: iceberg lettuce. Dry chicken. And I mean dryyyy. This salad just wasn't appealing. Eggs were mush. I just don't have anything nice to say. Water: yes. This too is bad. They definitely need to invest in a filtration system because water shouldn't have a flavor. This sums it up. Service was pleasant and the place clean. That gets a star each from me.

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.

i actually think this was the best cava i have been to very good food and good serviceread more

Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

I really enjoyed your wings. We had the barbecue smoked barbecue sauce. The mango habanero they…read morewere fresh. They was hot not like other wings places I have gotten some that be kind of tough or kind of old but these wings are always fresh that's make you want to eat the bone .staffs are very helpful in choosing the right sauce for you

I usually go for bone-in wings, but I had a deal for the tenders meal, so I gave it a try, and I…read morewas pleasantly surprised! I got the 3 tenders tossed in the limited-time sweet chili glaze, and my boyfriend went with the garlic parm. The tenders were super juicy and flavorful. I picked it up about 20 minutes late (oops), but they were still pretty warm, which I appreciated. This Asian-inspired sauce offered a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavor profile. You could taste the combination of sweet chili sauce, hoisin, and red chili paste, with sesame seeds which added for a crunchy texture. Now, the fries... sigh. The seasoning is so good, but they're always soggy, even when you dine in. That's the one thing I really wish Wingstop could get right. Crispy fries would take it to the next level. But the ranch as always was amazing, truly some of the best ranch in the fast food game. Still, I'd definitely order again, especially for those tenders!

Cool Gainesville spot to grab some adult bev's & good food! The service was spot on with the…read moreamount of attentiveness and providing a very good meal. I had the shrimp tacos with sweet slaw both of which were very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the slaw was tangy & sweet with a nice freshness to the overall feel. My wife had the turkey panini with tots which looked and tasted great! The ambience is that of a traditional pub which had plenty of tables and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back during our next Gator game weekend! Thanks for a nice evening!.

Let me start by saying I absolutely hate leaving bad reviews. I've worked in the service industry,…read moreboth bussing tables when I was younger and waitressing, so I'm very understanding. For me to leave a review this negative, the service truly had to be poor. Last night, we chose this place to celebrate my Irish heritage with a green beer and some light food. There is plenty of parking and outdoor seating, which is a plus. However, when we arrived, there was a line of people waiting for a table, and it quickly turned chaotic. One woman tried to cut the line, and another wanted to argue over a small booth that her family wouldn't have even fit in. Eventually, we were seated. I understand that holidays can be busy, so we were trying to be patient. Our waiter came over, dropped off menus, said "I'll be right back," and disappeared. After 25 minutes of waiting at the table, I had to flag down another waitress. Meanwhile, at least three tables that were seated after us already had drinks and had placed their food orders. I understand being busy, but at the very least, we should have been greeted or offered drinks. The waitress we flagged down said she would help us, which seemed promising at first, but then we waited another 20 minutes just for drinks. I'm not sure if it was an understaffing issue or something else, but the service was extremely poor. We considered leaving a one-star review, but the waitress did seem like she was trying. The food was okay, we ordered light items, and it still took quite a while to arrive. Overall, we would recommend skipping this place. There are plenty of other options in town that will treat you better. We work hard, and when we go out, we expect at least standard service.

Who knew there could be so much flavor on four wheels?!…read more Swamp Religion has truly become a staple here in Gainesville, and for good reason! A homegrown venture, you'll probably meet the owner/visionary when you place your order at this intimate food truck so say hey! A Black-Owned business, the love and support for Swamp Religion is REAL, and not just in Gainesville. Hungry travelers from all over travel to town just to have their bellies filled by the fan favorites being served up by Owner and Chef, Antonio, and his team, as proudly displayed on the business' social media accounts. With flavorful options from fried shrimp tacos, freshly grilled burgers or random specialities that run out quicker than you could imagine like their Birria Tacos, you can't go wrong with experimenting with any option on their menu! Step up to the counter of their bold, orange truck comfortably parked in a gravel lot, order up and park yourself nearby as your meal is freshly prepped! Thirsty? Don't forget to grab your lemonade on the way out! Don't pass the orange truck once you see it - you won't regret making the stop!

Gotta Love a Small Town!! Gainesville Definitely Have Some Good Food Spots & Baby this is one ! You…read moremay be skeptical at first because it's a food truck not in the best part of town But give it a chance the food is really Good My favorite thing on the menu is a shrimp burger baby you got to get you one!

Best vegan/black bean burger in Gainesville, and maybe anywhere coast to coast, hands down. I have…read moreeven converted people who eat typical burgers to have the black bean burger....and they don't miss the beef at all. It's very, very good. Fries have always been fresh and crunchy. Appreciate all the options for sauces. Beer on tap rotates and is best value around.

The staff was polite, the food however, very disappointing…read more The quality does not meet the value paid. The burger was so small; a "quarter pound burger,"yeah, maybe before it was way over cooked and definitely, severely over priced. Should have just gone to Dick Mondell's on the other side of town and just waited in their line. At least then I wouldn't have left a restaurant still hungry after spending $20 for just me. It would have been $30 if I would have built the burger I really wanted. At least the music was ok.

I chose this place based on the ratings and ordered the Wayne Head Special. Unfortunately, it was…read morevery disappointing. The food tasted like it had been sitting around and was simply reheated, and it seemed like it was cooked in old, dirty grease. The burger was hot, but it was also extremely soggy. I'm giving it 2 stars only because the food was served hot. Maybe this place used to be good, but my experience was far from it. It's already hard enough to find good food in Gainesville, so I expected much better. I hope they improve their quality.

I had the opportunity to go to Wayne Head's place out on Waldo Rd recently, and to say that I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the whole experience is possibly understated. When approaching the place, you are thinking "oh, just another food truck". Well, that isn't the truth... their food is much more varied than most food trucks, and with the addition of porch seating it is a worthwhile experience. I went for the burger and shrimp combo platter that they have. I know, this is not a combination that you see anywhere else, but I definitely enjoyed it. However, I did find that platter to be somewhat messy. The burger was very much on the sloppy side, and with the shrimp next to it it made for some messy eating. Enjoyable eating, but messy. They are just down the road for me when I am at work, so I will definitely be returning. The East side of town needs more places that can provide food of this caliber!