We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon which was good because the parking meters weren't working on…read morethe weekends. On the street parking. Beautiful day so we sat outside in a lovely patio area. Great beer menu with draughts imported or domestic as well as a full bar. The menu was pretty much standard bar fare I had fish and chips and my wife had Mac and cheese. The fries on my plate were covered in salt. I tried to shake it off and wound up with a layer of salt on my plate. Most restaurant food is too salty for me as I cook at home low salt but this was crazy. I decided to try the Mac and cheese. It also had a cap of salt on it. I tried to dig to the bottom of the crock thinking that wouldn't be salty but I was wrong. The dish was prepared with salt throughout. Time to go and I did complain. The waitress said she hears that a lot and she offered to replace our meal to go but we didn't take her up on that offer. The fish was great! And we loved the vibe of the restaurant inside and out. I would go back again but knowing that I would order SALT FREE !!

Loosey's is s great little spot just 5 minutes from UF registration office. We happened to run into…read morethis establishment after touring UF. To be honest it looks like a old pub but we were pleasantly surprised how great the food was. We started with the Kalbi burnt ends which were great with its kimchi mayo. Then we shared the Nashvillle hot chic-fil-loosey which was fried perfectly. The mac-n-cheese which was creamy and delicious and finally the enormous chili dog topped there pbr chili that has beef and smoked sausage. All in all we had a great experience and can't forget about there great draft beer menu!!!!

We came here with our family and were seated within 10-15min. I recommend if coming with little…read moreones make sure to come before 5:30pm the wait times are less. Non-Alcoholic Drink that is must try was the Hibiscus Gimlet it's a House-made hibiscus tea, pomegranate, fresh lime & demerara Entrees: Top Steak pick--Chimichurri 8 OZ butcher's steak with broccoli & herb roasted potatoes. Topped with house-made chimichurri of parsely, cilantro, oregano, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil & vinegar. It was juicy, tender and savory. I recommend ordering it at medium temp. Burger lovers pick-Messi Argentinian chorizo, aged provolone, chimichurri, & fried onions with a fried egg with French fries. Perfect at medium rare temp. For kids: Chicken tenders and fries was great the kids loved it.

The Top is one of those Gainesville spots that immediately feels like part of the city's…read morepersonality. The menu is eclectic in the best way -- you can go comfort‑food heavy or fully vegan and still end up with something flavorful. The black bean burger and goat cheese wontons are especially worth the hype. The vibe is artsy, lively, and a little chaotic, but in a way that makes the experience fun rather than stressful. Service can be unhurried during busy hours, yet the staff stays friendly and attentive. Overall, it's a great place to settle in, enjoy good food, and soak up Gainesville's character.

Pumping disco funk music on the loudspeaker pays no mind to my headphones of drum&bass house music,…read moreas I shoot pool solo, with my double-shot of Beam. There is a beautiful couple next to me, on this "slow" night, and she is exstatic having beat her boyfriend/finacé/husband at a round of pool. They are both casually dressed, and feel very comfortable here. Another elderly gentleman shoots solo pool as well, in his business casual attiire. The sweet bartender that remembered the last drink I ordered two weeks ago, when it was busy, and I was in no condition to operate heavy machinery, gave me my double-shot and is entertaining another couple at the bar, who are not interested in pool at all. Slient TV screens throughout the bar relay baseball scores and highlights. The bouncer, finding himself idle for lack of crowd, takes time to brush the tables and straighten the pool cues, keeping the place very nice. More people are starting to stumble in here now, as the ambient noise with stitches of laughter and glass-clinking pierce the music. It's not an elegant pool hall, but it sure is comfy! Good vibes all around!

Very cool place. Cold beer awesome bartenders. Been there three times, just people having a good…read moretime. I will keep on coming back.

Like an oasis in a sea of sand...well kinda. I was drawn from almost two miles away. First, by the…read morescent of toilets that don't flush and American spirit cig filters burning unattended in cheap plastic ashtrays but as I dialed in on my senses, much like a hound smells and tracks a bitch from far away, I became entranced by the flickering miller lite neon signs. At this point I should have know better. Still undeterred I focused on my target, past rabid squirrels, homeless violin players and young women hoping their birth control isn't effected by the latest recall. Then I came inside.

This place is small but packs a punch. They are open while they are creating a beer garden so I am…read morelooking forward to coming back and giving them place a higher rating once that is completed before football season. They have a bar that seats about 8 right now and a little bit of standing room. They do a have full bar but don't have any beers on tap but do have some bottles. Don't be scared away by the size as they have some tvs and the bar tender is pretty cool. Certainly make sure to check it out after the remodel.

Great location for going out downtown or spending time with family. All dishes tasted fresh and…read morehot. Whipped feta was good, but could have been served with more crostini for dipping. Service was both friendly and fast. Overall a great vibe for drinks and dinner. Have not been for brunch but it comes highly recommended from others!

Came for a group dinner on a Tuesday evening around 7pm, the service was nice but slow, and it took…read morean extremely long time to receive our food. My food was pretty room temp already by the time I got it, and the fries were cold unfortunately. Sucks because they were seasoned great, but I hate cold fries... I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich for dinner, and it was ok. I liked the pesto aioli sauce on it, but the actual chicken was pretty overcooked and dry. Probably from sitting on the warmer for so long since it wasn't hot either. Overall I'm not sure if I would come back to eat here, it seems a bit too pricey for the quality of food and service we received. But maybe brunch is better?

We were hungry, and ordered Five Star through the bar, tipped them well, bought beer, and it is 45…read moremin later, and still no food has shown up! NEVER USE THE BAR TO ORDER FIVE STAR!!! Just use your phone!!!! The service here is below average, take your chances! Fail!!! We asked 1/2 hour later, and they said it would be here soon. (Sponge Bob Voiceover) 25 minutes later, and still bo food!! It's been an hour!!! Never doing this again!!

Go to spot for pool tournament. Fired the only girl who knows what she's doing when it comes to the…read moretournament. Unfortunate. Tournament now ran by owners daughter, nightmare as her phone is most important. Plan to move our league elsewhere even if we have to leave the city. Why do this to your business Jim? Only decent place left on Main Street has now gone to the dumps

My friends and I came here for the CFB National Championship this past Monday and had a blast! The…read moreSwamp is probably the best place to go to watch any sporting event. The atmosphere is just the best and I always have a good time! Seating is first come, first serve or seat yourself situation. So if there is a big game, you should get there a couple hours early to ensure you get a seat. Otherwise you will be wondering the restaurant trying to pounce on an open seat the second you see one. We actually arrived 2.5 hours before the game even started and almost all the seats were taken already. While this can be a little chaotic, it really adds to the experience of eating here on a game day! It was absolutely PACKED for the national championship, people were even bringing chairs from home to sit outside. We ended up sitting at a small outdoor bar. Our bartender or server, Maddie, was excellent. She made sure we were satisfied the whole time and did a great job checking in on us. She was also super friendly and great to talk to! Considering how busy it was, the food didn't take too long to come out. When it is super busy, you can order food at the bar (inside or outside one) and don't need to have a table to receive service. The staff did a great job keeping up with everything and making sure things were running as efficiently as possible. For the food, the five of us started with an order of mozzarella sticks and their famous buffalo chicken dip. The mozzarella sticks are a new menu item and feature golden-fried mozzarella sticks, crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside, served with ranch marinara. These were really, really good, with a nice cheese pull and the perfect amount of breading. I was quite surprised with how tasty these were! The Buffalo chicken dip consists of pulled chicken mixed with buffalo wing sauce, melted cheddar, pepper jack, and cream cheese, finished with ranch and an extra kick of hot sauce, served with tortilla chips, celery, and carrots. This was AMAZING and a perfect starter for the table to share. Served in a cast iron skillet, the portion is huge and the dip is super flavorful and creamy. There weren't enough chips served with the dip for all of us, but our server was happy to give us a complimentary tray of chips. I can easily see why this is a favorite and I will definitely be ordering this next time I come here! I also got a side Caesar salad and thought that was great as well. It was a nice portion, with fresh romaine, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and capers. We ordered our entrees around kickoff, I ended up getting the Founder's Club Sandwich. The Founder's Club included a grilled chicken breast topped crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese, served on toasted sourdough bread, with a side of swamp sauce. All the entrees come with fries, unless you want to upgrade to another side or request not to have them. I really enjoyed this sandwich. The chicken had a nice char to it and was surprisingly juicy. I appreciated the sourdough bread over a regular bun as well. The subtleness of the provolone cheese and the fresh tomato were great too! Overall, we had an awesome time watching the CFB national championship at The Swamp. The atmosphere and vibes are unmatched. Service was awesome and the workers there are so on top of things. Food hit the spot and the Buffalo chicken dip was our favorite. Can't wait to come back!!

We had a great experience at The Swamp Restaurant. Parking was okay, but since they don't have…read moretheir own lot, be prepared to walk a bit if you prefer something closer. We were seated promptly, and our waitress, Alexa C., was fantastic--very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious. I ordered the steak and cheese, which was flavorful, messy (in the best way), and definitely required extra napkins. C had the Spicy Ahi Tuna Bowl, and it was just as tasty. If we could change one thing, it would be to expand the on-tap menu or include more detailed descriptions of their specialty brews. The atmosphere was enjoyable, and it's a fun spot to hang out. Any Gators fan absolutely needs to stop by--it's part of the Gainesville experience.

We have been hearing about this place for a while and finally had an opportunity to try it. We…read moretried several dishes: Half Secret Sauce and Half Original Boneless Chicken portion was great for sharing and chicken was juicy and flavorful. Radishes come with the chicken.French fries were good but what really stood out was the Kimchi Fried Rice. The Stir fried rice included chicken and vegetables in a classic kimchi base with an egg on top. It was savory and delicious. The Seaweed Rolls were okay not for me but my husband really enjoyed them. No wait to get seated and service was great.

Their chicken was surprisingly good! Went here during lunch and basically had the place to…read moreourselves. They even had a bar area. Service was great and I would return. Only pics I got was when the plate was about empty lol

One of my favorite places to grab dinner in Gainesville. I usually go for the burger (it's…read morephenomenal), but opted for the steak and it did not disappoint! We also tried to Dijon buffalo wings and they were also good. Always recommend getting a side of fries here - they are crispy and delicious!! I also tried one of their drink favorites - the Saturn. It was recommended to me by one of the staff and it was great as well as their cosmopolitan that had pomegranate. I always enjoy the ambiance here - it's good for date night or grabbing a bite with friends.

Really chill atmosphere. There is seating inside and outside and bar seating but it's not a huge…read moreplace, so seating can be limited if it's a very busy day. The food is really delicious and drinks are made well. The staff are helpful and have made some good suggestions for food. This is a great spot to visit!

Everything was exceptional! We are looking forward to our next visit and wish we didn't live 485…read moremiles away!

We went there on Friday the 13th for my Birthday dinner, Everyone from the Hostess to the server…read morewished me a Happy Birthday. Everything we ate was awesome. We got the Spinach Artichoke Dip and Brazilian Cheesy Rolls for Appetizers, we also got the Shrimp Scampi, it was awesome, tasted wonderful, we also got the Blacken Red Fish, my husband loved it, Chicken Marsala, my daughter also loved it. Our drinks were wonderful I got the Steve's Aloha Martini's they were wonderful, plus my daughter in law got the Raspberry lemon drop Martini, she said it was yummy. Our server Thomas was wonderful, very friendly, helpful, prices were great for the food we got, drink prices were a little high. The Ambiance of the restaurant was awesome, all the football memorabilia was great to look at, brought back a lot of wonderful memories! We will be back!