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The Gafford

4.2 (386 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Scallops
Allie M.

The Gafford was always on my list to try when we lived in the area, and I'm so glad we finally went when visiting Stuart earlier this year! It is such a great choice for a nice dinner downtown! My scallops were crispy and charred on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside. Don't miss out when they're on the menu! (They were either seasonal or a special).

Meatloaf (10/10)
Chazz D.

Stopped in for our anniversary and this place did not dissappoint located right in the center of downtown with a very convenient location for shopping and activities after! Everything came out fresh and seemed very high quality. Good variety menu with all types ranging from meatloaf to fish they have you covered. The meatloaf was outstanding not dry at all and super filling and packed with flavor throughout the entire dish including the outstanding garlic mashed potatoes it was paired with. The owner even came over and asked if we need anything which was an amazing touch since most places the owner is never present which gave us the mom and pop feel we love

Pan chicken and The Gafford
Sydney M.

Wow....the food was absolutely amazing. We had great service and was seated right away when we arrived for our reservation. I had the pan chicken which was so moist and just overall probably some of the best chicken I've had around here. My boyfriend had the Gafford ribeye and he said the same thing, he thought it was some of the best steak! Can't wait to be back and try more on the menu.

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Great happy hour can't beat the hamburgers. The Caesar salad and dinners are always great a little on the expensive side but well worth it.

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The best crab cake I've ever had. The fried chicken was just okay but it could be because I did take out.

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Amazing experience from start to finish!! Highly recommend this restaurant. Prices are fair for the amount of food and everything is delish.

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As usual the chef here is the best in Stuart. His seafood preparations are my favorite. Meatloaf and fried chicken always delicious.

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This is one of the best steaks I have had! We were here for a wedding rehearsal dinner and everything was delicious!!!

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The Gafford - salad - Updated May 2026

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