The restaurant was full of people, but the dinners were not on top of each other (plenty of room…read morebetween tables), like many restaurants. All food was fresh, the best ingredients, and cooked correctly. Prices for a steak house were less than I expected. The next time I am in Gainesville, I will be going back.

We were in town for a concert and booked a reservation at Spurrier's Gridiron Grill about a week…read moreahead of time. Definitely glad we did, because I'd highly recommend getting a reservation here. We went on a Saturday around noon and found out they do a buffet brunch until 3pm. I wasn't expecting that at all, but it ended up being awesome. The shrimp and grits were amazing. I don't know what they put in those grits, but they were seriously scrumptious. The chicken wings and sliders were also really good. The place itself is really nice and well put together. Our server was good too and even gave us some recommendations for breweries in the area, which was appreciated. Overall, great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Nice little courtyard-side restaurant in a townhome community…read more The food was quite good... authentic sides including farofa. The main dishes were rich and flavorful... tried the Moqueca- mahi in coconut milk, and the Feijoada- a rich pork stew... both with rice. It was drizzling lightly off and on, and when we walked up we asked to sit at a table under an umbrella close to the building, providing some cover. The server told us that table was taken, and we were seated at a table far out in the courtyard basically next to the parking spaces under a tree.... It had no umbrella, so we did end up getting a bit damp. And, being a longer trek from the restaurant meant that the service was haphazard... for instance, our waters were never refilled. The food made up for these shortcomings, but if there is a next time, we'll be more assertive about sitting on the actual dining patio. The slower service resulted in not staying for any desert... we'd had a long day and were ready to call it a night, but the passion fruit mousse sounds interesting. No one ever came to claim the table we were turned away from at the start, it turns out.

I had heard about this restaurant from a coworker. After speaking with two other coworkers that are…read morebrazilian, they told me what items from the menu to try. Wife and I got there when they opened, parked, right up front. Now, Google Maps taking you there, it gives you kind of the wrong direction, but i quickly found the front of the building and was able to park right in front of the restaurant. Speaking to whom I presume Is the owner about Google giving me the wrong direction ,He's says that happens a lot We ordered three different appetizers, they all were amazing.My main meal came out just as pictured.It was amazing as well. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is more smaller intimate experience. This restaurant is a small hidden gem. I had no idea they've been in the area for almost a year now. If you are looking for a unique dining experience, I say this is definitely worth a visit

I was out for a nice Sunday ride on the motorcycle, and when I do that I keep an eye out for places…read morethat I have never been to for a nice lunch, usually aiming for just before noon in order to avoid the church crowd. This restaurant has an entry on the corner of the building, with outdoor seating along one side of the building. I opted for the outdoor seating as it was a nice day. I was escorted out to my table, and my drink order was taken. Going through the menu, I opted for a burger with fries. It was quite pleasant out, and waiting for my food was not a problem. The burger was quite good, and the fries were decent as well. The price point is a bit more than most of the sports bars out there, but the Tioga area tends to boost the cost of things a bit. All in all, a nice place to have a bite to eat. I can see this place being very good for brunch.

Sitting here wondering what it is that doesn't draw me to this place time and again. Because don't…read moreget me wrong the food is good here. It's been about a year since our last visit and here's what I've come up with. 1. The water is terrible. Please buy a filter. I think it's the worst water I've had in a Gainesville restaurant. 2. This place can't decide if it's a restaurant or bar. It's loud. Very loud when full. I couldn't even understand the server and my husband had to sit next to me. The bar is the focal point. It should really be in the other room off to the side. It takes up too much space and it's obnoxiously loud. 3. The menu: Again. It's a bar menu. Large selection of handhelds. Few limited mains. Some salads. There are appetizers but this is the weakest link on the menu. 4. I usually love their off menu drinks. But they were both lacking tonight. I even asked for more purée to boost the flavor. The problem was I couldn't taste the gin. Just seltzer. The issue I have when I go out to dinner I'm looking for a meal I won't make at home and although there is a huge chunk of the population that doesn't really care what they eat as long as they don't have to make it , I don't fall in that category. I'm a foodie. Have traveled the world and know a good meal when it sits in front of me. The food here is decent but the ambience and awful water leaves me coming here last minute to find a bite. But seriously, buy a filter for your tap. The clientele will thank you.

First time eating here. The place was packed, and the quality of the food is the reason. The…read moresalmon roll was outstanding. Fresh fish, and healthy sized pieces. Our server Andrew was a big part of our positive experience. He was attentive, accommodating, and extremely nice! He went above and beyond! Highly recommend!

I fell in love with the ambience of this establishment. It definitely is a must see to have little…read morelunches with your party or even your other half. It is very mellow and more on the well lit side, so if you want a dim lit restaurant, this ain't for you. Service? Impeccable, I forgot the girl who served us, but sis was always on point. Consider your drinks refilled! When it comes to food, understand that the sushi chef takes his time to craft art on your plate. Like seriously, look at the images I share, it's a masterpiece isn't it? So do expect a bit of a wait time but don't you worry, the fish are fresh! So order an appetizer why don't you, to keep ya tummy occupied whilst you wait. My partner and I started off with the seaweed salad and edamame. The edmame is heavy with the garlic, so do keep in mind that your breath will smell like jarlic ok? You have been warned. You could also make the edmame spicy, but that's an extra charge! The seaweed salad? It has a bit of twang to it, so it's lightly sour. No overpowering though like the ones you'd have at a grocery store. Now the star of the dinner my bae and I had... The spicy yellowtail was not that spicy for me, by partner though? He had to take his break hahaha. He got baby taste buds. It is fresh, and for you texture girlies, it is mushy. So, yeah, you may want to opt out on that if you are not a fan of cold mushy food. The big Mac roll? It was so good. All the flavors combined and dances on your tongue. In a good way though loves. In a good way. This one is not so mushy as the spicy yellowtail, you can tast the blend of different textures of the sushi. And they complete one another. The king lobster roll! Boy was this one good. So for you lobster lovers, this is a must have. There's good chunk of the lobster meet in each bite, so do expect a blend of flavors mt seafood lovers. Expect that.

Been wanting to try this spot for a while as co workers spoke about how good they were…read more Got there when they opened on Saturday . And on Sat and Sun they have a brunch menu, and we saw an item on the brunch menu we absolutely love the beignets, and as fate would have it they somehow were out of them, not off to a good start. We ended up ordering a couple other appetizers, they came out quick, and hot. And i was so ready to try their burger, it was ok, decent size and i got just the basic condiments with it , they put everything on the side so you can add it as you wish. Wife got a BLT and biscuits and gravy. We both left with a full belly. They also have a drink menu for brunch we chose the mango bellini , very tasty. Our server was very friendly and checked on us numerous times. Definitely worth a stop , next time i wanna try their pizzas.

Nice location and I like the lights on the inside. The food was pretty good. A little basic, but…read moreoverall a good meal and nice vibe. Service was friendly. Took a while for a very dead afternoon, but all the food was super fresh. Biggest con: it smelled like they mopped with stale mop water. Could use a little freshening up. Other than that, would eat here again if in the area.

Stopped here while traveling to Central Florida for a wedding. Loved the bacon, egg and cheese…read morecroissant and the extra crispy hash browns! Our server was very nice and she answered all of our questions, of which we had many! We were able to sit outside on a nice spring morning before it got too hot. It wasn't the greatest since it's near the main road but they do have a lot of greenery up so you can't see it but you do hear it. I would love to have another one of those sandwiches again!

Last minute breakfast decision and wow I am so pleased that we decided on the Metro Diner!…read more As soon as we pulled up I had a good feeling about this place and I'll be honest coming from New York I miss my diners! Needless to say this the Metro diner truly surpassed my expectations. We walked in and were greeted immediately and asked if we would like to sit outside which is a covered area or indoors. We chose inside given it being a hot humid day and wanting that extra comfort. The vibe felt amazing with all the smiles and yes even though busy all the wait staff was hopping doing their business! We were seated and told about the specials and given the menu. I was unsure what I wanted because I think I could have eaten a little bit of everything! I did ask the waitress a couple of suggestions and one of them was the pancakes I had chosen. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day! How cool is that and rare. They had a chicken and waffle special that was actually half a chicken ( pieces ) fried with Belgium waffles, powdered sugar and sweet strawberry butter served with their signature sweet and spicy sauce. I'll be honest when I had seen someone else get their plate I was surprised. It looked absolutely incredible and well tremendous. On their specials they had banana pudding pancakes or waffles, this also sounded amazing. It had walnuts, butter and powdered sugar and definitely banana. I am most certainly glad that I chose this as it was incredibly. Super fluffy, flavorful and the banana was not overwhelming there was a perfect balance of flavors. There was a sauce on them that I assume was the banana pudding. It was light and just enough to not overpower the pancake itself. We had also ordered croissant French toast and my son absolutely loved them. They were crispy on the outside yet fluffy and flavorful with a fantastic texture topped with some powdered sugar. Some ordered hash browns, these were also delicious and homemade with a great texture and the portion like all the other dishes pretty large. We had all tried the biscuits and gravy. These too were delicious with such a nice balance of flavors. The biscuits indeed homemade. We were all very pleased with everything. Some eggs over easy and bacon cooked perfectly. The coffee honestly the best I've had in years. I'm a coffee drinker and I cannot figure this coffee was outstanding! I had four cups and wish for more ha ha. Best of all I must compliment the service. I have not been to a restaurant of any sort with such attentive service, quality service as we received here in years. The waitress kept refilling my coffee and water, brought my son more soda ( even a container to take his home ) asked everyone if they needed anything at appropriate times and was extremely kind and considerate. I will be back and I highly recommend the Metro Diner for a great meal, quality service and relaxed environment that you will enjoy. Address: 2130 SW 34th St. Gainsville, Florida 32608 Phone: (352)353-2889 Hours: Friday 7AM-8PM Saturday 7AM-8 PM Sunday 7AM-8 PM Monday 7AM-8PM Tuesday 7AM-8PM Wednesday 7AM-8 PM Thursday 7AM-8PM Wheelchair Accessible *** ( it can be a little tight sitting indoors but outside sitting is a notably more open space. Metrodiner.com

Nicole M was a wonderful waitress!! We asked for French toast sticks which my grandson loves &…read morebeignets. She was happy to ask kitchen since past hours normally served. all the food was wonderful & could not have asked for a better experience

This place has Great food, from the appetizers to the entrees. Always great service. Highly…read morerecommended.

We tied the knot at Town Hall and wanted a beautiful place to celebrate our marriage. We love…read moreCelebration Pointe, which is why we chose Prime & Pearl, and they did not disappoint! Parking was free and plentiful, and we were seated without a long wait, though we highly recommend making reservations, especially on busy nights. The vibe is low-lit, romantic, and intimate which was perfect for a special occasion. Our waitress was fabulous and very attentive throughout the evening. To start, their "poppers" were absolutely delicious and a fun twist on traditional bread service, especially paired with the incredible blueberry butter. To celebrate, I ordered their Painkiller cocktail, which was smooth, delicious, and hit the spot. I also had the French onion soup, which arrived piping hot with perfectly melted cheese. For our entrées, we ordered the filet, the NY strip, and the rack of lamb, and every dish was excellent. We shared the corn and mashed potatoes, both of which were outstanding. I also loved the artistic touch on the menu check presentation. Overall, we're so happy we chose Prime & Pearl to celebrate our new marriage and will absolutely be returning in the future.

Prime & Pearl We had…read morean incredible evening at Prime and Pearl, and a huge part of that was our server, Kelly. She truly made our night so enjoyable. Kelly was professional, attentive, and genuinely kind, striking the perfect balance of being present without ever feeling intrusive. Every recommendation she made--from the wine pairing to the side dishes and even dessert--was absolutely spot on. The food was outstanding, and the service elevated the entire experience. We will definitely be returning and will be asking for Kelly in the future. Exceptional service like hers makes all the difference.