11 Best Southern American Restaurants In Gainesville

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A photo of Covey Kitchen + Cocktails restaurant

1. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

4.7

Exceptional(326)

$$$$

• Southern • Gainesville

Avocado toast with eggs is delicious! I would highly recommend brunch at Covey.

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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville

3.5

Very Good(108)

$$$$

• Southern • Gainesville

Booked 7 times today

Good solid meal and great service. Almost everyone had burgers, a couple overcooked (asked for medium rare and came more medium well). Service was good and our waiter was very attentive.

3. The Dunbar

4.8

Exceptional(283)

$$$$

• Southern • Gainesville

Booked 22 times today

It is the Best Fine Dining Experience in Alachua County.

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4. Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill

4.9

Exceptional(448)

$$$$

• Southern • Gainesville

Booked 5 times today

What a hidden gem. Maria the bartender was a delight. She made us feel very welcome. The food is very good. The service was awesome. Definitely a great place .

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5. Mark's Prime Steak House - Ocala

4.6

Exceptional(2961)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 14 times today

We went for our anniversary and it was wonderful. The staff and the food are amazing

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6. Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

4.7

Exceptional(2102)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 34 times today

Wonderful dinner. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere.

7. Braised Onion

4.6

Exceptional(1862)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 9 times today

Our meal was fantastic! The food is delicious and our servers, Allison & Noah, are outstanding with friendly & attentive hospitality! This was the most enjoyable dining experience we have had in quite sometime and will most certainly be back!

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8. First Avenue Bar and Bistro

4.5

Awesome(10)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 6 times today

Excellent service by Adam from the beginning to the end of the meal. The food and wine were delicious. We enjoyed a filet and a striped bass. The pinot gris was most enjoyable as were the cappuccinos and dessert. And Adam - definitely glad you suggested ala mode for the chocolate torte - just made it all the more appealing. We will be back - we saw a host of other items on the menu we want to try.

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9. The Whistling Duck

4.6

Exceptional(109)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 8 times today

Meal was delicious. Service was exceptional. Atmosphere was enjoyable.

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10. Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve

4.4

Awesome(568)

$$$$

• Southern • Ocala

Booked 2 times today

The food was fantastic. We had the specials which was a fried shrimp dinner with fries and coleslaw. Also a pork chop dinner with butternut squash mash and broccoli. For dessert pumpkin cheesecake. Great food from Chef Molly and her team.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville

3. The Dunbar

4. Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill

5. Mark's Prime Steak House - Ocala

6. Stirrups at World Equestrian Center

7. Braised Onion

8. First Avenue Bar and Bistro

9. The Whistling Duck

10. Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve

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