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The Gafford, Stuart, FL

The Gafford

4.7
4.7
3282 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Elizabeth and I were very excited to open our restaurant in Downtown Stuart. After years of visiting our parents our hearts led us back here each time we considered a different location. Our son Taylor (our Executive Chef) and I, both have a culinary education and all three of us are extremely passionate about quality food,drinks and hospitality. We thoroughly enjoy taking great care of our guests. “the Gafford” is named after my grandparents who taught us how to enjoy life, have fun and laugh (especially at ourselves). My grandfather was in the Air Force and hospitality business all of his life and taught me so much about business, cooking and hospitality. I can remember when I was young visiting my grandparents on their farm. My grandfather used to teach me how to grill. My favorite dish to cook together was a giant Ribeye steak. On our menu, that is our signature item and we call it “the Gafford.” Welcome to the Gafford where casual meets upscale.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Wilson
  • Private party facilities
    We have semi-private dining that can comfortably seat up to 40 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Stuart
  • Cross street
    Colorado
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night!

    Multiple dates available
    Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night! Cheers to good times and great deals! Enjoy 1/2 OFF all bottles of wine tonight. Whether you’re celebrating or just winding down, we’ve got the perfect pour for you. Join us and make your evening extra special—because wine not?"
    Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍷 Half-Off Wine Night! Photo
  • Mother's Day Dinner

    May 11, 2025 only
    🌸✨ Celebrate Mom with a Special Mother’s Day Dinner! ✨🌸 Treat the most important woman in your life to a delicious, elegant meal filled with love and flavor. 💖 Join us for a Memorable Mother’s Day Dinner! ✨🌸 This Mother’s Day, show your love and appreciation with an unforgettable dining experience at The Gafford! 💖
    Mother's Day Dinner Photo

What 3,282 people are saying

The Gafford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Treasure Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Good for groups

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Hot spot

  • Martin County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Romantic

  • Martin County

    Good for special occasions

  • Martin County

    Lively

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gafford delights with "fabulous food" and "great service," making it a favorite in Stuart. Guests praise the "creative cocktails" and "superb" menu offerings like Mabel's fried chicken and the signature steak. The restaurant shines for special occasions, with staff ensuring a "wonderful dining experience" consistently.

3,282 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    West Palm Beach36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our "go to" each and every time we want a great meal, and a completely satisfying night out! Brought dozens of friends and family members that continue to patronize always pleased! Thank you "Rick" for the fabulous job you do and the staff continues to do each visit! Amazing food, and drinks, all great choices.

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  2. James VIP

    Treasure Coast22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal that is complimented with great staff and caring of your experience. Thank You for a wonderful evening . Everyone is a team that makes sure you are well taken care of. Jim B

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  3. Jeanine

    Treasure Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal again! and so much of it!! We always go to the Gafford when we’re in Florida .. had a great dinner and caught a show at the Lyric .. Great night!

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  4. Robert

    Treasure Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to celebrate our 59th anniversary somewhere special and a good friend suggested The Gafford in Stuart. When we arrived we were greeted with a "Happy Anniversary" and taken to our table where there was an anniversay card. They take anniversary celebrations seriously. Our great server, Janine, also wished us a happy anniversary. We started off with the 3 Crab Cake appetizer and it was clearly the best we ever had. My wife then ordered the Filet Mignon and I ordered "The Gafford" which is their signature steak, a 20 ounce ribeye that came with Mac N Cheese. I can summarize that all of the food was delicious. Great service and fabulous food is clearly the mission of The Gafford.

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  5. Annemariel VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food service and atmosphere all good Enjoy our dinners Food is very good

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  6. Penny

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in downtown historic Stuart.

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  7. Viki VIP

    Orlando18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the shrimp and grits. The grits were amazing but the blackened shrimp were so salty and almost inedible. Service was great

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  8. James VIP

    Treasure Coast22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a Great Experience . Wonderful Food, Great Waiters and Staff . Everyone makes you fell like family . Food always comes out Hot and the presentations with the delicious sauces and spices that are used just makes it perfection . Thank You Jim + Tina

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  9. Jeff VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome, never disappointed!!! Staff is awesome. Kylie was fun and entertaining!!

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  10. Carol VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! We love it there! We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

The Gafford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (772) 221-9517.

The Gafford is rated 4.7 stars by 3282 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Gafford

47 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colorado
  • Neighborhood
    Stuart
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Wilson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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