Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Leonardo's 706
706 W University AveTasty food, excellent cocktails, great music!
Mark's Prime Steakhouse
201 SE 2nd AveBest steaks in town!
The Warehouse Restaurant and Lounge
Excellent cuisine!
Sweet Dreams
1522 W University AveHomemade ice cream!
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville
114 SW 34th StBest Cuban food in town.
Emiliano's Cafe
Tapas!
New Deal Cafe
3443 W University AveGreat burgers.
Creative locavore American fare, plus wine & cocktails, served in serene decor.
13 locals recommend
Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University AveCreative locavore American fare, plus wine & cocktails, served in serene decor.
Civilization
1511 NW 2nd StSwamp Eggs for breakfast, Sheba Plate for lunch or dinner.
Andaz Indian Restaurant & Bar
Friendly service, great food!
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveJust go! I promise.
Liquid Ginger
101 SE 2nd PlGreat selection of teas. Bento boxes, sushi
La Tienda
2204 SW 13th StBest Mexican food in town.
Boca Fiesta
232 SE 1st StExcellent food, patio seating
Maude's Cafe
101 SE 2nd PlGainesville tradition!
Excellent service, great food, probably my favorite place to have dinner in Gainesville.
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetExcellent service, great food, probably my favorite place to have dinner in Gainesville.
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StCoffee Culture
2020 NW 13th StPublic & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveDrinks & Nightlife
Great live music, excellent selection of beers and ciders.
82 locals recommend
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StGreat live music, excellent selection of beers and ciders.
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveSightseeing
Duckpond
Thomas Center
302 NE 6 AveParks & Nature
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StGreat playground, splash zone, strolling areas
Miles of beautiful fully wooded trails
26 locals recommend
San Felasco State Hammock Preserve Hiking Trailhead
11101 Millhopper RdMiles of beautiful fully wooded trails
Bivens Arm Nature Park
3650 S Main StFully shaded trails, small playground
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvdgators, bison, wild horses, sweeping views
UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadLarge colony of bats that emerge en masse at sunset. Very cool!
Amazing bird sanctuary, three miles of trails. Wear sunscreen and bring a hat and water.
80 locals recommend
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdAmazing bird sanctuary, three miles of trails. Wear sunscreen and bring a hat and water.
Arts & Culture
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlHarn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdMonet!
Excellent rotating exhibits. Butterfly rainforest.
134 locals recommend
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdExcellent rotating exhibits. Butterfly rainforest.
Headquarters Library | Alachua County Library District
401 E University AveShopping
Alternatives Global Marketplace
Beautiful collectibles from fair trade partners around the world.
Thornebrook Village Shopping Center
2441 NW 43rd StOpen air shopping, great for strolling.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Williston Plaza
5200 SW 34th StPublix Super Market at Gainesville Shopping Center
1302 N Main St