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Nice Restaurants in Gainesville

5 spots

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille

Embers Wood Grill

Steak

Prime steaks and a deep wine list, Gainesville's special-occasion room.

Southwest Gainesville · 3545 SW 34th St

Paramount Grill

New American

Long-running chef-driven downtown spot. Great wine list.

Downtown · 12 SW 1st Ave

Emiliano's Cafe

Latin

Pan-Latin with a courtyard patio in the heart of downtown.

Downtown · 7 SE 1st Ave

Dragonfly Sushi & Sake

Sushi

Also a top dinner pick — omakase seats fill up fast.

Downtown · 201 SE 2nd Ave