Blue Gill Quality Food
Seafood restaurant · Gainesville ·

Blue Gill Quality Food

Seafood restaurant · Gainesville ·

Southern-leaning spot champions local farms & Gulf seafood

seafood
fried green tomatoes
fish sandwich
fried chicken
calamari
cocktails
quality food
friendly service
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2917 SW 35th Dr Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608 Get directions

$20–30

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2917 SW 35th Dr Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608 Get directions

+1 352 872 5181
bluegillqualityfoods.com
@bluegillqualityfoods

$20–30 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

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Jan 29, 2026

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Chef Bert and Tara Gill’s Southern‑leaning spot champions local farms and Gulf seafood. Recently relocated to Butler Town Center and covered by local news, it continues the team’s long record of supporting North Florida producers.

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Tia L.

Google
This restaurant was clean, and the staff were quick/attentive. They had specials that were disclosed to us immediately. We went with the salmon and risottok, fish sandwich and calamari. Everything was spot on and very hot. I love for my food to come to the table hot (not luke warm) and they delivered. We also had the cornbread to which I must say was the best. My hubby does not like cornbread as he says it's generally too grainy. This cornbread, he devoured. It was like cake and the soft honey butter that accompanied it took it up another tier. Well done Blue Gill!

Katherine M

Google
Blue Gill - Sleek Ambiance and Standout Food Options ​Blue Gill offers a truly excellent dining experience, pairing a stylish atmosphere with top-notch food and service. The ambiance is definitely a highlight—it's modern and sleek. While we dined indoors, we noticed they also offer outdoor seating, which is a wonderful option to have. And while we aren't drinkers, the upscale bar area added a polished, elevated feel to the whole restaurant. ​The Appetizer and Mains ​We started with the Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, and it immediately set a high bar for the meal. The shrimp were very large and cooked absolutely perfectly, and the cocktail sauce was just as good as you'd find anywhere. ​For the main course, my husband ordered the Salmon. It was served beautifully with risotto and green beans and carrots, and topped with a savory butter sauce. The dish was extremely savory and delicious—I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. ​I had the Shrimp Po'boy, which was way better than expected. The key was the bread, which was soft and didn't overpower the delicious blackened shrimp and toppings. I also swapped the traditional chips for a side salad, which was a great choice; the Caesar base was elevated with pickled onions that added a bright, pleasant "twang" to the greens. I would happily get this dish again. ​Exceptional Service and Policy Note ​The quality of our service was exceptional, thanks to our server, Hannah. She was extremely friendly, professional, and patient, taking the time to answer all of our questions about the menu. We truly appreciated the level of detail and care she provided. ​As a final note, the restaurant does add a 12% fee to all bills. We felt this transparency likely contributes to the service being above par compared to other places. However, we did not feel this replaced the tip, and we gladly tipped Hannah additionally due to the overall quality of the service and our excellent experience.

C.Michael P.

Google
Great experience and food! Just be aware that they add a hidden service charge that you don't see until you sign the check. I would recommend this place but I will adjust my tip in the future for their hidden charges. They snuck this one in on me and this was sneeky.. I wanted to make you aware. Otherwise great experience and food! When I choose a restaurant I don't expect unknown surcharges? Why not be upfront and tell people when they visit not after they ate their meal?

Derryk W.

Google
We had a great time at Blue Gill! The staff was excellent, the servers Noah and Mia were incredible. The attentive manager Alex was awesome. The food was delicious. We had the special triple tail, Salmon and Shrimp and grits. The fish was cooked perfect, the sides were yummy, and the grits fantastic. The real treats were the calamari to start and the fried chocolate pie at the end. Thanks Blue Gill for a great evening! P.S.- the drinks were exquisite

Michael L.

Google
Blue Gill Quality Foods delivered an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. We began with the crispy calamari and the fried green tomatoes topped with deviled egg mousse, both were fantastic, but the deviled egg mousse was truly exceptional and memorable. For my main course, I ordered the swordfish, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. The Spanish potatoes were an excellent accompaniment and full of flavor. My wife chose the grilled salmon and absolutely loved every element on her plate. The service was exceptional throughout the meal was attentive, friendly, and well-timed. Overall, Blue Gill Quality Foods exceeded our expectations, and we’ll absolutely be returning.

Annette H.

Google
I really enjoyed the ambiance and the friendliness of the staff. The drink I ordered was excellent—not too weak at all. I especially loved the appetizers, particularly the raw oysters and the fish dip, they were fantastic. While the fish tacos were just okay, my husband enjoyed his fish dish as well, but the beans were a tad undercooked. 😬 For the fish tacos, I think they could use a little more seasoning to give them a bit more flavor, but overall, I would definitely order multiple appetizers next time because they were so well-prepared. I would certainly go back and give Blue Gill a four out of five stars.

DMarx

Google
Absolutely wonderful dining experience. High quality, fresh, and delicious seafood and burgers. We enjoyed the calamari, oysters, fries, and some great entrees. I brought some friends and family whom were visiting from California. They were very impressed by the ambiance of the facility and were equally impressed by the outstanding service of the staff. My brother said and I quote “the south is not half bad when you consider places like this” Our compliments to the chef. We will be back.

Steve G

Google
This place has become my wife and my favorite date night spot. Ok, it’s also our “take a friend to dinner” spot. It’s got great food and even better service. So many good choices: Calamari, Buffalo Cauliflower, burgers, grilled salmon on risotto, all delicious. If you prefer eating at and supporting local restaurants, this is your spot. I highly recommend checking it out. Tell them I sent you!!
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Simone M.

Yelp
My mom and I stopped in on Saturday around 6pm to celebrate my birthday after leaving an afternoon at the movies. It was not busy at all and were able to walk in without a reservation. Since the weather has been pretty mild, we decided to sit outside and enjoy the ambience. Our server was very nice and helpful. The menu has recently changed with a few additions to their menu. We ordered the fried green tomatoes for our app, and my mom went with the shrimp po'boy and I went with the fried fish sandwich. The food came out very quickly, which was awesome. The fried green tomatoes is something we always order from here as they are huge, fresh, and super crispy. The deviled egg mousse is a perfect sauce to the dish as it balances the tangy green tomato. For our entree, I was shocked with how large the fish sandwich was. It was topped with flaky sea salt but I felt like the batter could've used a bit more seasoning. I really love their chips - I wish they packaged these to purchase on the side. My mom loved the shrimp po'boy. She raved on and on about how large and juicy the shrimp were and flavorful the po'boy was. Blue Gill is always a pretty solid spot to dine at in Gainesville and glad I was able to celebrate my special day here once again.
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Rich H.

Yelp
While in Gainesville this past weekend, we stopped at Blue Gill Quality Food off Archer Road in the Butler Town Center. The space itself is inviting, with high ceilings and a calming blue color scheme that sets the stage nicely for a night out. We decided to make it a proper three-course date night. To start, we shared the butternut squash lobster soup, which was smooth and velvety with generous chunks of lobster. A ribbon of sour cream and plenty of fresh herbs gave it depth, and it was easily the high point of the evening. For my entrée, I went with the blackened amberjack special, served with pasta shells and cheese alongside sautéed zucchini and onions. The shells and cheese was creamy and comforting in all the right ways. The vegetables were well-seasoned and still had a pleasant bite. The amberjack had a great blackened flavor and a satisfying crust, but it was slightly undercooked in the center. Another minute in the pan would have made it perfect. My wife ordered the swordfish, which came with Spanish potatoes, saffron aioli, and chorizo. The swordfish itself was excellent, cooked just right with a hearty, steak-like texture. The rest of the plate was less successful. The aioli and potatoes, once mixed, became a muddled tomato-flavored potato salad with thin slices of chorizo that didn't bring much to the dish. We finished with a pineapple cheesecake. The cheesecake was creamy and well-made, and the pineapple topping added a nice tangy note to balance the sweetness. Overall, Blue Gill delivered some good flavors but stumbled on execution. When it hit, it really hit, but a few missteps kept it from being a truly standout meal. Good flavor and potential, but consistency needs work.
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David ..

Yelp
Easily the best restaurant in Gainesville far as I can tell. Friendly low key staff, lovely decor, top notch presentation, and simply divine cuisine. I can't wait to come back.
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Mayra B.

Yelp
I recently visited Blue Gill in Gainesville and overall had a really nice experience. I started with the buffalo cauliflower appetizer, and let me just say , wow. Easily one of the best I've had. Though I wish it was more crispy, it was just the right amount of heat, and super flavorful. That was definitely a highlight for me. For my main, I tried the steak special of the day, which came with a corn salad and pasta salad. My friend had a salmon dish with risotto and (I think) green beans. We both agreed that while the quality of everything was solid, some of the side pairings felt a bit mismatched. Maybe it's just my palate, but I wouldn't typically think to put those particular items together. It didn't quite flow the way you'd expect from a well-composed plate. The food, in general, could've used a little more seasoning, not bad, just lacking that final punch of flavor that really elevates a dish. That said, everything was cooked well and beautifully presented. My steak was a perfect medium, and honestly, that and the cauliflower were my favorite parts of the meal. I do wish I had gone for one of the burgers or fish tacos, they looked and sounded amazing. I was left wanting just a bit more overall, but the quality is there, and I'd love to come back and explore more of the menu, especially the appetizers. I tried the coconut cream cake but sadly it did not taste like it. It tasted like fish and I think they had the cake next to it or close to it because it was infused in that taste. I was so looking forward to trying it but sadly was disappointed. Our server was enthusiastic about the menu and was great with giving recommendations. Truly energetic and attentive throughout the whole night. So props to them having an amazing server line up.
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Tim J.

Yelp
Passed by this place numerous times as it is on Archer rd but finally got to try it. Was recommended to check this place out on several occasions, but I somehow did not have the right time/opportunity until recently. Soon after having first bite of their food, realized that I was missing out. Their ingredients are very fresh and food was made with care. It is an open kitchen so you can see how clean the kitchen is. Overall, impressed with the quality/taste of the foods I tried and will come back.
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Julia S.

Yelp
Wow wow wow!!!! food quality is AMAZING!!!!! Excellent service and the restaurant is stunning!!! we ate here not once but twice in a row! My favor thing was the lobster salad with lemon creme fraise! and the banana rum parfait is the best dessert I've ever had the pleasure of eating!
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Helen N.

Yelp
Tried the Spanish Braised Potatoes and the Fish Sandwich. The potatoes were served hot, with a delicious garlic aioli that added a nice touch. They had a flavor reminiscent of fancy tomato soup, but the chorizo was underwhelming--just two slices and barely noticeable. The Fish Sandwich featured good-quality fish and leaned on the bland side. The standout of the dish was the chips--perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. Nice crisp too. Service was nice but it took a while for them to check up on our table. Overall, a good experience with room for improvement.
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Tanya A.

Yelp
Service was excellent tonight. Couldn't remember my server's name but according to the receipt it's Blue G. My husband and I started out with a Paloma and a Penny Lane to drink. Both were great drinks although I wish I could have tasted more of the grapefruit soda in mine. We started out with fried oysters and and a tomato cucumber salad to share. Both were excellent choices love this tomato, cucumber salad. I chose the fried chicken and my husband chose the snapper for dinner. He loved his snapper. I was underwhelmed by the chicken. The pieces were anemic in size. And it was overly seasoned w salt. I was interest in the pork rind breading. That didn't get a chance to shine through as it was overwhelmed by the seasoning. All in all is $139 for dinner and that is including their service charge of $14 and not including my tip. I wish I liked this place enough to put it on my rotation. I feel like the ambience is missing something. I can't put my finger on it, but it holds too much of the old space it inhabits.
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Amy B.

Yelp
Loved this place. Wasn't sure what to expect at the new location but it worked really well. The drinks were amazing. The food was really good but small portions for the price. They were knowledgeable about GF and the service was great.
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Madison L.

Yelp
We actually ate here twice in a row! The lobster salad won our hearts. We enjoyed our time at the bar both times and our bartender Alyssa was the best ! The menu is really well put together. Everything we tasted was incredible. Another favorite thing was the spirit-free Tomatillo-Pepper Martini. I loooove tomatillos and this was phenomenal!!!!! As it's in the name, the food is truly quality here. So delish and such a nice vibe.
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Tony W.

Yelp
This review is broken up into two parts. One a review of the dining experience. The other a commentary on Service Charges. 1) never been here before. Tried it before going to a sporting event. Service was nice. Seated quickly. Ordered an appetizer and then review the menu. Waitress came back and took the rest of our order. Waited quite a while for the appetizer. Soon found out why. They brought out the entrees and the appetizer at the same time. We were told that the first try on the appetizer didn't look good. This conch fritters they brought looked over cooked. We sent them back My wife had the chicken pate spread. It was okay. I had the fried tacos. They were okay. We did not have dessert. 2) this new trend of service charges has to go. Raise your menu prices and let the market place decide your success. What encouragement do you give to your waitstaff to excel when they are subsidizing your cooks and dishwashers? I added 8% to the check. Good to know everyone gets to share in your tip. Needless to say between the average meal and the service charges we fortunately have other options in the area.
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Lori B.

Yelp
Husband liked the oysters. Good Old Fashioned and good apps - fritters and tomatoes with dill deviled eggs.
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Hayli Z.

Yelp
I went because I saw these cute drinks on Instagram and I was suckered in! The pink is a spicy drink - not a fan and the yellow pufferfish was a strong rum drink. Too strong for me. They were also more expensive than other drinks so I wouldn't get these again. I'd like to come back to try some of their veggie appetizers and sides though. Really nice location and nice outdoor patio and friendly service.
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Bernard M.

Yelp
My family and I share our daughter birthday here. All the food was delicious the service and everything we will be going back my wife and I for a date night. I have pictures to show you all the different things that we ordered there and all it was delicious.
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Melanie S.

Yelp
We ate at Blue Gill while in town to drop of our son to UF. We had previously eaten at other local restaurants that were hit or miss. Blue Gill was definitely a hit. The restaurant was clean and inviting. The waiter and host went out of their way to welcome us. The food was delicious. Son and i had grilled salmon over risotto. Husband had fish tacos and shrimp cocktail. We were all very pleased with our food. Wish I had room for dessert--maybe next time.
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Chandra A.

Yelp
I have visited this restaurant twice. The service was great and both times the manager stopped by our table to make sure all was well. Both times were pleased with our food of which we ended up bringing home leftovers.

Denise M.

Yelp
Have been 4 times. It's been good, not so good, and just OK. Consistency is tough. How can they put a caesar salad on the menu without anchovies, and none in the dressing? what is up with that. I don't have an issue with getting with the added gratuity, I did see kitchen staff delivering food instead of it sitting under the heat lamps. I could go on, but why bother. Not going back.
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Sara W.

Yelp
Food was not near the quality when first opening. Prices are high when very small or no extras served with meals. Lobster roll is nauseating and served with very salty chips. Not much to eat for $28.00. We will never eat there again.
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Debra P.

Yelp
I will recommend but wish I loved my meal more. I was so disappointed in the fried oysters. So tiny, soggy and 2 don't taste right. The rest of the meal was fine but the fried oysters kind of ruined it for me
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Sherika C.

Yelp
I recently stayed at Hotel Eleo in Gainesville and Blue Gill is located on the main street in front of the hotel. I decided to go there since it was a 5 minute walk but I really regretted my decision. When I first arrived there was a sign at the front that said "wait to be seated" I waited about 10 minutes and watched 5 ladies, including the bartender look at me and walk by without a greeting. I eventually walked to the bar and asked if I could order from there, the bartender reluctantly said ok, to go (even though there were patrons sitting and eating at the bar). The bar was dirty and was not wiped down so I said that was fine. I asked for the fried shrimp meal with collard greens and cornbread. The food came out hot and quick and the shrimp looked good. When I got back to my room I opened my platter and started to eat. The shrimp were fried nice, that's the reason they received the one star. The cornbread was dry, hard, and not seasoned. The collards greens were very tart and tasted awful. I would never ever recommend anyone to this restaurant.

Cynthia H.

Yelp
My daughter just relocated to Gainesville to work on her doctorate and we chose to dine at Blue Gill because we wanted seafood for dinner. We were not disappointed!! The staff there is super polite and friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We will definitely be back!

Brian B.

Yelp
Nothing special. Service was fine. Don't think the food is anything special for the price.
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Nancy O.

Yelp
We came to enjoy seafood My daughter ordered the lobster roll What came out was a few morsels of lobster with no mayonnaise or anything else on a cold white hot dog bun pathetic. And we paid 28 dollars for this

Idania A.

Yelp
Used to love this place - it was our go to spot for celebrations and to meet friends. New management and location have deleted everything that made it special. It now feels like a cafeteria, not cozy at all. The staff had minimal training and no one seemed to know about us/our order as several people kept coming by with the same questions. The food, wine, liquor menu have been seriously downgraded, yet not the prices. We will not return.

Victor Y.

Yelp
Expected a wonderful food experience but was surprised by the quality of the food. I ordered sweet ice tea and after three attempts I settled for unsweetened tea. I ordered the fried chicken and it came and was terrible. It was overcooked and reminded me of the turkey in the movie Christmas Vacation. It was so dry I could only attempt to eat one of two breasts. My greyhounds loved them. It also was noisy since there were hard surfaces everywhere. The quality was no way near old location. I was embarrassed that I had asked a couple to come with us. The prices were in the Embers range and customers need to realize that a 12% service charge is added to all bills so be careful adding your tips at end of meal.
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Jamielee T.

Yelp
The Blackened Corvina was delicious. Broccoli, Creamy risotto, soft mushrooms, with a fresh, well-seasoned Corvina. The Blackened Catfish with cheddar grits and collard greens tasted great, but the last time I substituted green beans instead. This time I kept the collared greens, and it was part of the reason why I deducted a star. They had sand in them as they weren't properly washed. Fried green tomatoes were great. The breading was not as impressive as some places I've tried, but overall really hit the spot. There should be more fish on the menu for being a seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is cold and not suitable for dinner, with typical "seafood shack" style. but the menu items would be perfect. The music was straight Beetles and ELO the entire time, which again leads me to believe their guests are primarily familes. I enjoyed drinking the Tequila Rose, however the Margarita was served in a mason jar with no salted rim and left me disappointed. There is a 12% gratuity added.

James K.

Yelp
All the food we ordered was excellent with a great wait staff and ambiance! It was super clean and everything was fresh!
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Vyshak C.

Yelp
Solid food, even better dessert. Have been here a few times for private events in the side room to the right of the main restaurant, and have always been treated very well. The cocktails are great, the chicken and pasta dishes have been tasty, but the highlight has always been the chocolate cake dessert for me. Will definitely be back, if just for the cake.
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Sara T.

Yelp
We came here to try this place for the first time.Recommend you post that you're not taking walk ins today 12/16 at 12:36pm since we just tried and we were told reservations only. My family and I with little ones were turned away. Restaurant was empty but yet they didn't want our service.
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Joanna M.

Yelp
I've came here a few times with friends and it's been pretty average overall. Food wise, I've had the shrimp and grits and the brisket sandwich. The shrimp and grits presentation does not look appetizing at all, but it tasted decent. The brisket sandwich was better than the shrimp and grits. The meat inside the sandwich was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The chips that came with them were pretty interesting. They were extremely hard and coated in sugar. They weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad either. This place is a bit pricey, but they have affordable options and a decent happy hour. Prices for the seafood dishes are very fair. I'd compare this place to Bonefish with a smaller menu selection. At the end of the day, I do prefer Bonefish more than Blue Gill. Although I haven't had a terrible time at Blue Gill, I haven't had an amazing experience either. Overall, it probably will not be my go-to spot, but I wouldn't mind coming if my friends suggested it.
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Sandra H.

Yelp
Overview: 4/5 We went to this place with a couple of friends from the Santa Fe Raider band. We had time to kill in between shlepping the band trailer to an away game. Nice way to stay cool and kill some time with cocktails, laughs and good food. Ambiance : 4/5 This is a trendy Art Deco atmosphere with plenty of seating for large and small groups. We had a sizable group of 9 that was seated quickly in the back of the restaurant. Food/Drink 5/5 The dishes were interesting creations of Bert Gill. Some may consider it too exotic but I did not. I started with a red ale beer that was cold and tasty. I usually sample a couple before ordering craft beer but we were in a hurry. I ordered a special which was "Trigger fish" with Mac and cheese and fresh vegetables. All were excellent and complimented each portion of the dish. Service : 3/5 This as OK, nothing exceptional. I felt the specials should have been on a menu. I had to crank my neck all the away around over my shoulder. And I still couldn't read them because I didn't have my glasses. So the waitress ran thru them quickly and I just picked the one that seemed interesting. So I lucked out. Conclusion : a solid 4 star restaurant. I would want to go with just my wife and when we had more time to truly take it all in.

Margaret O.

Yelp
I would like to ask if anyone has visited Blue Gill and received a hamburger bun instead of the brioche roll as noted on the menu for your fried fish or buffalo chicken sandwich? What about a hot dog bun instead of hoagie roll for the shrimp boy? Service and food was great for lunch, however disappointed received hamburger bun instead of the brioche roll for the buffalo chicken sandwich. Parking garage above restaurant for easy access. Would recommend but select different menu item. Did not order alcoholic drinks.

Robert K.

Yelp
Pro Good food. Reasonable prices Con We thought we'd have a late lunch and decided to have a margarita with our food. The food portion with a calamari appetizer came to about $55. Okay, but the two margaritas totaled $40. Wow, what a surprise when the bill came to almost $100 for a lunch. After tip it was well over $100. I lived in Las Vegas and never paid close to $20 for one margarita. I'd go back for some food but never order a drink there. I take responsibility and should have asked but the waitress could have advised us that the drink was going to be pricey. I would have declined and just had water.
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Michelle C.

Yelp
I had heard a lot of good things about this place from coworkers and finally got to give it a try with them at the end of this summer. Gotta say the place lives up to its expectations! We went for lunch and I ordered the brisket tacos. The corn tortillas were a little hard to bite off (I'm also just more of a flour tortilla gal so I wasn't a huge fan of this piece) and chewier than I would have liked. Other than that, the brisket itself with guac and pico-- delicious!!! Sometimes brisket can be too salty but that wasn't the case here. It was a delicate balance of flavor with good texture. I'd also like to give a shoutout to the side salad that had some pickled onions on it. I'm a fan of vinegary salads so I really enjoyed the acidity of the onions with the crunchy carrots and cucumbers. Big fan of the overall atmosphere-- clean and modern yet a little rustic and homey aka water was served in mason jars and I loved it. Service was friendly. Would come back again to try other stuff and stare at the cute wall art!!
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Sherrill C.

Yelp
First thing, parking is in the garage above the restaurant and it's free. We drove around a few times looking for a nearby parking spot before we figured it out. Our first visit here was memorably good. Cocktails were delicious and food was very satisfying. The daily specials were uniquely tasty and substantial. Desserts elicited smiles and oh-ahs from my companions. Service was very friendly and helpful. They even laughed at my old dad jokes. Menu prices are very reasonable considering the quality and quantity. Many dishes could easily serve two if you're not ravenous. We will be back whenever we're in Gainesville.
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Mike S.

Yelp
It's on the side of the university that doesn't get heavy traffic. Food was ridiculous. Started with the curry pork empanadas and fried Okra. Both were the highlight of the meal. (No pics) Must try them. I got the crispy pork which was great, and I really enjoyed the zucchini casserole. Daughter said the roasted chicken was one of the best she has had. It came with homemade Mac and cheese. Wife liked her BLTP sandwich, but it paled in comparison to the other 2 entrees. Good size restaurant, with high quality food. If we lived in Gainesville, it would be our goto place.
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Delia S.

Yelp
Once you get past the gauntlet which is their parking situation, you will be rewarded with good food. I came to try this place because it's the first spot in Gainesville that I saw served chicken livers and they did not disappoint! They were crispy, well-seasoned and large in size. They even come with a taste of heavenly fresh pieces of bacon on top of them. I substituted garlic potatoes instead of slaw, which were awesome. All for 10 bucks. The one thing that's a bit awkward for me is the setup of the place. There are only three good tables (near the front my window) and the rest are deprived of light and you're sandwiched between the kitchen and the bathroom. But I guess that's just the architecture of the place.

Roberta E.

Yelp
Was excited to visit Blue Gill at their new location. We arrived with a newborn in a car seat and were seated in a corner by an emergency exit (I assume to keep the baby out of the way of other diners) even though we requested a half-chair/half-booth table to accommodate the car seat. We were told that we couldn't be seated where we requested because large parties were coming in for those tables, although the large tables were still empty when we left. Even in the corner, the noise level from all of the hard surfaces was high. Server was welcoming and friendly. He made some suggestions for appetizers when we expressed our surprise and disappointment that the pimento cheese appetizer did not survive the move on the menu, even though the pimento cheese is available on a burger. The fried chicken was overcooked but the parmesan risotto is still wonderful. Our server saved the visit, but we sure do miss the old location and menu....
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Ricardo A.

Yelp
Pretty good classic American food with nice ambiance and service. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you're nearby it's worth a try.
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Sandra B.

Yelp
Extensive menu for lunch and dinner. We had lunch with quick seating and terrific service. We loved the appetizer - fried chips with bacon and blue cheese. For salads we ordered off the menu ( it helps to have a local know these things) Calamari Salad. It had mild spicy aioli sauce with buttermilk dressing. So yummy! Or of us had BLTP (pimento) sandwich which was good as well. Dessert was sharing of the coconut cake- such a sweet delight!
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Ken D.

Yelp
Blue Gill hosted a holiday party for 24. It was an hour of appetizers and drinks followed by a plated sit-down dinner. They exceeded all my expectations! I worked with Liz putting this together. She's a rock star. Very patient with me and made great suggestions that were spot on. The private room they had for was just the right size. The staff was extremely attentive. I felt like it was a very good value for what we got. By the time we sat down to dinner, I was such a happy camper, I would have called this a success if the food were just good. The food was excellent! Our group selected their dinners off a short menu when they sat down, so Blue Gill couldn't know exactly how many of each entree they need to prepare until that moment. I was a little concerned about their ability to bring 24 dinners out at about the same time and all them well-prepared. My concern was unfounded. They nailed it. This is one of those reviews you hate to write because you want to keep it a secret. Nice work! We will be back!
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Emily S.

Yelp
I had a very nice brunch at Blue Gill on Sunday. I think the menu could use more vegetarian options, but I was able to make substitutions without any problems. I was in a large party, and the service was excellent. Waters were already on the table when we were seated. Almost all 10 dishes came out at the same time. I had the French toast. It tasted great and was super filling. I will probably try out the dinner menu now!

David B.

Yelp
Service, food quality and prices all 5 stars. Always take a picture of the specials written on the chalk board up front because that's the way to go! However, the pork rind chicken is great if you want to take half home for leftovers!
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Hanaa U.

Yelp
I came here with a group of 6. It's a nice spacious restaurant that can easily accommodate groups. The service was great and server answered all our questions. I ordered off the specials of the day menu which is on the restaurant wall and not on the regular menu. One of the dishes was lamb based and the other fish. Unfortunately, I can't remember the exact name of the dishes. Both were pretty good. The dishes were a bit pricey in my opinion.
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Laura C.

Yelp
Very cool place to eat lunch or dinner! We went with some friends and had a wonderful time! The selection of drinks and wine are great. They have a wide selection of different appetizers, main courses and desserts. They also have a daily special. I shared the Yellowjack fish and it came with a Parmesan risotto- it was delicious!
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Brandi H.

Yelp
I would give 5 stars based on the customer service I received, but my food was very mediocre. I was interested in the catfish dinner, but right before we ordered they told me they were out of catfish that night. Definitely very disappointing and I wish they would've led with this as soon as we sat down so I wouldn't have got my hopes up. I opted for the burger and cheese grits since you can't go wrong with those. My friend got the fried chicken dinner. I ordered my burger medium well, and when it arrived to the table it was completely pink in the middle. Definitely medium rare. The cheese grits were extremely greasy. I could fill 4 tablespoons of grease with how oily they were. They took my burger and recooked but by that time I didn't even want it anymore. My friend said her food was okay but not too memorable. Probably won't visit again.

Erin M.

Yelp
Not kid friendly. Food was not enjoyable to my kids. Has some off the cuff menu items.

Richard H.

Yelp
We were looking for a good fish sandwich and these guys knocked it out of the park! Fresh fish and cooked perfectly Sides we great service was over the top! We will be back for more
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Anastacia W.

Yelp
I've been coming here for several years and have never been let down. The food is unique and delicious every time! I love the seafood specials and the roast chicken. The drink menu is also unique with specials every week. The fried pies are out of this world! Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Beautiful space with tall ceiling and big windows. Stacia