Highest-rated Restaurants in Gainesville, Georgia by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Gainesville, Georgia by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Gainesville, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Biscuit Barn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3605 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#29. Rabbittown Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2415 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Mellow Mushroom Gainesville

- Rating: 4.1/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Green St. Northeast Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
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#27. Atlas Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Washington St. Northwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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#26. YellowFin

- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Bradford St. Northwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
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#25. Hop's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 999 Chestnut St. Southeast Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#24. Gainesville Seafood Market & Eatery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1403 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Bakeries
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#23. Taqueria El Mercadito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 275 Pearl Nix Pkwy Ste 2 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Cotto Modern Italian

- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Spring St. Ste 100 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#21. North Georgia BBQ & Oyster Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 117 Green St. Northeast Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#20. El Tepache Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1210 Thompson Bridge Road Ste F Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. The Inked Pig

- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 893 Main St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Carniceria Tapatia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 Browns Bridge Road Ste 122 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Grocery, Tacos
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#17. Sweet Magnolias Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 Main St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#16. Kelley's Tavern & Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 628 East E Butler Pkwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#15. Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Washington St. Southeast Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Ramen, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
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#14. Haydees Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3204 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Diletto Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 Bradford St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#12. Taqueria Tsunami

- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Spring St. Southeast Ste 160 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion
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#11. Kairos Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1870 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#10. La Mejor De Michoacan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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#9. Atlanta Highway Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Atlanta Hwy Ste 900 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
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#8. Consuelo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 112 Bradford St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#7. Inn Between Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 965 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#6. Alpha Gyro Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
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#5. Vickys Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 203b East E Butler Pkwy Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#4. Zuarepa - Gainesville

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 975 Dawsonville Hwy Ste 12 Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Venezuelan
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#3. Danny's Donuts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 Main St. Southwest Gainesville, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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