Best places: Bar and grills in Alachua County, United States

Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.

Casual, family-run eatery specializing in seafood, with a full bar stocking craft beer & wine.

Hip spot fixing up New Orleans-inspired fare, from jambalaya to signature cocktails.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Mexican fare, veggie options & margaritas served amid exposed beams, brick walls & an outdoor patio.

Laid-back chain eatery featuring Caribbean entrees & tropical cocktails amid beachy decor.

Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

👍 Great opportunity for a bite. Busy but not crazy. Outside and inside seating. Love the water bottle idea. Grouper sandwich was very good and the wings were a little TOO hot. If you like warm heat but not hot, do not get anything with any spice there. Every extra ranch or blue cheese is an up charge....

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Lively spot with quirky island-style decor providing classic surf 'n' turf, plus sushi, since 1998.

👍 Not a large menu, but not necessarily a bad thing. The choices were comfortable and expected. My food did come out a little less than hot, but still tasted pretty solid. The scenery is interesting, of course, and they keep up with the theming inside the menu as well as on tables. So I definitely thi...

👍👍 This review is solely about this spot as a venue for shows (from the fest!) Heck yeah it’s a great small venue. Bathrooms are nice, sound was tight, and the bar is big. The staff is friendly and they made sure to have tons of free water out.

👍👍 I was too beat and tired to eat away from my hotel and my colleague suggested we eat at the hotel. With very low expectations we had a wonderful patio dining experience. Both the hostess and waitress consistently waited on us with magnetic personalities and attention to detail. I asked for an off...

Sports bar & grill chain famous for hot wings served by scantily clad waitresses.

Game-day hot spot for college football fans that serves up casual American eats & lots of booze.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

😐 I decided to try this place out on a Friday afternoon and was surprised by how empty the place was. There were only 3 other people there at 2pm. My waitress was very helpful and friendly. I ordered an Arnold Palmer ($3) to drink and a Steak Frites. The steak was great, juicy and tender! The fries we...