Gainesville

Best Southern Restaurants in Gainesville

Looking for the best Southern restaurants in Gainesville? We've gathered 12 spots serving Southern food in Gainesville, ranked by real diner reviews and ratings. Browse photos, check menus, and request a free reservation — all in one place. Updated June 2026.

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Best Southern Restaurants in Gainesville

Cracker Barrel

Phil-Nicks

Original American Kitchen

Underground Kitchen

Blue Gill Quality Food

Cracker Barrel

Wayne Heads Southern Kitchen

Longstreet Cafe

Gainesville Home Cooking

Chicken Salad Chick of Gainesville

Tupelo Honey

Mabry's

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