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Locally owned and operated restaurant featuring delicious food made from fresh ingredients and served by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Daily specials include fresh seafood and other signature items like our fried pies and spun-to-order ice cream.
Industrial-chic outpost serving seafood, Southern-style dishes & cocktails in an airy, bright space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2917 SW 35th Dr Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 872-5181
Website: http://www.bluegillqualityfoods.com/
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Reviews
Sebastian Vo
First things first: some of the best food I’ve had in this town by far. I ordered three dishes, which was admittedly too much, but I didn’t realize the portions would be that generous. I’m only giving the service and atmosphere 4 stars because the service was a bit on the slow side, but understandably so since I was there during the 7-8 pm rush. The waitresses were super nice and helpful though. The dining room felt a little cold and cheap-ish, but I loved the open kitchen. Would give this place a full 10/10 if they offered delivery.
… moreTim Lewis
Excellent new restaurant. Excellent food choices and taste great. Not your standard fare, plenty of choices with the chef’s own preparation. Well done! We will definitely be back. And in a great location.
… moreKatherine M
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.
… moreBlue 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.
Tia Lu
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!
… moreAlexis Freeman
We recently visited Blu Gill Restaurant with a party of 20 for a family dinner, and overall it was a great experience. We were fortunate to have one amazing waitress, Gracie, who handled our large group incredibly well. She was attentive, friendly, and as quick as possible considering the size of our party.
There were a few minor issues with orders not coming out exactly as requested, but Gracie was on it immediately and had everything corrected quickly with the kitchen. One family member wasn’t happy with the taste of her meal, and the staff promptly exchanged it for a better option, which we really appreciated.
The food was delicious, and the customer service was truly top-tier. If you’re looking for a great place to dine especially for a group gathering.
My only suggestion for the restaurant would be to consider adding a few dairy-free or vegan options to the menu. It would be a great addition and make dining there even more accommodating for everyone.
I highly recommend checking Blu Gill out. We’ll definitely be back!
A big hug and thank you from our family to the entire management and staff.
… moreThere were a few minor issues with orders not coming out exactly as requested, but Gracie was on it immediately and had everything corrected quickly with the kitchen. One family member wasn’t happy with the taste of her meal, and the staff promptly exchanged it for a better option, which we really appreciated.
The food was delicious, and the customer service was truly top-tier. If you’re looking for a great place to dine especially for a group gathering.
My only suggestion for the restaurant would be to consider adding a few dairy-free or vegan options to the menu. It would be a great addition and make dining there even more accommodating for everyone.
I highly recommend checking Blu Gill out. We’ll definitely be back!
A big hug and thank you from our family to the entire management and staff.
C.Michael Parker
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?
… moreDerryk Wheeler
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
… moreThe 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
Maira
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.
… moreFor 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.
Annette Harris
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.
… moreFor 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.
Michael Lapine
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.
… moreFor 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.