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Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL
Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL
Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL
Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL
Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL

Mildreds Big City Food

4.6
4.6
667 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3445 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.

Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch.

We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes.

Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.

Reservations for lunch are not necessary.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bert Gill
  • Catering
    All catering events are tailored to the guest's budget and specifications. We offer everything from box lunches to casual buffets and heavy hors d'oeuvres to multi course dinners. Please contact us at (352) 371-1711 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.
  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Cross street
    University Ave and 34th Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 667 people are saying

Mildreds Big City Food reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mildreds Big City Food delights diners with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" 3-course meals, diverse wine selection, and "out of this world" desserts. The atmosphere is "lovely, upscale," and the staff is "friendly and attentive." Known as a "local gem," it's a must-visit in Gainesville.
667 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Jacksonville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday and my husband and mine’s anniversary and they did not disappoint. The service was spectacular. The food was amazing and we did not leave disappointed. Yes, it’s a little expensive but it’s very good quality food. The pork chop was divine. I will definitely go back

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  2. Ricardo

    Orlando2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, would suggest to bring back table cloth for dinner

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  3. Rory

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wine selection was excellent. The escargot appetizer was out of this world amazing. My wife enjoyed all the components of her prix fixe dinner, but my soup was too salty to eat. They were great in replacing it for a different option which was much better. I wasn’t a fan of the hen and risotto however. It wasn’t bad but wasn’t great and was a bit of a let down after the fantastic appetizer. Will be going back to try more of their fare. One of the best dining options in Gainesville.

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  4. Linda VIP

    Tampa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! From the server (Mildred) to the 3-course meals, plus the appetizer. The manager was also very kind to have a pleasant conversation. Great appetizer (crab cakes), great salads, great entrees (hen), and great dessert. We will be back again!

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  5. David

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food with many options. The 12% automatic service fee leaves little motivation for staff , which then leads to a smaller tip. Don’t think they will be around in 2026.

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  6. Victoria

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. The snapper was very well prepared and the pomme frites were delicious. Very homey feel!

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  7. Angela

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious, particularly the veggies. They were happy to accommodate diners with dietary concerns (gluten-free this trip and previously with my vegan sister). The staff are friendly. The interior ambiance is great. They do have a few outside tables but they are right next to the parking lot, so far less formal than the inside. On previous trips the temperature inside was fine, but this week it was a bit warm, so it's possible the AC was struggling. It was actually pretty busy for a Monday night.

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  8. Alison VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mildred's Big City Food is SUCH a gem. We loved everything about it. The food was incredible. LOVED the English pea food with creme fraiche, stuffed quail, scallops and last but not least, the tempeh with squash rosotto. Teh desserts were out of this world. We loved all the cakes and wanted to taste all of them. Service was spectacular - just right. Warm, friendly, efficient but not rushed at all. We look forward to returning to this spectacular place. Location is great with ample parking.

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  9. Noel VIP

    Orlando48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience all around. My favorite in this area of Florida.

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  10. Kahti VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a our second visit to Mildred's and was nothing short of excellent!

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FAQs

Mildreds Big City Food offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 371-1711.

Mildreds Big City Food is rated 4.6 stars by 667 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 5 times today
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3445 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Ave and 34th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bert Gill
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    All catering events are tailored to the guest's budget and specifications. We offer everything from box lunches to casual buffets and heavy hors d'oeuvres to multi course dinners. Please contact us at (352) 371-1711 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.
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