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Mildreds Big City Food, Gainesville, FL

Mildreds Big City Food

4.7
4.7
657 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bert Gill

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Good for special occasions

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Overall

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Food

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mildreds Big City Food is a standout in Gainesville's dining scene. It offers a delightful blend of "absolutely wonderful flavors and service," with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests rave about the "excellent" three-course meals and desserts. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem," perfect for memorable dining experiences.

657 Reviews
  1. Kahti VIP

    Washington DC3 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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  2. Eric

    Naples6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, upscale atmosphere with a retro vibe. Outstanding service, attentive and friendly but unobtrusive. The food was excellent. We chose the prix fixe menu and the starters and mains were our favorites (snapper and quail). Cocktails were also excellent. We've found our new special dinner place in Gainesville!

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  3. Ryan

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always excellent at Mildred's! Interior is a bit dated but the wait staff are friendly and the service is good. We will be back!

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  4. Sharon

    Jacksonville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third Valentine’s Day meal at Mildred’s and each time we ask ourselves why we don’t eat here more often! The fixed price meal was amazing, with great options for salads/soups, entrees and especially desserts. We enjoyed the wedge salad and the carrot salad, as well as the lamb and swordfish entrees. Each was unique and perfectly prepared. The cakes and cheesecakes are to die for! Oh and we truly loved the cocktails too!

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  5. Clark VIP

    Orlando11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good always and flavorful meal. Their wine selection is excellent!

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  6. Robert

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table ready on time. Staff very friendly and attentive. Food well prepared and delicious. Enjoyed the three course offerings. On the return list.

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  7. Holly VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Menu changes with the seasons and is locally sourced. Great wine list. Dessert are homemade.

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  8. Rosemary

    Jacksonville10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mildred’s time and again is the most consistent, delicious and unique dining experience in Gainesville. The meals and service deserve a little remodel of the dining room yet, the room always looks great and eclectic.

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  9. Jayne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really nice New Year's Eve dinner it was a good value and the food was delicious. The wait stop was great and you can't go wrong at Mildred's.

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  10. Sandy VIP

    Key West27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Prefix menu— I chose spinach salad(ok), quail(ok)and coconut cake(yumm)

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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 4.7 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Mildreds Big City Food

3445 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bert Gill
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