Mildred's Big City Food

This place is a hidden gem. The place is small, and the outdoor seating was a few steps from the parking lot which is the only reason I did 4/5 stars. But, it was INCREDIBLE. They do a 3 course meal and the portions were great for the cost. We started off with the Pea soup and wedge salad, and got free focaccia bread made in house. Then we decided to try the lamb and NY strip - very good, but warning the lamb has some strong marinade. Finally we got the chocolate fudge cake and chocolate coconut cake - rating those 7/10. The fudge was definitely better. The service was fast, friendly, and very personal. We went on Valentine's Day so it was packed, and still had our food order taken and served very quick. Loved the vibe, will warn that vegetarian options are not really available though if that's what you're looking for!

I'll start by saying the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their selections from the 3 course dinner menu. We had scallops, swordfish, steak, pea soup, wedge salads at our table. Our only complaint was the pea soup could have been warmer. Otherwise the food was imaginative and well prepared. The service was okay, but I had to ask to see the beer menu and the waitress forgot to come back to take my order and I had to flag her down. My main problem with the restaurant is that the decor is drab and dowdy, for the prices you pay for the food (it's one of the more expensive restaurants in town). The place should look better. The silverware was cheap, a sheet of paper for a table cloth, etc. it looked more like a dining room at a senior citizen's center than the dining room of a fancy restaurant. An upgrade of the dining room needs to happen before I would go here again and pay these prices. There is also a confusing 12% service charge for the staff, which leaves you scratching your head as to how much tip to leave. It's a shame because the food was really first rate.

This is such a hidden gem!It definitely does not look like anything special from the outside, let alone a high end restaurant.For around $40 per person, you get a 3-course meal! Everything is excellent, especially for such a low price for a "high-end" restaurant.It is very quiet inside, and there was plenty of seating. I made reservations for my anniversary, but we likely would've been sat as soon as we came in without them.The wait staff was incredible and provided us with champagne for our anniversary.I cannot say enough good things!

Brought my son in for his first Mildred's dinner. Food was solid, plating a little messy but acceptable. The service was rough, would have ordered another glass of wine had our server come back to check on us. No water refills, waited too long for both check drop off and pick up. Felt embarrassed as I had always talked up the place. I have never been a fan of the 12% up charge especially on take out orders! Not sure we'll be returning anytime soon.

This is the most consistent, fresh, varied, and delicious restaurant in Gainesville. And I mean it. I've had nearly everything on the menu and have not been disappointed. And you have to try their changing daily specials. My joy is trying their soup of the day. Who knew I'd be going to a restaurant looking forward to a soup. A soup! But that's how wonderful this place is--that even the soups are exciting. For lunch you'll order at the counter but for dinner, it turns into white tablecloth with great service to match. Don't leave without trying one of the nearly dozen daily made desserts. I won't recommend any one dish over the other because I've seriously enjoyed all of them. Local ingredients!**side note: their sister restaurant is Blue Gill which is also scrumptious.

What a delicious spot to dine at!We made a very short notice reservation for four, and within two hours were accommodated thanks to a kind woman on the phone.We arrived at 4:45 and were greeted by Justice, who took great care of us throughout the experience.He recommended excellent wine pairings as well as thorough details of ingredients - to which my 3 course meal was truly perfect.Can't wait to be back and enjoy a rare local restaurant in Gainesville.

We really enjoyed our dinner here. We had an anniversary dinner and the staff were very nice. They provided good suggestions and were attentive.The restaurant was very clean and well maintained- I didn't see any dust or dirt and everything seemed well-maintained. We booked a reservation online, walked in, and were immediately seated. We could definitely see ourselves going again.

Mildred's is a great spot for date night or girls night out. Highlights include a comfortable but sophisticated atmosphere, attentive service, an excellent wine list and high-quality ingredients. The three-course menu is a great way to try the inventive combinations of flavors and is the perfect amount of food to leave you feeling full but not overwhelmed. My favorite part about Mildred's? The case filled with delectable desserts with rotating flavors. The cakes are some of the best I've had, and you'd be hard-pressed to find such a selection elsewhere in Gainesville. They are light, fluffy and not overly sweet. The ricotta cheesecake, carrot cake and chocolate coconut cake are among my top selections. I love the cakes so much that sometimes I'll stop in just to grab a slice or two to go!

A little hidden gem in Gainesville. Had lunch with colleagues and the service was excellent! Put it on your list for your next lunch spot.

Nice place and food.But I just noticed they engage in the deceptive practice of adding obligatory 12% to all checks, even takeout! This is done in the body of the bill, but then the credit card slip has the standard open line for adding a tip. They obviously hope many people won't notice 12% has already been added, and I'm sure many people don't. So the restaurant gets a nice bonanza of 30% in total service charge. This is a somewhat sleazy practice.I ordered 3 takeout dinners and paid $18 in service charge!