Top 15 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Gainesville, GA

E. Lisa (Peachy in Georgia) Good stuff!! This location was here when I was in high school in the 90’s and already felt like a classic back then! I was in the area and thought I’d stop by for a burger again. The slaw burger - big and flavorful, onion rings - plump and juicy, and a butterscotch shake that was enormous, sweet, creamy and cooling made for a delicious and very filling lunch! There’s a reason this place has been around as long as it has and you should definitely check it out yourself if you’re in the area.

Spencer Hill We had PHENOMENAL service from Branden! Apparently it’s his first night too and we would have never known. He was polite, punctual, attentive to our feral children haha simply above and beyond. Best experience we’ve had thus far ◡̈

Natalie Esquivel Absolutely amazing place! The food was great but the people were better. Our server was Elenor (i hope i spelled that right) and she made great recommendations with the broccoli soup and the spring pasta. The manager was very nice as well. We were a pretty big party and we all had a fabulous time! Highly recommend.

Mrs. Haney Large outdoor seating area with couches, fireplaces, TV & music stage. They have a lot of indoor seating as well as a large party-sized room. The upstairs patio does not open until 4 PM so we did not get to see that, but they said there’s a bar and similar seating up there. The rum cake martini was amazing and very strong. The onion rings were great although I prefer regular ranch with it then the barbecue ranch. The fish and chips were good. It seemed to come with regular and sweet potato fries mixed. The menu said waffle fries so when we asked about it he said the waffle fries were not handmade (they are processed) so the ones we had are better. Free parking

TV Zlatusha “Zlatusha TV” Go here for the best shrimp boils and freshest catches! • Vibe: Market fresh, casual, and incredibly friendly. • Best Dishes: Crawfish, Shrimp Boil, Lobster Bisque, and fresh Grilled Snapper/Grouper.

Christopher Elliott Always a great place to eat. Wonderful atmosphere. Never disappointed in the quality

Gryffin Medina This pulled pork mac (Train Wreck as listed on the menu) was very well balanced flavor wise. The pork immaculate and sauce fairly tame and complemented the meat well. No element stood out to much and the jalapeños poked our at the very end. The atmosphere for me was spooky and jovial (came in december) . Decently worth a stop in.

Doug Powell WOW! One of the best restaurants in Gainesville, GA!!! I had the Bahn Mi Thit Nuong - grilled pork sandwich and the Chen Bo Vien - small meatball and onion soup for lunch and it was spectacular!!! The bread was very fresh with the perfect flakiness in the crust as a Bahn Mi should. The pork was tender and the vegetables very fresh. The meatballs in the soup were so delicious! The onion was very thin sliced and provided an excellent balance. I will be back often.

Tara Borders First visit was last month and for some reason, the outside looks like an art gallery. Maybe that’s just me, HA! They have salads, wraps and warm bowls. A variety of proteins and toppings to choose from. Vegan friendly, which is my fave! Build your own bowl. Wild rice, romaine lettuce, black and pinto beans. Tofu for the protein (cooked fresh and was delectable!). 4 toppings are included. I chose chickpeas, cucumbers, beets and cabbage. Bought 2 additional - edamame and black olives. Chipotle dressing (it’s vegan!). This bowl was perfect! You can they use fresh ingredients that are high quality. I love with places have vegan options that they take the time to make delicious. Tofu said it was seasoned, but it was way better than I thought it would be. I will definitely be back. Super chill vibe, decently quiet and great customer service! They have feee wifi if you want to work while here or use it just because. Same owners as Consuelo, which is a few doors down. If you have not be en there yet, run now to dine in! 2nd visit - I was super excited because the first went soooo well! I knew immediately my tofu would be burnt. The guy cooked it at too high a temperature. Tofu is simple and I’m assuming it was pre-seasoned. The dish was still good but it was definitely noticeable. Only notable thing was a group of women were playing some type of game and were pretty loud this visit. No issue as it was a gorgeous day and we ate outside. That would have been a bit annoying to me if dining inside.

Rodger Wille Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. Went for Brunch on a Saturday, and we were sat immediately, drinks were brought quickly, and food was delicious and had incredible flavor.

Chelsea Williams Recess is a hidden gem in Gainesville, GA. The atmosphere is so rustic and cozy and the staff are very friendly and accommodating! Not to mention, the food and drinks are superb. Tons of options to choose from! From casual to very elevated. I went to Thursday Trivia there last night and it was a BLAST! Lots of teams showed up and the vibes were so fun! I cannot wait to continue trivia nights here. Its the perfect spot!

Michael Garrison Not the most modern restaurant on the inside, but the breakfast buffet is well worth your trip. I had a biscuit, cheese grits, two breakfast meats, and water for $9. Biscuits are crunchy on the outside and light and tender inside.

Brent Rollins My dad was in the North Georgia Medical Center and when my sister and mom relieved me of staying with him I was starving! Being a burger fanatic I searched for burgers in Gainesville and this was the first place to pop up. Then I saw it was in a gas station and said "oh yeah, I gotta try this place! Boy am I glad, this place is excellent! I got the double bacon double smash burger and when she told me they deep fry the hotdogs, I got one of those too! About 8 minutes later Im walking outside to a picnic table since they do not have inside seating (the worst part about the place, but it was a beautiful day with little wind so it was great!) and started immediately scarfing down the burger. It was great! A little crunchy on the edges and enough meet towards the middle so you feel like you are actually eating something, not just bun and condiments like some smash burger places. And the fries were good but I didnt have time for those, the hot dog kept staring me down! So after wiping the hamburger out I started on that dog (dawg?). It was hot, juicy, and had a little crispy snap to it since it was deep fried, and the bun was lightly toasted, like the burger bun was. And it was not some little skinny dog either, more like a deli dog! Anyway, everything was great and if you are in the area I highly recommend you stopping by and trying them out! I also saw a truck or trailer on the side of the building so if you see a food truck or trailer that says "The Lunch Counter" from Gainesville Georgia, try it!

Cristian Mejia I loved It! That was my first time there tonight, and the people there were great and friendly. It’s a good vibe. They had a tribute to Journey and I gotta say It was awesome!

Jonathan Sides Food looks and tastes like something out of a magazine. Only complaint was that we said multiple times no onions and they still brought it with onions, like LOTS of onions. But after picking them out it was delicious.