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Welcome to Ballyhoo Grill

Located in Gainesville, FL, Ballyhoo Grill offers a diverse menu featuring steaks, sushi, and seafood. With a range of options for vegetarians and vegans, as well as gluten-free offerings, this restaurant caters to all dietary needs. Customers rave about the Sunday brunch, with delicious waffles, chicken and waffles, and a variety of brunch drinks. The ambiance is relaxed, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. While some customers praise the live music and outdoor seating, others highlight the attentive service and tasty dishes like the Firecracker shrimp tacos. Overall, Ballyhoo Grill provides a delightful dining experience worth revisiting.

Ballyhoo Grill: Reviews & Ratings

Valerie F.
Valerie F.

Hold on to your hats, but Ballyhoo's has added a delicious Sunday brunch!! They have a wide variety of various flavors of brunch drinks along with flights and " pour your own " options. I had the waffle and eggs that came with a choice of bacon or sausage, and grits or home style potatoes. The waffle was light and airy and I found it to have just the right amount of crispy on outside and yet still moist on the inside. I love that it automatically comes with fresh blueberries and strawberries without the customary up charge. You can also have powdered sugar and whip cream as well. My husband had the chicken and waffle. Best chicken tenders ever! Lightly breaded and cooked with a juicy moist bite in every forkful. The food tasted and looked as good as it does in the electronic menu provided. You will not be disappointed. The service was excellent. Waitress was very attentive and made sure we were satisfied with our meal both before and after finishing our meal. The ambiance was nice as it always is. Inside/outside covered seating as well as full service offered in the bar area. Low chatter so you can enjoy your meal and hear your table guest as well with ease. TVs are available in all corners of the restaurant with volume never considered intrusive. We go there for lunch or dinner on a regular basis, but this additional delicious brunch, well that's a game changer now!! Definitely will make this a regular addition.

Kyle R.
Kyle R.

Don't be fooled by the years long broken neon sign out front, the food and service is consistently good at Ballyhoo. It's indoor or outdoor seating options feature a rustic decor. The bar is a good place to watch a game and they have a daily happy hour that starts at 2. Our favorite dishes are Filet Spiedini, burger or grouper. Calamari appetizer is also very good.

Barb G.
Barb G.

She Crab soup is delish as is the firecracker shrimp! excellent service & so good,I higly recommend this place, It's my friends & me our favorite place to eat, we go there at lot & have never been disappointed,

George G.
George G.

Ballyhoo grill offers a great live music scene without door seating under a exclusive tiki bar. They're live music artists are some of the best local cover bands around and the service staff always has a smile on their face and is happy to help you. The food could be better, but it is not bad by any means. I think the problem is the owner treats his staff poorly so they're constantly leaving and having to train new staff. It's definitely not the stats fault and they do the best with what they got and actually do a wonderful job providing a joyful casual dining experience with a full service bar and great live music! If you're looking to have fun and hang out ballyhoo is definitely a great option.

Donna H.
Donna H.

Great food;great service, love the decor and the ambience , nice outdoor patio. Love this place and will be a regular from now on!

Alex B.
Alex B.

A little pricey for what you get but the food is consistently good. They have gluten free options. Tasty burgers. Full bar.

Gerry W.
Gerry W.

Stumbled on to this place when I saw they had a raw bar split a 6 oysters (3each) and added the Nowlins Shrimp and brussel sprouts all were awesome I currently have a third degree black belt in seafood especially oysters The big surprise was the brussel sprouts I'm used to having them cooked until the entire sprout is soft however thier recipe didn't sacrifice the meat in the large bulb to soften the stem that I used as a Handel to get to the perfectly seasoned sprout Jamie was very attentive kept an eye on our drinks so we never had to ask for a refill I bet this place would really be fun to watch some games/matches needed a nice relaxing break in the day and they really delivered!

Sara T.
Sara T.

First time coming here and really enjoyed the food and service. Ordered the Firecracker shrimp tacos and they were delicious. The only con is the house salad is a bit bland. Waitress was attentive and helpful.

Susanne H.
Susanne H.

I have never been here before but came here with a local. Overall the food was good and so was the server. If I was in town, I would definitely return to this establishment. I do not know or understand why the rating is not higher.

Location

  • Ballyhoo Grill
    3700 W University Ave Gainesville, FL 32607 Hotline: (352) 373-0059

Welcome to Ballyhoo Grill, where we offer a unique dining experience combining the best of steakhouses, sushi bars, seafood, and more. Our restaurant provides a wide range of utilities including delivery, takeout, vegan options, vegetarian options, catering, and happy hour specials. Located at 3700 W University Ave in Gainesville, FL, you can reach us at (352) 373-0059.

At Ballyhoo Grill, we take pride in our diverse menu offerings, ranging from starters like Nachos, Calamari, and Filet Mudiga to delicious flatbreads such as Sicilian, Blackened Chicken, and Steak & Blue Cheese. Our customers rave about our Sunday brunch, featuring a variety of flavors and a pour-your-own option.

We are thrilled to hear feedback from our customers like Valerie F., Kyle R., Barb G., George G., Donna H., Alex B., Gerry W., Sara T., and Susanne H., who have enjoyed our food, service, and ambiance. Their reviews reflect the dedication of our staff in providing a fantastic dining experience.

Come join us at Ballyhoo Grill for a delightful meal, whether you're in the mood for a casual lunch, a group gathering, or a fun night out with live music. We look forward to serving you and making your dining experience memorable!