I was in Gainesville for a few days recently, might as well share what I know about the local dining scene.... it sucks!
Anyway, I see people are coming from all directions, I'm not going this year but here are some recommendations for eats.
In Gainesville, there is Satchel's for pizza and calzones, its outstanding. Likewise Leonardo's 706 is fantastic for upscale dining. Also
Adam's Rib Company is pretty good. Not up to Tennessee standards but its Florida, what are you gonna do. All these places will be
packed after the game.
My favorite place in the area is Pearl Company BBQ in Micanopy, about 10 miles south of Gainesville, and I'm telling you its worth the
drive. Its a hole in the wall in the back of a convenience store, you'll feel right at home here. If you're headed north afterthe game,
make sure you hit the Great Outdoors restaurant in High Springs, its my second favorite place to eat in the Gainesville area.