Major McGill's Fish House Located on Highway 13, 770-967-6001, Specialties at this family restaurant include fried and broiled Lake Lanier catfish, oysters, shrimp, mountain trout, steaks, and chicken. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Poor Richard's 1702 Park Hill Drive, Gainesville, GA 30503, 770-532-0499, 888-329-4579, Gainesville's choice for steaks, prime rib, chateaubriand, baby back ribs, shrimp, lobster, and chicken, this restaurant has been serving North Georgia for over 25 years and offers diners a choice of three distinctive dining atmospheres. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Rudolph’s Restaurant 700 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30503, 770-534-2226, An elegant and sophisticated fine dining restaurant which is located in the historic circa 1915 Dixon-Rudolph House and serves an impressive menu which includes broiled baby salmon, chicken Florentine, roast ducklings, and several veal dishes. Live music is provided Friday and Saturday evenings. They are open Monday for dinner only, Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner only, and Sunday for brunch only. more... 

Scott’s on the Square 110 Main Street Southwest, Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-536-1111, Scott’s on the Square is an upscale casual fine dining restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.  more... 

Thai Dish Restaurant 2551 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-534-5919, Authentic Thai cuisine served in a friendly atmosphere.

Luna's Restaurant 200 Main Street, Suite 102, Gainesville, GA 30501, Hunt Tower , 770-531-0848, Located in downtown Gainesville on the square, Luna's Restaurant offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere from a menu that includes house cut steaks, fresh seafood, pasta dishes and continental cusine. On and off site catering services as well as private dining rooms are available for groups of 10 to 200. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings in the Piano Lounge is featured. Reservations are accepted.  more... 

SeaBones Restaurant 200 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-277-1777, Situated in downtown Gainesville, SeaBones something for everyone including fish, shrimp and some of the best steaks in town. more...