Review of The Top
The Top is a hip and casual American restaurant located at 30 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601. This popular spot is known for its burgers, beer, and modern American fare, with a special focus on vegan and vegetarian options. Whether you're a meat lover or a plant-based eater, The Top has something for everyone.
The restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to a variety of dietary preferences. From traditional burgers to vegan chocolate pie, there is a wide range of delicious options to choose from. One customer highly recommends the pesto gnocchi, describing it as "pillowy clouds of pasta perfection!" The salad is also praised for its freshness.
While the food at The Top is generally amazing, some customers have experienced longer wait times for their orders. However, many agree that the fun vibe and good food make up for any delays. The service can be slower during peak hours, especially on weekends, so it's best to plan accordingly.
The Top is open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar stays open until 2:00 AM every day, making it a great spot for late-night drinks and bites.
This restaurant is located in a pet-friendly area, so you can bring your furry friends along to enjoy the patio. However, it's important to note that all foods are prepared in a shared kitchen with various allergens. If you have any food allergies, make sure to inform your server for more information.
Overall, The Top is a popular and vibrant restaurant in Gainesville, offering a diverse menu with options for both meat lovers and vegans. With its cool atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food, it's definitely worth a visit.
From the business
"Howdy! Dinner hours are 5:00PM to 10:00PM Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs 5:00PM to 11:00PM Fri and Sat Late night food hours are from end of dinner until 1:00AM everyday! The bar is open until 2:00AM every day. All foods are prepared in an active and shared kitchen with wheat flour/gluten, soy, dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish products. Ask your server for more info if you have a food allergy. Patio is pet-friendly!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Natasha Shokouhi
We were visiting a friend in Gainesville who has frequented The Top for several years dating back to college. They brought us here and I have to admit, I wasn't expecting it to be as great as it was!
The restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks! The interior is really fun! They feature some really great art pieces and really it's all about the vibe here. The staff are all so friendly and service was excellent. They have a fairly large outdoor patio area in the back that also has a full bar. And I love that they cater to both carnivores and plant based eaters. They also are family friendly, pet friendly but also a great spot for date nights or getting drinks!
The drink menu is amazing! They had some great options that you don't really find elsewhere!
We ordered and shared...
Fried Corn Nuggets & Creamy Garlic Sauce (Addicting and DEADLY)
Sesame Tuna
Greek Salad
Sweet Potato Fries & Creamy Garlic Sauce (The sauceeeeee!)
San Diego Chicken
Everything was good.
Prices are reasonable for what you get.
Definitely a Gainesville gem!
Angela Sarabia
The food was interesting and varied. Lots of traditional foods like burgers and vegetarian foods like a Buffalo tempeh sandwich. The wait was super long and the waitress didn't visit our table too often but the fun vibe and good food made up for it. This is a place to linger. Just don't go here if you are in a hurry.
Charlie
THANK YOU for so many amazing vegan options! 💚😍 Our meal was fantastic and your place is so cute inside with such a great energy! We would have loved to have ate in if didnt have 2 dogs. Will for certain be back next time up in this area!
Kat Chapman
My first impression was making me wonder why this restaurant had such a good rating. It smelled and looked like it used to be a Chinese place. The decor is borderline ugly and the lighting is not very comfortable. Then the food arrived and we were blown away. The fried kimchi cauliflower is an experience all in itself. The buffalo chicken tenders were handmade with love and the Parmesan chicken was divine. I would absolutely go back and try other dishes as well. Service was friendly and professional.
Taylor Novak
For decades, this restaurant has been the hit of town. Don't miss their appetizers (fried pickles, corn nuggets, and sweet potato fries just to name a few), or desserts (peanut butter pie, vegan chocolate cake, cowboy cookies, and specialty cakes are my favorite). I've never had a bad entree from pasta to burgers to salads to vegan options. Depending on the massive wait (head to the bar to order apps and people watch), service can slow a bit. Overall 5/5 with an emphatic Must Go!
sharif ball
I was sweet and friendly, sitting at the bar, but 11 people that walked up wayyyy after me were all attended to and served. Alt-white. Used to be awesome, too bad it's gross now. I was really excited to try some things after being out of town for a while. The servers are cool, the bartenders are awful.
Andrea Webb
I am not happy w my dining experience at The Top. Outdoors table next to speaker. Music way too loud. Long wait for food. I asked waiter for recommendation between two items and picked trout as he suggested w mashed potatoes. Trout was over cooked and somewhat dry. Mashed potatoes were blah. Caesar salad was so heavily coated w salad dressing I couldn't eat it. Waiter didn't comment on unrated salad. My guests all enjoyed their, a salad e salmon and two pasta dishes. Place felt unclean and tired looking.
Carolyn H
I've eaten here twice and been disappointed both times. The most recently, I ordered the Chimichurri chicken: the chicken was over cooked and the only flavor was the in the sauce. Veggies were steamed until very soft.
They're cocktails are great. I'll only return for the bar, at this point.
Jon Perez
Can't really say much because I was only there as kind of a tried wheel and only had a beer. But the place was packed and gorgeous. Next time I'm in town I'll stop by and have some food and give a proper rating.
Tiffany Wyche
The food was amazing. I had the vegan blue cheese Filet and would definitely recommend to any vegans or non vegan alike.