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
WildSanta Cates
In all honesty as my party sat in the tiny waiting area my attention kept drifting from the shaggy dressed employee to the old out dated fifties decor to the pitifully flooring in need of extreme cleaning and polishing I felt that the review i was going to be writing would be far from favorable.
Anyone that has taken the time to read my prior reviews know that I've retired from an extensive Corporate Management background in the Hospitality/Food and Beverage industries and that being said I expect to see certain levels cleanliness and uniformity and here I wasn't feeling any of the above....
But then we sat down and met our server and my mood started changing. Every question I had about the building, the floors the decor, the menu, the management, everything.
My wife and our neighbor placed their order first and i finished with mine...
Twenty minutes later our orders came out and to my surprise everything was FANTASTIC. Everything was cooked to perfection!
Yes we will be back soon with others.
stephen molloy
Fantastic experience from someone with no knowledge of the town and just passing through. Great that you can eat late here! Blackened salmon with garlic mash was delicious, my favorite meal during my stay in the US. Not a bad pint of Guinness either.
Nathaniel Downes
I was truly disappointed in this establishment. All my friends rave about this place but it really was not all that
I got a maradona burger which came with a side of fries and had chimichurri, sautéed onions and peppers and then traditional toppings.
My burger was very oily and bland compared to what I expected. I understand burgers aren’t the healthiest but I had to wipe my hands in a napkin after every bite as my hands were nasty from the dripping. The fries were decent but needed salt or any seasoning to save them.
Maybe other items are better but I wont be returning, especially not for the maradona burger.
Avi Pandit
I can't believe it's taken me and my wife Victoria a whole year to finally try this place...
It is sooo worth it.
They have a lovely outdoor seating area with plants, which is where we sat.
We were blessed to have a very sweet and caring server.
The corn nugget appetizer was delicious, as were both the vegan dishes we ordered. (Mine had large mushrooms, which are my favorite)
Overall, The Top, is definitely a place I would bring my friends and family to, to have a tasty and enjoyable dinner.
👍🙏😌
Wholesome Housewife
It's a fun casual spot with a great selection of meat alternatives so everyone can eat happy. The drinks were delicious and for sure will come back for happy hour again.
Hasnat Chilet
First time there, recommended by friends. Kind of a Oregon vibe, with kitschy decorations, black and white TV programs running, very good mostly alternative type music and a little old school rock. Drinks are unusual and have fun names - very reasonably priced to start with, and then Happy Hour from 5 to 7PM is even better. Indoors seemed to be tight for seating, so we went outside and loved it.
Carol Cardenas Setaro
THE BURGERS ARE AMAZING- and the corn nuggets are the best I’ve ever had.
Michelle was great! I Highly recommend this place, it has a cool vibe,and it’s dog friendly 🙌🏻
Vlad Curtean
Awesome comfort food with great vegan options including Philly cheese stale sandwich. They also have the weihenstephaner hefe on tap for those who like Bavarian beers. They also have a pretty cool outdoor patio in the back.
Matthew Hester
A hip, trendy, and relavent restraunt. Plenty of vegan food. Great drinks. Great wait staff. Ask for Chrise
The patio is a great option if you smoke. Newly updated restrooms.
The tofu triangles with peanut sause and the angry clams are our favorite apps. For dinner any thing goes. We get burgers and tofu, fish and steak. Its a great menu with alot of originals. Drinks are stiff.
Exspect a wait most week end nights. But worth the wait. They have plenty of games to keep you busy.
Not a good place for kids after hours. Not bad just loud and people drinking.
I really like this place. Reminiscent of something I would see on bardstown rd in the highlands of louisville ky. Weird and funky with a good ass vibe. Very fun restraunt and eating experiences here😍🔥♥️👑👌🇺🇸🍻🥂🍾🍸🍰
Rick Hadsall
Really great selection - food menu, cocktails, draught beer. Service is good and outdoor eating area is awesome. Chimichurri grill is recommended! Steak was perfectly cooked and veggies were delicious.