Where to eat in Gainesville

Following the Tigers on the road doesn’t have to mean drive-thrus. Whether you travel with family, a significant other or a group of fun-loving friends, each destination on LSU’s schedule offers something worth experiencing. Here’s 225‘s list of places to grab a bite while you’re waiting to cheer in the stadium:
A little vintage, a little hipster, a lot of delicious, The Top (352-337-1188) offers a fun martini bar and photo booth with classic comfort foods and plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, too.
For traditional Latin fare with a Gulf Coast twist, try Flaco’s Cuban Bakery (website), a locally owned hotspot that prides itself on its Cuban coffee and media noche.
Set in a converted Gainesville home and the adjoining courtyard, The Fat Tuscan (fattuscan.com) offers dining al fresco or in more intimate environs with classically Italian and Mediterranean pasta and seafood dishes.
Seasonal, organic and largely vegetarian, The Jones East Side (thejoneseastside.com) makes healthy eating delicious with fresh omelets, paninis and stir fries. An out-of-the-ordinary café in more ways than one, The Jones also offers craft beer and imported wine.
In the heart of downtown Gainesville sits the chic Paramount Grill (paramountgrill.com), offering brunch, lunch and dinner—including a Crabcake Benedict, Braised Buffalo Short Ribs and Grilled Duck.
Click here for 225‘s full 2012 road game travel guide.