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Underground Kitchen

Restaurant Southern us restaurant Soul food restaurant

One of the Top rated Southern us restaurants in Gainesville


Address

722 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States

Website

chefempowerment.org

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (117 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 4 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 3 to 8 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4 to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Arkeitha P. 2 years ago on Google • 418 reviews
    Food was amazing Shrimp mac and cheese, crab cakes real crab meat not filled with bread crumbs and blackened catfish... Definitely a must try and the gentlemen which brought our food to car was extremely friendly! Love it❤❤💜💜
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah W. 1 year ago on Google • 485 reviews
    AMAZING soul food. Everything we've ordered has been delicious. My favorite dish was the Duroc pork chop with mac and cheese as a side - but really, you can't go wrong. The beef and yardbird were also amazing. Check the Facebook page for nightly specials. Food is ready quickly and if you're doing takeout, your order is brought to your car when you arrive.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Happy M. 2 years ago on Google • 113 reviews
    I am over the moon for the Underground Kitchen! Incredible food, Carl is a joy, and my coworkers and I can't stop raving about the taste, quality, and price! Definitely give them a try, and check out their wonderful program for aspiring chefs. They are an asset to the community, and if I could give more stars, I sure would. I ate my seafood mac and cheese before getting a photo, but I promise you, it's as delicious and gorgeous looking as the rest of the food I did get photos of. Seriously, try them!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth H. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    I can’t rave enough about how fabulous this food is! Pickup only- call early because Chef Watts does run out and you want to get your order in! His proteins are perfect but honestly the sides are so phenomenal I almost don’t need the main protein- I could eat my body weight in the greens- they are DIVINE. Seafood Mac is delicious. This place is a Gainesville gem.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley N. 11 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    The food is delicious! Can’t believe it was my first time trying just yesterday! We ordered the Blackened Salmon and the Shrimp and Grits. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Everything was so hot and just good. The seafood Mac and cheese 🤤🤤. I love that they have a garden and get a lot of the veggies they use in their dishes from there! I will definitely be going back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny T. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely great food, and Carl is an absolute angel to deal with. The food is great for curbside pickup, and I have never had any problems dealing with Carl. He answers every question I have, and is always on top of everything.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander N. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Visited 7/29/2022. The meticulous ordering process is well worth it to try Underground Kitchen. Food quality is superb and just always delicious. Prices reflect the effort put forth by the kitchen and the head chef is very friendly. Give it a try for delicious Soul food!

  • 5/5 Adam H. 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    I eat out all the time, cook delicious food, and had one of the absolute best meals I've ever eaten. Thank you, Chef! Please check out Underground Kitchen's Facebook for specials, and if you want unbelievably amazing food, look no further!

  • 5/5 Kevin G. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Incredibly delicious food! The hot chicken was outrageous and crispy. The warm cornbread with honey was perfect and moist! I really loved the mac and cheese also!

  • 5/5 Blair M. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    “That was so freaking good!” Was the statement by all. The pastry on the apple turnovers was perfection. The crispy catfish was perfect. The seafood Mac and cheese yum yum. The baked spaghetti was meaty! I wish I lived in Gainesville because I would eat here a lot.

  • 5/5 Brighten Jiang (. 1 year ago on Google
    You can’t dine in here!! Just a heads up but they only do contactless delivery now. Ordered the porkchop, cornish hen (special) and blackened salmon (special). Favorite dish was definitely the chicken but I absolutely loved all the food!! Very tasty and flavorful and definitely a must-try if you are in the area. It does seem like they change specials quite a bit which gives great variety to their few staples. The portion sizes were huge and definitely match the prices

  • 5/5 laramey S. 5 months ago on Google
    The restaurant's staff turned an ordinary meal into a memorable experience with their attentive service and genuine smiles. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance provided the perfect backdrop for savoring every dish.

  • 5/5 Charles B. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    I ordered the Duroc pork chop with the seasonal vegetables. This was by far the best pork chop I have ever had. Since I’m staying in a hotel I was worried about the plastic silverware being able to cut through the pork chop. I need not have worried. The chop was tender and juicy with tremendous flavor. The pasta and shrimp were amazing. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Would definitely return if I’m in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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