Paramount Grill - Gainesville

Additionally, when the chef came out to clear the plates—none of which we had touched—he was strangely aggressive and rude. I suspect he wasn’t the regular chef and was managing the kitchen alone, appearing completely overwhelmed. At that point, it would have been better to close the restaurant for the evening. The service was horrible and genuinely baffling. I have no idea what went wrong that night, but it was completely unacceptable.

We decided to share the hummus and beet salad. Unfortunately, the hummus was over-seasoned with turmeric, resulting in a dry, almost tannic sensation in the mouth. The beet salad was mediocre; it was just okay. On a positive note, our server was polite and attentive, ensuring that we were served quickly. However, the woman who appeared to be in a management position was rather cold and unfriendly. Edit after the owner’s response: I want to clarify that the Mediterranean reference didn’t come directly from the restaurant but from a social media post related to local options for an event. I understand that the restaurant can’t control how it’s listed in such promotions. Regarding the 'chickpea dip,' I stand by my opinion; it’s essentially hummus. It may lack tahini, which is often a key ingredient in traditional hummus, but it is what it is, especially since it is served with pita. Additionally, turmeric is one of the main spices found in many curry blends—just pointing that out.

Service: Dine-in Meal Type: Brunch Price per person: $20–$30 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended Dish: Crab Cake Benedict

Amazing food, amazing service, bottomless mimosas! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon

Guy taking orders needed to be in the dishroom Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $50–100 Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2