The Swamp Restaurant 1104 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
About the Business
The Swamp Restaurant, located at 1104 Southwest 2nd Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, has returned in all its original glory in a new, nearby location. This iconic landmark has been a staple in the Gainesville community for over twenty-five years, serving as a popular restaurant, bar, and event venue for University of Florida students, alumni, and locals alike.
The original building, with its charming white trim, picket fence, and sprawling front lawn, was a beloved landmark in Gainesville. After facing closure and demolition in 2019, the Gator Nation rallied together to save The Swamp. Despite the original building being razed in July 2020, the institution has reopened in a new location just minutes away, capturing the likeness and historic charm of the original landmark.
The Swamp Restaurant now joins the Gainesville Innovation District, a vibrant tech and business community between the UF campus and downtown. Visitors can enjoy the same front lawn, white picket fence, and Gator Nation spirit in the new location, along with exclusive Swamp merchandise and opportunities to commemorate their time at UF.
Join in on the excitement by sharing your favorite memories using the hashtag #SWAMPMEMORIES and signing up for updates on offers and promotions. Don't miss out on the chance to win giveaways such as free beer, gift certificates, and more. Come be a part of the permanent history of The NEW Swamp Restaurant!
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Location & Phone number
1104 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Hours open
Monday:
11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday:
11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday:
11:00 - 23:00
Thursday:
11:00 - 23:00
Friday:
11:00 - ?
Saturday:
11:00 - 02:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 02:00
Reviews
"Swamp is great! I’ve ordered the Freshman 15 burger (no jalapeños) twice now and it is so good. I love an egg on a burger, so I’m already biased, but this is a delicious burger. They use a slightly sweet maple bacon that really ties everything together. Plus, the restaurant has lots of great Gators stuff inside."
"Loved going to this place for Gator fans. Good burgers and cute decor with lots of historic photos of Florida Gator teams. We went on a Monday after football season so it was pretty dead, but clean, and I got one of their souvenir tees."
"Pleasantly surprised to find that it isn’t just “bar food” served here. There is a diverse menu with some really good eats!! Must do if you are in the area!!"
"We have been here twice, and both were very good! They make a great hamburger, the Freshman 15, and their brunch options, like the Bourbon French Toast, are superb. The waitresses here are highly attentive and kind. The atmosphere is quite homey and exudes a college town feel, yet feels as if it belongs in a small town. Overall, this restaurant is one of the best in Gainesville, and is a great place to have a burger and their salads and fries a awesome!"
"Super fun place. Great food for a college bar. Just wish they had a sign on outside tables saying see host for service. Multiple servers walked by us and didn't say a word. I ended up going in to find out what was going on which was fine but a server could have just greeted us and taken care of it instead of ignoring us. No signs to say see host at all. Didn't even know they had a host stand because we walked straight outside."
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