About Underground Kitchen

Underground Kitchen is a Southern restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, offering a welcoming place to enjoy comforting, flavorful food in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting. Located at 722 NW 5th Ave, the restaurant is known for dinner, catering, and dessert, with a menu that includes comfort food, organic dishes, wine, and alcohol. Guests can also look forward to a great dessert and the opportunity to enjoy a local specialty—making each visit a satisfying way to experience familiar Southern-inspired dining with a distinctive local touch. Whether you are stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for dinner, or enjoying a meal on your own, Underground Kitchen offers flexible dining options to fit your plans. Guests can choose from dine-in service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, and delivery. Reservations are accepted, while Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi help make the restaurant a convenient choice for a relaxed meal, casual gathering, or time spent dining at your own pace. Accessibility and convenience are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance available for guests. Underground Kitchen accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 155 customer reviews, the restaurant has earned strong feedback from its guests. To learn more or place an order, call +1 352-451-4113 and visit Underground Kitchen in Gainesville, FL 32601.

Last updated: Sep 07, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Monday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4-8 PM
Thursday 4-8 PM
Friday 4-8 PM
Saturday 4-8 PM
Sunday 3-8 PM

Customer Reviews

4.70
Based on 155 reviews
A
Arkeitha Prince

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❤❤💜💜 …

S
Sarah Wahltinez

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 …

J
jaydeen ibanez

The food came out amazing we ordered collard greens with neck bone and the seafood Mac and cheese. I would love to try the baked Mac and cheese next! 5/5 very authentic place seeing the garden was super cool. Food was ready on time and hot! Thank you!!!!

L
Lynn Chen

Came here for the first time today and it was AMAZING. It's been a while since I ate something and immediately said "wow this is really good." I didn't even feel like talking or watching whatever show I put on because I just wanted to enjoy the food. The person who came out to greet me was also really kind …

C
Chaz Barbour

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 …

H
Happy Me

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. …

A
Ashley Nwadigo

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! …

E
Elizabeth Hauck

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 …

K
Karen Heyward

Made the drive from Tampa specifically for this and zero regrets. Got the blackened catfish and the seafood mac and cheese, both were ridiculous. Portions are generous too, easily had lunch sorted for the next day. Chef brought the food right to the car which was a nice touch. Will absolutely plan around this on my next trip through Gainesville.

L
Liliana Pascuzzi

I ordered my dinner 1.5 hours ahead of time. The service via phone was outstanding and food was delivered to my car so quickly. Instructions were easy to pay and the food was delicious! Credit, debit and cash accepted. I ordered from the regular menu and the weekly specials. I saw the menu on the Facebook page. Crispy catfish and …

People Also Ask

Where is Underground Kitchen located?
Underground Kitchen is located at 722 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, FL 32601, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Underground Kitchen rated?
Underground Kitchen has a rating of 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 155 customer reviews.
What are Underground Kitchen's hours?
Underground Kitchen's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Underground Kitchen?
You can reach Underground Kitchen by phone at +1 352-451-4113.
What type of business is Underground Kitchen?
Underground Kitchen is a restaurants business located in FL 32601, FL 32601. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> Underground Kitchen is a Southern restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, offering a welcoming place to enjoy comforting, flavorful food in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting. Located at …