Paramount Grill - Gainesville

Food took nearly two hours to prepare. One person’s pork was completely undercooked, literally unsafe to eat. One person’s dish was cold, with dry fish and dry rice. I was served a dirty plate for my appetizer. We tried to be understanding but the whole experience was just awful, and then they offered us 40% off even though nobody was comfortable eating their entree given the obvious food safety disregard of serving undercooked pork. Just absurd. Then, the chef came out to clear the plates (that none of us would eat) and he was weirdly aggressive and rude. I don’t think he was the regular chef and I think he was alone in the kitchen, he seemed overwhelmed, but at that point you need to just close the restaurant for the night. Horrible service. Like actually mind boggling, I don’t understand what happened this night but it was unacceptable.

This place is billed as a Mediterranean restaurant and it 's anything but. The menu is all over the place and seems to be suffering from an identity crisis and items are added to dishes without the concern of competing flavors or whether or not the composed dish actually makes sense. My partner and I chose this place because it was listed as pretty vegetarian friendly, the options were limited. We split the hummus and beet salad. The hummus was over spiced with tumeric leaving that dry, almost tannic feeling in your mouth. The beet salad was ok, just that. Our server was polite and attentive and helped get us out quickly. The woman who I assumed was in a management role was a bit cold and unfriendly. Edit after owner response: the Mediterranean listing wasn 't from anything directly listed from the restaurant itself, rather a social media post related to fest 21 for close restaurants so I will give you that. The restaurant has no affiliation on how it 's listed on something they have no control over. As far as the 'chickpea dip ' goes, I 'll die on that hill. It 's essentially hummus, might not have tahini in it to make it a true hummus but it is what it is. It 's even served with pita. Also one of the main spices in curry blends is tumeric. Just saying.

Had a great brunch at this place. Food was delicious and good portions. Friendly staff that was also very attentive. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: 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