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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems I've been handing out 5-stars more than usual these days, but I have to say this place is exceptional!Having gone to UF and lived in Gainesville, FL for about five years (Go Gators!) I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi there is very special, and fresh.If you are a sushi fan, worth trying it. A little bit expensive, espacially at night. I like the snake roll best. I always go there for lunch only, less...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my husband and my (is that right? grammar??) favorite date-place in Gainesville. There is no doubt that sushi here is excellent. Their namesake roll is delicious, as well as the Mango Tango...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it. It's one of those few restaurants that cater to our needs as college students.... not expensive, very classy, and amazing food.Just love it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking can be tough but they have valet. You can go with a group of people and get a few things to sample and the price is not bad at all. Try to avoid Friday and Sat. prime time you will have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place !In a few words to make this helpful.Amazing place, beautiful people, great food, great drinks and right in downtown. It doesn't get any better than this.Very trendy, always packed, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By request of my friend who is obsessed with this place, I had to make a stop here... Or I wouldn't hear the end of it from him. He has traveled all over the world and tells me nothing compares to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Gainesville, but it's probably the most expensive, too. Some people call it overpriced but I think it's reasonable for what you get: the quality of the ingredients is superb--noticeably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have waited some time to write my review of Dragonfly as I had not visited for dinner for months and felt it unfair to base a review on previous, perhaps outdated, experiences. As it turned out, my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I came here for a weekend visit to UF and I was not disappointed with this establishment. The atmosphere was upscale and was lit up nice. They had old school Samurai films playing on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about being seen at Dragonfly. Why else would I wait an hour for a table watching sorority girls preen for the passerbys? The place is pretty chic in a juvenile way. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews before mine are pretty accurate in my opinion. The food is good, the atmosphere is dimly lit, with the buzz of conversation. Its usually the ideal place to go for an occasion, or if you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, but definitely overpriced. No way to get out of here without spending about $15-$20 and feel full. On the plus side their sushi rolls are some of the best in Gainesville. The crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a small town's answer to high end trendy Asian fusion.The food is reasonably good, but the atmosphere is too loud and too brash. I do wish that they had more traditional sushi to balance out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING! I'm from San Francisco and upon walking in, I felt at home. There was sexy electronic music in the background and they even were playing one of my favorite groups, The Gotan...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Dragonfly. Sophomore year of college I was dating someone, lets call him Tom, and it was Tom's favorite restaurant. We literally ate here two times a weekTom-"Where do you want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but tasty. The wontons are awesome. Their mixed drinks are very good. Their sushi rolls are HUGE, just to warn you. Like, you can't fit just one piece into your mouth. I'd recommend it,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad experience at Dragonfly. The staff has always been friendly and knowledgeable, and I enjoy the atmosphere.Like much of Gainesville, there are good drink specials and you can eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate there and felt cool. I think I paid 8 bucks for a tiny tofu dish.I am not cool.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great concept (menu, atmosphere) but poor management and product. Fortunately for the owners, the place is overflowing with business despite the major flaws. It is the kind of place that many would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best part of Dragonfly is the Kurosawa movies they play on loop all night. The worst part of Dragonfly is the food. Unfortunately, Dragonfly is a restaurant, and I can watch Kurosawa movies at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Dragonflop,You attempt to bring home Japanese traditions and infuse it with Western flair to the crowd of Gainesville. On my first experience, I ordered not-so-fresh overpriced raw nigiri, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best meals i've had in a long time. my family went to dragonfly while in g'ville for a family wedding. neither of my parents eat sushi and we all agreed that the meal was incredible....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I work right above the restaurant it's no question that I frequent it. I've sort of gotten into a rut about what I eat however so I'm not a good judge of the gamut. I recommend the Mango Tango...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dress to impress the Miami-beach club going crowd because this sushi joint is not for the jeans and tee-shirt set. Dragonfly is part club, part sushi bar, and part kung-fu cineplex. The sushi is solid...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food-OkayService-OkayAtmosphere-FancyPrice-Like pulling teethOverall, everything is so so. Than again I have been to some great sushi places. Dragonfly is for those people who like sushi to a point....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, I may not be the best judge of a restaurant that serves primarily sushi, but I have loved everything I've had there. The vegetable tempura is delicious and I have dreams about their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had table outside with our large dog,staff was friendley and service was quick, other reviews said otherwise. we went on a tues night,maybe that could be it. food was great and good prices,lots to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sat at the sushi bar at dragonfly, and had a nice experience. The wine and sake list definately needs some work, however. It seems most effort is concentrated on the specialty drinks section, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, insanely good sushi. The wait staff is friendly. So I agree its a hassle to wait to be seated and takes a while to get your food but it is fine dining and it is the best dang sushi you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if I just had good luck here or what, but I thought the service was probably one of the best parts of dining here. The waitress was phenomenal. She knew her sushi and had an opinion on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dragonfly is really great. I feel like I am not in Gainesville when I go there. We like 2 have drinks on Fridays at Dragonfly. The sushi is way the best I have tried here. Oh and she is right, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dragonfly is definently a must have in Gainesville. They have now moved next door to a larger location (the old Hooters space). When going to dragonfly the first thing you have to keep in mind that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is among the best I've tasted anywhere, including Japan. I had to knock off a star for service. The service is not very good. The inside of the restaurant looks very nice but the seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When Dragonfly first opened, my friend who had installed a car stereo for the owner, invited me to a comped meal. I was excited. It looked cool, but we waited and waited so long to even be greeted by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very dissapointing. Nice place, good looking waiters, good drinks but the sushi (my first in Gainesville) just okay and the tab way over what would be considered fair. The servers were really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious sushi in the most modern feeling restaurant in Gainesville. You pay a price for all that style. Expensive taste abounds.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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if you are at all farmiliar with fishing, and live in this area, then you are for sure defintaly for firmiliar with this fishing store. BIG game gear. when they say BIG, they mean BIG. just look insi...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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The qaulity of the sushi doesn't match the price. It takes alright but not worth the amount of money you have to pay. I was expecting much better. The fish wasn't all that fresh and the rice was kind ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive and unique sushi menu. You'll never be disappointed with anything you pick from there. They even have tasty unique rolls. I remember having their dragonfly roll topped with kiwi and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dragonfly Sushi was conceptionalized in the late 90s and with the help of inventive designs and courageous combinations... Hiro was able to make a mark in the budding economy of Gainesville....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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This is the best place to go if you have the appetite for sushi. Although the price is high it's well worth it and I wouldn't trust any other Japanese Sushi elsewhere. There was a wait when I went bec...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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This is an outstanding, full-service Japanese restaurant focusing largely on sushi but also offering a full menu. The notoriously long waiting times will soon be alleviated by the restaurant's impendi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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