GAFFORD – American
An upscale-casual American restaurant and full bar in downtown Stuart, named for the owner's grandparents and run as a mother-and-son operation with Taylor in the kitchen as executive chef. The signature is The Gafford itself: an eighteen-ounce bone-in Angus cowboy ribeye, a dish the family traces directly back to grilling on the farm. Around it sits a menu built on the same instinct — good product, cooked properly, served by people who mean it. Thirty-plus years of restaurant experience stand behind the room.
47 SW FLAGLER AVE, STUART, FL, 34994 772.221.9517 https://thegafford.com/our-story/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at GAFFORD
Dairy-Free at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on, Farm Stand and Chefs Whim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on, Smoked Duck Wings and Chefs Whim. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 7 Layer Carrot Cake, Ricks Peanut Butter Pie and Grilled Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Roasted Chicken, Shrimp and Grits and Meat and Cheese Board. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at GAFFORD
GAFFORD in Stuart has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Stand, Quintaliza Espresso Martini and Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny Port. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at GAFFORD
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meat and Cheese Board | 4.1 g | 59.7 g |
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Street Corn Salad | 73.9 g | 42.4 g |
| Tuna Tartare | 9.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Shrimp and Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Salmon Add-on | 30.2 g | 30.5 g |
| Crab Cake Add-on | 43.8 g | 28.8 g |
| The Burger | 6.5 g | 25.1 g |
| Pan Roasted Chicken | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Scottish Salmon | 38.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Burrata | 12.3 g | 4.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Shared
- Tuna Tartare - $23: Diced local ahi tuna, wakami, house made guacamole, dehydrated chile, wasabi crema, sweet soy reduction, togarashi, and seeded wonton crisp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Duck Wings - $27: Oil crisped Leighton Farms smoked confit of duck tossed with sweet chile, sesame and citrus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Avocado - $11: Heirloom tomato & smoked jalapeño coulis, salsa roja, cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $19: Blistered, white balsamic infused heirloom cherry tomatoes, locally made Burrata, basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower - $16: Salt and pepper dusted cauliflower oven roasted with parmesan and finished with roasted red pepper cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat and Cheese Board - $29: Chef’s daily choice of charcuterie and artisan cheeses, local honey, whole seed mustard, Gafford pickles, artisan crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lump Crab Cakes - $28: 3 jumbo lump crab cakes, dijon aioli, local greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollies - $29: Dijon herb marinated and fire grilled, dill yogurt, pistachio gremolata, heirloom tomato salad, balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $25: Pan blackened jumbo shrimp over creamed jalapeno and cheese grits, roasted local corn, smoked bacon chili crisp, scallion salad Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Chefs Whim: Daily soup selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- The Gafford Caesar - $15: Crisp romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, house baguette croutons, in house made Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farm Stand - $15: Local baby greens dressed in white balsamic vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomato, English cucumber, red onion, farm carrot, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Salad - $17: Fire grilled locally sourced corn, ripe avocado, crisp romaine, cotija cheese, tossed in creamy chile-cilantro dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $18: Locally sourced roasted beets, goat cheese, shaved fennel, pickled Serano, spiced walnut, with baby greens tossed and citrus balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- The Burger - $22: 8oz blend of brisket, short rib and ground chuck, mature cheddar cheese, veggies, buttered brioche bun, house kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Gafford - $65: 20oz bone-in prime Revier Ranch ribeye with chef’s butter, house made mac and cheese, local vegetables Available at: dinner
- Mabel’s Fried Chicken - $25: 2 southern style boneless breasts with black dot gravy over garlic confit mashed local potatoes and local vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8oz Beef Filet Mignon - $60: 8oz GW Premier Black Angus Prime, signature house made 72-hour steak sauce, garlic confit mashed local potatoes, local vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Southern Style Meatloaf - $28: 16oz meatloaf (short rib, chuck, brisket and bacon), house bbq glacé, caramelized onion demi-glacé, crispy leeks, garlic confit mashed local potatoes, local vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple Brined Double Bone Pork Chop - $40: 16oz double bone Duroc chop, bourbon smoked apples, salted vanilla caramel pecans, garlic confit mashed local potatoes, local vegetables Available at: dinner
- Scottish Salmon - $31: Organic Scottish salmon fire grilled, choice of jalapeño bbq sauce or garlic herb butter, wild grains, local vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Crusted Snapper - $36: Pan roasted local snapper, pretzel crusted, honey Dijon beurre blanc, wild grains, local vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna - $35: Macadamia and sesame crusted local sushi grade ahi tuna, honey-hoisin bbq, spicy mango salsa, wild grains, local vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Overnight Short Rib - $36: Sterling silver black Angus short rib, red wine demi-glacé, wild roasted mushrooms, garlic confit mashed potatoes, local vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Chicken - $28: 12oz Airline cut, citrus marinated and mesquite style rubbed, herb infused hot honey glaze, garlic confit mashed local potatoes, local vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sweet Potato - $19: Mesquite smoked jumbo sweet potato over queso blanco, roasted corn, charred poblano, black beans, vegan chorizo, avocado crema, micro herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- 7 Layer Carrot Cake - $16: With cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricks Peanut Butter Pie - $15: With chocolate cookie crust and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Deep Dish Cheesecake - $17: New York style with caramelized bananas, dark rum caramel, vanilla bean whipped creme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Belgium Chocolate Creme Brulee - $15: Burnt sugar crust, fresh berries, and vanilla bean whipped creme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Espresso - $6
- Double Espresso - $8
- Cappuccino - $7
- The Gafford Coffee - $12: With baileys, amaretto, kahlua and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Irish Coffee - $12: With Jameson Irish whiskey and fresh whipped cream
- The Nut Case - $15: RumChata, pistachio liqueur, raspberry preserves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Quintaliza Espresso Martini - $16: Quintaliza reposado, kahlua, espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chocolate Martini - $15: Vanilla vodka, dark and white chocolate liqueurs, kahlua, coconut rum chocolate drizzle
- Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny Port - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Add-ons
- Grilled Chicken Add-on - $11 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Salmon Add-on - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Crab Cake Add-on - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- 3 Blackened Jumbo Shrimp Add-on - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about GAFFORD
- Is GAFFORD dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. GAFFORD has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Add-on, Farm Stand and Chefs Whim.
- What can I eat at GAFFORD on a dairy-free diet?
- Grilled Chicken Add-on, Farm Stand and Chefs Whim carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does GAFFORD have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Farm Stand and Quintaliza Espresso Martini.
- Is GAFFORD gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at GAFFORD?
- Meat and Cheese Board, at roughly 59.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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