the Gafford Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to the Gafford, a newly opened family-owned gem located at 47 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL. With a warm ambiance that accommodates 151 guests indoors and an inviting outdoor patio for 80, this restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of standout dishes, from the highly praised ribeye steak to the hearty meatloaf drizzled with barbecue sauce. Diner favorites like the shrimp and grits and the decadent banana cheesecake showcase a commitment to quality and flavor. Guests rave about the creative cocktails, impressive appetizers like blistered tomato burrata, and diverse entrees that consistently deliver taste and satisfaction. The Gafford's attentive service, featuring friendly staff like Abigail, enhances the overall experience. Each visit here feels like a special occasion, perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to indulge in a delightful meal.
Chardonnay
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Karia, Napa Valley
Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast
Whipped Pimento Dip
Vegetarian. Ricotta cheese, aged cheddar, smoked tomato, roasted red bell pepper, scallion, served warm with toasted heirloom sourdough bread.
Lump Crab Cakes
3 jumbo lump crab cakes, dijon aioli, and local greens.
Lamb Lollies
Gluten free. Citrus dijon marinated and fire-grilled, pistachio-mint pesto, feta, crushed pistachio, honey balsamic drizzle. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Gluten free, vegetarian. Salt and pepper dusted cauliflower oven roasted with Parmesan and finished with roasted red pepper cream.
Burrata
Gluten free, vegetarian. Blistered, white balsamic-infused heirloom cherry tomatoes, locally made burrata, and basil pesto.
Tuna Tartare
Diced sushi grade ahi, cilantro lime avocado puree, cucumber tomato salad in yuzu vinaigrette, wonton chips, and Morita ponzu glaze. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Meat And Cheese Board
Chef's daily choice of charcuterie and artisan cheeses whole seed mustard, Gafford pickles, artisan crackers local honey.
Grilled Avocado
Gluten free, vegetarian. Heirloom tomato & smoked jalapeno coulis, salsa roja, and cotija.
Smoked Duck Wings
Gluten free. Oil crisped Leighton farms smoked confit of duck tossed with sweet chile, sesame and citrus.
Soup Of The Day
Chef's Whim - please call to see what the soup is today. 772-221-9517
Dinner Menu - Appetizers
Wine - Cabernet
Silver Palm, California
My Favorite Neighbor, Paso Robles
Belle Glos, Dairyman, Belle Glos, Dairyman, Russian River Valley
Sea Sun, Wagner Family, North Coast
Wine - Pinot Noir
Cocktails and After Dinner Drinks
Grapefruit Basil
Tito’s vodka, fresh grapefruit, muddled basil, simple syrup
The Mezcal
Montelobos Mezcal, fresh lime, agave and jalapenos, Tajin rim
Quintaliza HONEYBEE
Quintaliza Reposado, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup
Espresso Martini
Freshly brewed espresso, Kahlua, and vanilla vodka
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Fiero Habanero Blanco, fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and agave, with a Tajin rim
Tequila Old Fashion
Casamigos Anejo, liquor 43, orange bitters
When Granny Met Poppy
Grand Marnier, Buffalo Trace, honey syrup, twist of lemon. Served on an ice ball.
Titos Pineapple Infusion
Tito’s vodka, house infused with fresh pineapple
Peanut Butter Old Fashion
Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, Makers Mark, chocolate bitters
Ricks 46
classic old fashion – aromatic bitters, Makers 46 barrel, finished Bourbon
Maple Brined Double Bone Pork Chop
Gluten free. 16 oz double bone duroc chop, bourbon smoked apples, salted vanilla caramel pecans, over garlic confit mashed local potatoes, and local vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Southern Strip
Gluten free. 16 oz fire grilled revere black angus strip steak served with cowboy bearnaise and roasted rajas over garlic confit mashed potatoes and local vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Local Snapper
Local variety, served pan roasted with tomatillo glaze, chipotle butter sauce, Spanish chorizo, bell pepper slaw, baby greens over wild grains and local vegetables.
Overnight Short Rib
Favorite. Sterling silver black angus short rib finished with red wine demi-glace and wild roasted mushrooms over garlic confit mashed potatoes and local vegetables.
The Gafford
Our signature steak! 20 oz bone-in prime revier ranch ribeye with chef's butter served with house-made mac and cheese and local vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Scottish Salmon
Organic Scottish salmon fire-grilled to order served with your choice of house-made Jalapeno BBQ sauce or garlic herb butter served over wild grains and local vegetables.
Local Swordfish
Fire-grilled with cilantro pesto, aji crema, and pickled onion over wild grains and local vegetables.
Pan Roasted Chicken
Gluten free. Airline cut, citrus marinated and mesquite style rubbed, herb infused hot honey glaze over garlic confit mashed local potatoes and local vegetables.
Shrimp And Grits
Gluten free. Pan blackened jumbo shrimp over creamed Jalapeno cheese grits, cilantro, crumbled andouille, roasted local corn, and finished with low country cream.
Asparagus And Meyer Lemon Risotto
Gluten free, vegetarian. Roasted asparagus, and toasted arborio rice, finished with fresh lemon, herbs, and boursin cream topped with a smoked sun-dried tomato salad.
Mabel's Fried Chicken
She made it for Taylor since he was born. 2 southern style boneless breasts with black dot gravy over garlic confit mashed local potatoes and local vegetables.
The Burger
8 oz blend of brisket, short rib and ground chuck - mature cheddar cheese - veggies, served on a buttered brioche bun and served with house kettle chips. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Southern Style Meatloaf - (While It Lasts!)
Individual 14 oz meatloaf served with house bbq glace and caramelized onion demi-glace. Topped with crispy leeks over garlic confit mashed local potatoes and local vegetables (meatloaf: short rib, chuck, brisket, and bacon).
8 Oz Beef Filet Mignon
Gluten free. Chef's hand-cut 8oz black angus beef tenderloin served fire grilled with our signature house-made 72-hour steak sauce over garlic confit mashed local potatoes and local vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food-borne illness – especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Dinner Menu - Entrees
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Chocolate Cake
With white chocolate and milk chocolate curls and fresh whip whipped cream.
7 Layer Carrot Cake
Vegetarian. With cream cheese icing.
Ricks Peanut Butter Pie
Vegetarian. With chocolate cookie crust and fresh whipped cream.
Banana Foster's Cheesecake
Vegetarian. Caramelized banana infused cheesecake with graham cracker crust, finished with whipped cream, rum caramel and fresh banana.
The Gafford Caesar
Vegetarian. Crisp romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, house baguette croutons, in house made caesar dressing. Add anchovies for an additional charge.
Beet Salad
Gluten free, vegetarian. Locally sourced roasted beets, goat cheese, shaved fennel, pickled serrano, spiced walnut, with baby greens tossed and citrus balsamic vinaigrette.
Street Corn Salad
Gluten free, vegetarian. Fire-grilled locally sourced corn, ripe avocado, crisp romaine, cotija cheese, tossed in creamy chile-cilantro dressing.
Farm Stand
Vegetarian. Local baby greens dressed in white balsamic vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomato, English cucumber, red onion, farm carrot, marinated olive, sunflower seed, and crisp garbanzo.