Gators Dockside

I’m going to start off by saying I love gators, I go there and order the same thing at multiple of their locations around Florida, however this current meal looks like they just scrapped the last of everything and passed it off, I ordered bacon jam which granted I haven’t ordered before but it appears to just be bacon bits thrown on top which I may of just looked at the photo wrong but I don’t see the part that would be the jam, I ordered Cajun cobia which I was very interested to try, however is just a 1/4inch dried up slab of mystery fish. Now the Cajun pasta which I’ve probably ordered about 20 times, and I’m aware some times has less Alfredo than other times so I always pay for extra Alfredo and they send me a basically empty container, i suspected it may of leaked out but whole bag is dry. This is most likely a one time occurrence and I don’t write reviews but I was just so dissatisfied with the lack of quality.

75¢ wings, I understand they’re cheap and a deal but this is ridiculous. One of my wings is smaller than a quarter. Came on Wednesday trivia night. Place was packed. Took forever to get service and the server was uninterested in giving us anything we asked for. Food came out quicker than our drinks or silverware, the only 2 things the server is responsible for. Go to Millers or Buffalo Wild Wings instead

7/1/24 ~7:20pm First time visiting this place since our usual burger spot is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Instead of ordering takeout over the phone, we ordered at the location. It was raining on n off all day so we were lucky that the place wasn't packed for dinner yet. Free parking lot had lots of spaces available before dinner time (7pm). Greeted at the front desk/cashier by a friendly young man. He said he was new, so my husband and I were extra patient with getting our order in. We relayed the order twice since the 1st time he took a phone order (understandable), which mistakenly canceled our original order. The 2nd time, he supposedly had our order for dine-in instead of takeout so a senior staff member (Hudgins?) stepped in to help. We ordered 1 classic burger with a well-done egg, 1 order of 3 mini burgers well done, with fries and 10 boneless wings (half teriyaki, half garlic). Take-out/ to-go order took about 20-30 minutes to be ready and was made well / correct. Burger satisfied the fast food craving, fries were crunchy, and boneless wings were tasty. Lost 1 star for the service being slower than we expected. Though with more experience, that new guy will hopefully get better since he was personable and friendly, just not knowledgeable about what to enter on the POS (point-of-sale) kiosk. The location itself isn't our cup of tea (we prefer smaller quieter places), but for the bargoer, it has a welcoming large bar / open wood-paneled layout that has plenty of space. Air definitely smelled a bit like beer and lots of burgers, which are probably their best selling items. Might be back again for more burgers and fries.

This was an interesting experience. When we walked in on a Sunday night you could hear the sounds of the game and nothing else. The atmosphere was eerily silent, that should have been my warning. We stayed and got food which ended up being mediocre. Gator Tail was tiny little pieces that were more try than meat, at least the honey mustard was good and it was warm, which was more than could be said for the rest of our food. My wings were cold and small, my husband’s wings were cold and TINY, my friend’s chicken quesadilla was room temperature. The water tasted like soap. At least my angry orchard came from a bottle. The only real positive was the waiter who was attentive and kind. I can see why it’s empty during Sunday night football.

Most noble proprietor, This humble scribe doth pen words in highest praise of thy devoted steward, Noah. Verily, no mere waiter is he, but a paragon of courteous industry! His countenance, as radiant as the morning dew, did greet us with a grace most rare and delightful. With nimble feet and attentive ear, he perceived our every want, ere we did even know it ourselves! Each gesture bespoke refinement, and his every word rang with that mellifluous tone which doth stir the soul. Yea, the elixir he did present was not merely served, but bestowed as if it were nectar from the heavens. And the victuals! I dare say, he did bring them forth with such deftness that one might imagine a celestial hand guiding his every motion. His manner so affable, and his wit so gentle, that our company could scarce recall the cares of the day, such was the delight in his presence. Would that all who serve in thy esteemed establishment took counsel from the illustrious Noah! For he doth not merely fulfill his duties; he doth elevate them to an art most divine. With eternal gratitude and a heart overflowing with joy, I commend Noah unto thee. Faithfully, A Most Satisfied Patron

I have been here 7 years ago and just came back when I was in town for the week. It's your typical local sports bar. Food is good and the staff is friendly....

Patrick, the manager and Tiffany the bartender were exceptionally kind and attentive. Alex personally assisted us with the drinks and went out of his way...

Time to give a little love to a trashy local favorite. Gator's is where you come when you wanna grab a cheap drink, some decent food, and have a chill and...