Gator's Dockside of Gainesville
Gator's Dockside of Gainesville
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a plate of fried fish and fries
Germains Spritz was so refreshing!
gator's grilled shrimp
a glass of gator's gin
beer and wings
gator's cobb salad
gator's grilled bananas topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a cherry
gator's grilled cheese
a glass of gator's
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Keith K.
Aug 22, 2024
We were there one day when they first opened and the manager took care of us. He was extremely friendly and very welcoming. Fried grouper was perfect. Fresh, flaky and perfectly fried. Looks like a great place to watch any UF game. There are TV's everywhere
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Melissa F.
Feb 2, 2025
I dine here frequently and tonight was a big disappointment. We were a party of 6 at 7pm on a Sunday. The restaurant was about 10% occupied. After attempting to order a Cabernet, the server informed me they are out of every cab tonight. I ordered a Merlot instead. He returned shortly to say they are completely out of all red wine. When it was time to order, my friend attempted to order the Birria dish and was informed they don't have any. Before we got our entrees, there were servers around us putting up chairs at the high tops nearby (nearly 3 hours before closing time). Then, while we were eating, our server had the mop and machine out mopping the floors around us while we were eating! We never got any drink refills. It will be tough to convince my friends to return, which is sad because this place is usually a staple for me.
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Jennifer H.
Sep 15, 2024
Great sports bar, delicious menu, and good drink specials. Top menu items so far are pretzel bites, French onion soup, and philly cheesesteak. Their fries are some of the best in town! Tvs all around so easy to watch a game!
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Jason H.
Jul 3, 2024
Food was ok, not much flavor, we had blackened mahi and blackened cobia, very dry. our server was on top of refills and provided good service. The place is really bright and was very empty during our visit b
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Jaimee M.
Jun 12, 2023
This was a nice place to come to watch the game. It's big and open. They were playing trivia and had 2 for 1 drink specials which was pretty cool. The buffalo cauliflower was really good.
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Patti M.
Sep 18, 2023
A few months ago I ordered takeout from Gator's Dockside. It wasn't remarkable and it wasn't bad--it hit the spot as comfort food and we were perfectly happy with our food. I walked in, paid for my order with my credit card, and left with my credit card. The problem was the next day. I checked my bank statement online and noticed there was an additional charge on my card which was not mine. I immediately called the restaurant and spoke with a very nice young woman who was helpful who took down all my information and assured me that the manager, who was currently in a meeting, would call me back soon. It took her over two hours but she did call back and something about her tone of voice just didn't seem all that concerned...or maybe it was me. Anyhow, she told me she saw no such charge on their records. Really? Because I see it clear as day on my account. The customer service rep at my bank easily found it and the fraud unit could see it as well. (Fortunately I saved my receipt!) Did she think I would just say "Oh,ok" and drop the matter? How come she couldn't find any record of it? Well, the obvious answer is that she didn't trouble herself very hard to look for it and quite frankly I think that stinks. I don't think she would have appreciated such a cavalier attitude if the shoe were on the other foot but I digress. Of course I canceled my card. Not only was I disturbed that by somehow walking into the restaurant and handing them my card for thirty seconds my card was compromised, I was also very troubled that a manager couldn't be bothered to actually look into a fraudulent transaction and at the very least acknowledge it or go back and research it further and follow up. I don't really like writing bad reviews but in this case I wasn't treated decently and I don't think I want to go back because I don't need my bank account compromised again. I even delayed writing this review hoping someone would contact me to make things right. Nope.
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Mark C.
Apr 13, 2024
Gators dock side today. Great cold 2 for 1 beer. But side of fry's and sweet potato fries are very small. Just a heads up. Come on Gator's dock side you need bigger portions on fries and sweet potatoes fries.
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Tim T.
Jan 5, 2025
Good food, great service, reasonable prices. Plus big screen TVs. That's a recommend.
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Jeannie S.
Jul 27, 2024
I would happily give zero stars but it will not allow. Host refused to seat my husbands service dog inside. When he tried to explain, the host said "ALL dogs sit outside". This restaurant needs to school their staff what the meaning of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regarding service animals. ADA is a civil rights law that is regulated and enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. This includes RESTAURANTS! An added bonus- All 3 women's bathroom stall doors were broken and would not close or lock, 2 soap dispensers falling off the wall were empty as well. Run from this unfit disrespectful establishment.
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Betty H.
Oct 28, 2024
Cajun Chicken Alfredo had pre-cooked, dry, tough pasta. Parmesan crusted sandwich was okay, but it is much better at the Lake City location. We were there a week ago and were served a beverage in a broken glass that we had to take inside ourselves to get replaced. Today service was non-existent. Waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. Had to go get our own drink refills and look around for someone to take our money. Chik Fil A has better service. Never going back to this Gators Dockside.
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