All Reviews
Scott Stoffel
2 months agoMy 2nd visit to gators dockside, once a year ago was just as good! Our bartender/server was simply awesome. Her name was shally, my nephew and I stopped in late from driving down from Michigan on the way to Clearwater fl. She allowed us to order late and took great care of us while she cleaned up for the night to close. She made my experience A1and highly recommend gators dockside of lake City Florida. Thank you shally for the wonderful service!!
Suzanne Ashcroft—Taylor
2 months agoOur waiter was outstanding our drinks were 2 for 1 and the one he brought me was not good he immediately swapped it out no questions asked we had a toddler in our group and he interacted with him and treated him appropriately our food was hot fresh and delicious and served with a smile he came back and asked if he could get us anything more and was just so. Proffessional and helpful appreciate that he put his time and energy into being so helpful and positive and polite we need more of these people in the restaurant building you are an asset to your company Thank you for making our evening memorable
Renee Burkett
2 months agoWas pleasantly surprised of how delicious the food was. Gator bites, pretzels bites and wings to start. Delicious. Dinners were large portions and very good. Our server was very nice. I said surprised because I figured it was just going to be bar foods. It was not. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Paul M
3 months agoStopped in for lunch while visiting from Miami and had a great experience. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and quick with drink refills while also giving great menu recommendations. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were very generous for the price. Excellent service and quality food. We will definitely be back the next time we’re visiting family.
Christina Davis
4 months agoEverything was amazing. The service was great im sorry I didnt catch my servers name😩 we decided to try several appetizers and splitting them together. Zero complaints about any of the food. Those onion petals were soooooo good. It was hard to decide what to take the next bite of each time. Everything was delicious. And for under 60$ for everything. Date Night win!
J.W. Werner
6 months agoIn town overnight, my buddy and I decided to try out Gator’s Dockside. All together we ordered the Spinach-Artichoke Dip, the Fried Mushrooms, the Garlic Butter Smash Burger and the Fish & Chips. Our server was friendly but absent for most of our meal. We had to flag down another server for refills and lemon. The Spinach-Artichoke Dip, which wasn’t on the menu, was VERY good. It was flavorful and creamy and the chips were warm, crisp and fresh. The Fried Mushrooms were my favorite!!! One word of warning, give them a minute or two when they get to the table, they must have just popped out of the fryer because they were HOT, temperature wise, not spicy. I had the Fish and Chips with slaw. Everything was done to perfection and tasted Fantastic!!! The Fish was hot, crispy, flaky and moist on the inside. The slaw was cold, not room temperature, creamy, finely diced and a hint of sweetness. Fries are usually to me an end of the meal filler but i finished off the Fries before my Fish which never happens. Crispy, salty, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I was given a quarter of the Garlic Butter Smash Burger. OH MY GOSH! That will be a sure bet for me next time through Lake City!
Lori Casal
10 months agoThis was our first time here and we loved it! I got the Mojo tacos that were off the chain! It was one delicious bite after another and I'm so happy that I had leftovers. Yum! My husband had the Birra beef with sides and it was also delicious! So tasty and tender it melted in your mouth. I also loved how the cocktails were 2 for 1. 🍹🍸We also had the buffalo chicken egg rolls and while they were also very good, I was a bit annoyed at the price when the bill came. Because it was a new thing they were trying, they were not on the menu, but on a cardboard pop up at the table and there was no price. After looking at the menu, we were pleased with how reasonable everything was and we never asked. Each of our dinners ( in the photos) was $14. It was a lot of food. However, the buffalo chicken egg rolls included 3 egg rolls, each cut in half length wise, was $15.99. $16 for 3, skinny egg rolls cut in half!!! As delicious as they were, I would never order them again because of the price and what you received. Other than the egg roll price, everything else was fantastic. Delicious! We will definitely be back when we are in the area.
Brad Blanchard
11 months agoGator’s Dockside was a solid choice for casual dining. The wings were flavorful and cooked just right—crispy outside, juicy inside. The fries were hot and just right, and my friend’s onion peels were crispy and satisfying. Great spot for a laid-back meal with good portions and a relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely go back for the wings. The service at Gator’s Dockside was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall good experience. The vibe was laid-back and welcoming—perfect for hanging out with friends over some comfort food. With tasty wings, crispy sides, and a chill atmosphere, it’s definitely a spot worth revisiting.