Tasty. Fast service. Friendly staff. Convenient parking. I finally got to try the gator basket! The sauce, fries, and cal slaw were delicious. Gator meat tastes just like CHICKEN! It was pretty tasty. I am definitely coming back here again. TIP: Eat your gator meat while it's warm, as it gets rubbery when it gets colder. read more

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In the area on business and we preferred to try something local and authentic so we landed on this spot. We didn't know we'd be coming to a small spot on the side of the road in farmland. Not necessarily a bad thing but could be limiting depending on your situation. We attempted to eat outdoors under the overhang but the wind was just too much to deal with. We moved inside but there are only 5-6 stools inside, so again possibly limiting. The gator bites we had was very chewy and had a lot of connecting tissue still intact. The fish tacos I ordered was pretty good on taste, although the tortillas were soggy and fell apart. Not a bad meal but I had much better and for less money. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

"Alligator Grill" should be called alligator gum or "Everglades Cheesesteaks". We got the gator bites and the philly cheesesteak. The cheesesteak was really good and so were the seasoned fries! I personally couldn't eat the gator it was so chewy my dad said it was ok but needed a seasoning. The ranch was not good at all some pre packaged brand. The lady taking the orders was very nice! If you come here I would order the cheesesteak. read more

Gator Grill is a place I highly recommend skipping if you can. However, if you're willing to wait an hour for your food and enjoy cold onion rings and fish, it might be worth it. They did box it up for us to take back to the bus when asked which was appreciated. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Fish tacos. - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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This is a really cute off the road spot that serves gator meat and frog legs. It's a great experience in the area, especially after you just got out of Shark Valley or Anhinga Trail seeing all those alligators. The gator meat, however, is not my thing. It's rough, dry, and not tasty at all. The frog legs are better meat, in my opinion, but again, it's not my kind of food. Service is excellent. Staff is very friendly. Overall, it's a nice stop in the area for a quick unique bite. read more

Excellent food right off the road. Was very impressed with the quality of this little joint! read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Outside - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Cute spot off the side of the road. Very small but service was quick and welcoming. Outside shaded area to eat that keeps the sun off of you and keeps you cool. They run the food outside to you. To eat we had: 1.Shrimp po boy- delicious grilled shrimp seasoned to perfection with a special sauce on top. The roll was very fresh and topped with a thin pickle and tomato! The fries were shoestring and very tasty. We also enjoyed the side of coleslaw. 2. Gator bites basket- very good gator, same consistency as chicken. We thought it was going to be fried, very surprised to see it blackened. Very tasty, maybe they should make a fried option? Very enjoyable experience read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Shrimp po boy - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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The Everglades Gator Grill is a must stop if you're coming to Everglades National Park (also don't miss Robert Is Here Fruit Stand that's 2 minutes away). The food here was terrific. We had the chicken strips, hotdog, pulled pork sandwich, and the grilled gator bites. Our family enjoyed all of it but especially the gator bites. They were surprisingly good. They were like chicken but maybe just 15% different. You've got to give them a shot. The staff was friendly and had our food out to us quickly. This place is not air conditioned and you have to sit outside, so be prepared for that. They've got a nice covered patio to keep you out of the sun and also have restrooms. If you're in the area, you really have to stop at this classic spot! read more

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Stopped on our way to the Keys! Fun! We got several items: gator bites, frog legs, conch bites, & grilled shrimp. All tasty & fun. Pleasant help brings you your food outside. We brought our drinks from the car. Some items came with fries &/or coleslaw & the frog legs came with rice. Group loved the conch fritters! I loved the grilled shrimp. Great place to try something different! Little chicken running around was so cute! read more

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Great eatery for some good ol' Florida-country food. We ordered gator bites, fried pickles, and a basket of fries. I'd never tried alligator before and this seemed like the right place to give it a shot. The gator bites were grilled, super juicy and flavorful. I'm a 100% endorser now, couldn't believe how good they were! Just a note, the gator is NOT fried. I imagine you could probably request it though. Best fries pickles I've had too, plenty for 2-3 people to share a basket. Prices and service was good. Gator was a bit pricey but nothing crazy. You get a beautiful view of miles of farmland on all sides while you eat outside (no indoor seating). They also serve frog legs, burgers, and other quick and easy diner food. The deserts sounded amazing too, we regret not ordering the fried key lime pie! Next time we're in town, this'll be our first stop for sure. read more

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I was excited to go to the Everglades Gator Grill on the way to the actual Everglades. It's been a minute since I've reviewed a diner (something I say a lot now, living on the west coast... there are so many fewer diners). Anyway, I found the Everglades Gator Grill since it was right on the way to the Everglades. Not just that, but the Everglades Gator Grill serves actual alligator. I didn't know you could eat alligator until then, so naturally, we had to go. Is it actually a diner? That is subjective, but it's a small roadside stop with plenty of fun options. Atmosphere: The Everglades Gator Grill is located on the side of the road. It's a small building with 5X as much outdoor seating as inside. Most of the outdoor seating consists of picnic tables. Inside, you order your food, then go sit down. There are a few places to sit indoors, but not many. The music was loud outdoors the way we came, and it was hard to hear over it. Other than that, it's a cute roadside stop. There are fun alligator decorations everywhere. Unlike many diners, the Everglades Gator Grill opens at 11 am. So, no breakfast, although I don't know how an alligator omelet would taste. In all, the atmosphere reminds me of a beachy area, because it essentially is. Bright fun colors, plenty of outdoor seating, and a small inside area. Food: Since the Everglades Gator Grill is known for serving alligator, that's what I had to get, right? A few of the Everglades Gator Grill menu items that caught my eye: Gator basket: grilled gator with fries and coleslaw Gator tacos: with coleslaw and cilantro cream sauce Gator stir fry: with steamed rice and plantains The Everglades Gator Grill also serves many non-alligator things if that is your vibe. They have fried clam strips, frog legs, but also some more normal things like burgers, chicken tenders, and salads. So, if you want to try this roadside stop and don't necessarily want alligator, you do have plenty of options. Plus, it's not far from Homestead if you're around there for whatever reason. I decided to go with the gator basket. I had no idea how alligator would taste! It is fairly tough meat, maybe the toughest I've had. It tastes like a tough chicken. Since I have nothing to compare the gator basket to, I will say it tasted good, and I would order it again. The french fries were well seasoned, and all in all, I enjoyed my meal. One of the most unique diner meals I've ever had! I would love to try alligator cooked a different way to see how tough the meat really is. Cost: For my Gator Basket, it was just $15, which seems like a steal at this point. I rarely have diner meals on the west coast that are under $20. Sometimes I miss East Coast diners and their pricing. Service: Our food came out quickly, and the staff was super friendly. I have no complaints. Would I Come Back? I really enjoyed the Everglades Gator Grill, and it's a great stop if you're in Homestead or going to the Everglades. I would definitely go back and try more gator items. If you've never tried alligator, it's tough, but the gator at the Everglades Gator Grill tasted good, and I would order there again. If you're looking for more fun around the Everglades, consider going to the fruit stand: Robert is Here. They have fruit and fun for the whole family. It's not "just a fruit stand" but a whole establishment with barn animal encounters. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - gator basket - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Second time here , again food is delicious, well maintenance site, helpful staff, clean bathroom , nice country music . What's else do you want? See ya there read more

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Good quick food. Friendly too. Clean and an Old Florida atmosphere. Beats fast food and better than places we tried in Homestead and Florida City. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Good place to eat if visiting the Everglades! Close to the park, quick but not fast good. Friendly and clean. Two thumbs up. - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Great little spot on The way to Everglades National Park . Outdoor seating makes this a cozy spot to enjoy what this restaurant is named for Gator !!! Yum ..... taste like chicken, but so much better. I had the Gator Basket ($17), large portion of fries, Cole Slaw and Gator bites..... the gator was seasoned well and was quite tasty! If your not up to Gator, this restaurant also offers a very large Mahi sandwich ($17).... As well as other choices.... And if you know me, you know I love my fries and these fries were crispy and delicious. So make the stop, give this place a try you'll like it as much as I did. Follow me on Yelp, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube as I travel the world in search of the perfect bowl of noodle soup. Instagram @noodlesoupr read more

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If you are finding food around Everglades, you won't be disappointed here. The gator bites are perfectly seasoned, and the frog legs are tender and moist. The owner is super friendly, plus, you can get an amazing view of the sunset if you sit outside. read more

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Gator grill is a convenient small restaurant to stop by on your way to the Everglades. The owners are nice and friendly, and will bring the food out to you. There's plenty of outdoor seating as well. This is my first time trying gator meat and it was a great experience overall. We ordered the gator bites, gator sandwich (which is just gator bites with veggies and a burger bun), and pulled pork sandwich. All were great and tasty. The service was a bit slow but it was the holidays with lots of customers, so understandably they were packed. Definitely check this place out on your way to the Everglades! read more

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Great authentic drill gator locate in Homestead. I tried it a few years ago. It's so delicious . Highly recommended. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Orchird on the - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

So good! Get the frog legs! Service was also great and very clean. Very fresh food as well read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Frog legs - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Good burger.,good fresh outside seating area.Bathrooms closed,using plastic portables,why? Free mangos for customers.Food prepared when you order.Not a busy place.At park road way. I will return and review it again. read more

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What Can't I say about the Gator Grill ! I can't say enough good things about the gator grill ! From artistic murals to clean quaint pic nic style seating. The energy and atmosphere of this restaurant sets the mood for the amazing, personal and uplifting service that awaits you inside! This spot IMMEDIATELY became a new regular of ours after the first visit ! And I just don't know who to credit, the sweet and helpful female assistant or the absolute MASTER of a CHEF "Tattoo" who prepared our gator bites and burgers ! This place may be a little pricey looking at about $12-$17 a plate but they are portions you can definitely share or gobble down on your own! The freshest most satisfying gator in all of South Florida! To us every bite and dollar bill is worth it here at the gator grill! Just a hop and a skip from a dessert smoothie at Robert is here this is a number one MUST GO spot when visiting South Florida! read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Restaurant front - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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It's along the way to the gator farm. Perfect location and offering. I had the frog legs and also the gator bites. The frog legs are tender and soft and the gator bites are cajuny and good too. It's a small place on the ride of the road, but they are pretty good at what they do, so go check them out! read more

Everglades Gator Grill - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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This was a pleasant surprise on my way to the Everglades Alligator Farm. They have a small private parking lot, covered patio seating and limited indoor dining. In addition to their gator items, they have typical cafe foods such as burgers, fish, tacos, and hot dogs. The staff there is ver friendly, welcoming and helpful. I got an order of the gator bites. It did not take long for them to be prepared. They were delicious. They were blackened and some of the best gator that I have ever had. I highly recommend checking this place out. They have great service and delicious food, read more

Looking for good local lunch spot and plugged in nearby. This place popped up. Best thing ever. Great for a lunch stop. Outside eating. Told the staff I had never been there. They were very helpful in helping me decide what I wanted. Then went back with friends a week later. Didn't disappoint. I had the gator stir-fry. Great. Need to stop by there on your adventures. read more

Food was ok. We had the gator and a burger. Atmosphere was cute and laid back. Service was fast. Great location just outside the park. They charged my card twice but the manager came out and fixed it. read more

The food was amazing, and the staff was very friendly. I recommend people try the frog legs and gator nuggets.

I read somewhere that you should stop here for frog legs and gator after visiting the Everglades. After visiting, I think we were tricked by a tourist trap. Covid-19: you can order over the phone, but you have to go inside and pay when you get there. We were told it would be 30 minutes, but when I got there, half of my food was ready and the other half wasn't. So I had to wait 15 more minutes for the rest of it while the half that was ready got cold. We got a gator bites basket, gator tacos, and frog legs. The meats were not good. The alligator was seasoned well, but it was so chewy I almost choked on it. The frog legs were slimy and rubbery. The flavor wasn't good. We've had some really good alligator before, so I know I like it. This was my first time trying frog legs, but I have to imagine there are better places for them. The sides were pretty good though. We loved the fries, coleslaw, rice, plantains, and chips/salsa. Go to Robert Is Here for a milkshake, but skip this place. read more

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Very fun place to grab lunch. The staff was super-friendly, cracked jokes with our kids, and the food came out fairly quickly. I had the gator basket because I wanted to try it. I wouldn't have it again, but that's not their fault. The "gator sauce" was tasty and the fries were good. My wife got shrimp tacos which she reported were excellent, and my son got a hot dog that was bigger than any I've seen. We ate outside at their covered picnic tables and enjoyed seeing lizards scurrying around the parking lot. The decor is fun and quirky. Nice place to grab a quick bite. read more

Down in the Everglades today for some smoothies at Roberts and onto the Gator grill for lunch. There is a large covered seating area but no indoor seating. As expected we ordered the gator bites that were tender and not greasy with a side of fries. Also had the fried conch and these were not as good as the gator primarily because I could not find conch in them. The people here are friendly and the food was delivered promptly. I would recommend this place even though the conch fritters did not meet my expectations but because the gator was good. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Gator Bites and fries! - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

We stopped here after a couple days spent biking and walking (can't really call it hiking) around the Everglades. We were so excited to try some raved about alligator; fresher than we can get in my Utah town. We drove up to find a sign on the door saying they were closed for a break. What a bummer. If we ever come back maybe we'll try again. Gave 3 stars so we don't ruin their ratings. read more

Food was good. Aligator meet has a bit too much spices. I expected to try real meat taste. Service was very good, especially Chef, he was a legend :) If you want to try Gator, stop there. read more

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We stopped by this place to Everglades national park and it is a family feel place with shades. You can see the green meadows and also feel the breeze. We tried the gator taco and the frog legs. The taco sauce is great, a little sour and a little sweet, which makes it a perfect balance with the gator meat. The gator tastes totally different from I ate before in Africa. This is farm raised and is chewy like beef. The frog leg was stewed with garlic and rice, the rice is soft and the frog is tender, however, the flavor is too salty. Still, a very fun and cozy experience here! read more

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Came with a large group and they accommodated us well despite some early communication issues (not their fault). My first time trying gator and it was delicious! Gator tacos possibly better than any fish tacos I've had. read more

Had the gator stir fry which was very tasty. It easily fed two of us. Our family got the bites and frog legs, which were decent. None of it was deep fried, which we initially thought at least one dish was. Would recommend! read more

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Stopped here on the way to Everglades National Park visitor center. Had a huge mahi mahi sandwich for $17.95. Pricy but not much else around here. Sandwich was substantial with huge pieces of mahi mahi. Fries were seasoned and delicious! Friendly service. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Mahi mahi sandwich - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Great service! Food was good. Nice ambience. Finally tried gator. I'm glad I did-it was well seasoned.

The food and the service was great!!! We went for the gator bites and for so much more. Everything was very well seasoned and tasted delicious. read more

The food was way overpriced, and just tasted ok. 6 shrimp, a kid sized portion of fries and a bottle of coke for $22. I even drove 30mins out of my way for this disappointment. read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Shrimp po-boy - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Simple roadside food stand. We liked the gator bites and the corn bites were super unique and delicious. Giant iguana wandering around was fun to watch. Bathrooms weren't the cleanest, but seemed on par for the area. Overall a good stop. read more

This place is pretty small and unassuming - I think that a lot of the patrons might be the people coming and going from the alligator farm (and who get curious to find out how gator actually tastes)! For how low key the place is, the food they served up was actually pretty tasty! We got a gator basket to share - I liked the texture of the meat and I think the seasoning was done pretty well. It wasn't a ton of meat, but definitely worth an order at least once. I'd heard that the frog legs are another good dish to get, but I'd tried frog legs quite a few times so I didn't get them this time. A pretty nice place to pop in for a between-meals kind of snack! read more

Everglades Gator Grill - Gator Basket - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

My youngest had the conch chowder, I tried very good similar to Manhattan clam chowder. The frog legs were served on top of yellow Caribbean rice. Nice meaty frog legs, the sauce served with was mild but with a little hot sauce was the way, I liked. I really loved their grilled gator the marinade they use allows you to really taste the gator in a flavorful way. Much better than fried gator which can be hard to differentiate from chicken. They also use the grilled gator in the taco which was really good. The only thing, I did not like was the chips and salsa served with the tacos. Chips were stale and salsa tasted like standard gringo salsa. The fries served with gator basket was good. A solid place when going to Everglades national park, loved the outdoor seating area. read more

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