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    Gator’s Dockside - O Town West

    3.6 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Dahlia V.

    Jenna and her trainee were excellent and very attentive. The host interaction was unprofessional -- our table was initially ignored, and there was confusion and a dismissive response when we asked for dessert boxes during AYCE wings night. The experience with the front of house felt uncomfortable and set a negative tone for the visit. Service inside the dining area, however, was great.

    Mozzarella sticks
    Erica E.

    This was my first time at any of the Gators Dockside location and I was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was! They had a bunch of tables inside and even an outside area with a bar. They had TVs everywhere so great spot to watch some sports. I got mozzarella sticks to start and they came out pretty fast! They were pretty tasty. For my entree I got the gator burger with American cheese and that too was good. Great little spot, will definitely go again. I went with friends and family, it was very accommodating! Large booths, and had two option for baby carriers. Nice little touch

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    Christian H.

    Gator's Dockside is fine for a casual bite but nothing too memorable. The food was decent: the gator burger was cooked well, but it could've used a bit more seasoning and freshness. The service was friendly but slow considering how empty the restaurant was. The ambiance fits the sports bar vibe with plenty of TVs and a relaxed setting, but it felt a little dated. It's okay for a quick meal or to catch a game, but not a place I'd go out of my way for.

    Mini burgers with fries
    Elizabeth M.

    Despite being in Orlando for quite some time, I had never actually eaten at gator's. Had some friends in town and decided to grab a quick bite here and was pleasantly surprised. The service was quick despite being near the theme parks. We ordered the mozzarella sticks to share and they were pretty good but could've been warmer. However, I ordered the mini burgers for myself and I loved them. The garlic aioli mayo with caramelized onions = perfection! The burgers were cooked perfectly and the fries were great as well. I also felt the food was reasonably priced for the portion sizes which is always appreciated in today's economy. Overall, highly recommend passing by if you're near the parks!

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    Katie F.

    Perfect way to end a work night. I got the Watermelon blast which is my go to drink besides a high noon at gators. The perfect blend of coconut and watermelon it slaps every time. I got the pretzel bites and damn they hit the spot. Buttery, soft and fresh; this is what I needed after work. The bar girl I have is very nice, her name is Naylani. The pretzel bites came out so fast too! Excellent service for a Monday night. If you haven't been to Gators it's a sports bar with tvs and easy food; burgers, wings, hotdogs.etc 10/10 Definitely recommend

    Sean C.

    Gators is more of a sports bar that service food than a restaurant. I'm confident that if you get some wings, you're going to think they are fine. Not excellent, not bad, but you'll know what you're going to get each time. All of our wings were absolutely drenched in sauce, so they had tons of flavor but they were pretty messy. I think next time, if there is a next time, I should try the salad option so that there is something with some health benefits on the plate beyond fried chicken. While I won't be rushing back here, and I think there are better wing options around town, this place isn't bad for the price, location, and quality - you know what you're going to get.

    Outdoor patio seating at night is so fun
    Erin G.

    This new Gators features the standard outside bar chairs and also patio seating. This is part of the Gators chain so the menu is their corporate standard. They have the usual specials like AYCE bone in wings on Monday and AYCE boneless on Wednesday. I was there on a cool night and they had the garage door like panels for the bar down but they have both the inside and outside bars. Gator's has inviting patio tables and chairs and they had those pyramid shaped patio heaters that look like a large flame to keep brave people warm. The seating is the same as you would find in any Gator's with an emphasis on light wood tables and chairs and large TVs every couple feet. I had a domestic beer and a pint was 3.99. Another patron commented that was cheap for normal (not happy hour) pricing. I also had a bowl of the soup of the day which was tomato. It was creamy with chucks of tomato and really filled me up. I asked them to top it with some cheddar and it was served very quickly just as I asked.

    Jessica K.

    After a terrible experience at Cheesecake Factory, we headed over to try the new Gator's Dockside location. We were immediately greeted and seated. Food did not disappoint and came out in record time. While we had our heart set on the Cheesecake Factory, gators did everything in their power to make our experience a great one. The place was clean and super enjoyable. We will definitely be returning!

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    Steve A.

    This is a nice new Gators with a very friendly staff. I love the way that Gator's menu has gotten so creative lately, with lots of temporary specials. This is a great venue for watching sports, but also just a good place for traditional bar food plus some creative variations on same.

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    The bartender Nadina was very professional and was very friendly from the moment I sat down. Plan on coming back soon!

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    Love the happy hour and the wing deals. My go to through the years to come for their food deals and drink deals.

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    Terrible food, terrible food prices, a bad ambience and just not a good experience overall

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    Nice Gators location in the Orlando area. Service was a little slow but our food was pretty good.

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    Dana is the best! Food is average but since the service was great I loved it!!! Thx Dana

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    Food and service were excellent!! Would highly recommend, the menu has something for everyone!

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