Great little dive bar tucked in the northwest side of Gainesville. Bartending staff was super friendly and attentive, definitely the small town vibes I was hoping for in the sense of it not being crowded with college students lol. The real headline here is how good the food is! You wouldn't expect it from a bar/ restaurant but the Philly rolls were something I'll remember for sure. The wings and fries were also solid, I'll be back and probably make this place one of my regular spots. Glad to have tried somewhere new, pleasant surprise & worth it. Great happy hour deals as well. read more

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Food burned on the outside raw in the middle and hamburger shouldn't be grey colored. I knew it was going to be bad when they couldn't even get my drink right and it's the easiest thing to make. Pretty sure all the good reviews are fake. read more

Great food and amazing service! We just celebrated our Son's College graduation from Santa Fe and had a great time. We first discovered this restaurant when we dropped our Son off for College 4 years ago and had to come back. It was just as good. Rob, Stephanie and Joe ensured we had a great meal and a good time. read more

Amazing experience -- I honestly can't say enough good things. Our waitress, Stephanie, had an incredible personality and top-tier customer service. She stayed smiling the entire time and made us feel genuinely taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked, fresh, and on point. The bartender, Rob, went above and beyond. He took care of us like we were regulars and really brought the whole experience full circle. Between the amazing food, awesome service, and one of the best atmospheres I've seen in a while, this place truly has it all. If every restaurant or grill had more people like Rob and Stephanie, the world would be a better (and way happier) place to eat. read more

This place surprised the hell out of me. Ubered there and was a little skeptical when I realized it was attached to a Best Western Hotel. Sat at the bar because we couldn't find a server. Bartender was great. Food was really good. Never had a Philly with grilled grouper. Will be back. read more

I have been in this place for the last three days on and off. Service is excellent, manager is on sight and very sociable as he oversees the operation. Bartenders and servers very professional and courteous. I have had the French Dip already and now trying the Fire cracker shrimp as I watch the NFL games. Nice sauce it was tossed in with a little heat. There are over 15 TV's to watch any game you would like. They set it up so your party can watch what they want. Nice cold pint glasses to enjoy your beer in, good selection of liquor to choose from. My wife and SIL had frozen daiquiris yesterday and they enjoyed them. Even delivered to the pool for them. All the drinks we have had were very reasonably price nothing outrages. Do not miss this place if you are in town worth the trip. Even got to Watch the Dawgs game without a problem. read more

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Read online that this place was a hidden gem and boy does it sure live up to its name! Portions are huge for the price, we all had leftovers to enjoy later. Our waiter was pleasant and very knowledgeable. If you're in the area make sure you stop here! It's located around the back of a Best Western. Nicely decorated with entertainment. Recommended dishes: Loaded Gator Taters Best Western Burger read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We ordered a half a slab of ribs the other night through Uber and when they got here, they were about the size of the palm of my hand and only two chicken wing. They divide the wings in two pieces so they can call it. Four wings won't go back Terrible terrible terrible! read more

Excellent EVERYTHING! Joe, server/bartender was awesome! Burger cooked perfectly, fries yummy and beer was local IPA & excellent !!

Good luck finding anyone to help you there? Me and my girlfriend went for lunch and when we walked in all we got were blank stares and we were totally ignored. We ended up seating ourselves and sat there for a good 10 mins and still had not been acknowledged by anyone and not even a simple hello. We stood up and walked out. The don't get a second chance. That's BS read more

Everything was delicious, there's a great variety of options! A place there's something for everyone. We had the loaded tots, Philly cheese steak, Mac n' cheese with fried chicken in garlic parm sauce, & the fat dog! The Mac n cheese was delicious and definitely made in house; We also appreciated the well cooked, crispy bacon. Chefs Kiss ‍ There's a few outdoor games & tables, and a ton of seating inside, too. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, great vibes! We will be returning, definitely wish we discovered you sooner! read more

First, bartender Jessi is the BEST!! She is so caring for her bar patrons. She remembers my drink of choice and practically has it poured before I have seat. So sweet!! Love her!! We are staying at the hotel so Gator's is attached and very convenient. Here for a week and had lots of meals. Each is gourmet quality and each meal has been freshly made and delicious. Blackened Grouper, City Brats, Dry Rub Cajun wings (spot on PERFECT with blue cheese of course). Did I mention Jessi? Oh yeah, million dollar smile!!! NFL, MLB, Gators & sports TV big screens all over the place. Okay, they are pretty dialed in, so say hi to Jessi for us. She's the best!! read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - U.S.A. Soldier - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The place has a cozy atmosphere. Good selection of beers, despite not having some on the menu. Great service and the waiter was very understanding in changing my shrimp taco to a grouper taco. But unfortunately they are changing the menu and it didn't have the pizza I was craving so much. read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - Grouper taco - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I was surprised to see this was a hotel restaurant/bar, but pleasantly surprised with the service. Ely Brazil was the friendliest bartender I had on my month-long trip down to Florida. And the food was outstanding. The atmosphere was nice. I would definitely go back. read more

Jessi was our bartender and was amazing. Prompt service, excellent food! Highly recommend

Eleir Santos was an absolutely amazing server! She was very attentive to our needs!!!! We will see you next time Ms.Eli Food and drinks were great also!!!! read more

I'm stuffed! We stopped in here after a fuel stop traveling south. First, the GPS took us to the backside of the Harley Motorcycle shop. Luckily, we looked over at the Best Western and found Gators. Mike was the server/bartender and welcomed us as soon as we walked in. He was engaging and very helpful. It's a cozy intimate type of place. Easy to have conversation with other patrons. Now... the food! My husband had the pork platter. There was nothing left in no time! I had the Reuben. I really should have stopped with the first half but I was addicted. Our only disappointment is that this place is two hours from home! Go and enjoy! read more

Amazing place! Stopped here for the Gator game & they have amazing food...wings were delicious!....great place!!!!! And not too crowded!!! Loved it!!! read more

Stayed at the hotel. I didn't feel like driving so a coworker and I decided to try this place. The drinks were strong and the food was great. I had the burger and my buddy had the pulled pork. Both were great. Server was new, but did a great job. read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - Burger - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great place. They open at 12:00pm daily. The 5:00 pm is incorrect. The Covid update is wrong. So check this place out. It's Great! Please correct the Covid update, we don't want them to lose business. read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I admit I wasn't expecting much, since this place is attached to the Best Western. But after the GREAT service, and really stellar food, I was beyond pleasantly surprised! The Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque soup was by far one of THE BEST grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had, and hubby had the house burger. Fries were hot and crisp, perfectly cooked, and even though we came in an hour before closing, the waitress was amazing, nice, and super attentive. I could not have been happier. Highly suggest this place! Don't be fooled by where it is - this place is a true gem. I almost gave it 5 stars - the food was that good! If I could rate 4.5, I would. House burger + grilled cheese + 2 drinks was $24.52, and with the check-in offer we got free Cheesecake for dessert! read more

We arrived at your restaurant on Saturday 10-16th around 12:15. There was only one bartender and one waitress. There were probably 20 people when we arrived and lots more people were arriving as we all were staying at the Best Western for a conference and we were on a break. You should have planned for more people as there was a conference going on. We left immediately and others did so also. We stay at the Best Western every year for a conference but we'll not be going to eat at the Gator Den. A very dissatisfied customer. read more

Ask for Sarah!!!!! She's super friendly very knowledgeable and entertaining!!! The entire staff here is super accommodating. They have an amazing selection of food from tots and pretzels to burgers and salmon. Drinks are reasonably priced and tasty. Gary is an awesome host! Staff is amazing! Thanks guys for making my stay memorable. I WILL BE BACK!! read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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great meal, horrible service! apps came out at same time as mains, server disappeared forever ... would have ordered more drinks, no server to be found... will not return read more

Our server Eleir was so friendly and courteous. She kept our table picked up and clean. I think I heard her singing and if that was her she has a beautiful voice to go with her beautiful face. read more

Everything that is on the online menu they do not serve anymore. They say they cant get wings, sweet potatoes for sweet potato fries. No cheesesteak egg rolls. Don't come here and expect anything decent to eat. It will be on their new menu but they will not have it. If all you want is beer and nachos then this is your place. If you want anything else you need to go somewhere else. read more

Decent service, but the food isn't that good. Even being a sports bar/grill there are standards that weren't met. For example, I ordered the "kicker" which is supposed to be a 'spicy' burger with jalapeños. Not spicy at all, felt very lacking flavorwise. Mac was alright, though not something I'd jump for. Overall... meh. read more

I ordered the quesadilla (no meat) as take out. The menu actually states that chicken and steak are extra. They brought me a chicken quesadilla. I politely asked for one without chicken, and then they brought me one with just cheese (no vegetables). read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - What I ordered - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This little place was absolutely amazing! My mom and I were sooo hungry after her appointments at UF, but we need s place with beer for my dad, and healthy options for my mom. This was the BEST little restaurant!!! It's tucked away on a side entrance of a hotel, but we couldn't have been happier! Our server, Ben, was the nicest guy, and he always made sure our drinks were full, and we always had water and beer for my dad. Ben was polite, friendly, proficient, and professional. The food was absolutely amazing!! My mom and dad both had the chicken Marsala, and they thought it was the best they've ever had...and we're Italian! My dad said the onion rings were also the BEST he's ever had, and I also agree! They were super crispy, and tasted like foodie Heaven! haha If you're looking for a relaxed, down-to-earth, clean, and top-service restaurant with amazing food, full bar, and great prices, then Gator's Den is the place for you! Thank you Gators, for such an amazing experience! read more

Here on business. MIKE's the man! Little hidden gem. Can't say enough. Very comfortable atmosphere, great food for the price, tentative friendly service. If I lived here Gators Den would be a go to as evident by the regular local clientele. read more

Stopped in for dinner. Very limited menu. Made the mistake of ordering chicken tenders. They are not whole meat, they are chicken fritters, But at the chicken tender price. Also no drink refills and I had to go to the bar to request my check. The restaurant was not busy, so there was no discernible reason for the lack of attentive service. read more

Typical bar food and it wasn't to bad, I wouldn't recommend the nachos but definitely the Rueben or a burger. Cold drinks and was a cool spot to wait out a hurricane. read more

Great little sports bar. The decor is fun and helps to get you into the football mood. The club sandwich was great, lots of meat and filling. I LOVED the fries, which were friend potato wedges. There is a good selection of alcohol available. Although I just choose to have a couple ice cold draft beers. The bartender, Elisabeth was friendly and attentive. This bar is a great benefit if you decide to stay at the Best Western. read more

Unless you want to drive around Gainesville, the Gators Den will suffice. It inside/outside the Best Western off 1-75 in, you guessed, Gator Country! If you come in here wearing any Seminole attire you probably won't get served. Typical bar fare and reasonable pricing. I ordered a traditional burger and fries. The burger was cooked as I ordered. The fries were hot and tasty. The draft beer was fresh and ice cold. BOGO pricing during happy hour which is a nice bonus. The atmosphere is typical sports bar, loud, boisterous, and loads of fun. read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - Dead Gator on the wall! - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We stayed at Best Western & decided to try the grill. Waitress was outstanding even though she was working alone. The food was great. We would definitely go back. read more

Great burgers and fries. Mikael the bartender did amazing hustle. He was by himself and never missed a beat with service...bartender, waiter in a packed place. Thanks read more

Service was as slow as Hurricane Dorian & drinks never got refilled but maybe they were short staffed. Wings were bomb! I'd go back or order out for them waaaangs!!! GO GATORS!!!! read more

Great dinner here. Juan was the most excellent server/ bar tender/ bar back .... He was doing it all with a sincere smile and not skipping a beat. The special tonight was fried green tomatoes. Best I ever tasted! Great drinks. Place was packed, too. I can see why it's #1. read more

Second leg of our drive to N. Fort Myers, FL. Gators Den Sports Grill is adjacent to the Best Western Grand Central where we are staying. They had us at street tacos! And terrific local IPA brew!! First Magnitude Ursa! Our server Gabby couldn't have taken better care of us! Highly recommend! read more

Gators Den Sports Grill - Firecracker shrimp street tacos - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great bar and restaurant. Mike at the bar makes some good drinks and great service