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    Gator's Dockside DeLand

    2.3 (105 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    GATOR'S DOCKSIDE DELAND ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fried Gatorade Tail
    Bobby J.

    Pretty disappointed with the food here...... The fried gator tail was tough, and the breading looked off. It should have been cooked longer...... I also ordered the Gator Style Honey Garlic wings and the came out with FRESH CHOPPED GARLIC all over it..... all I could taste was raw garlic. I love garlic but not RAW GARLIC all over my food....... That's just stupid........ I sent the wings back and ordered the fried shrimp platter. That was actually pretty good...... Probably wouldn't return. Prices on EVERYTHING was outrageous as well!!

    Blackened Fish Tacos - Excellent value at $7.99
    Joe S.

    I was in Deland on a Sunday afternoon and decided to find somewhere to grab a bite and watch some of the NFL Games. I'm familiar with Gator's as there are a few around Orlando. They're famous for their wings, but I did not partake (although I love their grilled "scooter" wings). The menu here also was a bit smaller than the other locations I've been, but could be a product of the pandemic too. Fried Pickles - Wow, if you've ever eaten fried pickles and were frustrated with all of the breading falling off, then you need to try these bad boys. You can bite into these bad boys and get a nice crunch and pickle combo without them falling apart. I ended up just putting each full delicious bad boy in at once as they weren't that big where you need to bite them. Fish Tacos - I took a chance and ordered blackened instead of fried and I was super happy I did. They were healthier, but the fish was so moist and flavorful that I didn't miss the crunch of the fried version. There was also a lot of fish on each taco. Fish Sandwich - This reminds me of the fish sandwiches from eastern PA where the piece of fish is WAY bigger than the bun. Excellent crispy flakey fish. Service was great and the wait staff were all friendly and in their NFL gear to add to the atmosphere. They had a bunch of different NFL games on so if you're looking to watch a game you might not have on your TV set at home, this may be a good spot.

    Here's the main entrance. We took this on our way out just so we could remember. Thank you folks.
    James H.

    Good food but service sucks. They acted like we were bothering them. Had to wait a long time and the waitress seemed really young and really didn't care about much anything. Had tp practically for them to let us pay so we could leave.

    This one is four orders of one wing flavor and four of another with the soggy soft curly fries that had to be reheated in the air fryer

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    Excellent wings, used to get em at Lake Mary, comforting to have the same meal near home. Scooter sause, can't be beat.

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    The wings are overpriced and small. Everything is OVERPRICED and it needs a remodel. It looks the same as it did over 27 years ago!!!

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    Erica and Sterling are the best bartenders ever!! Great service!!! The best food, drinks, service ever!!!

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    Great service, food and drinks! Definitely recommend stopping in to grab a bite to eat and a nice cold drink.

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    The food was good but the servers seemed like they needed more training.. service was very slow for a not so busy evening.

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    Was bad and still is. French dip sandwich for 11 bucks is steak I'm and cheese on a hot dog bun. Tragic.

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    Pretty good pulled pork sandwich! Typical bar menu, fun staff, can't remember her name, but very friendly and a great sense of humor!

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    I would especially like to thank the servers that helped our group; Sterling, Stephanie, Bri, Mary, Becky, Alex and Jackie were all amazing!

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    We visited The Table in DeLand with a group of ten and had an overall good experience, with a few…read moremixed moments. For appetizers, we tried the coconut shrimp, Table tots, spinach dip, and charcuterie. Everything was fantastic except the shrimp, which were a bit overcooked. The rest of the starters were flavorful and well prepared. Most of our group ordered the NY strip since they were out of the filet, while others chose the meatloaf, mushroom pasta, and a few other dishes. Portions were generous and the food was tasty. While the strip wasn't the best I've had, it was cooked perfectly. Dessert was a bit hit or miss. We tried all the pies -- most were decent and nicely presented, though nothing stood out. The salted caramel cheesecake had a grainy texture rather than being smooth. Service was friendly, but a little rushed. Courses came out too quickly, making it hard to enjoy each one before the next arrived. The table became crowded with plates, and the pace felt chaotic at times. The server was kind and seemed possibly overwhelmed. Overall, a good meal with solid food, but pacing and a few execution details could use some attention.

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    Gator's Dockside DeLand - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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