It could have been a good night but service definitely wasn't up to par... The hostess was great but that's where it kinda stopped. Our waiter's timing was off. It wasn't busy(at first) but we still felt rushed. Ordered an app then we ordered entrees. After waiting a bit, he comes back and says there are no pasta dishes in the kitchen. Like wtf, I mean they didn't tell u when u brought the order to the kitchen? But then you bring out the extra side/ house salad that I ordered to go with the pasta. I didn't want it anymore .Fast forward, then this guy brings out the checks while I'm still eating. Like really? And then I was a little offended that he gave us 2 separate checks without asking.Whats funny is that Me and my best friend always try to pay for each other lol, so who told him to do separate checks. But I try not to assume... Now the food was just okay. Had the gator tail and it was salty. Then after "no pasta" I went with the summer salad. And I guess they were out of stuff for this too. It was missing the Blueberry and the apple. Guess they figure they would see if I noticed. Well I did notice, i was just over it, and was just too late complain. This place gave me No reason to come back read more

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Unfortunately this is a one and done place for us. We've been here before a few years before but we decided to give it another try. Fish and chips: crispy outside, doughy inside with barely any fish. Batter is heavy and dense. Nothing light about it at all. Cobb Salad: iceberg lettuce. Dry chicken. And I mean dryyyy. This salad just wasn't appealing. Eggs were mush. I just don't have anything nice to say. Water: yes. This too is bad. They definitely need to invest in a filtration system because water shouldn't have a flavor. This sums it up. Service was pleasant and the place clean. That gets a star each from me. read more

I dine here frequently and tonight was a big disappointment. We were a party of 6 at 7pm on a Sunday. The restaurant was about 10% occupied. After attempting to order a Cabernet, the server informed me they are out of every cab tonight. I ordered a Merlot instead. He returned shortly to say they are completely out of all red wine. When it was time to order, my friend attempted to order the Birria dish and was informed they don't have any. Before we got our entrees, there were servers around us putting up chairs at the high tops nearby (nearly 3 hours before closing time). Then, while we were eating, our server had the mop and machine out mopping the floors around us while we were eating! We never got any drink refills. It will be tough to convince my friends to return, which is sad because this place is usually a staple for me. read more

Gator's Dockside of Gainesville - Mopped floor of the table behind us - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Our new staple. The food is always great! The service can be a little slow but they are very helpful and kind. They have great drink specials and we always love coming here. read more

I'm not normally a sports bar fan, but I had a great experience here! I was booked as part of a large party, all paying separately, and we were handled efficiently and kindly. I rarely expect good food in a pub setting, but the whole party enjoyed everything! The wings in particular were a big hit, as well as the double battered fries. Come here for game day, but make a reservation! read more

Today, I placed a to-go order and was helped by Meagan. While she wasn't rude, her overall demeanor came across as disinterested and unmotivated. I initially called in my order but was placed on hold for an extended period, eventually prompting me to hang up and call again. When I arrived, my food was not ready on time. In fact, I waited longer than the time it took me to call in and drive to the restaurant. For the $50 I spent, the quality of the food simply did not match the price. It was edible, but far from worth the cost. Sadly, it seems all Dockside locations are in decline, and this one in particular appears to be struggling the most. Despite having fewer than ten occupied tables and four servers on staff, the level of service was still poor. read more

I've come here regularly for a while now, and I have been extremely happy with every visit. The service is always incredibly nice, especially my server from last time, Nikki, and the hostess in the front named Emily. I also had the pleasure of meeting Chris, a manager who always checked in to make sure everything was to my liking. Overall, I have been treated very well during all of my visits. In addition to the great service, the food is also extremely delicious and the restaurant has always been very clean whenever I've visited, even during peak hours on game days. read more

If your going to be a wing place then buy a jumbo wing medium wings don't want me to revisit ur establishment.The prices are not in line for me to go back when your selling a medium wings at a jumbo price .Just my profession opinion .I do know the cost and the difference.38 years in the food service industry.. read more

We were there one day when they first opened and the manager took care of us. He was extremely friendly and very welcoming. Fried grouper was perfect. Fresh, flaky and perfectly fried. Looks like a great place to watch any UF game. There are TV's everywhere read more

Just spent 50 bucks for a half a slab of ribs that would fit in the palm of my hand and five wings and two salads. By far the worst ribs I have ever eaten wings weren't much better what a rip off! Never again!!!! read more

This was a nice place to come to watch the game. It's big and open. They were playing trivia and had 2 for 1 drink specials which was pretty cool. The buffalo cauliflower was really good. read more

The food was excellent. I got a smash burger and a gyro with one of my friends, and it was delicious. The waiter, Tobias, was the funniest you could meet. We had a conversation about alcohol that turned into me singing the alphabet backwards. Definitely recommend read more

Food was ok, not much flavor, we had blackened mahi and blackened cobia, very dry. our server was on top of refills and provided good service. The place is really bright and was very empty during our visit b read more

Gator's Dockside of Gainesville - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Came the other night during Bengals vs Chiefs, and left with a filled appetite and an enjoyable experience! My party and I were seated quickly and we had an AMAZING and kind server named Kylee who went above and beyond to make sure we were alright - from getting us extra waters, checking on us to make sure we were enjoying our food, to even telling us about her day. She treated us as if we were family, and it was so comforting and added to the energy that was radiating during the game. I ordered the ten piece boneless wings with tater tots on the side, half mango habanero & half lemon pepper. They're good cubed sizes, and while I thought that the lemon pepper had a bit more rub and were a bit hard to chew through, the mango habanero wings were moist, had a great kick of spice, and were just tasty all around! While we didn't take part in any drinks this time around, next time for sure I'll take advantage of their drinks menu. We definitely plan on visiting this fun sports bar again, as I'll definitely come back for the mysterious yet enchanting mango habanero. read more

Gator's Dockside of Gainesville - TATER TOTS, 10 WINGS BONELESS (Mango Habanero & Lemon Pepper) - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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One of my fave spots to grab some wings! I sure wish I could sit down and enjoy an ice-cold beer, but with how the world is going, a beer at home with take out is just as nice! I'm Queen of Takeout at Dockside and love that I can always call and they know my usual! (Scooter wings, extra wet! - best sauce, ever!) I pair them with some fresh fries and that's a wild night for me! The staff is always incredibly courteous and I don't think I've ever had a real issue with any order I've submitted and that's special! When the pandemic began, Dockside was one of the first local businesses I visited and I was so pleased to see their amazing Curbside setup complete with sanitizer and social distancing. Way to keep serving up our community, Gators Dockside! read more

Eased into Monday with some strawberry margaritas at Gator's Dockside and .75 cent wings. They have tons of variety on the menu with a neighborhood feel all within one location. The TVs are BIG, plenty of spread seating, a fully stocked bar that is also BIG. Overall this place always feels open and BIG, and it has a fully stocked bar. Let me start with, they have pretty much an open selection on bar drinks and beer, so we took advantage of the BOGO drink specials. Our waiter recommended the flavored margaritas, so we kept it simple, went the fruity choice. For dinner, I took advantage of the MONDAY SPECIAL: $0.75 Wings and Boneless Wings; a wide variety of sauces for dipping too. Partner had the Fried Shrimp platter and definitely had a substantial portion of hand-breaded shrimp and sides. The service is minimal and easy-going, our waiter was so nice and courteous... easy spot for a quiet weekday. read more

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A few months ago I ordered takeout from Gator's Dockside. It wasn't remarkable and it wasn't bad--it hit the spot as comfort food and we were perfectly happy with our food. I walked in, paid for my order with my credit card, and left with my credit card. The problem was the next day. I checked my bank statement online and noticed there was an additional charge on my card which was not mine. I immediately called the restaurant and spoke with a very nice young woman who was helpful who took down all my information and assured me that the manager, who was currently in a meeting, would call me back soon. It took her over two hours but she did call back and something about her tone of voice just didn't seem all that concerned...or maybe it was me. Anyhow, she told me she saw no such charge on their records. Really? Because I see it clear as day on my account. The customer service rep at my bank easily found it and the fraud unit could see it as well. (Fortunately I saved my receipt!) Did she think I would just say "Oh,ok" and drop the matter? How come she couldn't find any record of it? Well, the obvious answer is that she didn't trouble herself very hard to look for it and quite frankly I think that stinks. I don't think she would have appreciated such a cavalier attitude if the shoe were on the other foot but I digress. Of course I canceled my card. Not only was I disturbed that by somehow walking into the restaurant and handing them my card for thirty seconds my card was compromised, I was also very troubled that a manager couldn't be bothered to actually look into a fraudulent transaction and at the very least acknowledge it or go back and research it further and follow up. I don't really like writing bad reviews but in this case I wasn't treated decently and I don't think I want to go back because I don't need my bank account compromised again. I even delayed writing this review hoping someone would contact me to make things right. Nope. read more

Great sports bar, delicious menu, and good drink specials. Top menu items so far are pretzel bites, French onion soup, and philly cheesesteak. Their fries are some of the best in town! Tvs all around so easy to watch a game! read more

This was the first time I used the Yelp/Grun Hub app to pick up some food. It was easy and fast with no hang-ups! I knew where to pick up my food and when it would be ready. I even got a chance to Uber around and give a few rides while I waited. I walked up to their outdoor tent, told them my name, thanked them, and took my gyro sandwich with fries to a place where I could start munching. The fries were good and hot, and my sandwich was fresh and tasteful! Thanks GD!! read more

Gator's Dockside of Gainesville - CALL THEM! THEY ARE OPEN!! - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food was very tasty. I asked about their gyros and the waiter said "they're good we have feta cheese now." I thought maybe they won't be so good but I was pleasantly surprised. Full of flavor, pita was warm and tasty. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. I would definitely return. read more

Gators Dockside is known for their wings but I think that refers to their bone-in wings. I ordered the boneless wings in sweet Thai chili and Caribbean jerk flavor. The wings were tiny and perhaps I chose the wrong flavors but the sweet Thai chili tasted like some generic sauce out of a bottle at the grocery store and I could barley taste any flavor on the Caribbean jerk. I also had an order of the hand-breaded, deep fried gator tail. That was very tasty and the zesty "gator sauce" gave a kick. Gators Dockside has a good atmosphere and I can understand why people flock here to watch UF games but I would skip the wings the next time. read more

Hard to beat cold beer and scooter wings while watching a sporting event. Went to meet friends and it was a great experience. Highly recommend visiting when you want to watch a sporting event or just go hang out with friends. read more

Gators dock side today. Great cold 2 for 1 beer. But side of fry's and sweet potato fries are very small. Just a heads up. Come on Gator's dock side you need bigger portions on fries and sweet potatoes fries. read more

. Food was not good at all. My husband and I shared the gator tail that were mostly breading and the sliders that were barely cooked. I assume this restaurants is only good for the TVS and happy hour but there are many better places to get food in Gainesville. read more

I would happily give zero stars but it will not allow. Host refused to seat my husbands service dog inside. When he tried to explain, the host said "ALL dogs sit outside". This restaurant needs to school their staff what the meaning of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regarding service animals. ADA is a civil rights law that is regulated and enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. This includes RESTAURANTS! An added bonus- All 3 women's bathroom stall doors were broken and would not close or lock, 2 soap dispensers falling off the wall were empty as well. Run from this unfit disrespectful establishment. read more

Good food, great service, reasonable prices. Plus big screen TVs. That's a recommend.

Worst wings I have ever had-anywhere. I ordered them crispy and they were barely cooked. I returned them. They came out a second time and I'm pretty sure they just brought out the same ones. I couldn't eat them. The meal with 1 beer cost and tip cost me $30. I will never go back and would not recommend this place to anyone. Very loud and staff was nice, but not worth the money read more

Never gets old! Love the atmosphere! Love the food! Great service as well. Plenty of TV's to watch the Gators play. Highly recommended!

We walked in and liked the ambiance. It's a sports bar, but big. We were seated right away although they weren't real busy on a Thursday evening. Our server was fantastic. She greeted us immediately and told us about their 2 for 1 specials. Appetizers were the standard fried pickles, mozzarella cheese sticks, etc., so we passed on them. I've been craving a salad with candied pecans and mandarin oranges so I was excited to see they had this on the menu. My husband ordered the Cajun shrimp pasta with Alfredo. Service to get our beers and food took a long time. Our server attributed this to a large party at another table. It's a huge place so I fear service might be terrible if the place is packed. Food wise, I asked for warmed grilled chicken but it arrived cold. Aside from that the salad was delicious and their raspberry vinaigrette is very good. My husband's plate came out with chicken instead of shrimp so we sent that back. They insisted on making an entire fresh dish so we had to wait about 15 minutes for his meal. The shrimp Alfredo was delicious although the sauce was very thick and pasty. They should consider thinning it out just a little bit. Overall the experience was average and I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Our server made it three stars! read more

Cajun Chicken Alfredo had pre-cooked, dry, tough pasta. Parmesan crusted sandwich was okay, but it is much better at the Lake City location. We were there a week ago and were served a beverage in a broken glass that we had to take inside ourselves to get replaced. Today service was non-existent. Waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. Had to go get our own drink refills and look around for someone to take our money. Chik Fil A has better service. Never going back to this Gators Dockside. read more

We have been going here for many years. The last visit was our last. The food was not good. We had chicken wings that tasted only like salt. Chicken fingers that were the size of my forefinger, French Onion soup with no flavor. The server was very nice & the beer was cold. We went to the Lake City Gators a week later and the wings were wonderful, as they always are at that location. The place has a lots of TVs and the ambiance is very good. Everything was good except the food. read more

First time here. My husband and I came because GCM was having $6.00 burger week.. SPOILER ALERT: it's not actually a dockside...if you're coming to this place thinking you'll enjoy a tall boy with some great company looking across a lake on a quiet afternoon then you'll be highly disappointed... WHAT I LOVE- - ONE WORD: LOCATION. Okay, no, you're not sitting dockside to a lake...or even a swamp but their outdoor seating is PERFECTION. It's pretty, green, bright, and quiet. There's a water fountain close by and you'll still hear flowing water.. -We had the giant pretzel with double cheese (didn't try the mustard sauce but I heard ppl don't like it). My husband thought it was really good! I was expecting it to be soft but it was a little crunchy. I didn't mind the crunchy bc the beer cheese was pretty good! - the service was amazing. It's always a toss up in service when you sit outside and no one else is outside but these ppl are PROS. They were right in the middle of shift change but they still sent someone out to get our orders and she was kind. Then our waitress who came on was also really kind and you can tell they communicated well! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - GCM available - my husband got a burger well done but it was clearly not well done - I paid almost $7 for 6 TINY boneless wings (chicken nuggets)..I heard a lot of good things about the wings...maybe they meant the bone-in wings bc the boneless wings were not only small but underwhelming. I wouldn't purchase again.. - idk why I'm so baffled but I was really confused why it's not "dockside" to anything...honestly, there's not even a dock? read more

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Limited menu. Not too many gluten free options. Quality doesn't equal price. I'd rather go to BJ's.

Fun easy going sports bar. Don't expect anything fancy because you aren't going to find it here. Saturday after a home game we were told it was going to be a 2-hour wait so we left our cell number and sat around trying to figure out where else to go. Lucky for us 32 minutes into our wait they called to tell us they had a table. We were seated quickly and the server came right over. So many TV's so you could watch just about any sporting event that was going on and it was loud in there (but its a sports bar). 2-for-1 beers were cold and our server did a great job of keeping up with them. Our server also adjusted the nachos based on our dietary needs and added pulled pork which was delicious (at no added charge). We also ordered the wingers, teriyaki wings and fried mushrooms. All were good and just what you expect from a sports bar. Next time we are in town and want to watch other sports on large Tv's we will defiately remember Gator's as the place to go. read more

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The quality of food is poor. Service was good. Staff was friendly. I don't know how else to say it other than to say it again. The food is just poor quality and they need to find a different source. read more

Gators is always a solid choice. Lots of menu options. Haven't really had anything bad. The service has always been good. If you like sports, it's a great place to go. If you don't like sports, it's still a good spot. read more

ordered the spiciest wings they offer. grilled. Was mild sauce at best and the chicken tasted old and made me feel pretty ill. Expensive for such low quality. read more

Idk how they do it but everything here suck we got 3 appetizers and it's all bad the nachos are stale no cheese this spring roll looks like it exploded everything tastes like it came out the microwave the beers are water down crazy 0 outta 10 would never come here again read more

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Service was a 5, nice big screen TVs. Boneless wings were like dry chicken nuggets. Sauce was good. read more

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The food is usually great it's been on the decline . Still good food and the view is amazing! We were horribly disappointed to learn AFTER we brought our buckets in for delicious rum bucket refills, that the price went from $9.50 to $15!! Would have been nice to know since we each had three . Be sure to double check prices! read more