[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great restaurant, but in a seemingly odd location. Wish this was located on a Canal or in Hernando Beach for better aesthetics/atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, it is nice that this is conveniently located just off of US 19.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That said, this is a great, quick bar type atmosphere with good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a onion appetizer that is similar to the blooming onion at Steakhouse's. It is fabulous. They also have drink specials like a rocket pop during specific holidays and are quite tasty. Conveniently located behind steak 'n Shake in the Publix plaza. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor seating is air-conditioned and they have booths, which are nice when you're with family wanting conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor area is shaded and has a TV in a breeze (wish they'd clean up the trash in the retention pond because it takes away from this experience).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Still, the food, selection, quality, and drinks special shells have brought us back on occasion. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Boneless wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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We've never had a bad meal at Dockside. Our favorite is their onion soup which is outstanding. We often get it with an order of chicken tenders. The wait staff is very attentive and friendly and make us feel welcome every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One warnihng: avoid going on Sunday afternoon/evening wihen the games are on unless you are a football fan. It's loud and you may have to wait for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But after all, it is a sports bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The two young ladies working here tonight made my evening fun, watching the Tampa Bay Lightning game. It was more fun because they won again. These gals were excellent and entertaining. The bartender is from Detroit and filled me in on the Motown Hall of Fame. I'm gonna go. The waitress was Spanish specifically Puerto Rican and I learned some new words. Buena Comida!! Monday night is a great night to watch whatever sports you like, because wings are only a dollar each. I only got five because it was a snack. I'm having steak at home couple next to me ordered 40 of them. Eat half today and half tomorrow. All the food is good here I love the French onion soup. I think I said that in my last review come on over and enjoy some of the good food and drinks. read more

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Was greatly disappointed. First time there, so we were unfamiliar with the menu. Server was fairly quick with our drink order. Soda and Sweet Tea. (So nothing from the bar) We asked for a few minutes to look over the menu. After we decided, we kept looking for our server.... after 15 minutes, we asked a passing server if we could place an order. He seemed busy and irritated but took out order anyway. Still no sight of our server. We ordered the buffalo shrimp for an appetizer. It came out fairly quickly and you guessed it, not our server. It was decent with a fair amount of shrimp. We both ordered fish and chips. Finally got our fish and chips about 25 minutes after we had finished the shrimp. The plates were different. One plate the fish was golden brown with a huge stack of fries. The other plate the fish looked barely light brown with barely any fries and 1 tiny piece of lemon. The fish no flavor. Finally saw our server to ask for more lemon and other drink due to the sweet tea not tasting good. The bill was $58.03. I would rather have gone to McDonald's for their double filet o fish meal!! read more

Went here for a late lunch/early dinner. Our servers were great - very friendly and attentive. Food was quick to come out and good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean and well kept up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If I could choose 0 stars I would. I ordered a gator smash burger which wasn't very good with a side of Mac & cheese that looks and taste like baby throw up. They will never get money from me again. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Mac & Cheese/ baby vomit - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Nothing speaks louder than great service late in the day, uh, with a large party. A party of theatrically minded amazing people. Let me say "Thank you!" to Gator's AND definitely to Sarah T, our Super Server! Everything about this visit was the perfect wrap up to a phenomenal evening. I was just craving a Cobb Salad. The others more than made up for it with the variety of their orders. Had the food been bad that'd been so sad. It rocked! We literally closed the place down. I couldn't resist taking one final pic as I turned around at the door. A forest of chair legs afore me. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Closed them up. - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

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Just left without ever being waited on. Totally ignored. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were not busy at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A waitress cleared off a table next to us so she knew we were there. Then went and got her food and sat down to eat. Went to Chili's down the street . Alot busier and got waited on right away read more

We are visiting from Michigan and looked at the reviews and they didn't disappoint. The food was great and our waitress was phenomenal. She told us it was her first day, but you couldn't tell! read more

We visited on a Saturday night. We were offered "BOGO" on beer after ordering. Question was "Would you like BOGO or Pint?" BOGO seems best, correct? NO!!! With BOGO beer, you pay more for single 10oz mug cost than single pint. It bothered my husband. I watched server immediately tell manager our concern. Female, blonde manager looked our way & then took 15-minutes to visit table, only after server mentioned John, the GM would be stopping by, John looked & then sent female FOH shift manager?! Explanation was "We do not set prices! I will only charge you for pint. We have received lots of complaints lately since beer prices have gone up?!" THEN FIX THE PROBLEM!!! Management lacks accountability, doesn't appreciate or want feedback, and evades customer interactions. No menu shows prices. No beer menu list. Even server said, "I asked you if you wanted BOGO or pint?" Without price list you EXPECT server is going to lead you down best path...or a good server would take that ownership?! BUYER BEWARE MISLEADING MARKETING!! Pint was $7.79, 10oz mug was $9.99/but BOGO dogot 20oz. (.485/oz or BOGO .50/oz???) Maybe next time Management will reconsider speaking with a customers! read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - BOGO ALL DAY EVERY DAY!! Misleading advertisement since you pay more for first!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

My friend Levi R & his family came here last night & had horrible service. I ABSOLUTELY do NOT recommend coming here it's terrible service, the owner & managers are more active on social media than in person. Shame on you!! The experience was horrible as the food came out poor & they didn't care enough to make it speedy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Horrible feel around the way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The way the place sounds to me sounds like a rundown bar with a nice name & poor waiters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't come here! If I could rate it 0 stars I absolutely would!! read more

Went there had a great time. Food was wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The energy was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a hamburger. It was very good. That nachos were good. Turkey burger was good that my friend had everything was delicious and so was the salad. The service was great and everybody treated us very nicely read more

Why are my portions for the size of a baby and I payed full price?!?! The food is delicious I'm just super disappointed I spent $15 for 10 small pieces of gator and got maybe a handful of fries :( read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Super Unhappy with the amount of food I got for the fries and gator tail, picture was taken as soon as I got home Food is delicious though - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Gator's Dockside is a solid joint for quick and easy fast food. My friend and I got a gigantic platter of various appetizers including the mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and some sort of fried beans stick? Not sure exactly what I should call it. The gator itself tastes just like chicken to be frank and it is good. All in all, I would return and am open to trying other things on the menu. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - The spread - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

meh. def nothing to write home about. [[HIGHLIGHT]]basically a dennys vine but with tv monitors And a claw machine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (Gave it three visits before I posted a review read more

Good service Good menu choices Clean Clean restrooms Fair prices Good drink specials for Happy Hour: BOGO 8 of use met for dinner there. We ordered Philly cheese steak sandwiches, Gyro, Buffalo Chicken salad, burger, and pasta. There were no complaints. Servings were ample for the prices. If closer I'd return. read more

good food good friendly service - [[HIGHLIGHT]]fun atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Usually not overcrowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Would recommend eating here with family or friends read more

Going on 3 years in Spring Hill. Been eyeing this restaurant over the last year. Today finally made it in. 2 for 1 draft mugs. The mugs came together and 10 oz each. We came in to try some apps and beer. We ordered Gator Tail, and Quesadilla's. When the apps showed I was shocked at the portion size of the Gator Tail. Seems small for $14. Tail is tasty and like the honey mustard sauce, only the portion size for the money is a concern. Quesadillas ok - not bad but not overly great just OK in my opinion. Service was great. Our waitress was joyful, upbeat and helpful. She checked in on us regularly and ensured our water was kept full. We ordered another app: Sideline Fries - Team Gator. ~$9 and again the portion size is a concern. I asked if good for 2 and the waitress said yes. When it came we were like WOW! Small cereal bowl size - the waitress seemed embarrassed when she delivered it. It is OK for 2 but so many other places in town provide a much larger portion for this price point. Will I come back? Maybe for a drink but not for the apps. read more

We go here a few times a month and have yet to have a bad experience. The service is relaxed and well accommodating, and the food always hits the spot! read more

Stopped in while driving through. Great chicken salad and friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit slow for a lunch crowd, but it seems like the atmosphere shifts and becomes livelier starting on Thursdays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd love to come back and experience the evening vibe--it looks like it could be a fun spot to unwind later in the week! read more

Love supporting gators dockside because they're a buffalo bills backer bar. As a couple from Buffalo, it's a place we like to frequent. We had the best service tonight! Our serve Christina was amazing, great personality and was super attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love the outside patio for the ambiance and fresh air.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our visit tonight was made by the personality of our server and how she made everything perfect for a night out. Thank you Christina for a great visit, we will be back again soon! read more

One of my favorite places to go, the waiters and waitresses are wonderful, their food is great especially the burgers and the onion. Petals the shrimp tacos absolutely wonderful. read more

First of all, we were welcomed in by a server who opened the door for us. That was nice, and unexpected. The food was excellent! I enjoyed the luau burger, and my friend had the fish sandwich. My side of onion petals was to die for! And our server was very attentive, checking on us several times. We were pleased to see a covered outdoor dining space; there was a cute puppy there, having fun while his owner enjoyed a meal. Will I go back? In a heartbeat! read more

Stopped in here for dinner because most places close pretty early around these parts. Even though it's a sports bar, the food is pretty good. I was dying for some fried gator but the Thai Peanut Salad sounded so good. Our server was very new but he was willing to work with my complicated order. It ended up being a pretty expensive salad but it was well worth it. My husband ordered the fish tacos and those were also a good option. Overall, would definitely returning/recommended while in Spring Hill. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad sub Fried Gator ($15.99 + $5) - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Well today was first time to get take out from Gators. Busy moving in and setting up . We always enjoyed eating there so decided take out. As usual fries awesome but we had allergies to Gluten which is why we went there and always enjoyed. Today even though we told them gluten allergies they still made everything on a regular roll so we couldn't eat. We were sad but so happy we had the delicious fries. read more

Came here for dinner with my family and had a nice experience. Our server was New and not very knowledgeable but he was very nice and willing to figure out answers to all of our questions (my wife has a lot of them lol). He was very accommodating and patient, especially when her meal ended up coming out wrong anyways. The manager came by and made sure everything was to our satisfaction and it definitely was. I ordered the blackened Mahi Tacos and they were very good, ordered a yungingling to wash it down and went home with a happy belly. The restaurant was clean, food was good and service was definitely good. Would recommend for a family dinner. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - Island Fresh Tacos w/ Mahi Mahi & Gator Chips $11.99 - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Well I would like to start by saying this was a great experience . Staff was friendly and kind . Tried there recommendations and was very pleased .I would love for you to try these the next time you join this great crew Brook was great . The manager also came to check on us and asked if there was anything she could do for us or If we needed . Sometimes it's the little things Thank you to the unnamed cooks dealing with picky people. The wait staff for expediting great service And the manager I believe Jenna was her name thank you We appreciate you all and thank you read more

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The food is always great tasting and the hot food is always delicious and , everything on the menu is excellent and the server's are All nice and professional and if you have any questions they will definitely and clearly explain whatever you need. read more

First time I've ever not been happy here . First let me say our server was wonderful. Greeted by a charming young lady with a giant smile and promptly seated server arrived within 30 seconds . Hubby got a burger which was exactly as he ordered it . I ordered the salmon skewers and they arrived in a tiny plate 2 skewers with about 8 pieces of salmon only as big as a quarter with maybe 4 paper thin slices of summer squash and a few pepper served about 1/2 a cup of very clumpy rice and the price tag for this tiny meal was $16.99 . I don't mind paying $16.99 for dinner but it should be at least enough to feed a 5 year old . This is the first time I've ever been disappointed here and I love salmon so I was happy to find it on their menu. I'll be back but I'll stick to sandwiches and burgers so I won't be surprised again . read more

The food was terrific! Wife had fried shrimp which we believe were fresh. I had the Cob Salad and a cup of broccoli soup. I love the greeting at the door. Young lady opened the door and welcomed us. Promptly ask what type of table we wanted, we sat in a booth. Waitress was right there drink order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Menus were clean and straight forward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wife enjoyed all the shrimp she could hold and took some home. The Cob Salad was freshly prepared and huge. So, the food was terrific! We were asked by 3 people during our meal if our food was good and was there anything we wanted. I was able to pay with the bar code (another plus) The staff was excellent. People that are actually trying to satisfy customers! We'll be back. That's a promise! read more

Met in parking lot by owner who was making sure everyone found a parking spot (small parking lot). Clam Chowder was delicious! Steamed shrimp was very good. Servers were awesome! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Could use a washing on plastic curtains (out on deck) that can roll down when storm rolls in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would visit again. read more

This usually our favorite casual dining spot. But... of late the quality of the food has decreased while the prices have exponentially increased. Used to be the place for wings. Last time around the size of the food served resembled more of a Cornish Game hen than a full sized chicken. The sides were usually quite generous. Again the portions lately have been less than half what we had come to expect. Truly disappointing that " our" place has gone the way of so many other eateries. read more

Better than most sports bar restaurants, and a fun place for a trivia night. Mostly a burger and wings place but with a lot of options for both. The ambiance feels almost like a family restaurant. Much less cramped than most similar places. There is some outdoor seating for smokers. read more

I really enjoy going to Gator's. I have to say my favorite item to get here is the buffalo cauliflower. Decent prices for the amount of food you get. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is more of a sports bar with many TV's on if you want to watch some sports as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This review is for my entree only. We ordered 5 entrees for take out. I ordered fish and chips that came with fries and coleslaw. The fries and coleslaw were good. The fish was advertised as breaded in a tempura batter. Uh.... No. I expected tempura batter and what I received was a glob of something that was thick and overcooked. It was disgusting. I peeled off the batter trying to find the fish but it wasn't really worth the effort. Do NOT order this, it's nasty. Th pic is what I peeled off the fish. read more

Gator's Dockside Spring Hill - The batter I peeled off YUCK - Sports Bars Near Me - Spring Hill, Florida

Came here with a large group -- 20 people. Gators put a few people on our group and were very efficient in getting the orders taken and the food prepared. We ordered a large variety of food and everyone seemed very happy with their choices. All in all, a great experience even with a challenging situation. read more

My friend and I decided to go to Gators tonight for dinner. Never been there before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Well it was 45 degrees outside and we sat inside it was 43 degrees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started by ordering wings then they appear 20 minutes later. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By then we were shivering so we got them to go and left never to go back again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

To start our service was amazing, Christina was our server and she couldn't have possibly been better. Super sweet and attentive!! The food was out of this world! It's so super comfortable and relaxed. We just moved to Spring Hill and already have our regular spot!! read more

Good food Nice sports bar Great service If you are looking for a place with good service and good food for a fair price then this is a good option read more

Groups- stay far way! We have group of 16-18 that gets together once a month to eat out. Tonight was Gators turn. It all started with drink orders. We had one waitress and one waiter. Each had taken one side of the table, and started taking drink orders. And when they came back with the drinks,t hey would stand near the table and yell "Who had such & such". Then they took food orders, each going down their side of the table taking orders in order. But when the food came out, again it was Who had what. Then came time to get our checks. Yep, had to ask each person what they ate and drank. Then with checks in hand, again had to ask who had what. And of course, some of the checks were messed up; charged for things you didn't eat. Then once again, who's Tom, who's Dick, who's Harry? Trying to get the bill and credit cards to the right people. What a screwed up mess, from start to finish. And I won't even mention the mess up with food delivery, people not getting what they ordered. Kind of a total disaster. read more