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    The Blue Gator

    3.6 (445 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE BLUE GATOR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    The service was fantastic. We sat inside and it was quiet and comfortable. We ordered the Bang Bang shrimp as an appetizer and it was delicious. My husband ordered the grouper dinner and I had wings. Everything was very good.

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    Stephanie F.

    Great food and drinks awesome location on the water. Great menu , great variety ,always great service. Never disappoints

    Shrimp Po'boy
    Kat P.

    Food was great and we just walked right in to get sat. Took about 20-30 mins but didn't feel too long. Waiter was nice and checked back when needed, but had to ask her for a refill on drinks once or twice. The shrimp po'boy was good but I had to take the shrimp tails off(not a big deal just a personal preference). I also had to add mayo since the sandwich seemed a little dry. There were fans outside to combat the heat, and wasn't too busy. We sat facing the water which was nice. Would go back to eat or sit for a drink.

    Clam chowder
    Wendy B.

    We stopped here for a bite and drinks after kayaking on the Rainbow River. It's a very cool little outside area with a bar. There's inside too but we like the outdoor tiki area because we had our dog and she could be with us out there. Everyone loved on her as they walked by and she got lots of attention. We ordered clam chowder, the Reuben sandwich and fish plate. Both were decent. Cute little place!

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    Kerri E.

    This place is a hidden gem. We had the best server. She kept the refills coming and checked on us frequently. We sat outside overlooking the river, it was shady and so relaxing despite the 90+ degrees outside. There's a bar outside and also inside A/C seating but I didn't check it out. A full bar selection as well as many food options. I got a 10-piece shrimp basket with tots and everything was so good! The slaw and hush puppies were fantastic and there was more food than I could eat. Prices were reasonable. Parking lot is not very big so that's a potential issue.

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    Phil E.

    Open on a Holiday! Amazing service!! Many great choices. Best hush puppies (yum!) Very decent prices Large portion (I had the 4 fish tacos (amazing) only down side was the soft shells began a collapse during the consumption process). I also really liked the slaw.

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    The steamed shrimp were really good! I just got a half pound but could have eaten a pound. They were that delicious with the drawn butter.

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    Wiley was awesome highly recommend 10/10. atmosphere was great it's hot outside all the extra fans made all the difference

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    Ask the Community - The Blue Gator

    Got raw oysters tonight? Where are they coming in from and how big are they?

    Are dogs allowed at the blue gator?

    w.ell behaved dogs are there ioften....fun to see them big ,little just snoozing under the tables

    How's the "super grouper platter" genuine grouper?

    In this day and age it's difficult at best for seafood consumers to be absolutely certain what type of fish they are actually being served. But I would bet that what Blue Gator is serving is being sold to them as Grouper.

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    Paige's Root Beer

    Paige's Root Beer

    4.3(29 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Have visited several times and always a good experience. Each time the employees appear to be in…read moretheir teens. Not sure I have ever seen an adult working, but these "kids" know what they are doing and provide great service. The food is good. I have had burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, fries, onion rings and tots. I have to say that I am not a fan of the root beer. I like root beer and don't claim to be a connoisseur, but know that in-house recipes can sometimes be a bit different than the traditional canned sodas. Also, the onion rings are good, but I am a value seeker and can get a hamburger or other entree with meat for $2-$3 less. Paige's has now become one of our Dunnellon stops when in the area.

    For the past four months I've passed by so many times and say next time. Today was next time…read more I wanted to love it. But I can't. I ordered a single cheeseburger, small fry and a root beer. Wish they offered a combo of some sort as it was $13. The root beer was my pull to come here (obviously!) and I had such high hopes. Unfortunately it was flat and tasted watered down. It came straight out the tap and my mouth was watering waiting for it. Just didn't taste good, maybe my expectations were too high. The cheeseburger was the size of a McDonald's cheeseburger. It wasn't horrible but I was expecting something to sink my teeth into. It was just simply "ok". The French fries were the highlight. Hit, crispy, yummy. That's the best part of the meal. The atmosphere is like a diner and I was met with a very nice young man who greeted me and pleasant. The service was quick. They had Christmas music playing and I was about to read a book while enjoying my meal as I as the only one there but shortly after I sat down a guy came in and chatted away on his cellphone which was on speaker (no etiquette dude!). I don't feel the price tag matches the meal I ate. But kudos to the hospitality!

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    Paige's Root Beer - Pork Tenderloin is in there somewhere.

    Pork Tenderloin is in there somewhere.

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    Front Porch Restaurant & Pie Shop - Catfish and shrimp plate with green beans and fruit plate

    Front Porch Restaurant & Pie Shop

    4.0(281 reviews)
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    Great place for some southern staples. We were a party of 6 and we couldn't resist ordering fried…read morechicken and catfish. Fried chicken was really tasty with a perfect crunch and juicy chicken. The fried catfish was breaded with cornmeal, perfectly crispy, also well seasoned and very moist and tender inside. The tartar sauce was homemade and very good but they also have a good peppered vinegar. Between us all we had an opportunity to try a lot of sides. Hush puppies which one of our hush puppy lovers said was the best she ever had (I'm not a fan of these overall so I can't really say). The potato salad was very good, creamy, with just a hint of onion and relish. Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes were enjoyed by all. Loved the crispy okra and green beans. Collard greens were also good. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying the pies. Caramel apple walnut was a little too nutty for me but it was still good. They key lime was my personal fave -- the crust was a good crumbly graham cracker that was definitely home made. We also had a lemon meringue and the chocolate coconut cream pie, which was essentially a half and half with chocolate cream and the bottom and coconut cream on the top. Both had beautiful, moist meringues with nicely toasted tops. On top of good food, we had a great waitress who was super attentive and very patient and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and looking for some nostalgic, good southern comfort food.

    Our party didn't fully arrive until close to closing time. As a result, they were out of the main…read moreentrees I wanted. Settled for meatloaf which was just OK. However, they were very friendly considering our late arrival and I don't blame them for being out of the good stuff at closing time. Ordered a cherry pie the next day. It wasn't cheap but it was really good.

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    The Blue Gator - seafood - Updated June 2026

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