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    Gator

    4.3 (31 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sunchokes app
    Darlene T.

    The sunchokes app was some of the best I have ever had! Loved the sauce on the bottom and parm on top - the sunchokes were crispy but soaked up the sauce nicely. Cabbage Caesar was interesting - really liked the different take on a classic. For the mains, we got the hake and the deconstructed chicken pot pie. Both were amazing!! Our server was very attentive and ambiance was calm with contemporary decor. Will be back to this great addition to the neighborhood!

    Anastasia B.

    Wow what a fantasic meal was had here. Went with a relatively big group and had the chance to try most of the menu. The burger is a must! So unique and really one of the best in a way that's difficult to describe - maybe it's the mushroom. The ceasar was also incredible - light, fluffy and makes you want to run home and make it yourself. The house bread is also another must get. The whole table was clammoring over this, and I'll be back alone to have a whole one to myself - it's almost like a savory mix between a scallion pancake and breakfast pancake. The mac and cheese was really the only dish we didn't quite love. The service was kind and friendly with ample recommendations. It was a bit warm in the restaurant, that was really the only hindrance of an otherwise amazing night!

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    Austin S.

    Oh, Lord, this burger is worth every ounce of hype you see. But, do not sleep on the mac n cheese. I rolled in on a friday evening about 7:30 and was shocked how empty it was. But by the time I left the main dining room was pretty full. The interior is super nice. I have no idea how you would describe, maybe mid century modern? A lot of the furniture gives 50s vibes with a contemporary flair. The service was great. I was not rushed and the server gave some great recommendations. In any case: the mac n cheese is elite. The breadcrumbs offer the perfect crunch to the rich creamy cheese sauce. So many flavors hitting you at once. A very untraditional noodle for mac n cheese, but these long rectangular noodles honestly work really well. The burger? Bursting with flavor. The tempura mushroom offers so much crunch and umami. The yuzu aioli offers a bit of brightness to off set the richness. The bun is beautifully toasted and light. God, I got the meat sweats thinking about it. This place appears to still be flying under the radar, if you were on the fence- this is your sign. Go!

    Patrick W.

    TLDR: A nice little neighborhood spot over in Greenpoint. New American-ish fare. If coming for brunch - definitely get that egg sandwich! Solid burger as well. Gator was on our list for awhile and we happened to be in the area and came for brunch. It's a small spot but very nice and cozy. Very retro/vintage decor. We got the spiced potatoes, the burger, the egg sandwich and the mushroom toast. Spiced potatoes were nice and starchy, a good amount of seasoning and because I hate ketchup - they were nice enough to give me some yuzu aioli on the side. Mushroom toast was served on focaccia. The mushroom had a lot of nice flavor but for me soaked into the bread a bit more than I'd like. Personal preference! If you like mopping up sauces though, this is great. The egg on top was good too although this yolk wa not too runny. Egg sandwich. Love love love this. The pillowy brioche was great and it's a nice soft steamed egg with CRISPY mortadella. The swiss cheese was a nice touch but with the buttery bun a bit rich - however, pickled shallots made it just right. Will return for this dish solely. Burger was tasty, a tempura mushroom on top, yuzu aioli, nice and juicy. It is stacked quite high but good to try. I think we may come back one evening for dinner.

    Sweet Dutch Baby
    Michelle F.

    I've had Gator saved a while so was excited to finally try it. I had a reservation around 12 on a Saturday. The restaurant was mostly empty when we got there but by the time we left it was pretty full, so I'd recommend a reservation if you're going for a late brunch! For two people, we ordered the sweet Dutch baby, baked pecorino grits, and mushroom focaccia. Everything was pretty tasty overall! The sweet Dutch baby was your typically Dutch baby but what made it stand out was that they topped it with whipped labneh instead of the typical whipped cream! The baked pecorino grits were super creamy and yummy but it was definitely too salty for my personal taste! If it was my only dish it probably would've been too much saltiness to finish, but since i was sharing and had a sweet dish to complement it we were still able to finish. My favorite was probably the mushroom toast. The mushrooms and cream on top were seasoned well and had great flavor that went well with the focaccia. The interior of the restaurant is also super cute and the dish ware matched with the decor as well. Overall, I enjoyed all the food although some of it ran too salty. I'd definitely come back and really want to try their dinner menu!

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    Mike C.

    Incredible new spot, featuring a small menu with nothing but hits. A cozy dining room with great service, it's everything you could ask for in a neighborhood restaurant for a nice dinner. The focaccia is excellent to start, as are the radicchio and shaved brussels. On to the larger dishes, the sheet pasta Mac & Cheese and Cheeseburger are absolute musts, but the Crispy Chicken Paillard and Hake are not to be missed either. The desserts are simple, but excellent too. Try either the Flourless Chocolate Cake or Bruléed Bread Pudding for a perfect ending to the meal.

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    11 months ago

    Overpriced for mediocre food. $16 for a tiny plate of fried potatoes is crazy. Burger was fine but meat was overcooked and too hard to eat

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    Great brunch! Wasn't sure what to expect but the food was delicious. Space is quite nice, as well.

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