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    Gator Shack

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Don R.

    This place is great. A real hidden gem deep in Babcock ranches back country. I've visited this location twice for lunch with coworker and have had pleasant experiences on both occasions. When you arrive seating is on a open table basis seat your self style. Gives you a real southern vibe. Service is prompted. Menu has plenty of different choices to enjoy. So far i've ordered the Gator bites and most recently the fried seafood platter that came with Flounder, shrimp and gator. Food was delicious fresh and hot. Their onion rings are also a nice add on to your order.

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    Brandy D.

    What a rare find out in the middle of nowhere! Old Florida country vibe. The food was absolutely delicious! The Philly was so good! Staff was friendly. Opened daily 11-2

    Barbecued ribs homemade cornbread macaroni and cheese and french fries was an excellent meal......
    Roger K.

    stopped in for lunch today after taking the eco-tour which was really cool everybody should take that very informative. We had a party of six sat down order was taken almost immediately had a mixture of burgers salads and barbecued ribs everything was amazing and on point. The fried alligator appetizer was very good with the I believe it was orange marmalade dipping sauce everybody enjoyed it the ribs were very good the sides were excellent will definitely be back again first time eating here but won't be the Last !!! The server was very good also he took care of all of our needs sufficiently and fast .......

    Don I.

    The gator shack is the on-site restaurant at Babcock Ranch It features a grill as well as some premade salads and sandwiches that look like they had made earlier about morning Our group enjoyed several salads as well as the barbecue ribs that were large portions and we could not finish The style ribs are not the baby back fall off the bone easy kind of ribs these are the clinch with two hands and tear into them kind of ribs Very good. Very messy.

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    Karen T.

    This little shack is found in the cluster of buildings serving Babcock Ranch Eco Tours. Having read any number of glowing reviews, I'm not happy to write mine. I want some of the food you all experienced. Instead of having BBQ, our party of three ordered grilled chicken sandwiches, fried fish and an appetizer portion of gator bites. The gator bites were ordered for the novelty and we all shared a few bites. They were executed just fine and we had no complaints. The grilled chicken sandwiches were good and the fries and Cole slaw was A-Okay. However, the big disappointment was the fish. It was soggy and limp, like someone hadn't gotten the oil hot enough before putting the filets in to fry. Big disappointment.

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    Doctor L.

    Tour was great. We saw far more wildlife than we expected and never knew that a swamp could be so brimming with history. We even learned the difference between a swamp and a marsh.

    Outdoor dining and BBQ pit. (Although I'm not sure it gets used too often).
    Chassey W.

    Off the beaten path and tucked away in Babcock Ranch. Not gourmet by any means but a good lunch. The portions were large and the gator was yummy.

    Surf and turf. Fish, shrimp, gator bites and pulled pork with "not your mamas banana pudding" for dessert. Delicious!
    Linda M.

    Had the surf and turf. Delicious and perfectly cooked. She makes her own sauces. She uses chessmen cookies her very creamy banana pudding! Yum!

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    Best damn shrimp poboy anywhere, so much food it overflowed the plate yummy going back again very soon

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    Always a fun time. Food is good. Service is great. Lots of TVs if you're watching a game and some nights live entertainment.

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    8 years ago

    There is no real air conditioning. They have one window unit and a few fans. Too hot to eat there in the summer.

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    Some of the most legit BBQ I have ever had the pleasure of eating! This place is the real deal. Competition level BBQ for sure.

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