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    Gator's Dockside Oakleaf

    2.9 (246 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GATOR'S DOCKSIDE OAKLEAF ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish & Chips
    Susan H.

    This is a fun, family friendly sports bar and restaurant. Friendly wait staff. Clean and spacious, there's plenty of TVs with a different sport showing on each one. The actual bar is large and accommodating and there's ample tables and booths. My order of Cod Fish and Chips was crispy and delicious. Fries were not very crispy but satisfying. The coleslaw had dried cranberries which gave it an interesting twist. My husband enjoyed his Turkey Burger and the side Caesar Salad was very nice. We would definitely return if we're in the area.

    Rum punch - forgot to take pic until it's almost gone. Delish!
    Lianna C.

    This is our first time coming to this place, for our date night. The place was crowded! Our server-Colby was awesome, above and beyond, and always come over to check in if we need anything. The restaurant ambiance was great! Food was good! Would have rated as great if the onion petals are not cut too thick. We ordered fried mushrooms, onion petals, and 25 bone-in wings: Caribbean jerk, cajun ranch, and scooter. Wings and mushrooms tasted amazing too. Then i ordered some cocktails - watermelon with jalapeno martini, tum punch, and blue lagoon. I should have started with blu lagoon before the other 2 drinks cause the taste was overpowered by the rum punch sweet taste. Blue lagoon ends up bland. The martini was good. Overall great food, great experience! But probably won't suggest taking young children there. Got all the pictures for the food and drink ordered except for the blue lagoon.

    Lunch special menu
    Bethany M.

    I have been here over 10 times in the past few years and one thing has always been consistent - slow service. While this restaurant may be a hidden gem for some, it is a local lunch spot for me. I have stopped by for many dinner and lunch outings. The food is always made fresh to order which is a good sign. I will say that if you're looking for quick service, this is not the place to go. The quickest I've been in and out has always been an hour even when sitting at the bar alone. Besides that, it has a sports bar feel inside. This spot can get pretty rowdy on the weekends considering it's one of the only bars in Oakleaf. Family, friendly with many pay to play games lining the walls inside including a pool table. I would recommend trying the fried gator tail bites!!!!

    Gator Voodoo Pasta
    Chad D.

    This was my second time to this location and both times we had great staff experience. The wings this visit were just meh. However the Gator Voodoo Pasta was amazing! Definitely happy with that choice. Don't know if it's a $23 dish but I'm glad I tried it.

    Bloody Mary
    Holly M.

    We stopped here for an appetizer lunch while running errands. We sat at the bar in the enclosed porch/outside area. The ambiance of the place was good, I would have dimmed the lights some but it was lunchtime anyway. We ordered a drink and the wings and shrimp with queso and chips. Everything tasted pretty good but the wings were really small. We'd be willing to try again and maybe some of the other foods

    Tailgate menu
    Kristina C.

    We were very disappointed that our cauliflower bites and turkey Reuben were no longer on the menu. We sat at the bar and had great service. We tried something new with the Monte Cristi andgrilled chicken sandwich. I always enjoy their lemon drop martini. Gators is a fun sports bar.

    Menu
    Cecilia B.

    I decided to go here for lunch with a family member since we wanted to visit a friend but found out he didn't work here anymore. The wait here was long but the food was good for a sports bar. The portions are decent and the prices weren't through the roof. One of the TV was glitching which bothered our eyes and other guests. It does get quite loud in the restaurant. At one point some of the other guests got aggressive due to the game which was alarming. Besides that we enjoyed our experience there but there wasn't anything special about the burger or philly cheesesteak. I wished I ordered the gator bites since it was recommended but our waitress didn't come back and check up on us after placing our drinks so I decided not to add to the wait.

    Southwest egg rolls
    Chris C.

    Went here during a Jags game and there were various games on. It's a sports bar atmosphere so that was cool. Each tv was marked with what they would be televising. The food was as expected and average sports bar quality. We ordered the southwest egg rolls as an appetizer. They were a bit over cooked but did have very good flavor. I also had a cup of chili. The chili was average at best. We ordered some wings and they were cooked on the crispy side. I enjoy this so it wasn't a negative. The Buffalo flavor is good. The service is as good but not excellent. Overall, the restaurant is average and therefore I give it a 3.

    Jennifer M.

    Sloooooow service... our waitress apparently didn't really want her tip tonight. I honestly dont care for this place but my fiancée wanted to eat here for dinner And yet they expect tips wings were really saucy and I didn't really care for them. My fiancée had the fried shrimp with fries. I don't see how this place is still open

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    2 months ago

    Good food, a great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and good drinks, especially the beer is ice cold.

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    Great tasting food and wonderful service, good atmosphere and very clean restaurant. Highly recommend for a casual environment.

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    2 years ago

    Server was very kind. Lovely atmosphere. The food especially the wings were delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Gators gathers a crowd for the local games. The wait staff does a pretty good job overall. The food isn't that good. Just average.

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    Save yourself the trouble and just don't. Mediocre bar food and very slow poor service. Two stars is generous.

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    2 years ago

    It is one of Jacksonville's best sport bars, especially for young people and the Wings are pretty great also.

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    Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

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    Love the order at counter vibes, friendly staff. Busy place on a Saturday but the line and food…read morecomes out hot and promptly. First stop: cheesy yuka bites. Light, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky sauce with the right amount of zest spice. Melts in your mouth. How can I bring this sauce home?!?! Second up: main course. Chicken, pickled onions, and avocado w lime over crispy plantains. Do I need to move to Equador or just come here again? I will always give a high five to restaurants with gender neutral bathrooms!

    A late but worthy review…read more So I've been Chancho King before but this is my first time leaving a review. I've had the fried chicken and their butter noodles and they are really good! So we came the weekend of Jazz fest. We were out on Sunday and I was like hey let's go to Chancho King and try their ceviche. I wasn't a big fan of their ceviche I prefer it from a Mexican restaurant. However the plantain chips were a hit! I would absolutely go back and get those it was a nice snack I'm interested to see how they would taste with some guacamole I need to do that! And I'm an oyster loving girl-lala so I got 2 little cities oysters and they were nice and fresh. The two times I have been here the service has been great. For a Sunday it is super busy and the seating on the inside quickly feels up but I was so glad to be inside because the heat was too much. Nevertheless I will be back to try to more items from their menu.

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