Stopped here on our way to Orlando (from South Carolina). Typical sport bar vibe. They had trivia going on and it looked like everyone was having a good time with it. I ordered the fried shrimp which was good. My mom had sliders which she said were great. Service was prompt and our food came out quickly and tasted fresh. I'd definitely stop here again next time I'm in the area. read more

Service was slow Food was bland The hamburger was as either old or was frozen Came looking grey with funky smell We gave them a second try few months later only to be told they were to full and turned us away (Not even a waitlist!) Bummer bc great location read more

We went Sunday night and it smelled so horrible, the second you walk on it hits you! Had to leave it was disgusting!

Went in for a quick bite to eat after work on Election Day. Wasn't expecting it to be too busy... and it was just like any normal day! Luckily, there wasn't much political talk going on despite the polls just having closed in Florida while we were there for dinner. We placed our order and it came to the table relatively quick. Both orders were exactly as ordered. No mistakes made! My husband had ordered wings and the waitress brought 2 sauces to the table with the wings. The problem was that she charged . 99 for each sauce. I realize that it's only .99 but the sauces were 'on the side' and not extra! There should've been no charge for them.... Wings are my husband's go-to meal at Gators and there has never been a charge for the sauce nor any discussion of such a charge before or after this visit. Lindsay C was our waitress. She was very monotone and seemed as if she was sick that day or very tired/ not wanting to be there. Otherwise.... No complaints. read more

No vegan options. You can't even get a veggie burger or any pasta without meat. It's pretty pathetic.

Went to watch football and flushed some apps. Food was good, drinks were priced well. Atmosphere was good. Manager stopped by our table and chatted a bit. We will def be back! read more

Gator's Dockside is a chain restaurant with locations throughout the state of Florida. This particular location is in a growing area not far off of Interstate 95. It is in a small shopping plaza and parking is definitely limited. Gator's Dockside has a menu that definitely fits in with the whole sports bar type feel. Please do not think that I am knocking the menu at Gator's Dockside. Some of my most memorable evenings have included a meal of bar food (we can also call this type of food the more poetic "pub grub"). The service was good, as was the food. The wings here are good, especially when you consider that Gator's Dockside is a chain (albeit a small local chain). All in all, I would definitely recommend a visit to this particular Gator's Dockside. Yes. It does have limited parking, but overall, it was a good experience. I guess for a rating, I will go with a four star rating. read more

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Let me say I have never had quite the experience that I was lucky to have today. The burgers juicy, the wings crisp, the fries..... oh lord let me tell you, so delicious. Let me walk you through it all. The hostess warm and inviting it was nice young lady with brown hair. Our sever Angelee was superb. She was always warm and smiling and willing to help. I will be coming back. read more

Over all great place servers are friends a couple of changes in the kitchen like maybe not the cheese sauce in cheese and grits a normal American cheese would be great! I would also recommend removing the tail off the shrimp with shrimp and grits otherwise this leave it to the guest to have to do this and it takes away from the experience of eating and actually enjoying the product. Leave the tail on for like appetizers... Love the new menu update... Love the WiFi This a normal spot for me so I will continue to give feed back.... Out of 100 -10 for the sauce in the cheese but it was fixed -10 I was not a fan of leaving the tail on the shrimp Score 80 for today visit. read more

Gator's Dockside Murabella - Shrimp and grits After they fixed it for me with no cheese sauce - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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so they have had a problem with the septic/sewer at this restaurant now for a month. we came in awhile ago and they told us that septic was the reason for the foul smell. so why is the smell still so bad a month later? it smells like sewer in here and I'm trying to eat it is gross. read more

Went in on Sunday, Sept 14 for football games. Sat at the bar, attempted to eat lunch when people at the bar are vaping which I did not find appetizing. I will contact DBPR to inform them that vaping is being allowed at this establishment. Bartender saw them vaping but did not say one word to them and continued to serve them. Bartender and/or manager on duty needs to be reprimanded for allowing this vaping. Needless to say, I asked for my check and a to go box. I WILL NOT RETURN. read more

This is an average sports bar and there are lots of TVs to watch which is good for sports watching. There was not unfortunately a big selection of beers and/or local beers. The beers on draft were domestic or light beers. The food was average and priced reasonably. Our server was attentive but when the bill came it was incorrect. It was fixed without issue after we called attention to it. read more

Let me begin by saying that the staff is excellent, but they're fighting an uphill battle. This place has steadily gone downhill. Food quality is meh, and the air conditioning has been malfunctioning for months. Is this place mismanaged or is corporate. Hanging them out to dry? I'd be shocked if this place was still open a year from now. read more

Wonder bread with a side of Walmart. When you walk in there is a tinge of stale beer providing a bit of grip under foot. We were able to get a table right away. A wooden bench that is just comfortable enough for you to finish your food and then be on your way, We were stuffed in the back behind the bar. The 2 women sitting In front of us at the bar were clearly over served, slurring their words, making a scene. Everyone looking at them. The two small kids with us were mortified as one of them had some kind of issue with my 3 year old god son. After a verbal confrontation they ended up moving to the other end of the bar, where they were served several more, Pathetic. I ordered the cheese steak with house made onion petals as my side, laughable. Here's why: 1) bun was not griddled and not fresh; so kind of a stale soggy from the grease and cheese. It ran down my arm a little. 2) steak had no color, no color no flavor 3) way over seasoned, (that was a theme at our table) 4) onions and peppers, woof 5) spicy mayo, extra heavy on an extra heavy sandwich My wife had a turkey burger, it was beyond bad. You can tell they are just some frozen Sysco product. It had that freezer texture and taste, (a little spongy and homogenized) Was too small on the bun and possessed a perfect factory roundness. The wonderful waitress saved this from being a total crash and burn, she single handily earned them a star and was well tipped. If you are looking for cheap drinks, over served cantankerous women and are ok with really sub par food this could be your new spot. Cheers read more

Gator's Dockside Murabella - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Food was really tasty, I got some wings that were really crispy and just the right combination of heat and flavor, I wish I could kiss the chef on the forehead. Ambiance was like any other sports bar, but it was a jovial space. Service was a bit slow but still very friendly. I am very likely to return to this location soon ;) read more

We went for lunch. My wife got the appetizer sampler and it wasn't bad, but not great either. I got the Cajun dog and it was just ok. Overall, just an average place. read more

Fish and chips were cold and hard, order was not as I ordered, the entire meal was overpriced and tasteless. Save your money.

My husband and I came here to watch a hockey game. Despite the Lightning doing the worse they have ever done, we enjoyed ourselves. My husband had the hot garlic wings. He's particular about his wings, but enjoyed his dinner. Our waiter was extremely friendly! read more

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Terrible. Ignored and left unattended . Never again or ever before. Don't come here for friendly or quick service

The beer buckets are great, the TVs are great, the atmosphere is lively but no matter what food you order it's always terrible!

VERY good burgers. The chicken isn't too good here. In world golf village there aren't many restaurants, so it would be better to have a nicer place. read more

After reading the reviews I was hesitant to come here, but I can honestly say it was a great experience. We were seated very fast and the waitress was on point. Took our drink orders and food order right away. She recommend a couple options being that it was our first time here. I had the chicken wing platter with garlic wings and jerk chicken wings. They were epic, nice bite and flavor. The fries were well seasoned and perfect. I highly recommend coming here for the wings. The rest of my family had buffalo chicken wraps which they loved as well. We didn't order the pretzel appetizer but a couple in my party did and they loved it. It was a giant pretzel the size of a huge dinner plate. I was very well pleased coming here and next time I'm in Florida I'm stopping by for more wing flavors. read more

We had the worst experience ever... every time we have been there. The female bartender is always aggressive towards guests. She cut off my wife who had only a few drinks and never offered food or water if she was that concerned, then proceeded to pour me another beer who was driving. She was extremely inappropriate and the manager was worthless. We have seen her do similar things to other bar guests. She is rude, inappropriate and has a chip on her shoulder and should probably find a new job because she's not a people person. I would never recommend this place to anyone and we won't be returning ever. read more

My goodness quit serving your leftover lunch wings and tenders at dinner. It is an embarrassment to the establishment, and is is easily tell-tale.. Just awful. read more

Gator's is one of the only places in the Murabella area that has plenty of TVs, bar food, and late night hours. As such, I come here often to watch football games or to grab a late bite to eat. Kara is a great bartender and I thoroughly enjoy the free trivia they offer every night on their TVs. The food is hit or miss unfortunately, along with the promptness of when it comes out. They do have pretty good variety of food options on their menu which is always great. I always order their giant pretzel which comes with cheese and mustard sauces. Most times it's perfect, but we've had it come out extremely hard and almost inedible a few times. I have to say I love their spicy garlic wing sauce though...soooo good! We used to get food promptly after ordering, but lately they've had some issues with forgetting our orders or it taking 45 min to an hour for two entrees to come out when it's not that busy. Overall, the drinks are good and reasonably priced and it's what you'd expect for a sports bar-like atmosphere. read more

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This place is great. Visiting family, but had time to myself. Great place to just relax and have a drink and a meal. I'm a sports bar kind of guy. read more

Gator's Dockside Murabella - Chili Cheese Dog (Lunch Special) - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Two days ago we tried to go to Gator's dockside. There is a sign on the door that they have a limited menu due to the fryers down.

Good food and atmosphere. Great music also... Had their wings and fries. Next time I'll try their turkey burger

Service was horrible. We sat down to have a nice Christmas outting with my friend and the server Fernando was rude and annoyed that we asked him his name. We ordered a cocktail and was chatting when he brought the drinks we tried to be personable to him and he was not willing to engage. We put in apps and then 20 min ago by and stopped him and asked about the apps and he said 3 min. Very sharply. He brought the apps without any plates. He disappeared for another 15m and we stopped him again and asked if we could order food. We put the food in and he left. The manager came by and we asked for a few more chips for the spinach dip. We talked to him for about 5m. He apologized for the delay and we said we understood. It was busy. Then the server came over and said that my friend was cut off from alcohol. Mind you we had 1 drink. He said she was to loud. I asked if he was kidding and the manager was just here. He said she can have water. I asked for the check and he brought and charged me for the meal I did not get yet. I refused to pay and he took it off. I pd the bill and when I did he told me to keep the dollar that was left. He was very disrespectful and rude. I asked for the manager. When we talked to the manager he was apologizing and said he knew we were not loud and she was not intoxicated. He gave us the corporate card to file a grievance. I would avoid that place at all cost. Especially if you get a server name Fernando. read more

No 2 for one drinks anymore??? You will see a decline in profit and business soon. You would have done better raising the prices of food by a few. read more

Ive been there 4x on a Saturday when there's a game or when the majority are men. Tonight I attended with a group of 4 of 3 women and 1 male. The bartender/manager female brunette recognized us right away with a positive attitude served us our items. 1 hour into service we were told to keep it down in front of other patrons which was embarrassing and after we asked why she said if we don't like it we can leave. We orders a round of shots, drinks and food and was appalled by her demeanor towards us. Folks around us were making similar noise and was asked to leave and she has been workint there for 10 years and don't care about our tip or if we came back. I am a weekly entertainer at the nearby bar to the left of Gators and will make sure to share the horrible experience my friends and I endured. read more

I ordered a salad with the menu said comes with "greens" but the lettuce provided was iceberg. When I questioned the waitress about it she said iceberg lettuce is what they always use. However I've ordered the same salad at lunch and it came with actual greens. Beware when ordering a salad. read more

It was pleasant, food was good our server was friendly and courteous. We enjoyed it and will come back again

Bad service and management who smells like smoke and curses all the time don't recommend food was over cooked and the prices are not worth the food read more

Food is a joke, did they learn from YouTube? Maybe they didn't pay attention. Only thing this place has good is inexpensive drinks from friendly nice bar staff. Orderd to go the other, night and to go bag was tight and closed, i asked if everything was good and how I ordered.. He said yea all good. Shame on me for not checking but this what I paid $15 for , over cooked burger and frozen store bought Idaho potatoes.. The staff are good people. Most Locals are also fine people., Management couldn't care less... But PLease by ALL means, DONT SPEAK Spanish loudly or in front of them. They don't take kindly to US Latinos . I tried faking it the first few times I visited and didn't speak or look , act latino. But the chance that I did speak Spanish with a fellow latino things went South with the service and the ambiance. We felt we weren't welcomed, discrimination is weird.. I'd pass this joint if I as yall. I was nice, first 7 visits. After spanish discremantion, I had to waste my time on this review. Nobody Wins Gators Dockside. "Can't we all just get along?". Also someone remind the Locals about the SPANISH history of this city. Nuff said. Good luck yall, stop over cooking the tiny chicken wings... read more

Gator's Dockside Murabella - Dry over cooked burger, frozen store bought Idaho potatoes, lame & tasteless . I can cook better at my college apt. Robbed my $15. - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I will NEVER recommend this place. EVER. I have been trying to eat here for six years, and I have an issue EVERY SINGLE TIME I TRY TO ORDER TAKE OUT. I called to order and asked politely to substitute the designated sauces and sides that came with the meals. The associate said I could substitute the sauce and side with ANY side on the menu. When I went to pick up my food, they tried to charge me for one of the sides and the sauces. By definition, substitute means "part with some for equivalent." Gators did not disclose on the phone there was an up charge for one of the premium sides. The cashier visited the manager twice to have charges removed from my order. They said they would remove the charges this time, but next time it was on me (as if I would ever this pitiful salad again). How about your train your associates to disclose prices and the check total up front? It's the principle. I don't care who took the order or what's happened in the past. Take ownership of the situation, and take my feedback to make it better for the next customer. I said I was willing to pay only for what I wanted and what was in my bag, and I wanted to pay and leave before my food was cold, but the manager told to me to leave. I never raised my voice and never cussed. She didn't care or listen to my side of the story. So thanks for the free meal! read more

These wings were fantastic. Perfect lunch spot. Definitely order the breaded wings. Had to force myself to stop eating.

Another Great Night! Good food, friendly service, reasonably priced. And the place looks great! It doesn't look like Cheers but it's just a great neighborhood hangout. Well done Gators Murabella! read more

Went for trivia tonight (Wednesday) enjoyed my gyro and service. Shea was great and kept checking in on me. Will be back!

Not a fan any longer. This place used to be great for watching football games along with good food and drink, but not so much any longer. I was in there on a busy NFL Sunday with only standing room in the bar. Ordered a beer and the bartender gal was not exactly pleasant to deal with. I asked her if she could keep my tab open since I was staying for the entire game, and her reply was to say I've already closed out your tab. In other words, "Too Bad". Not too much in terms of customer service and later I notice that she had charged me a dollar more for the same beer that another waitress did later the same day, so I'm not a fan any more and don't plan on going back. read more