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    Gator's Dockside Ocala

    3.5 (242 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GATOR'S DOCKSIDE OCALA ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Rob M.

    I stopped in to get some wings and a salad. The food was spot on and reasonably priced. I ordered a martini, while the gator fans were drinking beer. What a great place to watch sports with high energy. Ambiance, food and service were perfect. Yep recommend!!! Good place!

    Double smash burger with bacon and side of house made xhips
    Gavin K.

    Gator's Dockside is one of our favorites, although we don't get there often enough! Service was great and there was a table for us when we walked in. Room temperature seems to always be on the chilly side, but that's the only negative for this review. Steak bites were nothing short of amazing! Smash burger was cooked perfectly, and the side of house-made chips completed this amazing meal for us!

    Gator tails
    Melodee N.

    Well it was good but it wasn't over the top. I had the gator tails tasted just like popcorn chicken. For all you people wondering if you should try them. French onion soup was good. There ribs were ok they were very basic and the same with their wings. The place it's self was huge if your into sports and drinking or if your into that and want to bring the fam bam great place. They have a full bar. My server was very sweet and knowledgeable. Could have been a little cleaner but it was 2 hours before closing so I'm definitely not holding that on them. My food and drinks kinda took a little long to come out , but besides that if I lived in town and I didn't feel like cooking or I wanted to go hang and watch some game and eat and drink def go here!

    My granddaughter enjoyed her meal so much she couldn't help licking the plate!
    Virl M.

    I took my grandchildren for lunch here, while they were visiting from out of town. We all enjoyed our food and service was wonderful. Great enthusiastic ambiance.

    Two for One!
    Roberta H.

    I enjoy Gators dockside. The staff is friendly, they have outdoor seating & the food is typically good and they have some entertainment for the kids! Today we went at lunchtime and it was busy! The waitress was friendly and quick. We do love that they have happy hour at all times. The onion pedals were good, but the buffalo chicken dip was not a favorite. (It was dry, and the chips were over cooked). But overall our visit was a good one!

    Cleaning items should not be sitting out in dining area during peak hours

    Could be a great place to watch the game. Server slow and inattentive and dining area messy.

    Hot garlic wings
    Josh S.

    Always love coming to any Gators dock side. The wings are great, the atmosphere is sports bar, the service @ this location is great!!

    Barbie S.

    Wow this was our first time to this place, we went for Father's Day. My husband loved his meal and mine was excellent. The server was great he was patient with us as we took a while, also answered all our questions, we will definitely be going back for more delicious food. ...Also the place has a bunch of tv's with sports and other interesting things. Go and enjoy!!!

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    This place was kind of hidden in a plaza but the service was excellent and so was the food!

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    Bartender a craftsman. Appetizers delicious. Must stop if in the area. Prompt & fast service

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    2 years ago

    Good service and food. Typical sports bar fare, but done well with a few unique offerings thrown in too.

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    Delicious food and so much to choose from on the menu! Highly recommend and great for families.

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    Wings were slimy not cooked. Drinks were good. Ahi tuna was chewy not a good quality fish. Meh..

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    Great food best customer service ever great ambiance grilled scooter wings at the best wings ever

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    Service nothing more then average plenty of staff just unorganized. Environment at this location a bit disappointing. Food as expected.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food fast service! I would definitely recommend this place for anyone! From kids to adults there is something for ever.

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    Absolutely the best place for delicious southern fair I've ever had! The gator and bbq ribs are amazing!

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