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    Gator's Dockside Spring Hill

    3.7 (217 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GATOR'S DOCKSIDE SPRING HILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Mac & Cheese/ baby vomit

    If I could choose 0 stars I would. I ordered a gator smash burger which wasn't very good with a side of Mac & cheese that looks and taste like baby throw up. They will never get money from me again.

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    John B.

    Nothing speaks louder than great service late in the day, uh, with a large party. A party of theatrically minded amazing people. Let me say "Thank you!" to Gator's AND definitely to Sarah T, our Super Server! Everything about this visit was the perfect wrap up to a phenomenal evening. I was just craving a Cobb Salad. The others more than made up for it with the variety of their orders. Had the food been bad that'd been so sad. It rocked! We literally closed the place down. I couldn't resist taking one final pic as I turned around at the door. A forest of chair legs afore me.

    BOGO ALL DAY EVERY DAY!!  Misleading advertisement since you pay more for first!!!

    We visited on a Saturday night. We were offered "BOGO" on beer after ordering. Question was "Would you like BOGO or Pint?" BOGO seems best, correct? NO!!! With BOGO beer, you pay more for single 10oz mug cost than single pint. It bothered my husband. I watched server immediately tell manager our concern. Female, blonde manager looked our way & then took 15-minutes to visit table, only after server mentioned John, the GM would be stopping by, John looked & then sent female FOH shift manager?! Explanation was "We do not set prices! I will only charge you for pint. We have received lots of complaints lately since beer prices have gone up?!" THEN FIX THE PROBLEM!!! Management lacks accountability, doesn't appreciate or want feedback, and evades customer interactions. No menu shows prices. No beer menu list. Even server said, "I asked you if you wanted BOGO or pint?" Without price list you EXPECT server is going to lead you down best path...or a good server would take that ownership?! BUYER BEWARE MISLEADING MARKETING!! Pint was $7.79, 10oz mug was $9.99/but BOGO dogot 20oz. (.485/oz or BOGO .50/oz???) Maybe next time Management will reconsider speaking with a customers!

    Super Unhappy with the amount of food I got for the fries and gator tail, picture was taken as soon as I got home  Food is delicious though

    Why are my portions for the size of a baby and I payed full price?!?! The food is delicious I'm just super disappointed I spent $15 for 10 small pieces of gator and got maybe a handful of fries :(

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    9 years ago

    Really good wings!! But the brisket was definitely overcooked and a bit dry. Homemade ranch was good too

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    9 years ago

    Wings are great beer is always cold! Service is ok. Place is big enough for group parties.

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    8 years ago

    Nice later night food/dinner joint. All you can eat wing days (Monday's) and ahi tunaaaaaa

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    9 years ago

    Just agree there a few nights ago - the service is good. I like the Greek salad, which is fairly new.

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    10 years ago

    Sorry guys was not impressed heard you had awesome Wings not service was not great either

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    10 years ago

    I've been going to Gators for years since my college years. They have one of the best wing spots in town.

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    11 years ago

    If you sit outside your looking at a parking lot buy if you sit inside you feel like you're in a school cafeteria..and the food is just ok..

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    9 years ago

    Had great service and food here. The peanut butter and jelly sauce is the bomb. Would definitely recommend.

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    10 years ago

    Excellent restaurant in Spring Hill. Gator tail, wings and ribs are delicious and the service is outstanding.

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    11 years ago

    Stopped by for lunch today. Ordered ribs they were great cooked perfectly plenty of Sauce Will come back soon

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