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Nav-A-Gator Grill

3.7 (200 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Dive Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Live music

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D A.

Good, Service, atmosphere was great. Very chill place to just sit outside and enjoy a great meal. My wife had a mushroom Swiss cheese burger and I had the fish and chips. The food was good. We will be back !

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Terry L.

Nav-A-Gator Bar& Grill This place was such a surprise to me. It's old school Florida for sure. It's nothing fancy very basic but the food so good. On the inside a big bar and plenty of seating but the outside I believe that's where the magic is. Lots of tables with umbrellas, a 2nd Bar and a stage for live music. It's a very laid-back atmosphere and the servers are so friendly they treat you like family. I loved the food and was surprised it was so good. For an appetizer we ordered the Fried Clam Strips and for our main meal my wife and I ordered a well-done Surf & Turf Burger with Fries, and our friend ordered the House Salad. The Clam Strips came out 1st the basket was packed with Strips, and they were so very good. Our main orders came out fast and the plates were filled with the Burger & Fries. The Salad was in a huge bowl filled to the top. I can't say enough good things about our Burgers. They were done perfectly and so juicy and the tops was packed with Crab Meat. Even the Fries were coated and all so good. Our friends Salad looked fresh and was packed with all the toppings. All our food was served hot and very tasty. Our waitress Kaedyn was amazing in taking care of us checking on us and answering any questions we had. Even some of the other waitress came by and talked to us they were all friendly and could not do enough for us. The live music took our experience to the next level. Out of my 174 reviews this was the best burger I've have in SW Florida so far. You must stop by and give this place a try you won't be sorry and I for one can't wait to get back. I must give this place 5 stars for the food, the service, and the great vibe. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews & Fun Gulf Coast Terry

Key lime pie was delicious too
Jeffrey Y.

This is not your typical tourist trap. It's old Florida Funky at its best. Very popular with many regulars, greeted by name as busy, friendly severs scurry around taking food and drink orders. The food is delicious and served piping hot. We went for mid-week lunch where my wife and daughter shared an over-sized grouper sandwich with fries and I enjoyed a delicious and perfectly prepared shrimp po-boy sandwich with their distinctive tasting slaw. The laid back, unpretentious atmosphere draws people from everywhere who enjoy simple good times and good food. Many outside dining tables with umbrellas are available for those who find the inside dining area to be too noisy. However, I'm sure this becomes loud too when they offer live music on the nearby stage. There's even a dedicated parking area for bikers.

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Thomas L.

Great little dive bar! It's a bit off the beaten path in Port Charlotte, but it's definitely worth the drive. I think you'll have a great time. The venue offers both inside and outside seating, right by a boat launch. We noticed many motorcycle enthusiasts enjoying their meals as well. There's plenty of parking, and getting in is easy. They even have a stage for live music on occasion. The view of the river is fantastic, and there's plenty to do and watch, including kayaking, airboats, and river tours. Diane and I were in the area and decided to check out the Peace River airboat tour, which is conveniently located at the Nav-a-Gator Bar and Grill. We drove down from Venice Beach, about a 30-minute drive, and found a parking spot right away around 2 pm on a Saturday. The place had a good crowd, and the restaurant was well-staffed. We were seated right away at an outdoor table. Our server, Zoey, was fantastic--friendly and attentive. She shared that she'd been working there for a couple of years and enjoyed meeting people from all over. We even had a brief chat about Wyoming, where she'd lived before. As a nice surprise, when Diane went to pay for the airboat ride at a small building on the property, the attendant came out with a baby alligator and handed it to her, which Diane absolutely loved! The Nav-a-Gator has a great menu with appetizers, salads, wraps, burgers, baskets, sandwiches, entrées, and sides. They also offer a large drink selection. We started with a Cabernet and a Kona Big Wave. Diane had the Nav-A-Gator Cobb Salad with Chicken, featuring mixed greens, bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, hearts of palm, shredded cheddar, and hard-boiled eggs. I went with the Blackened Seared Ahi Tuna, drizzled with a signature teriyaki rum glaze, along with Buffalo Cauliflower (lightly breaded and tossed in house-made buffalo sauce) and the Firecracker Meat & Cheese Board, which included southern-inspired smoked sausage, pepper jack, cheddar, and their tasty firecrackers. Everything was delicious, and we had a wonderful lunch. The property itself isn't overly fancy but has been recently upgraded and renovated. The food is good for the type of establishment and I would rate it a 4 but the overall experience was why I gave it a 5. The Nav-a-Gator is a hidden gem, and you definitely won't be disappointed!

Delicious drink to share with my Sisters
Sandra S.

Stopped by after two of my sisters checked this place out three days ago. They were busy since it was a Friday but worth the wait. Sue was not only our waitress but also bartender of the Nav A Gator outside bar. Thank you Sue for taking care of the seven Sisters we can be a handful, especially when hungry and thirsty. Food 6 stars, service 10 stars and spending time with family priceless.

Outside ambience is great!!!
Mark E.

Great food, service and ambience!!! Airboat rides are available for a cost. Thanks Natalie for serving us!!!

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Carsen S.

Nav-a-Gator offers a fantastic dining experience, accessible by boat, car, kayak, bike, or foot. With a laid-back vibe, live music, and great outdoor seating, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy delicious food. Cristian provided excellent service, making our visit even more enjoyable. She was so laid back and attentive. Always had a smile on her face definitely coming back to say hi to her! She's so personable!! A must-visit spot for great food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere! Such great vibes!!

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It's a tourist trap, a one time go-to when you're on vacation...Outrageous prices for what the place is.

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Delicious Red Fish Reuben and coleslaw. Great beers on draft. Wonderful waitstaff. Fun spot for lunch after an airboat tour.

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It's easy to walk home if you've had too much to drink food is excellent and it is on the water

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Great service and loved eating outside. Yummy drinks and great food! Definitely recommend a try!

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I have something I would like everyone that visits thus establishment, I have known several ppl,…read morenot going to mention names, however recently a woman went into thus bar, first they did the responsible thing, she had clearly to much to drink, they refused to serve her, excellent that's completely the right thing to do, so she walked out of the bar, and at that point they called the police to report her as being intoxicated as she was, but instead of asking her if there was someone they could call to pick her up, or offer to call an uber for this woman, instead they up and call the police, did not even have the decency to ask her if there was something they could assist her with to get home, this woman does get into her vehicle, not driving at this point the police show up and she arrested for a dui in the parking lot, I used to own a nightclub and thus is very poor of this place to call police and get her into this much trouble, they really should have tried another responsabile way to help her, at the minimum ask if there was someone they could call or ask if they could get her a different way home, this is very poor that this bartender did not even make such an attempt, instead calls the police, now you have police at this place arresting her for dui, all they had to do was offer an alternative instead of the police, now if this woman would have resited the help then I understand why the bar would do that, but that's not the case here, so warning to anyone that visits this place they would rather call police then try to help you in other ways, this is very poor business, personally I would stay away from this establishment and go to other places, I do not agree with drinking and driving and if this bartender gets her kicks off watching ppl go down because she's to lazy to offer up alternatives then shame on this place, please read this and repost and boycott this establishment!!! Portside, very sad management, please spread the word, thank you!!!

If they had some food and entertainment it would be 5 star. Love 5his place. Great people. Everyone…read moreknows everyone. Great and lovely bartenders. Wonderful owners.

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