Gator's Dockside - Orlando

I would have given this place five stars if the bartender had been more attentive to the customers. She seemed to forget things quickly, except when it was time... read more I would have given this place five stars if the bartender had been more attentive to the customers. She seemed to forget things quickly, except when it was time to bring the bill. I don't think I'll be coming back to this Gator's Dockside. The food was lukewarm, as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp for too long. The Philly sub was mostly filled with peppers instead of other ingredients. I've been to other Gator's Dockside locations before, and I've never had an experience as disappointing as this one.

We were a large group, and she skillfully attended to all of us, even helping us sing "Happy Birthday" to my daughter, who just turned 21. Thank you, Dorothy, f... read more We were a large group, and she skillfully attended to all of us, even helping us sing "Happy Birthday" to my daughter, who just turned 21. Thank you, Dorothy, for making our time so enjoyable! I truly appreciate everything you did. You deserved a bigger tip, but unfortunately, I could only give what I had.

We tried a few dishes from the lunch menu and found the food to be both delicious and reasonably priced. The tables were clean as well. We opted to sit outside,... read more We tried a few dishes from the lunch menu and found the food to be both delicious and reasonably priced. The tables were clean as well. We opted to sit outside, which turned out to be a less-than-ideal choice for us as non-smokers, but that was not something the restaurant could control. Next time, we'll choose to dine indoors.

We ordered several items, and in hindsight, we realized we should have checked our food before leaving. The Philly sandwich had minimal meat and cheese, and for... read more We ordered several items, and in hindsight, we realized we should have checked our food before leaving. The Philly sandwich had minimal meat and cheese, and for $11.99, it felt like just a sub roll. The mashed potatoes that accompanied it were decent. We also tried the blackened shrimp tacos, but the shrimp was not actually blackened, and the sauce was extremely spicy. The mixed vegetables were a disaster—dark brown spots and a mushy texture made them taste rancid. Overall, I was thoroughly disappointed. I even left a message for the manager about my experience.

We had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. Our wings were missing, and it took an unusually long time for the bartender to prepare our drinks, which e... read more We had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. Our wings were missing, and it took an unusually long time for the bartender to prepare our drinks, which ended up tasting mostly like chaser. On that Wednesday night, we noticed we were the only Black couple present, and the service we received contributed to an uncomfortable feeling. While I didn't voice my concerns at the time, I made a note to share my thoughts in this review.