Gator's Dockside Lake Mary in Sanford

I Love this Place! The Food is Amazing n The Workers are Amazing n treat u Great when ure there! Id recommend this place to anyone. U want a fun n lovely experience this is the place to be n u can take ur kids there theyve got Wonderful games for the kids to play n A Gator to take a pic with! AMAZING!!!!

This gator dockside is so much better than the one in Melbourne, the service is great clean building clean inside and they did wings perfect, they also did the Sauce the way I like it on wings, I will highly recommend this place good food good atmosphere good people

Never thought I would try Gators meat, but I did---and man it was the best ever! Better than fish, better than chicken---it was tender & juicy that I came back for it, and would do so again. And their Buffalo wings---theyre the best! Juicylicious! I ate those 2 plates in one quick sitting.

Would like to give them zero stars. But had to give them 1 so I could give this review. Went there to watch a NASCAR playoff race. I was turned away. Because it was Sunday and football was on. There are a sh!t ton of TVs in the place. All televising the same games. I wanted to sit outside where there were 2 TVs facing a direction no one was watching. I asked to sit here and if they would change the channel to the race on this 1 TV amongst dozens. They refused to accommodate me... Their website states. " We have the biggest TV screens so you can watch your favorite sports"... Not so!.. Ive spent my fair share of money at this establishment. To be turned away... Never! again Gators Dockside... HOOTERS accommodated me just fine. No issues. Thank you HOOTERS!

The staff was so friendly. It was our first time ordering and they were just so pleasant on the phone. The food was amazing of course but we will be back for the awesome service!

Good wings, but service was very slow. Somehow one of our orders for wings got missed by the kitchen, and it added about 20 minutes to the wait. It was also super loud due to a trivia event going on.

Had a lot of the appetizers and drinks.Good food, solid selection of drinks and good service.Spinach dip with the pita points was great.

The food was pretty decent. Id be curious to know which award these "award winning" wings won. They were below average, and could have been fried a bit more. A good example of "award winning wings" includes J Timothys in Connecticut, which are far more meaty & are double-fried. The gator bites were good, and better than what I had in Kissimmee. The combo platter and the spinach and artichoke dip were the best options, and my party enjoyed them. The cocktail/spirit selection is good. The beer section is mediocre. Our server, Hannah, was very nice. The host was a bit awkward but not rude. Would I come back? Perhaps.

Been in here for 30 mins and still haven’t gotten my food. Service isn’t good anymore either. This place has gone downhill.

Service was great and food was great. My one complaint is that the amount of Mac and cheese given is a comically small portion. I asked the server if its really supposed to be that little of a serving and she said it is measured and weighed. It was a $2.49 upcharge to do Mac n cheese as a "premium" side instead of a regular side. I feel like the additional cost more than pays for a full side. The grilled honey mustard wings were really good. Ranch tasted like it was made in house.

Food took super long to come out and it wasnt cook correctly. Im not going back service was horrible. Getting warm drinks and cold food is the worst.

I had an amazing Shrimp Caesar Salad at this location which became my instant favorite. Our waitress was friendly and attentive during our entire dining experience. Customer service isn’t dead after all.

Good food good service, granted it was 3:30 but will return soon

Service was great, drink was exceptional! The cole slaw was out of this world, food was super hot and came out quickly. Fantastic experience, can not wait to visit again.

Oh My! Last year I had to work in Lake Mary and was excited to come here for Grilled Honey Mustard wings. Server said, "We stopped serving that flavor a couple years ago." I was like "Whaaaaa?">>> Fast forward to today >>> To my delight, it was back on the menu. So, I ordered them. Oh, how I missed them. Sweet and tangy grilled to perfection. I was so excited I forgot to take a picture....Service was better than I remember too. Food came out timely and was piping hot and our server checked on us from time to time. Not too much, but enough to let us know we were not forgotten. It was mildly busy too.Looking forward to my next visit. Ill take pictures then. :)

This is a family orientated restaurant bar sports bar / family its very appropriate its got video games and very well kid friendly very good food reasonable prices well be back

We were seated immediately with 6 kids and 3 adults. Server was friendly and attentive. Kids meals were good size portions. Everything we all got from burgers to mahi tacos to Cajun pasta was great. They have a small arcade area and TVs for sports so something for the whole family.

Amazing food, warm and attentive service, and a dog friendly patio and staff. Been twice and will absolutely return.

Check your wings I ordered take out and I’m going on my. 5th day of food poisoning from the bone in wings, not the first time it happened to but it will be the last, they have been steady declining this past years, the wings even boneless have been horrible, the price of everything has gone up but there quality has gone way down, they lost this family’s business all there locations

Don’t order wings for carry out unless you ask them not to burn then totally on the grill. Worst order ever 🤮

I has not been to Gators in a long time. Their menu has changed somewhat. I had their Sea Breeze salad. It had crisp lettuce, dried cranberries, pieces of tangerine, candied pecans that gave it a nice crunch, blue cheese crumbles and a nice piece of grilled chicken. My husband had their chicken nachos. It was a big plate with lots of chopped chicken, tomatoes, green onions and drizzled with avocado and cheese sauces. Overall a great palate experience. Prices were good especially for the amount of food received. They also have tasty wings and really good burgers. Try it. Youll enjoy it.

Update hours please — Ale House hours are correct (50 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771- those of us that work late, need somewhere to go too 🤩

I am usually pretty satisfied with the food here but the last 2 sandwiches I got, I was not thrilled. This is the philly I got today, it was supposed to be no mushrooms, however they left everything off and the quantity of meat to bread was totally unproportionate. I will give them another go but 3 times will be a make or break.

They served my fiancé Raw chicken!!!! It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen!!! He got super sick never will I be back restaurant smells like mold.

Great lunch menu! Had a fried chicken but that was amazing. The server was nice and helpful. Would recommend for lunch. I saw they had endless wings on some day as well.

Nice place. But freezing cold in the main dining area. And the ladies bathroom needs some upkeep. The food is good the service is good.

We had a large group and they handled it very well. There were a couple hiccups, but they were resolved quickly. The food was very good

Eli the manger and vickie the bartender were amazing. Eli helped me out as soon as I sat down and she was there for anything I needed. I highly recommend coming here and visiting them both.

Service was great.Food was very average.For being named gator you would think they would have more on the menu than gator nuggets.Wings were average, pretzel over cooked.For the price I will not recommend.

Exelent place to go out to eat.exelent service thete.And good food.

Visited this location to dine in, and they were open for dine-in... But they had no running water. We were informed that the bathrooms could not be used, and that there would be no water or fountain drinks available - but how do you run a kitchen, cook, or wash dishes without water? Will not return.

I ordered the fish tacos dry bits of fish! there was literally almost non-existent coleslaw. it didnt come with the sauce! so I asked cuz there was no flavor! the server asked the manager and they both said theres no sauce. So I went back and looked at the menu after I ate. its supposed to come with chimichurri sauce!Maybe Ill stick to Wings next time.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Gator’s wings and their pretzels. Always order from here and food is great. Here’s the most frustrating part that makes me want to never order delivery again. For some out of this world reason, they think an order of 30 wings shouldn’t come with ranch?? Even after I called and requested that they please put ranch in?? Also after I ordered an extra side of ranch AND paid for?? Small problems I know, but this is just so stupid. Usually not a person to stand up on a soapbox over some sides of ranch, but this has happened over 5 times. Like cmon, you’re a wing joint.

Food is delicious and servers are always top notch, however whenever I order to go there is always issues, their is lack in seasoning and missing ingredients. The corn wasnt flavored and the chicken club was missing the tomatoes and lettuce. When reading the menu online and seeing the ingredients it helps to know what to get but when the food is lacking in it, its not as fulfilling.

Bad Reviews are spot-on; Bartender disappeared when we walked up to the Bar to order; we saw the "manager" sitting in his office right next to the bar and asked for assistance; he refused and walked-off without serving us???When the Bartender came back; we were treated like; "What are you bothering me for?/"; I guess they dont want to make any money???We approached the "Mgr" to ask about the Service; he became belligerent and argumentative; we didnt want to lower ourselves to his level; so we left.Not a good place to eat, drink or anything else for that matter; DO YOURSELF A FAVOR STAY AWAY>

The food came plout fast and fresh but the server seemed annoyed to have to serve my son and I. There was no one in the restaurant at the time really, so im not sure what her problem was. She has a RBF and I tipped her well anyways because my daughter is a service worker and I wanted to prove a point on my dime. Hopefully the next time we come the server wont put a drag on our time and shes in a better mood. Ill chock it up to her having a bad day.

Gators has long been one of my favorite places to go get wings. I hadnt been for a while and when we went back I was not disappointed. My only gripe is the heat index on the menu. I ordered the Chipotle Honey Barbecue and I would place it mild-medium, nowhere close to hot. It was still delicious though and came out in a reasonable timeframe. Servers were very friendly also.

We received our drinks quickly but the service was lackluster. The good makes up for it however. The only thing that wasnt good was the home made chilli. You can tell it wasnt fresh. Beside that the chicken was great.

Ate the onion petals for appetizer and theyre so delicious with the dipping sauce. Ribs were juicy and had the fries with the salad for the sides. Great atmosphere and service but the wall behind the bar was open so the heat was too uncomfortable. Server moved us to the main dining area for cooler Temps. Nice for a date, with the family or just hanging out with friends

Definitely some place Id like to go back to. Our waitress was excellent, the food was very good, everything was clean including the bathrooms, I enjoyed myself as well did my dinner guest.

Gators is a great place. On this trip, although still tasty, the food came out late and was not very hot. Hence why 4 stars versus 5.Somewhat to their defense, they were packed and had quite a few larger groups. I, myself, was with a party of 10. That being said, if you can seat them, you should be able to feed them with the same quality and efficiency.

Went here for the 1st time and tried 4 things.Gator tail- I recommend this as an appetizer. It’s really good and the house sauce they serve you with is very tasty.Gator nachos w/ pork- They were decent. Felt as if there was too little toppings and too many chips. As well all of the cheese were at the bottom and not much on the chips. But they were good.Beef & Lamb Gyro- Served hot and it was good. Got it with a side of fries and the fries were perfectly crisp.Cajun Alfredo- It good enough. Would probably get it again.Overall I would eat here again. My server was very pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this place to others.

I was so excited to order wings from there for the 1st time. Ordered the grilled wings to go, got home and discovered that most of them were burned almost to a crisp. I am so disappointed!!

It was a good experience. I went with friends and we all ordered the platter from the appetizer section. The restaurant wasnt packed at all. Very few people but the food came out slow. Servers were nice and the food was okay. The chicken was pretty dry and portion for price was decent. Music was definitely on point though. It was a good mix of throwbacks. The menu wasnt too diverse. Chicken, very little seafood such as shrimp, ribs, salads, soups,and thats about it..

Went here with a coworker for after hours work beer/catch up and they were awesome. We were seated quickly, checked in on frequently but not in a bothersome way. We added 4 more people to our party and each server we had was helpful and nice. We ordered quesadillas which arrived fast and tasted great. The patio area is awesome! We will certainly return.

The service of the staff was great. Ordered wings which came out hot. The beer was cold and at a reasonable prices for drafts and bottles alike. Seems like a great place to watch sports as they had televisions along all of walls it seemed. Looks they could host large guest parties but I did not see any party rooms. Nice place to meet up after work for a few and grab a bite.

Im not a fan of sports bars, but went with a friend who is, and it was surprisingly pleasant. Less loud than the Mexican restaurant next door. Food was really good and its nice to see theyve added several vegetarian options, including the Beyond burger and the cauliflower wings pictured which were great.

Our server was friendly, the food was fresh and delicious, service and atmosphere was great for a busy night

I was searching for fish and chips in the area in it pop up in Google maps. Its really good for those who like the Cod fish and traditional fish and chips. The boneless chicken wings is really so good. I would recommend try both in each visit

Dinner was really good for a chain except gator tail., That was at best a gimmick. Olivia was a great server. Prices were on par with most chains