About - Gator's Dockside Ocala
Welcome to Gator's Dockside Ocala, where the spirit of Florida's great outdoors meets the warmth of a classic American restaurant. We're a casual dining spot and sports bar located in the heart of Ocala, serving up mouthwatering dishes and refreshing drinks to locals and visitors alike. At Gator's Dockside, we pride ourselves on serving high-quality food that's made fresh in-house every day. Our chefs are passionate about using only the best ingredients to create dishes that are both delicious and affordable. We're committed to providing an exceptional dining experience that exceeds your expectations and keeps you coming back for more. As a locally owned business, we're proud to be a part of the Ocala community. We believe in supporting local suppliers and partnering with local organizations to make a positive impact on our neighborhood. We invite you to join us at Gator's Dockside, where a warm welcome and great food await you.
Popular Menu Items
1/2 ONION PETAL
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10 WINGS
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Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
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We had a fantastic experience at Gators Dockside in Ocala. Our waitress, Zoe, was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was phenomenal. I had the fish and chips, which were crispy, fresh, and cooked just right. We also tried the Mojo pork tacos, and they were outstanding—full of flavor and generously portioned. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. This location is doing it right. We’ll definitely be back!
The food and service were exceptional. The ribs and gator tail were amazing! Highly recommend a visit. Our server, Taylor was very attentive.
Driving through Ocala, my travel group and I decided to stop here for lunch. The lunch specials were still going on, and they had a decent selection to choose from. I got the Chicken BLT Wrap, and my wife got the Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese with Turkey. We each had a side of chips. Wrap was good, but I wish there was more of the spicy ranch. Kind of a dry wrap. The chips were unremarkable, but I thought they were fine. I am burping them up a few hours later as I write this. My wife's Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich had us all wishing we ordered that instead. Overall it wasn't a bad meal, but as far as levels to what tasted better? The Grilled Cheese. We all had a beer, and it was ice cold! We loved this. Our server was Cheyenne B, and she did a great job with keeping up with our orders and making sure the food and drinks were getting to our table in a timely manner. She was great.