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Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Welcome to Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant, a charming oasis located in the heart of Dunnellon, Florida. Nestled at 12189 S Williams St, this vibrant eatery boasts a delightful blend of casual dining and laid-back tropical ambiance, making it a perfect spot for both locals and visitors alike. Armed with icy drinks and fresh flavors, Blue Gator Tiki Bar offers a culinary experience that celebrates Florida's distinctive charm.
As you step into this lively venue, you're greeted by the upbeat sounds of live music, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. The friendly staff, led by attentive servers like Brandi and accommodating management from Krystal, ensure a delightful dining experience even during the busiest hours.
- Menu Highlights: The menu at Blue Gator features a range of enticing options, but the Gator Bites and Blackened Grouper are standouts. Customers have raved about the blackened shrimp with grouper fingers, highlighting the tender and flavorful preparation. The Buffalo Mac and Cheese also packs a flavorful punch!
- Side Options: Whether you're in the mood for sweet potato fries, hush puppies, or steamed vegetables, there's something for everyone. Priced affordably at just $1.49, these sides complement the main dishes beautifully.
- Drinks: Quench your thirst with their Alcoholic Frozen Drinks, priced at $8.50, or enjoy a handcrafted Long Island Iced Tea, reported to be a standout by birthday celebrant Linda Johnson.
Though parking can be a challenge at peak times, the culinary offerings more than compensate. As echoed by satisfied customers like Alan McGraw and Kathy Kimzey, the food is not only served hot but crafted with care and an eye for quality. The warm, inviting atmosphere and the exceptional service provided by the team at Blue Gator make it a destination worth returning to.
If you're searching for a delightful spot that combines good food, live entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere, Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant is your ticket to a perfect dining experience in Dunnellon. With a menu that showcases both flavor and freshness, it's a must-visit that keeps patrons coming back for more.
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“ We were a party of 7 on a Saturday afternoon with our server Brandi being very attentive to our needs and requests. Our food was very good and served hot. One of our guest wanted homemade chips but was told they were out of them until manager Krystal visited our table and we explained the problem, immediately Krystal rectified the situation and we had chips at the table within minutes. Very satisfied with our experience there, highly recommend. ”
“ EXCELLENT PLACE THE DEPENDENT ARE FRIENDLY, WITH A GOOD SERVICE, THE FOOD WITH VERY GOOD QUALITY, I LIKED LIVE MUSIC, THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE VERY SMALL PARKING LOT FOR A BUSY PLACE, I ”
“ Very good! First time there and not disappointed. Service was pretty good. Gator was tender and awesome. Had the blackened shrimp with grouper fingers. Really good. My buddy had buffalo Mac and cheese.. packed with flavor! Parking is a little limited, but I'd go out of my way to go back! ”
“ Had a great birthday dinner here while in the area. Was nice. Just sucked the road was near the restaurant. But it was still enjoyable. We got there right before 2:00. Was packed. But still found a table. But after 3:00. It was quite. I had the blackened grouper platter. Hubby had blackened grouper sandwich. Mine was great. Hubby said his was also. Long Island iced tea was fantastic!! Drank mine. And the other half of my hubby's. It was my birthday parking is limited. We had to park across the street. But we had a few people waiting on the light with us that were parked across with us. We would go back if in the area. (We did look at a menu that was posted on their site. Was 2 years old. So some things weren't there. Like the steamed oysters ) ”
“ Absolutely perfect Birthday stop!! Food was a 10, service was a 10, atmosphere was also a 10 with live music as an added bonus!! Being snowbirds, we look for value, quality and what might draw us back. Blue Gator had it all. Ordered Gator bites for the appetizer, The Cuban with fries and the Fried Oysters with hush puppies, coleslaw and tater tots. The perfect fried oyster should be a little plump and have the consistency of a good morel mushroom when bitten into, as a comparison. The batter should just enhance the taste not hide it. This was so good!! I do suggest the spicy mayo instead of tartar sauce for them. For drinks we had 2 Amber Bachs, a tequila sunrise and a spicy Bloody Mary. Everything total with tip was under 100.00. Seriously a great value for what we enjoyed. ”
“ My wife and some friends stopped by here after visiting rainbow springs. Fantastic atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating with view of the river! I got the chicken tenders with their special spicy honey garlic sauce and my wife got the fish tacos which she loved. It was a refreshing and tasty dinner to end our springs day. Highly recommend if you’re in the area! ”
“ Fantastic meal and great service by Jenny! She took her time and made lots of recommendations, so I tried the grouper Ruben, it was amazing! The gator bites were tasty, the drinks were ice cold and the rest of the team was fantastic. If you like great food and great people, this is a place for you! A great blessing on a Sunday drive! ”
“ Cole slaw is to die! Soo good. All the dishes were excellent. Angela was outstanding and went above and beyond. Bang bang sauce is unbelievable. You have to request it! ”