GATORS DOCKSIDE
- Health grade
- A · 94/100
- Osceola County rank
- Safer than 57%
- Diner rating
- 4.1 ★ · 2,129 reviews
- Violations
- 6 basic
- Last inspected
- Mar 2026
It pulls 4.1 stars across 2,129 reviews and ranks safer than 57% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Saint Cloud. Menus here flag options for dairy-free, keto, paleo, and pescatarian diners.
Get directions Call (407) 891-8095
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (94/100)
- Violations
- 6 total — 6 basic
- Address
- 4001 13TH ST, Saint Cloud, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Bar & grill, Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.1 stars (2129 reviews)
- Seats
- 200
- Phone
- (407) 891-8095
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
There is no middle ground in these 20 reviews. Opinion on front-of-house is split — those reviews land at 3.8 on average.
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (12 of 20). Of the 20 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (94/100) with 6 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was March 4, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. On health score it sits safer than 57% of the Osceola County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited dishwashing facilities and insects/rodents/pests.
Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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My crew and I are working up here and we went here. Bad mistake my guys had to stop working the next day cause they couldn't stop using the restroom. It was coming out both ends sorry to say. I didn't get sick because I ate a dry club sandwich in which I didn't finish. I tried it once when I did a job work didn't like it, my crew wanted to try it thinking it may have been my luck the first time. Yea bad idea. 👎
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I am so annoyed. I’ve ordered takeaway 6 times now and the orders have been incorrect 100% of the time. How hard can it be to read an order then execute it CORRECTLY? I have ZERO complaints about the quality and taste of the food, but their takeaway accuracy is abysmal. My family time and the extra gas to go back to get order corrected is ignored. Excessive apologies and nothing else. It’s not like their food is cheap…
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The bartender Melvin is an amazing bartender and server.
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Awesome job by Katelynn our server
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The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the establishment was spotless. My waitress, Katelynn, was an absolute gem. She was attentive and never missed a beat, checking in on us frequently and ensuring we had refills. It was a pleasure to speak to her; you don’t encounter such exceptional service every day. She’s undoubtedly one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
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Not surprisingly it was loud in the restaurant. But the tables are spaced nicely so you don't hear still of the neighbors conversations. Our server was friendly, got my unusual order just right. The others in my party also enjoyed their meals. This is the first time we've been in, but we will be back!
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prince charming with the floppy blonde hair and tattoo on bicep, tysm for the eye candy during dinner. 10/10
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Just wasn't good. Cold sauce served over semi warm wings and boneless.
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Delicious food, wide variety and friendly service! Highly recommend A +++
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Great bar!!! Highly recommend happy hour! Great deals and great bartenders
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Me and my friends and family love to come out for the all you can eat wings on Mondays,will be back again.
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Great service!!!
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Went there for NFL draft night. It was fine the food was good but I felt the price was a bit high considering I only had a salad and beer. Also, the waiter was completely and utterly incompetent. We had to ask several times for refills and to have the TV changed and the volume increased for us to watch and it ended up being someone else that did this. He was slow with the drinks as if he forgot and then suddenly remembered. Also, we couldn't ever find him to even ask. They were really slow on a night which should have been super busy for them. I can see why they're so slow, if they give this kind of service on a regular basis.
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Stopped in around 10p to grab a beer and an appetizer with my husband after a long work day. Your back bartender, Hailey i think, is terrible. Inattentive with an attitude that us being there was a bother. We were 2 of maybe 12 people in the whole restaurant. She was breaking down the bar around us an hour and change before closing time, chatting with a coworker thru the outside bar while we were waiting to order food making zero attempt to deliver service that could make her money on a clearly dead evening. We hadn't come in for a while due to a decline in service but decided to give it another try. We unfortunately will not make that mistake again. When you are slow you should be appreciative of those who come in to spend money at your business. Sidenote: Thanks to the server who greeted us warmly and said bye to us when we left. He was the only good interaction we had there.
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We got the steak bites and steak quesadilla appetizers. They were delicious! Their wings are really good! Saturday 5/16! Had the Thai chili wings! Delicious! The servers were very informative and efficient! Enjoyed everything!
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Food is okay, service is garbage.
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Fun place to eat and have a couple beers too. Great food, great prices and great atmosphere. We like sitting on the patio. Pets are welcome outside and they even offer a menu specifically for your pers. 5.99 Awesome
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First time here. Worst ever. Blonde bartender was so rude. Never will we be back.
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Good place to grab a drink and a bite i can't remember my servers name but she was awesome and very attentive. I'll definitely be visiting again when I am in the area.
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They even have a trivia night
Overall Score
75 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 4, 2026 · Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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March 4, 2026 · Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
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March 3, 2026 · Complaint Full
Warning Issued
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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September 17, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 4 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 4, 2026