Gator's Dockside - Windermere

The first time my boyfriend and I went here, we had good food and good service. We have gone a couple times since then and every time, it seems things get worse. The last time, we waited over an hour to get our food, only to realize the order was never put in by our server. We tried pick up tonight; one of our sandwiches was very poorly made (missing several ingredients, thrown together). This would be tolerable if the chicken wasn't also RAW. Luckily, my boyfriend caught it before he continued to eat, but needless to say we will not be returning again.

I absolutely love this restaurant. We typically go there once a week after our children's sports events, so about twice a week. The place is consistently clean and the staff is always incredibly friendly. I can't honestly say that the food has been perfect every time, but I've never had to send anything back. One of the things I really appreciate is that they have video games for the kids, which keeps them entertained while the adults can enjoy a few drinks and engage in some adult conversations.

The cheese sticks were really good. I got the Ahi Tuna Bowl and it was very well presented and tasted great. Rice has some heat, but very tasty. Celina was a super attractive and fast server. Cheers!

Parking: There’s plenty of space available. Kid-friendliness: It’s a great spot to visit after little league and football games.

--- I ordered through UberEats and got 10 wings, house chips, fries, and sweet potato fries. Unfortunately, the wings I received were not the dry rub Caribbean flavor I had requested; instead, they tasted more like buffalo sauce, which was a bit disappointing. However, they were quite juicy and sizable, so I can't complain too much. The house chips were wonderfully crunchy without being overly salty, and the sweet potato fries were tasty as well. I noticed they didn’t add any salt to them, which I appreciated. The regular fries were seasoned and had a nice flavor, resembling dirty fries. As for the environment, I didn’t find a designated parking spot for pickup (at least none that I noticed), but the interior had a friendly and welcoming vibe. The staff were very pleasant. I initially scheduled my order but was able to call in and pick it up earlier. The manager was very accommodating regarding the incorrect flavor of the wings, and I was quickly able to get a replacement through UberEats. It was handled professionally. In terms of pricing, it was reasonable. Five wings were $10, but the price decreased as you ordered more. The sides ranged from $3 to $5 each. Would I order from here again? Absolutely, I would! --- Feel free to adjust any parts as you see fit!