Thirsty Gator

JAIME D

8 months ago

This is our third time and again, everything was perfect, fresh oysters and really ice cold neers. Our waitress Lisa is always amazing!

Brandon R. Sirois

2 months ago

Really good place to eat great food and be around good people. Owner still operates the kitchen after 40 years! I recommend the wings and oysters!

Karian Muriel

3 months ago

I definitely recommend this place. The food, the place is amazing. I love it 🥰

Patricia Patricia

3 years ago

We have been coming here for years and love their service and oysters. We like to support our locals in the community and their oysters have never disappointed. Good ambiance and a good place to go just for a relaxing chill night. They have a pool table, darts, as well as juke box.

Diana Rodriguez

month ago

Thirsty Gator is where strangers go to feel like long time friends. You can tell they have a set of regular customers, however, you always feel welcome when patronizing. The service is always top-notch. My fiance and I love sitting at the bar and chatting with folks. The rock shrimp is my go-to, but the oysters are next on our list. You can tell they put Karen to everything they do, including the food. We look forward to the next time!

Indira

2 years ago

First time coming here for oysters - which are an absolute favorite of mine! This place is a diamond in the rough and the most amazing oysters I’ve ever had in Orlando. Our bartender/sever Steph along with Owner Tim greeted us with open arms. I felt like I was having a late lunch at my buddy’s house! Tim the owner even stepped in to chuck the oysters for us and have a friendly chat. I can’t recommend this place enough! It’s got a homey feel and I cannot wait to come back and try everything on the menu! Cheers to Tim and Steph!

Julie Copeland

6 months ago

Great dive bar atmosphere with fresh as it gets oysters! The bartender grabs your beer, wine, soda or whatever, takes your order AND shucks your oysters! The night I was there they had Chesapeake Bay oysters. We got them raw and they were magnificent! Napkin caddies mounted right above the bar seats. Super convenient and great use of space. Super smart on many levels, if you ask me! We got a pound of peek and eat shrimp, BIG and perfectly seasoned! So delicious! Last we had to try the gumbalya and it did not disappoint. Full of shrimp, andouille sausage etc (I can’t recall all that’s in it). Broth is full of flavor with a pretty good kick! Not a lot of rice, contradictory to the name, but I wouldn’t change a thing. This is definitely worth the visit! Very reasonably priced, too 👍🏼👍🏼

Daniel DeCoursey

2 months ago

Perfect little spot for a few oysters and a beer. And you can’t beat the service. Steph was an absolute delight and will be the main reason we come back.

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6 months ago

The owner of Gators is such a great person. I've been a regular there for 25 years now, but due to various reasons, this was my first visit in four years. I absolutely love raw oysters, and the ones here are highly recommended. Also, I always order the clam chowder when I go, and this time the clams were huge—it was perfect!

Erika Baker

4 weeks ago

Review for The Thirsty Gator ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely love The Thirsty Gator! It is such a well-established local staple, and it always delivers a fantastic experience. The atmosphere is perfect—it has a great sports bar vibe that makes it a fun place to hang out. Beyond the setting, the food is consistently excellent. They offer such great prices on their fresh seafood; I highly recommend ordering the gulf shrimp. Their chicken wings are also a must-try. If you are looking for a great meal at an excellent value in a laid-back setting, this is definitely the place to go. I highly recommend it!