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    Gators BBQ

    83 Reviews
    #56 of 1,663 Restaurants in Jacksonville
    $American, Barbecue
    8083 Baymar St, Jacksonville, FL 32220-3367
    +1 904-683-4941
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    Overview
    4.5
    83 reviews
    • Excellent72%
    • Very good19%
    • Average8%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “banana pudding” (16 reviews)
    “collard greens” (11 reviews)
    “brisket” (20 reviews)
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    American, Barbecue
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    LOCATION
    8083 Baymar St, Jacksonville, FL 32220-3367
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    1 - 10 of 83 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Best BBQ

    You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Even the fried shrimp is delicious! Fried squash is a must!

    Thank jagfan916
    Reviewed 27 February 2018
    LOVED this place!

    Hubby and I had an opportunity to eat here a couple of weeks ago for lunch. Place is a little small but the food is amazing! Huge portions and yummy yummy food!

    Thank PussycatBC_Canada
    Reviewed 7 November 2017 via mobile
    Terrific BBQ

    This is a real-deal BBQ just off the highway. A small place with just a few tables, is busy as all get-out, with people coming in for food (eat in and take out). Had both the chopped pork (like pulled pork) one time and the...More

    1  Thank eve1950
    Reviewed 1 November 2017 via mobile
    Simply great BBQ in a simple shack. WOW!

    Helpers are right. This is a true rare gem devoted to making great BBQ. Everything we ate was superb and the simple shack reflected the down to earth food. My only regret that we live in New Jersey and cant simplify drive here for great...More

    Thank Codfish1
    Reviewed 31 October 2017
    Good BBQ, Convenient to Highway

    We travel the route around Jacksonville somewhat regularly and were happy to see good reviews for a BBQ place convenient to I-295. Gators looks like a typical BBQ shack with unpaved & haphazard parking, unlit signage, a counter for ordering and a few tables at...More

    1  Thank Keith B
    Reviewed 4 October 2017 via mobile
    Best local find for BBQ

    Looked for a local BBQ dinner and found it at Gators! Had the pork with green beans and macaroni salad. If I was local I would repeat the selection again! Very small for on site dining but worth the trip.

    Thank Joe C
    Reviewed 15 September 2017 via mobile
    Good food

    Come for business around here, try the brisket, was good and great atmosphere, look like I was in grandparents house back in the days, will be back

    Thank memendez15
    Reviewed 10 August 2017
    True BBQ restaurant that is wheelchair friendly!

    I mostly order the Smokehouse Tender Pork Ribs and every time they just melt in your mouth. I have tried every single side they offer and they are all fantastic. I am a fan of the sauce as it doesn't mask the smokiness of the...More

    Thank Califanna348
    Reviewed 1 August 2017 via mobile
    Family Feast

    When I worked on this side of town it was a weekly visit and I always got the inexpensive special- Pork Sammich with a side and Large Drink Sometimes the side would be the yummy crinkle cut fries or I'd get the collard greens! The...More

    Thank Tom P
    Reviewed 27 July 2017 via mobile
    Delicious little BBQ joint!

    Found this gem here on TripAdvisor and couldn't have been more pleased. We tried a large variety of items and each one was delicious. I loved the sweet sauce and the red hot. The sweet tea was also delicious. They gave out samples of the...More

    Thank Jenn L

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    pat h
    19 July 2017|
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    You go for BBQ not catfish.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Barbecue
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Monday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Tuesday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Friday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 8083 Baymar St, Jacksonville, FL 32220-3367
    • Location: United States  >  Florida (FL)  >  Jacksonville
    • Phone Number: +1 904-683-4941
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    Description
    Behind Bennetts Hardware in the Marietta section of Jacksonville
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