Gators’ Crossroads

Reviews

• Carey C.

  star star star star star_border 9 July 2026

  Stopped in the this dive for an impromptu drink on our way to the gator swamp/everglade tours.
  
  Friendly staff, smokers everywhere, high prices for drinks - $48 for 4 drinks.  
  
  I probably couldn't hang out here for extended periods since everyone, everywhere, chain smoked.

• Andrea Marie B.

  star star star star star_border 5 July 2026

  First time out on the bike since moving to Marco Island and this was our first stop. If you have a problem with people smoking while you're eating (we dont), dont bother coming . It's a family friendly biker bar, plain and simple.
  Food's okay, but the location and nice people are what make the place

• Jessica G.

  star star star star star 2 July 2026

  Always a great time! Burgers are killer!! Go on Wednesday, wearing Gator Atire, and get half price drinks! Also, our favorite Bartender Janice will be there!!!
  
  We never miss a Sunday, live music outside. Beers are always Cold, and the atmosphere is super friendly!

• Frederick D.

  star star star star star_border 28 June 2026

  If you need a bar where you can smoke, order a bite and a beer, well you've come to the right place! Tell Donna Freddy sent ya, and she might even bring you a free beer. No just kidding.  They got great rock music, a couple pool tables, and what else could you want after a hot day in the Everglades. We came here to check it out, Joanie's Crab shack is always closed, next Gators Cross Roads is just west on the Tamiami Trail by a little. We've driven by A dozen times and always wondered....so today we finally stopped.
  
  We ordered Florida Avenue IPA and the smoked mullet dip which came with saltines. All their dishes are home made. Very nice smokey finish.
  
  There is live rock music Sunday's from 1-6pm. I suggested they have a beer mug membership to which Donna said "Good idea", for the regulars anyway.
  
  Had a good time here and thanks for the beer!

• Daytona S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 26 June 2026

  Local dive atmosphere: 4 stars. Typical bar: 2 stars. Food: 1.5 star.
  I shall explain...
  
  If you're some Yankee out of Jersey or Philly touring the country, grab a couple of guido buddies and ride over to this place. It's rustic fish camp meets trailer park bar in the Everglades. Take some pictures, buy some chainsaw totem art and get back in the convertible corvette. Success.
  
  As far as bars, very small draft assortment, some bottles, and you'll wonder if the glasses are clean. Hey, it's a dump... but that's part of the draw. If the bathrooms don't scare you off, then you've spend some time in truck stops and marine launches and are probably comfortable pissing outdoors. So be it...
  
  The food? It's hit or miss. (Those of you who left 5 stars on food, have you ever eaten anywhere besides Golden Coral or Dennys? Seriously!) The fare is Dennys meets soup kitchen quality and taste, with the exception being the gator bites, which were good, a solid 3 for gator. At least they got their namesake right. The accompanying sauce and tartar almost ruin them though because they're cheap-out of the can-Sysco food service crap, and unimpressive.
  
  The battered and fried grouper was a lot like Gordon's frozen fish sticks but at $15.95 (Not Gordon Ramsay, but the yellow box Gordon at Publix grocery.) Wings and burgers rate as good as Dennys. If you're a connoisseur into food, don't bother...or turn off your taste buds and step right up because you won't be impressed. Me, I can cook. I've also eaten well. This is not eating well. But it will feed you. The food will be hot, but you'll probably have to ask for (off brand, crappy refillable Sysco) ketchup for your fries because I did...twice.  
  
  My friends love this place, but they're also the sort that would jump up and down with excitement if they can smoke inside and use vulgar language. Is it really that big of a novelty that you can smoke in a restaurant? Who cares! Restaurant = Food. Bar = Drinks (beers). This place lacked in both.
  
  Service was hit or miss. One waitress seemed stoned and didn't come back after taking orders until it was time for the check. Hey, might have ordered a refill but...where in the shambles were you? It wasn't busy.
  The other waitress was more on her game, didn't quite merit my 35% tip but I gave it anyway. Read this, and earn it next time please! I have served my ass off when I was waiting tables / running bar and this was like 'Shrug' 'I'm here all day' 'Shrug'
  
  PS: If you order water it will be brought to you in a plastic bottle and you'll be charged $2. They won't tell you this, but it will be on your check. Not a nice surprise. I could've bought beer / soda instead. Communicate your restaurant's subtle differences please!