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Gator's Dockside

Logo: gatorsdockside.com3

American restaurant chain located in Florida

Gator's Dockside is a casual restaurant and sports bar chain with locations found in central and northeastern Florida. The restaurant was started by brothers Tony and Paul Cipparone and friend John Foerst in Jacksonville, in May 1991. The chain serves mainly Americana fare, with offerings similar to what is found at nationwide chains such as Applebee's and TGI Fridays, but with some localized features including seafood and fried alligator tail.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1991Founded1

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Gators Dockside
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Gator's Dockside is a casual restaurant and sports bar chain with locations found in central and northeastern Florida. The restaurant was started by brothers Tony and Paul Cipparone and friend John Foerst in Jacksonville, in May 1991. The chain serves mainly Americana fare, with offerings similar to what is found at nationwide chains such as Applebee's and TGI Fridays, but with some localized features including seafood and fried alligator tail.2

Timeline

  1. 1991Founded Founded1

Sources

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