Welcome to Lazy Gator
Lazy Gator, located in Ruskin, FL, is a comfort food haven offering a mix of delectable seafood dishes and classic bar favorites. With a casual and friendly atmosphere, Lazy Gator provides a range of utilities including takeout, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the flavorful gator bites, fish and chips, and the blackened grouper, served with generous portions and expertly prepared. The attentive staff, highlighted by energetic waiters like TJ and skilled chef Manny, enhance the overall dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for cocktails, cold beer, or satisfying comfort food, Lazy Gator is a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.
- 102 W Shellpoint Rd Ruskin, FL 33570 Hotline: (813) 419-4841
Welcome to Lazy Gator, a hidden gem in Ruskin, Florida, that offers a unique blend of comfort food, cocktails, and seafood. Located at 102 W Shellpoint Rd, Lazy Gator provides a casual and welcoming atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends and family.
Lazy Gator is not just your average restaurant; it is a true dive bar experience with cold beer, good greasy food, and friendly staff. Whether you're in the mood for some gator bites, fish and chips, or blackened grouper, Lazy Gator's menu has something for everyone. The portions are generous, the flavors are on point, and the presentation is top-notch.
What sets Lazy Gator apart is not just the delicious food but also the excellent service. From energetic waiters like TJ and Remy to the talented Chef Manny, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. And let's not forget about Shea, the best bartender in town, who makes sure your glass is always full.
With outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a covered outdoor bar for those karaoke nights, Lazy Gator caters to a variety of preferences. So whether you're looking for a relaxed meal with your kids, a fun night out with friends, or a tasty dinner with your significant other, Lazy Gator has got you covered.
Don't just take my word for it; customers rave about Lazy Gator's great food, fair prices, and excellent service. So why not give Lazy Gator a try and see for yourself what all the hype is about? Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Contact Lazy Gator at (813) 419-4841 to make a reservation or order takeout. And remember, at Lazy Gator, good food, cold beer, and a warm welcome await you.

Great dive bar! Ok food! Cold beer! Good friendly staff. Fair prices.good greasy food! Cold beer!

I really enjoyed the food here. We went to the one in Ocala, FL. The service was pretty good too.

So I just wanted to write a quick review of this wonderful restaurant located in the Ruskin area of Florida. It was Friday night, and we had spent the evening with family for a funeral. They had taken our reservation for 10, and from the outside, you might see it as a "dive". And you would have to wonder, why are there O many cars here? Facing the building, there are entrances on the left side and right. The left side is the restaurant side, and if you go into the right door, you step into the bar. They were probably experiencing a shortage of help. We arrived and waited to be greeted for a couple of minutes. We were told there would be a slight delay in seating as they were waiting for their large table top to clear. Once seated, we were greeted by our waiter. His name is TJ, and he had a lot of energy and a big smile. Since I was driving, I only had water, but everyone in our group complemented the drinks they were having. We started with some appetizers,( gator bites, chips and artichoke dip etc). It was delicious. Another waiter (Remy) was helping TJ in getting our food out. My sister, and two others had the "Fish and Chips". When asked about the food, I was told it was delicious, and not too greasy/oily. My brother, two others and myself had the "Blackened Grouper". It was served with two sides. I chose the fries and zucchini squash medley. The meal was $20 and I received a very good portions that didn't overfill. Later, my brother and I shared a rum cake desert that was very good. Chef Manny came out to our table and introduced himself. He received a round of applause for how well the meal tasted and presented. On the bar side, it was a little loud as it was Karaoke Friday. Overall, this was a delight that I hope to visit again on our next visit.

Great place! Shea is the best bar tender! Awesome location off 41. Good food good prices.

The food and service were great. The outside seating area is also very welcoming and it has shade.

We were visiting some family in the area and found this place on Yelp. Menu looked interesting so we decided to try it out Driving up, the parking lot is a grassy/dirt/mud parking lot. So if it rained, be careful ypu don't get stuck! Walking in, the restaurant had an old country restaurant vibe It did have an indoor/outdoor bar if you ealn out the back. The day wr went it was half full and there was only one server. We weren't in a rush though so no foul there. I ended up with the chicken and rice soup and the shrimp amd grits. The soup itself was pretty standard fare and tasted good. The shrimp and grits were really good. Had s0me sausage in it and was seasoned very well. I'm finding I like these kinds of restaurants...I dontknow if it's because I'm getting older or because I'm married tp a white girl, but either way I'm not complaining...lol. Definitely would.come back when I'm in the area, but can't be in a hurry as ypu might get slow service. But if you're expecting a little slower service, but good food...this place might pique your interest.

Surprise location! It's been open for 3 years but the first time I realized it. There is more seating outside than inside. Only negative was bathroom's we're limited. But the food was good. Wait staff was excellent. Lots of little game activities outside. Good location and seemed to be the locals favorite. Oyster po boy was very good!