To the owner and manager of this establishment I’d like to say that your kitchen staff is amazing! The kitchen staff at AJ Gators are the reason I gave a three star rating for your establishment. It’s unfortunate that they are backed by an incompetent and unfriendly bar staff. They have two bars however, only one bar tender is running both bars. I feel there is something fundamentally wrong with the way this place is ran. This is my first experience having a bar tender literally roll her eyes at me for ordering a beer! A friend of mine watched as a waitress took a dirty glass off a table then the bar tender proceeded to make my friend’s drink INTHEDIRTYGLASS! I really wanted to like this place and have been here four times before writing this review. Although I could go on, I’ll just make a note that I now understand why the place doesn’t have more customers on a daily basis.
Craig S.
Place rating: 2 Carrollton, VA
I have been here a few times now. Honestly… Gator’s is bar food, and my expectations are always tempered when I walk in the door. However… this particular Gator’s has deliciously cooked Cheeseburgers, and that’s the only reason I was able to give them any stars. Our last visit was on a Sunday… place was nearly empty… ordered food and asked for Splenda… it never came out and we sent my girlfriend’s son to find some. The Waitress brought our food out… and then disappeared… never refilled our drinks… never saw her again. Terrible, terrible service… and absolutely no excuse for it.
Bruce R.
Place rating: 2 Carrollton, VA
Service is poor at best. Food is bar food and nothing to get excited about. A shame it doesn’t have more competition in Carrollton.
Alexa B.
Place rating: 4 Smithfield, VA
This restaurant is an average sports bar it is appropriate to bring children up until 8 o’clock pm. Good children’s menu however every side is an additional cost there are no sides that come with the food Most of the staff most of the time are very helpful friendly and try to get the food out quickly to you If you have children I highly recommend on Friday and Saturday getting in before 6 o’clock so you can get a seat and get served and eat within an hour The restaurant can become extremely loud later in the evening around 7 o’clock Clean restaurant and clean bathroom parking lot easy to maneuver through well lit at night.
William T.
Place rating: 5 Newport News, VA
Great Thursday night specials great bartenders(brandy) and food is surprisingly good
Mark T.
Place rating: 4 Smithfield, VA
mid afternoon, best time to have good meal and a little quiet, watch for bogo cupons in paper, spud mountain is the best, loads of bacon and cheese and great burgers, and great service, well done guys and gals
Mike B.
Place rating: 3 Battery Park, VA
Wow. Friday night. Incredibly loud. Lots of kids running around. Been waiting on our meal for at least an hour. Food good. Avoid Friday night. They cannot handle it.