R J GATOR'S – Seafood
The Villages-area home of R.J. Gator's, holding its own domain for the Lady Lake corridor's casual-grill trade. The format runs the Florida bar-and-grill register the name promises for the retirement capital's dining rotation. It suits Villages dinner defaults, snowbird happy hours, and locals who keep their neighborhood grill in the weekly lineup.
1015 LAKESHORE DR, LADY LAKE, FL, 32162 3527516935 https://www.rjgatorsthevillagesfl.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at R J GATOR'S
Dairy-Free at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including RJ’s Gator Bucket, Fried Onion Strings and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Homemade Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including RJ’s Gator Bucket, Grilled Atlantic Salmon and Parmesan Green Bean Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Platter and Homemade Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Platter and Homemade Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Homemade Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Onion Strings, French Fries and Florida Alligator Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at R J GATOR'S
R J GATOR'S in Lady Lake has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including RJ’s Gator Bucket, Parmesan Green Bean Fries and Fried Onion Strings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at R J GATOR'S
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Shepard's Pie | 72.5 g | 45.3 g |
| The Perfect Burger | 90.6 g | 38.6 g |
| Honey Mustard Chicken Salad | 51.6 g | 34.9 g |
| Smoked Gouda Grits | 0.1 g | 32.2 g |
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon | 5.3 g | 26.5 g |
| Strawberry Walnut Salad | 68.5 g | 22.3 g |
| Farmhouse Salad | 28.3 g | 19.7 g |
| Hail Caesar | 59 g | 14.6 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Seafood Platter | 1.2 g | 10.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - sunday
- 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Monday - sunday
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Menu
Gatorizers
- Bayou Nachos - $13.99: Tortilla chips loaded with chili, tomato, cheese, jalapeños, scallions and key lime sour cream; served with a side of salsa. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zesty Everglades Shrimp - $14.99: 10 jumbo shrimp drizzled in our Boom Boom sauce served grilled or fried over a bed of onion strings with a side of Texas petal sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $8.99: Lightly breaded mushrooms fried crispy and served with our house made ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Green Bean Fries - $10.99: Hand battered green beans seasoned to perfection and then fried golden; served with our house made ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp - $15.99: 6 large butterflied shrimp stuffed with our signature crab meat and drizzled with garlic butter and topped with asiago cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Florida Alligator Tail - $16.99: Tender chunks of marinated alligator tail fried golden and paired with our signature cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boom Boom Shrimp - $10.99: Golden fried shrimp tossed in our signature Boom Boom Sauce served on a bed of lettuce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Onion Strings - $9.99: Thinly sliced sweet onions, hand battered and fried; served with our Texas petal sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- New England Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $9.99: Tender clam pieces with diced potatoes and onion; topped with diced scallions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- She Crab Bisque (Bowl) - $9.99: A rich blend of cream, sherry seasoning and authentic blue crab. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Captain Carson's Chili (Bowl) - $9.99: Fresh ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers; topped with cheddar jack cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $13.99: Romaine blend and homemade chili topped with cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños and scallions then drizzled with our key lime sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Walnut Salad - $13.99: Romaine blend topped with sliced strawberries, candied walnuts and bleu cheese crumbles; served with a balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Mustard Chicken Salad - $18.99: Romaine blend topped with chicken, diced tomatoes, red onion, smoked bacon crumbles, cheddar jack, and croutons. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmhouse Salad - $15.99: Romaine blend topped with diced tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, avocado, egg, smoked bacon crumbles, and croutons. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hail Caesar - $11.99: Romaine lettuce topped with Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese and croutons. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Buckets
- RJ’s Gator Bucket - $24.99: Famous gator tail fried golden; served with fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Trap Bucket - $17.99: Jumbo shrimp, hand battered and breaded in signature Gator's seasoning and fried; served with fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key West Bucket - $15.99: Hand battered Pollock fried to golden perfection; served with fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Coast Bucket - $20.99: Sampler of golden fried shrimp and crispy fried Pollock; served with fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Everglades Favorites
- Havana Banana Chicken - $14.99: Caribbean Jerk style topped with signature Indian River sauce and key lime sour cream. Served with rice, black beans and sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $15.99: House made recipe with a savory filling and flaky crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- RJ's Signature Pasta with Shrimp - $18.99: Linguine pasta garnished with diced tomatoes, scallions, Asiago cheese and Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepard's Pie - $13.99: Ground beef gravy topped with corn, red skin mashed potatoes and cheddar jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Airboat Tacos Fish - $19.99: Fried, grilled, or blackened served with Floribbean Rice and Black beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okeechobee Chicken - $19.99: Grilled chicken breast topped with mushrooms, smoked bacon crumbles, cheddar jack and honey mustard. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Platter - $19.99: Fried Pollock fillet, and Haddock fingers paired with a grilled shrimp skewer with fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stuffed Mahi - $26.99: Tender mahi fillet stuffed with signature crab meat and baked. Served with Floribbean rice and sautéed green beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Redfish - $24.99: Redfish fillet blackened in house blend of Cajun spices; served with Floribbean rice and black beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Lobster Mac & Cheese - $21.99: Lobster meat in creamy mac and cheese topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, asiago and cheddar cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - $23.99: Salmon fillet seasoned with roasted garlic pepper blend; served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- The Perfect Burger - $15.99: All-beef patty topped with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Perfect Fish Sandwich - $17.99: Blackened fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, red onion and melted Swiss cheese; served on toasted rye bread with fries. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- RJ's Smackin' Chicken Sandwich - $18.99: Grilled or fried chicken breast topped with southern pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Coleslaw - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Gouda Grits - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gator Tail Pie - $13.99: Chocolate cookie crumb crust, caramel, vanilla ice cream, walnuts, chocolate and caramel syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Cobbler - $4.99: Served warm in a cast iron skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Key Lime Pie - $8.99: Tart key lime filling in a graham cracker crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Hot Coffee - $3.99: Regular or Decaf
- Coke - $3.99
- Iced Tea - $3.99: Sweet or Unsweet
Frequently Asked Questions about R J GATOR'S
- Is R J GATOR'S dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. R J GATOR'S has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including RJ’s Gator Bucket, Fried Onion Strings and French Fries.
- What can I eat at R J GATOR'S on a dairy-free diet?
- RJ’s Gator Bucket, Fried Onion Strings and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does R J GATOR'S have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Onion Strings and French Fries.
- Is R J GATOR'S gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at R J GATOR'S?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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