Address

2366 Hempstead Turnpike,
East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone

516-595-7685

Hours

Monday through Thursday:
Noon-10pm
Friday & Saturday: Noon-11pm
Sunday: Noon-9pm

MENU

Appetizers

  • Gator Bites 16.95

    Florida gator tail meat, grape tomatoes and Cajun spices over sautéed polenta.

  • Fried Calamari 15.95

    With your choice of regular or spicy marinara sauce.

  • Thai Fried Calamari 15.95

    Tossed in a sweet chili sauce and sesame.

  • Baked Clams 12.95 (6) | 22.95 (12)

    Fresh whole clams on half shell topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and white wine house butter sauce.

  • Mussels -N- Ale 13.95

    With garlic, EVOO, dark ale and fresh herbs.

  • Zuppa D'Clams 14.95

    White wine and your choice of regular or spicy marinara sauce.

  • Key Lime Coconut Shrimp 14.95

    With piña colada key lime sauce.

  • Fried Zucchini 12.95

    With marinara sauce for dipping.

  • Shrimp Aranzini 13.95

    Served with Pomodoro sauce.

  • Hot Antipasto 26.95

    Baked clams, shrimp, zucchini, eggplant rollatini, and two sauces for dipping.

  • Chicken Wings 12.95 (10) / 22.95 (20)

    The traditional way tossed in hot spicy sauce and served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

  • Buffalo Chicken Tenders 12.95 (5)

    The same way as chicken wings, but boneless and served with ranch dressing.

  • Havarti Nacho Platter 14.95

    With crispy tortilla chips, chipotle peppers, andouille sausage and havarti cheese sauce topped with black bean salsa and drizzled with sour cream. Add guacamole for $3.

  • Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 16.95

    With broccoli, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, EVOO and melted mozzarella.

  • Quesadillas 11.95

    Flour tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese topped with shredded lettuce, black bean salsa, and sour cream. Add Chicken for $2, Steak for $3, or Shrimp for $4.

  • Grilled Octopus 17.95

    Served on a bed of cannellini bean salad.

  • Shrimp Cocktail 16.95

    With Bloody Mary cocktail sauce.

  • Clams on Half Shell 11.95 (6)
  • Clams on Half Shell 22.95 (12)

    With Bloody Mary cocktail sauce.

  • Oysters on Half Shell 14.95 (6)
  • Oysters on Half Shell 22.95 (12)

    With Bloody Mary cocktail sauce.

  • Baked Meatballs 12.95

    Blend of ground beef, pork, veal, fresh herbs, and seasoned bread crumbs with tomato sauce and melted fresh mozzarella.

Salads

Add to any salad: Chicken 5.95 / Steak 6.95 / Shrimp 7.95 / Lobster Meat 8.95 (2oz) 17.95 (4oz)

  • House Salad 10.95

    Mixed greens, olives, tomatoes and onions, all tossed with house dressing.

  • Caesar Salad 11.95

    Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved Pecorino Romano cheese with classic Caesar dressing.

  • Hearts of Lettuce 12.95

    Iceberg lettuce with blue cheese, bacon bits, and balsamic vinegar topped with German fried onions.

  • Arugula-N-Pear Salad 12.95

    Baby arugula, gorgonzola cheese, and poached pear balsamic.

  • Beet Salad 12.95

    With spring mix, poached beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, mandarin oranges and citrus vinaigrette.

  • Country Salad 12.95

    With mesclun, sliced apples, sun-dried tomatoes, candied walnuts, blue cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette.

  • Mozzarella-N-Tomatoes 12.95

    Homemade fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar and EVOO.

  • American Lobster Salad 22.95

    4oz Maine lobster meat stacked up high with avocado, mango, tomato, and mandarin-orange citrus vinaigrette.

Soups

By the bowl

  • Soup of the day 7.95

    Chef's choice.

  • French Onion Au-Gratin 7.95

    Seasoned croutons and gruyere cheese, baked in a crock.

  • Lobster Bisque 7.95

Entrées

  • Grilled Rib Eye Steak 34.95

    14oz Certified Black Angus beef, char crusted and done to your taste.

  • Citrus Marinated Skirt Steak 32.95

    Grilled and served over garlic mashed potatoes and topped with German fried onions.

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs 30.95

    Slowly braised in its own juices to preserve flavors, and served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.

  • Roastbraten 34.95

    14oz NY strip pan seared with burgundy wine and topped with German Fried onions.

  • Steak-N-Shrimp 36.95

    14oz NY strip grilled with 4 jumbo shrimp and barbecued with our house chili sauce.

  • Balsamic Glazed Lamb Chops 29.95

    4 chops marinated in balsamic honey dijon with fresh herbs and served over arugula salad.

  • Grilled Pork Chops 14.95

    14oz frenched chops topped with light fennel onion salad.

  • Bourbon BBQ Pork Ribs 23.95

    With baked beans and sweet potato fries.

  • Steak Tidbits 19.95

    Charcoal grilled, topped with onions and mushrooms, and served on garlic toasted bread with house BBQ sauce.

  • Veal Milanese 25.95

    Traditional veal cutlet, lightly breaded and pan fried with lemon and white wine.

  • Veal Parmesan 25.95

    With pasta of the day.

  • Vitello Saint Romero 26.95

    Veal scaloppini flash grilled and served over baby arugula and salad house dressing.

  • Gator's Vitello 26.95

    Veal scaloppini with fire roasted peppers, shiitake mushrooms, and asparagus in a sherry wine demi glaze.

  • The Ultimate Burger 16.95

    8oz black Angus beef, charcoal grilled and topped with onions, mushrooms, bacon, and melted American cheese with French fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a Kaiser roll.

  • Beyond Burger 16.95

    Vegetarian burger grilled and topped w/ German fried onions on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

  • Balsamic Chicken Breast 21.95

    Marinated in balsamic honey dijon mustard then grilled and served over wilted spinach with apples and candied walnuts.

  • Stuffed Chicken Saffron 22.95

    Breast of chicken stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese then served over sautéed spinach on a pool of saffron sauce.

  • Chicken Mushroom Crepes 20.95

    Tender chicken, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, stuffed into delicate crepes and topped with white truffle sauce.

  • Chicken Valentine 19.95

    Stuffed chicken legs with fried eggplant and mozzarella, then lightly breaded and served with duxelles sauce.

  • Chicken Under Brick 24.95

    Free range 1/2 chicken marinated with garlic and fresh herbs, and served over wilted spinach.

  • Chicken Primavera 21.95

    Grilled chicken breast with julienned vegetables, garlic and EVOO.

  • Chicken Francese 20.95

    Tender chicken dipped in egg batter then sautéed with white wine lemon butter sauce.

  • Chicken Parmesan 20.95

    With pasta of the day.

  • Eggplant Rollatini 20.95

    With pasta of the day.

  • Eggplant Parmesan 19.95

    With pasta of the day.

  • Fajitas 20.95

    Grilled onions, peppers, shredded lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheddar, salsa, and sour cream. Add Guacamole for $3, Chicken for $5.95, Steak for $6.95, or Shrimp for $7.95.

Pastas

  • Gators Cavatelli con Cime 23.95

    Cavatelli pasta, Gators' sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic and EVOO.

  • Linguine with Clams Sauce 22.95

    Chopped fresh clams, garlic, and EVOO with your choice of white wine or marinara sauce.

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka 19.95

    Flambeed with vodka, shallots, prosciutto ham, tomato and creamy aurora sauce.

  • Penne Shrimp Pomodoro 23.95

    With shrimp, shallots, and sherry wine in a delicate filetto di pomodoro.

  • Pappardelle with Lobster 24.95

    Generous portion of lobster meat with shiitake mushrooms, brandy, and cream sauce then drizzled with truffle oil.

  • Gnocchi Saint Romero 23.95

    With shrimp, serrano ham, green peas, and cream sauce.

  • Baked Lasagna 21.95

    With meat sauce, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

Seafood Specialties

  • Surf-N-Turf 48.95

    6oz lobster tail, 12oz NY strip, and 3 clams oreganatta.

  • Lobster-N-Shrimp 29.95

    6oz lobster tail, and 4 jumbo shrimp broiled or Francese.

  • Steamed American Lobster 29.95

    1 1/4 Maine lobster, broiled or oreganatta, served with corn on the cob and drawn butter.

  • Walnut Crusted Salmon 26.95

    8oz salmon filet pan seared with a walnut crusted top and served over spinach.

  • Shrimp Oreganatte 26.95

    Broiled jumbo shrimp with seasoned breadcrumbs, white wine, and herb butter sauce.

  • Gators Zuppa D'Pece 26.95

    1/2 Maine lobsters, clams, mussels, calamari, and marinara sauce served over linguine.

  • Neptune Platter 26.95

    Shrimp, scallops, and filet of sole broiled with white wine herb butter sauce and asparagus.

  • Fried Seafood Platter 26.95

    Shrimp, scallops, and filet of sole served with French fries and tartar sauce.

  • Fried Shrimp 26.95

    With French fries and cocktail sauce.

  • Shrimp Mediterranean 26.95

    Grilled and marinated with garlic, fresh herbs, and white wine sauce served over vegetable risotto.

  • Filet of Sole Francese 24.95

    Dipped in egg batter and sautéed in a white wine sauce.

  • Shrimp Mona Kina 26.95

    Breaded jumbo shrimp sautéed with shiitake mushrooms, Marsala wine, demi glaze and melted mozzarella.

  • Shrimp Parmesan 26.95

    With pasta of the day.

  • American Lobster roll 21.95

    4oz Maine lobster meat salad served on a potato roll with fries or chips.

  • The Gators' Lobster roll 21.95

    4oz warm lobster meat with fresh butter served with fries or chips.

Brick Oven Personal Pizzas

  • Wood Fired Margarita 19.95

    With fresh mozzarella, margarita sauce and fresh basil.

  • Friday Night Wood Fired Pizza 19.95

    With our sour pizza dough, crushed tomatoes, basil, hot pepperoni, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella.

  • Wood Burning Gator's Pizza 21.95

    Gator's sauce, broccoli rabe, garlic, EVOO and mozzarella with no sauce.

  • California Vegetable Pizza 21.95

    Sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, fire-roasted peppers, spinach, garlic, EVOO and mozzarella.

  • Meat Lover's Pizza 22.95

    With pepperoni, salami, ham, bacon, meatballs, sausage, and mozzarella.

  • Piezone Pizza 21.95

    Dollops of ricotta cheese, sausage, and mozzarella.

  • Besta One Pizza 18.95

    Created by you! Start with sauce and mozzarella then add any topping available. Onions, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, bacon, pepperoni, salami, sausage and hamand anchovies, each for $1.50. Chicken 2.50. Steak 3.50. Shrimp 4.50.

Kids Menu

Kids menu includes drinks and ice cream pops.

  • Cheese Pizza 10.95

    Add any topping for $0.50.

  • Chicken Fingers 10.95

    With French fries.

  • Burger 10.95

    With French fries. Add cheese for $0.50.

  • Spaghetti 10.95

    With meatballs.

  • Cheese Quesadilla 10.95

    With French fries.

Side Orders

  • Broccoli Rabe 6.95

    With garlic and oil.

  • Sautéed Spinach 6.95
  • Pasta 6.95

    With garlic and oil.

  • Italian Sausage 7.95
  • Meatballs 7.95
  • Vegetable Du Jour 6.95
  • Potatoes Du Jour 6.95
  • Sweet Potato Fries 6.95