Lazy Gator
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About Lazy Gator
Lazy Gator brings the taste of Louisiana to Amarillo, offering a unique dining experience that locals and visitors rave about. Our warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for enjoying authentic Cajun cuisine, with dishes like our exceptional gumbo and seafood pasta being particular favorites. We...
Lazy Gator brings the taste of Louisiana to Amarillo, offering a unique dining experience that locals and visitors rave about. Our warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for enjoying authentic Cajun cuisine, with dishes like our exceptional gumbo and seafood pasta being particular favorites. We pride ourselves on providing fast and friendly service, ensuring every guest feels welcome. Don't miss our daily specials, which are known to disappear quickly! Complement your meal with our great selection of beers and cocktails, and save room for our delicious desserts. Whether you choose dine-in, takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup, Lazy Gator is ready to serve you a memorable meal.
What Customers Say About Lazy Gator
Lazy Gator is highly praised for its Cajun food, friendly staff, and attentive owner. The gumbo is a popular sample, and the service is consistently excellent. Some customers have noted occasional inconsistencies in food quality.
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Tip: If the Lazy Gator ever offers a special, get there as quickly as possible! Specials are highly recommended.
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Best meal I have had in a long time. Literally the best gumbo!
This was a spur of the moment decision and holy lazy Susan! It was probably one of the best fish dishes I have had. Perfectly balanced spice and cream and the rice was delicious accompanied with the blacked fish and deep fried crayfish tail! We also got the fish and chips! So good! And the calamari was perfect done. Micci the owner was totally rad and our bartender Halleigh was a total sweetheart! Come here!!! It's a hidden gem that everyone should know about!!!
First impression of this place was super great! We had the Salmon Monica and the bayou burger. VERY DELICIOUS!!! The only regret I had leaving here was only ordering the half serving of fire cheese sticks. Should have got the full order!
Awesome place to eat. Staff was great. The cook came over and addressed some allergy concerns with my wife. Then gave her a sample fish to try. He went above and beyond to make it a good experience for us. Highly recommend the fried gator. I will most definitely be back again.
First I would like to thank the owner for being amazing. You could tell he was passionate about his restaurant, and man does it really show in the food!! Secondly our server was awesome. He was attentive and super knowledgeable. I can’t wait to come back again.
This is great hidden gem. I had googled best restaurants in Amarillo and this was on the list. We gave it a try and I was amazed. While I was originally planning on gator, I tried the ribeye with cajun butter. It was fantastic! Had the scallops with jalapeño and it was amazing. Warning the jalapeños were hot, but we're next to the scallops so for those who can't stand heat , they don't have to eat them. I normally eat steak at the Texan, but this was better.
I come to town once a moth for work. This was my first time visiting the restaurant. It will definitely be on my rotation from now on. Food and service were excellent. What I assume was the owner greeted me and sat me and was very clearly active and attentive in the dining room and kitchen. That’s great to see. Thanks for a great experience.
Our waiter today was Yime. He was fantastic!!! Me and my mother in law decided to dine in today and we had the best experience! We had some free ceviche before they ran out...it was sooooooo good! Definitely would have again if it was advertised more often. My mother in law had the shrimp alfredo and I had the texan burger. Both orders came out perfect! We will definitely be back soon!!
I got the seafood pasta with the salmon on top. I don't even remember what the dish is called but it doesn't matter. It is probably one of the best dishes I ever had. I will be making Amarillo a stop for food every time I drive through just simply because of this restaurant. Please open a location in Colorado springs.
A co-worker who lives in Amarillo suggested I try Lazy Gator while I was in town from Dallas, Texas. I am prone to gravitate to small local eateries....and Lazy Gator is now one place I will return to when I visit the Amarillo area!! It is evident that this is a gathering place for locals. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and excellent service!! When I was seated the server came immediately. She (Christen) was very friendly, extremely attentive, and wore an amazing smile, all of which made my first experience a memorable one! Lazy Gator is definitely on my go back list. If you are looking for great food, excellent service, and a good relaxing environment...Lazy Gator is worth checking out!! (Pictured: Gator Bites | Fish & Chips)
This place really blew me away. Came in from out of town and wanted some Cajun. Inside was very clean and a nice eating environment. Sampled the gumbo and it was AMAZING. Nice rich roux with shaved parmesan on top gave the dish a lot of depth. Tried the fire stix and all I can say is Chili’s doesn’t haven’t anything on their cheese pull! Lightly battered so it didn’t take away from the star of the show, the ghost pepper cheese. Ordered the Lazy Susan as recommended by the waiter and every bite was like heaven. So much flavor without letting anything over power. Even though it’s a three hour drive to Amarillo, I will have to find a reason to come back down and eat here as often as possible.
Pro tip: If the Lazy Gator ever offers a special, get there as quickly as possible! Everything we’ve ever had off of the menu is absolutely delicious too. And the service is always great! But back to those specials… We’ve eaten shrimp and grits all over the South and we’ve never had anything close to their dish! The shrimp was lightly fried paired with their yummy scratch-made creamy Cajun sauce with cheesy green chile grits. Perfection! And Pondaseta’s Fast and Hazy on draft. Yes please! Highly recommend!
Absolutely the BEST Cajun food in Amarillo!!! I was greeted and served with a smile, and enjoyed a cup of complimentary Gumbo because it was my first time at the Lazy Gator. The Gumbo was only a tease of how Awesome the food is here, and the "Mud Cat" Fish was Spectacular. The menu has numerous items that sound delicious and the portions are quite generous. Ester was an Amazing server and she advised me of several food recommendations. I will definitely eat here here again!! ... Returned on 12.27.2024, and was served by Zeden. He recommended the Lazy Suzanne and it was awesome!
Lazy Gator offers a relaxed dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. With a solid 4.6 rating, this restaurant is known for its flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of tastes, from fresh seafood to hearty comfort food. The menu features a great selection of options, with the standout being their signature gator dishes, cooked to perfection and packed with bold flavors. The friendly service and laid-back vibe make it an ideal spot for a casual meal with friends or family.
While in town stopped in. Quit smaller place, clean and open. No wait, good parking. Wait staff was very kind and patient We ordered gator bites, fresh, but processed fer sure, rubbery and over seasoned..I ordered cod, fluffy, but over seasoned, broccoli perfect in cooking time. The tenderloin was preferred ordered med well, arrived med still very pink. Sent back to kitchen came WELL done. Had already waited to redo, so now the okra was cold. Not the best experience, but not the worst.
Visiting the town, we found this place randomly after checking out some sights. We were welcomed with an opened door by a gentleman. The place is conveniently designed with a bar and TVs on one side. There are more TVs all around which makes it a great spot for football season, I bet. The server was attentive and cheerful. We got our drinks fast. The gator tail appetizer was reasonable for two. Served with two sauces. The gumbo was flavorful and a cup wasn't enough. I'd suggest getting the additional grilled cheese side. I didn't taste the other dish, but apparently the burger needed to be seasoned. It is common nowadays to make burgers more plain, so it wasn't that unusual. Overall we had a good time and left satisfied.
I ordered Gator Gumbo and Mussels via UberEats. Firstly I asked for utensils; didnt get them. Since I'm at a hotel I had to drink my gumbo out of the container. However I couldn't finish it. I'm born and rasied in Louisiana. There is an odd metallic taste in the Gumbo that I didnt quite understand. It wasn't the gator but something else. Similar to that metallic taste of venison or lamb. The mussels were also salty/spicy. I LOVE spicy, like make my lips burn and nose run type of spicy but I also like spice flavors and not just salt. The reviews are 4.6 stars so maybe I'm tripping today. I will try them again and select other menu items.
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