Gator Jake's Bar & Grill
4.3 ★ · 1,761 reviews on Google · $$
Closed now · 36863 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Gator Jake's Bar & Grill is a sports bar at 36863 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI, with a bright, breezy setting and a casual atmosphere. Its food centers on Cajun and Southwestern fare, alongside comfort food and small plates. Lunch, dinner and late-night food are available, and guests can eat at the bar or use table service. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drink offerings. Sports viewing, darts, pool and live music are part of the bar's draw. Outdoor seating and a fireplace provide additional setting options. The business is suitable for groups and solo dining, accepts reservations and welcomes children, with high chairs and a children's menu available. Takeout, delivery and catering are offered. Practical features include a free parking lot, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Its Google rating is 4.3 from 1,735 reviews.
Know before you go
- Cajun and Southwestern fare
- Sports viewing, darts and pool
- Live music
- Happy-hour food and drinks
- Late-night food
- Reviewers often praise the service (2 mentions)
- Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
- Reviewers often praise the atmosphere (1 mentions)
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Kid-friendly
- Good for groups
- Open late
- Happy hour
- Takes reservations
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible
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This bar is everything is I would want from a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall bar. It has the staples - pool, darts, music, unassuming atmosphere, etc. The drinks, food, and service are reliably go…
— Google, 5★, September 1, 2026This was our first time here we were attending a concert. Cassidy our server was a delight. She was attentive, sweet and overall good service. Tony was the manager on duty he has been in the servi…
— Google, 5★, August 28, 2026That AC was cranked and had to bring my blanket in for my 4yr old son haha...
— Google, 4★, August 22, 2026
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