Turtle and gator in Miami?

[zbomb2000]

I am wondering where in Miami I can find turtle and gator, both to purchase and cook at home or to eat at a restaurant.

The only place I have heard of that has gator is the BBQ joint down 8th by the Everglades, but I have not checked it out yet. Any good?

[pikeal01]

There is a small place called Coopertown west of the Florida Turnpike down Tamiami Trail (SW 8 St.) I had the gator there once and it was good. As far as I know The Pit BBQ (the bbq joint on SW 8th st entering The Everglades) does not serve gator...they do have frog legs through.

[Frodnesor]

Try Delaware Chicken Farm in Hollywood for gator to cook. I'd call ahead to confirm availability but their website says they carry gator tail, ribs and tenderloin.

[RickL]

Delaware Chicken had an ad in the Sun-Sentinel Food section for Alligator meat in 1 lb. packages for $9.99

Delaware Chicken, 4191 N State Rd 7, Hollywood 33021 954-983-6831

We used to buy fresh turtle meat there as well, but it's been years since I've seen it available.