Restaurants in Winter Haven

“I love bringing their food on my food tours! They have a great selection and everything is sooo tasty! One time I brought their calzone on my tour and I asked the couple afterwards if they loved it. Of course they did. I then shared that it was vegan and they literally gasped at me. Turns out the mother has a daughter-in-law who's vegan coming to visit, and she didn't know that Winter Haven had such diversity. Our community is amazing!”

“I made reservations for my family since it suggested it on their website. My husband ,3 sons and I arrived and the hostess brought us to a table that was waiting for us! That was a pleasant and appreciated surprise to not have to wait. Our server,Jordyn was attentive and friendly she had perfect timing with drinks appetizers , main courses and desserts. We ordered 3 appetizers for the table and 5 different meals as well as two desserts for us each to have a sample of. Everything was not only full of flavor and perfectly prepared but also absolutely beautifully plated. We had a pleasant conversation with the owner ,Cindy, and she answered our questions about some of the flavors that we couldn’t quite place. We also discussed the history of the restaurant. It’s nice to see owners/managers in the dining area. We will come again soon and recommend this establishment to our friends and family. Thank You all”

“They were very responsive and helped me to create a master piece for my wife on her birthday. The cake and cupcakes were not only decorated nicely but also tasted just at good as they looked.”

“Central Florida needs great seafood, great service & a place where anyone feels welcome. Harry's Old Place is exactly that place. The freshest fish & shellfish, steak and cuisine done beautifully and served fast, with a smile. They have a stocked bar with great drinks served quickly and right. Harry's makes me want to dine out daily. I'd like to say a huge "thank you" to them for making me proud to be part of their patronage. Harry's for life!!! 💯!”

“We had the most amazing dinner at Arabellas tonight❤️ from the moment we walked in, everyone was so welcoming and professional❤️they were very knowledgeable from start to finish❤️the timing between courses was perfect❤️ I chose Steak Lady Diana (made table side) and the Trio (lobster, shrimp, and scallops to share before the steak because I couldn't decide what to eat😂). The Bananas Foster made table side was amazing❤️I would 💯 percent give this restaurant a 5 star rating❤️ If your near Winter Haven, Florida this restaurant is a must do fine dining experience❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“My girlfriend came down from NY and we ate at your establishment three (3)day's straight. We had the breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed the food so much, we bought the shirts ?. The service, amazing. The food was Egg-ceptional...”

“Very welcoming and delicious food !”

“We had an amazing experience the staff is great the food was awesome and we will definitely be back.”

“Ovation Bistro & Bar in Winter Haven is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed, satisfying meal. The service was excellent from start to finish—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which really elevated the experience. The salads were spectacular: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The meats, while cooked well, were a bit on the bland side and could have used a little more seasoning or depth of flavor. But the meal ended on a high note with their carrot cake, which was absolutely perfect—moist, rich, and full of delicious spice without being overly sweet. Overall, a great dining experience with standout service and amazing salads, with just a little room for improvement on the entrées. Would happily return!”

“Son muy ricos los helados y muy naturales!!! 100% recomendado y el lugar muy limpio y los dueños muy amables me encantó ♡”

“Great Birthday dinner last night. Good service, nice atmosphere, and wonderful food. My scallops were perfect!!!”

“I love there Chicken Souvlaki Platter is my favorite with the Tzatziki sauce 😍 I really recommend this place!”

“The service at this restaurant is always up to par nice and friendly staff”

“Pumpkin ice coffee was absolutely amazing! This season nothing pumpkin has really hit the spot this absolutely made up for everything. Everything my family had was amazing, the melt sauce was awesome, husband hasn’t stopped talking about it. Club sandwich was super filling! The staff was absolutely amazing, had the best experience and my husband hasn’t stopped going on how amazing they were.”

“We are frequently vendors in Central Park for the Saturday Markets and often get our morning coffees from Jimmy and Koreem whom are the owners of Richard’s. Not only are the drinks fantastic but you cannot beat the welcoming and casual atmosphere they have created. We love Richard’s and highly recommend them for your coffee and pastry desires.”

“The food was only second to the service! I had the biscuits and gravy while my wife and friend both had the eggs Benedict. Both meals were amazing! We also had the onion rings for an appetizer and they were delicious. The service was absolutely phenomenal! Sophia took great care of us with kindness, positivity, and knowledge. We will definitely be back!”

“♥️Highly recommended Twisted Prop to have a private Event on the back deck the Service & food was “Great “ Thank you to the Management for making our Party “FUN” 🎈🍻🎉”

“Great Bourbon bar with awesome staff and great atmosphere. A must try for bourbon lovers.”

“A bit out timing one order but I guess it was crowded today”

“I don't live near them. But when I'm in town. It's a must-have their food is great and the price is unbeatable. I had a handful of different things. And everything so far was delicious. The only bad thing I can say. Is there not near my house. But yes Im a fan of there food.”

“Absolutely amazing staff and craft cocktails. Good vibes. Absolutely will be back again.”

“First time trying J Burns Pizza and it was AMAZING!!! We ordered a taco pizza and a pepperoni pizza 🍕. Very tasty and delicious!! Service was top notch!! We will definitely be back!! *Winter Haven location Pictures in the comments”

“great atmosphere, great selection of beer, seltzers and ciders and pizza is delicious!!! will definitely be coming here again to try all the different selections!!! 11/10 recommend!!!”

“Best place to eat in Winter Haven. Been here a couple of times and they continue to out do themselves each time.”

“Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese!!!”

“Love helping Heather carrying in soda cases in from her car trunk! From the customer who wishes he worked at Legoland. Great place for excellent sandwiches!!!”

“AMAZING FOOD, great customer service and great attention to food! They never fail to make the best street food tacos.”

“Luv it Great good and fresh. It was my first time and looking forward to going again”

“I have loved Dino's Drive-In since I was a child. Delicious food, fast service and unique vibe. The servers are all top notch. The fried foods are always crispy and perfection. The portions are hearty. Hometown favorite.”

“One word, yum! Staff is amazing, food was amazing, drinks were amazing. Love, Love, Love. It’s been a long time since we have had food that was executed this way. Chefs kiss’”

“Great food! Everything was so fresh and delicious. We had the raw oysters, crab rangoon dip and I had the fish & chips”

“Great time at the open jam🙌 good atmosphere and great drinks!”

“Today I just had the best experience I’ve had in a long time in this location. Just meet Ronin and this guys just made us feel like we were dining at a 5 star restaurant. Props to him that made us feel so welcome.”

“Our family won a family box , and everyone enjoyed the fresh delicious tacos and sides. Thank you 100% would recommend JAC’s corner to anyone!”

“It a so good I got a plate it was so good”

“Skyline Lounge at LEGOLAND was such a wonderful surprise! The service was outstanding from start to finish—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the salads were truly amazing: fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of great textures and taste. Everything felt thoughtfully made rather than “theme park standard.” A perfect place to relax, enjoy a delicious meal, and feel well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

“We're staying at the beach resort and came here for dinner on our first night. Very laid back environment, great food and a good play area. The pineapple upside down cake was phenomenal! Trying breakfast tomorrow. Will do a different review for that.

Update: after doing two breakfast runs, the first one was great but the second morning was not so great customer service. Had to wait for everything, drinks, food bill. So I guess it depends on the day of the week and server you get.”

“Very friendly people and great food. If you like Chinese food you have to try it here and good prices.”

“Genuine Japanese restaurant. Very delicious food. A lot of choices. You can also buy authentic Japanese beverages. A must to go restaurant when going to legoland.”

“I’ve been coming here for years, they recently got a new owner but the food and service continues to be amazing. They serve you extremely fast and the lady is really nice. Food is really flavorful and the lunch special is affordable. Comes with your main course and a soup or egg roll.”

“Love our lunches with our server Diane! She is the best! You will be very happy with your lunch experience! Keeps me coming back.”

“We came for the wings. We were told they were better than Glory Days WH. I'll be honest they were definitely hot and fresh, and meaty! The competition is real! I am a fan of the boom boom honey garlic sauce. I wish you had a sweet Thai chili sauce as an option. The tots were undercooked and fell apart, needed to be cooked a little longer.”

“I was in Dennys last week on a Monday and my food was great! The manager Jessica went to every table as watched to see if everything was ok she is a great addition to the management team”

“I went to pick up a Father’s Day cake at this location, and the service was excellent. The cake turned out amazing and cute. We love it!!! The staff were friendly and professional. This will definitely be my go-to Baskin Robbins store.”

“This is the best Dunkin I’ve been to in years!! I️ don’t even live in this area. But I️ was Passing through, and they made the iced coffee perfect. The worker was sooo friendly!! Whoever runs this Dunkin needs to run them all.. I️ barely get Dunkin anymore bc the coffee is usually bad and watered down. Not here!! Will be back next time I’m in town.”

“On my first visit, I tried a pecan latte. It was very good! I will be back often!”

“All the food was delicious. Had 1/2 chicken, Mac & cheese, Corn Casserole and Strawberry Shortcake!”

“I'm vegan and the food is fantastic! I've tried several vegan dishes and they're all delicious! I absolutely love the Veggie Samosa Chat. The prices are very reasonable and the service is great. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will continue to come.”

“I love this place. My friend and I go there.”

“I recently attended a private catered event at Flightline Cafe . We had a delicious buffet meal Salmon , Parmesan Chicken Breast , Sweet Baby Carrots. Garlic Mashed potatoes and tasty Broccoli and cheeses . Started the buffet with a delicious tossed salad with all the fixing . Washed it down with sweet tea and lemonade. The bar has top shelf drinks that keep you going back for more . Service was impeccable. If you ever need a place to have a function Flightline Cafe should be one of your top choices as kudos to the owners”

“just discovered lolas today...loved everything...Lena is the best...had a great chat and yummy hersheys ice cream in the cutest shop...this is one of a kind place that you shouldn't miss!”

“Always my favorite place to get tacos and birria! The service and food is fantastic! Angela from the Dundee rd location is so kind with such a vibrant and positive attitude! I can’t recommend them enough!”

“Fantastic, delicious pizza!”

“We stopped at Obscured Wines during our Winter Haven Food Tours. They prepared for us a wonderful bite - a beautiful single bite with Strawberry, mozzarilla cheese on Italian bread with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar - so delicious. The wine choices and beer and ciders are vast with great prices.”

“Todo está bien Pero el horario no es cierto Dice que asta las 9pm pero hoy cerraron 7pm”

“One of our favorites. We just keep coming back because of good food and good service. Seemingly never the same server, but today Regan was the best—friendly and professional and attentive.”

“Great food and customer service. The wait staff was very tentative. Great prices too! Hard to find these prices any more for the amount of food and service. Highly recommend.”

“I have always been pleased with the service and the food is really yummy. My go-to place for sushi”

“Gourmet Goodies is wonderful! Several years ago, in September 2016, Gourmet Goodies created the most beautiful and delicious cake for the celebration of our parents’ 65th Wedding Anniversary. My family and friends have very fond memories of this special occasion. 💕”

“Fantastic food! Our server, Veronica, was exceptional!”

“we love this ice cream shop! so many flavors and awesome creations!”

“My boyfriend and I have been going to them for quite a while now. Let me just say they have the best tasting ice cream there. My boyfriend loves, trying all their unique snow cone or should I say snowball flavors. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. We have definitely built a relationship with them. I would 100 out of 10 recommend them.”

“First time here. Greeted as soon as I walked in by person behind bar (no host nor hostess). Sat at the bar and had a drink. Watching the workers here, it felt sorta strange: they appeared all happy and smiling. Don't they know they are at work? Food offerings are above what a usual neighborhood bar would serve. I would recommend.”

“I just started visiting Kairos. I have loved every drink I have had so far. I can't wait to try the coffees. My daughter Faithlyn loves it there too! They are so sweet in there. I am so glad I stopped in and tried.”

“honestly my favorite place for tea bombs and açaí bowls 🩷”

“oh my GOSH!!! i can’t say enough good things about this place. first of all its the cutest little space with enough seating and room so that you don’t feel squished and overwhelmed- perfect for homework dates or friend meetups. second of all- THE COFFEE!! they have so many amazing flavors and they’re HOMEMADE. PLEEEEAASSE!! instantly sold 🤣🤣 and their fall flavors are amazing. service was great, nothing but warm smiles and kindness. 12/10 recommend this place. i love supporting local business, whenever i’m back in the area i’ll definitely be coming back. 🥹💛🧡🤎”

“I could eat their tacos every day and never get tired of it. Al Pastor and Asada are my go to… I like all the meats though… Great place for lunch. Red sauce has a kick!”

“Excellent experience! I went with my daughter for the first time and fell in love with the place. The coffee was GREAT and the food was AMAZING! Definitely worth the drive to Winter Haven 🩷”

“The food is so great. If you link bland food then this is not for you. If you like food that is a symphony of flavor than this is a great choice. I am happy that we now live closer. This will be a regular place for us for sure.”

“Ok, so I see some negative comments on here about Mannys. I have been going to the one on 27 for a little over 10 years. Usually at least twice a month. I have NOT had the experience these people have and wonder if their expectations were beyond attainable and no matter how good things were they would still have a complaint. My girlfriend and I love this place. I have never had a badly cooked steak and the prime rib my girlfriend gets is what she wants. I would not under any circumstances continue to patron a restaurant if it were not good. Having lived in west Texas for almost two decades, I know a good steak. If your expectations are that high, maybe stay home and cook one yourself. You are your own worst critic.”

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE TACO TONI HIS FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT AND WELL SEASONED!!! I NEVER USED SAUCE RED OR GREEN”

“Wonderful staff and DELICIOUS sandwiches prepared perfectly. It's our favorite sandwich place. Always clean and the temperature is right. We just love Firehouse subs!”

“My daughter treated me and my granddaughter to IHOP my 1st time. I loved it. Wonderful customer service, clean, environment, inviting, restroom clean. Mahalo nui loa (Thank you so much) for the wonderful customer service and staff. And Mahalo ( Thank you) to our waitress sorry didn't get her name. A hui hou (until we meet again). Aloha”

“I always go to Carrabba's when Kathleen works. She is very friendly, knows her customers and makes people feel welcome. She knows how to make drinks and always makes sure her customer's are taken care of. The service and food are both very good.”

“I reserved Jensens for a private event and was not disappointed! Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and tasty drinks. I couldn't have asked for anything more. 10/10”

“Amazing food, Great Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“This charming establishment has managed to strike a harmonious balance between crafting outstanding coffee and giving back to the community. Wonderful staff, wonderful coffee. They also offer coffee flights! You absolutely must stop in!”

“omggg the red velvet cake with walnuts 😍”

“Absolutely amazing food!!! My go to in the neighborhood. Gracias!!!😊”

“The curry goat and sorrel is delicious. They give really good sized portions, and the servers are always friendly. I live out of state, but when I come back to visit, I always go to Genne's if I'm craving Jamaican food!”

“BEST BAR IN TOWN.”

“It’s laid back great atmosphere and I would go there again”

“Absolutely the best. Definitely try this place. The food, service and atmosphere are outstanding. The Crab Rangoon is the best I’ve ever eaten. Portions are great and prices are reasonable.”

“The best!!! Truly enjoyed the pizza!!”

“We recently did a training here and the staff is great! The owner and his staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. They love to help people and really believe in their mission.”

“Really good food! Laid back atmosphere. Obviously a place for locals. Music varies, but is usually pretty good. Weekend dinner options vary, but are all good.”

“Rebar is the best little beer bar! Nothing but Love, Hugs & Cold beer!”

“Paddy Wagon is a fun place to go, with the best and friendliest bartenders. We always have a great time there.”

“Hands down the best sushi and pho in Florida. I highly recommend”

“Friendly staff and delicious popsicles made with natural fruits. We grabbed some to-go, and they were packaged perfectly. Highly recommend this spot for a refreshing treat!”

“I always go to Carrabba's when Kathleen works. She is very friendly, knows her customers and makes people feel welcome. She knows how to make drinks and always makes sure her customer's are taken care of. The service and food are both very good.”

“This is delicious food, very fresh and priced right—my go-to for lunch and dinner”

“Good authentic food, friendly and fast service!”

“I love this place. My friend and I go there.”

“Love helping Heather carrying in soda cases in from her car trunk! From the customer who wishes he worked at Legoland. Great place for excellent sandwiches!!!”

“My girlfriend came down from NY and we ate at your establishment three (3)day's straight. We had the breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed the food so much, we bought the shirts ?. The service, amazing. The food was Egg-ceptional...”

“Forget about DD The Donut man is thebest”

“A place to go and have great service great food at a great price.A busy place because it's all that if you like family restaurants Breakfast and lunch it doesn't matter what time you go there it's great.”

“Owner makes everyone feel welcome [Original] Owner makes everyone feel welcome”

“AMAZING FOOD, great customer service and great attention to food! They never fail to make the best street food tacos.”

“I made reservations for my family since it suggested it on their website. My husband ,3 sons and I arrived and the hostess brought us to a table that was waiting for us! That was a pleasant and appreciated surprise to not have to wait. Our server,Jordyn was attentive and friendly she had perfect timing with drinks appetizers , main courses and desserts. We ordered 3 appetizers for the table and 5 different meals as well as two desserts for us each to have a sample of. Everything was not only full of flavor and perfectly prepared but also absolutely beautifully plated. We had a pleasant conversation with the owner ,Cindy, and she answered our questions about some of the flavors that we couldn’t quite place. We also discussed the history of the restaurant. It’s nice to see owners/managers in the dining area. We will come again soon and recommend this establishment to our friends and family. Thank You all”

“Really good food! Laid back atmosphere. Obviously a place for locals. Music varies, but is usually pretty good. Weekend dinner options vary, but are all good.”

“All the food was delicious. Had 1/2 chicken, Mac & cheese, Corn Casserole and Strawberry Shortcake!”

“We came in after a day at legoland.. Marissa are waitress greeted us and she was a 10Star waitress..We weren't too sure about the menu- We decided BBQ and let me tell you for all you can eat -it was melt in your mouth delicious food- BEST FOOD IN A PARK WE HAVE EVER HAD!! KUDOS TO MARISSA AND COOKS- WE WILL BE BACK”

“A "thumbs up"! We go several times a week. never had a bad meal, and service is excellent! Haven't tried the ice cream, yet, because the portions of the meals are huge! We'll have to go in sometime just for the ice cream!”

“I was in Dennys last week on a Monday and my food was great! The manager Jessica went to every table as watched to see if everything was ok she is a great addition to the management team”

“The food was only second to the service! I had the biscuits and gravy while my wife and friend both had the eggs Benedict. Both meals were amazing! We also had the onion rings for an appetizer and they were delicious. The service was absolutely phenomenal! Sophia took great care of us with kindness, positivity, and knowledge. We will definitely be back!”

“Great food and customer service. The wait staff was very tentative. Great prices too! Hard to find these prices any more for the amount of food and service. Highly recommend.”

“Love our lunches with our server Diane! She is the best! You will be very happy with your lunch experience! Keeps me coming back.”

“My girlfriend came down from NY and we ate at your establishment three (3)day's straight. We had the breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed the food so much, we bought the shirts ?. The service, amazing. The food was Egg-ceptional...”

“Good food but the answering service message said it was weekends for 11.99 but Sunday wasn’t a weekend so it was 16.99 I think it’s a great place friendly staff but would prefer not to pay 16.99 when advertising clearly says 11.99. Thank you”

“My daughter treated me and my granddaughter to IHOP my 1st time. I loved it. Wonderful customer service, clean, environment, inviting, restroom clean. Mahalo nui loa (Thank you so much) for the wonderful customer service and staff. And Mahalo ( Thank you) to our waitress sorry didn't get her name. A hui hou (until we meet again). Aloha”

“Renee was the best!!! She hav end extra ice, broke a large bill for me so I had change and was so sweet.”

“It was our first visit so we're surprised with a complimentary appetizer plate. Steaks were great and came with sides and buns. Value was great. Server was great. Would definately return”

“Excellent food and a huge selection”

“The other day I bought a spicy chicken sandwich meal, the fries was cold and the chicken was salty. It is my second time I bought something there I didn't like it. I hope they didn't change anything”

“I'm vegan and the food is fantastic! I've tried several vegan dishes and they're all delicious! I absolutely love the Veggie Samosa Chat. The prices are very reasonable and the service is great. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will continue to come.”

“♥️Highly recommended Twisted Prop to have a private Event on the back deck the Service & food was “Great “ Thank you to the Management for making our Party “FUN” 🎈🍻🎉”

“I love this place. My friend and I go there.”

“Food was good, but the bartender that we had was rude, short, and never once offered to refill my drink. My wife got several refills and when I asked the bartender said so I forgot. Hard to leave a great review. My first and probably last time due to the rude and disrespectful bartender.”

“Absolutely! Drink specials are awesome! Leenie was an amazing bar tender! You can get and NFL game you want.”

“Cool cafe to stop in get coffee and healthy meal options”

“I go here almost every other day if not daily some weeks. Place has best selection of boba and treats like churrros fresh made. Prices are more than reasonable, and they have a points program which gives me free drinks all the time. Lastly, the brothers whom run this spot (Freddy and Hernan I think ) are world class gentlemen! They indulge my curious kids, and make my drinks exactly how I ask every time ! Hard to find consistently great service and for for a good price these days and this little stop has that charm and taste

Thanks y’all
See you shortly !”

“My family frequently this location and have never had a bad meal or service. What the manager did this evening topped every experience I have ever had since ever going to sonny's for several decades now. I was having to place an order online to be picked up as we were not able to dine in, had a couple of issues with the app so figured I would just walk in and order. Saw both gm's and wanted to let them know the issues I was seeing with the app, issue was also happening when trying to order the same thing from a pc as well on their website. He immediately called corporate but being after hours I think he was only able to leave a voicemail. After listening to me he takes me over to the takeout counter and tells the cashier my order is on him for having a bad experience. I couldn't believe it as it was so generous of him. The food was superb and we will definitely be back as you don't find customer service like that everywhere you go anymore. They have showed they are not only serious about their bbq but also their commitment to outstanding customer service. Thank you for the great experience.”

“As you can tell their cheesecake is very delicious! I recommend the pecan pie. Very lovely workers she was sweet and all the cheesecakes look very yummy ! I do say that I would recommend for them to give more cabin vibes, since that is in their name I would say to play Chris Stapleton or music of that genre to make you feel like you’re in a nice cozy cabin as well as adding a coffee scent to top off the cozy cabin vibes ! 10/10 would recommend”

“I stopped in to LD Caribbean and decided to try the goat for the first time! It was very flavorful and tender. A great portion size, I was able to make two meals out of it. The rice was perfect and the plantains amazing. I got my plantains well done so they were crispy. Also the Pikliz on the side was so flavorful and delicious, little touch of spicy but not too bad. Can’t wait to go back and try more things!”

“Pho and shrimp spring rolls are absolutely amazing! They give a lot of meat and noodles on the PH1, you definitely won’t leave here hungry. We live coming here.”

“To the customer who ruined our music experience. Thank you. I checked your account and you leave a lot of one stars. Maybe the issue is you. Now when I sit inside to drink my chai the experience is not the same. Bring back the Drake. Love, a loyal customer turned sad.”