Restaurants in Winter Haven

“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”

“AMAZING time tonight! Had a fantastic dining experience and will return! Everyone we came in contact with was attentive, friendly, and gave fantastic service! We will return!!!”

“Delicious food! Izzy is a great server, he gave better service than I've seen at many fancy upscale restaurants. Ovation is a great place for good ole American dining.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free menu”

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

“Place is really nice, books for kids to read. Lounge with sofas to realx and nice tables. Tried the strawberry blonde $13 it was good. Sample pours are charged unfortunately.”

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

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

“I ordered several gluten-free pies for my baby shower due to attendee allergies. The pizzeria was very accommodating and the food was delicious. Everyone at the party was so pleased. The price is competitive, too. I'll order from there again!”

“Any bad reviews have to be negative because when I tell you that the food is 1000/10, service is outstanding and the place is extremely clean. Food took less than 15 minutes to come out. I will certainly be back!”

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

“This is our fave Mexican restaurant! The 2 for 1 Margs during happy hour is the best!! Tried the Veggie Macho Burrito tonight and it was fresh and delicious. Love this place!”

“Awesome food great server too!”

“I love the crystal selections and how the workers are able to help identify crystals and tektites”

“Amazing cocktails. Ariana was superb. She was extremely knowledgeable with drink selection as well as food choices. We will definitely be back!”

“Fun evening with great food, a dining experience watching a talented chef create your meal in front of you”

“Ribs are always a must have! Has a good quality of items to choose from, along with some good prices.”

“Service was great and food was amazing”

“Absolutely great food. Great service. Great priced”

“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”

“Honestly not sure why so many other reviews are negative. I had no issues with customer service. I had to wait a few minutes, as Chili's is handling their own orders as well as orders for Just Wings. But my food was hot and fresh so I have no problem waiting. Fries were crispy, wings have a great flavor. My only complaint is I wish they were fried harder. Other than that, great value for what you pay, especially with wing prices going up. Similar to a Wing Stop experience, but for the price, I prefer Just Wings.”

“Seating was fast which was nice, service could have been more organized. Drinks came quick, appetizer was quick, but the waitress didn't take our food order until we were done eating the appetizer. This cause a bit of delay, but overall, everything was good.”

“We went with a gift card. The blooming onion was free. It was around 4:00 pm. We were seated pretty quick but waited forever for our waiter. After he came and we ordered, our blooming onion came, and it was pretty good. My ceasar salad came and it was not good. It had a strong onion aftertaste that was gross. I ordered my steak medium rare, but it still came really rare. I had to catch the waiter to get it fixed. The sautéed mushrooms I ordered were terrible. They didn't taste good at all. The sweet potato was delicious, though. Overall, we were not very pleased and probably would have complained if it wasn't basically free.”

“I love it here!!!”

“My family and I had the dinner buffet and it totally worth it. Food was good and service too. Pedro in the pasta station was very attentive and prepared us a fettuccine Alfredo that was awesome.”

“I don’t understand why all the recent reviews are all negative. It’s been obvious to me that they are very short staffed. They are doing the best they can, and I thought it was pretty amazing! They were very cordial and kind. Very transparent about the wait times, too. Food was amazing, as usual! I swear, y’all do something to that coconut shrimp! 😂🤤 I LOVE coming here so much and I can’t wait to go back!! ♥️”

“I highly recommend eating here. I have been here several times and it has always been a wonderful experience and great food.”

“Best Mexican rice on the planet!!!! Great atmosphere, not for the old and stubborn, you have to order yourself unless your at the bar but hey, new concept, great food!!!!”

“Absolutely love this place.”

“Hands down, I found the best bakery in town.

Proudly sponsoring desserts at local restaurants, and still 1/2 the cost of the competition.

New flavors and ideas seem to be weekly, giving me a treasure trove in which to pick.

Overly pleased.”

“My two granddaughters and I stopped by there Saturday evening. The service was exceptional. The ice cream was delicious and we felt very welcome. I’ll definitely be 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...”

“I had the delicious avocado toast with balsamic drizzle and the best Café con Leche I have had in a long time! I will try the pancakes next time!! Highly recommend!!!!!”

“I grew up in central Jersey. Lived in Florida since 2011. I lived in Hillsborough, Pasco and now Polk county. I’ve finally found legit tri-state pizza. This might even be better than the pizza from up north. We just brought home a pie and loved it. Well done to whoever put this pie together. We will be back.”

“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”

“Beautiful setting to have good coffee, fabulous baked items and one of the best Cuban sandwiches! They also have a wonderful selection of GLUTEN FREE options!!”

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

“♥️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” 🎈🍻🎉”

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

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

“I have been buying ice cream here for years. They have the most unique flavors. I love the coconut, banana, and coffee flavors. She makes the pop cycles with fresh fruit. They are delicious.”

“The food was good but just a little pricey. Italian is not one of my regular ventures. The service was great. They have a very nice wine selection even though I didn't partake as it was lunch with my mother and sister. The ceasar salad was very good, and they brought a whole bowl to the table. The breadsticks were good, not over seasoned, and neverending. I ordered the stuffed chicken marsala, and it was served with loaded mashed potatoes. It was flavorful, and the portion was enough.”

“Just visited Honeycomb Bread for the first time after trying their bread at the Lakeland Farmers Market. Wow!!! The ham and cheese croissant is spectacular. This was the best croissant I’ve had since my visit Paris! The staff was super friendly and the products are amazing. My son loved the cookie and we can’t wait to come back to try more of their tasty treats. This place is a must visit.”

“Super friendly staff and amazing coffee. I love the themed months where they have special names for their coffees and teas. From time to time they’ll have a food vendor set up outside with incredible choices. 10 out of 10 - Haven is Heaven”

“Classic taco truck with the best tacos on Recker hwy. I go 1-2 times a week for asada and birria tacos and they’re always friendly and greet me kindly as they know who I am now. And their salsa Roja is actually hot!”

“Ordered to go. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Chicken was tender there was plenty of it, they didn’t skimp on the meat. They also gave me extra rice for free !!!! Thank you, I will be back.”

“Our first trip at tap room. Great experience. They provided all instructions upon arrival and turned us loose. We had fun at the taps using the small glass for sampling. Found one that suited me just fine. Rinsed my cup, filler er up and sat and enjoyed the place. A large group sith a child, a couple of couples talking. Then we ordered food. Pretzel app and a pizza. Pizza was amazing. We visited on a Thursday evening. Come enjoy. Leave your review. We will return with friends.”

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

“Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese!!!”

“Our office placed a large order for lunch. The food was well nice. Good quality and .great portions. You can taste the care and attention put into the food. Thank you all very much!”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Fantastic, delicious pizza!”

“Excellent Barbecue so glad we stopped by”

“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!!!”

“First time there today and wasn’t sure what I wanted. They picked out a strawberry tea bomb. It was excellent. Highly recommend.”

“It was really busy, but worth the wait. The food was good and very well priced. The tables were sticky so maybe they should be deep cleaned.11-18-24 excellent service with a smile. The burger was delicious ?”

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

“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”

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

“First time here. Place was clean. Staff was friendly and made me think they were happy that I was there. French vanilla latte and the french toaster sandwich. Vibe is nice. Shop itself has a modern but warm feeling. Decent seating. I recommend!”

“Richard at the Cashier and Mike at the tables, what a combination. These 2 Gentlemen are Gems. Good old fashion customer service. The food was absolutely perfect. The entire restaurant, bathrooms, dining tables, beverage station and floors we super clean. Now this place definitely sets the standard. Great Job... shout out to Richard and Mike for superior and effortless Customer Service.”

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

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

“Great food menu and draft beer selection. You need to try this spot.”

“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.”

“Everything we’ve tried has been amazing! Wish we’d tried them sooner”

“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.”

“I’ve only been once, at the Bowen Yard location for the .75 cent tacos, the girl behind the counter was kind. We got our food pretty quickly, we only got tacos and a cup of corn. For .75 cent they gave us a decent amount of meat on the tacos! I would recommend.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“Best Mexican food around!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“If you want a cozy and friendly place to have drinks with friends, this is the place. Karaoke with Rick on Wednesday and Friday is always a great time, too! It's a nice, clean place that has great service! The food is good, the drinks are yummy and the atmosphere is welcoming.”

“Caress was the best hostess”

“Cute little ice cream shop! Amazing ice cream with variety of sundae’s, milkshakes and churro’s! Plenty of seating, including couches! Board games, video games and an air hockey table make this place family friendly! Definitely worth a visit!!”

“BEST BAR IN TOWN.”

“Great Arroz con Gandules, pernil y cuerito (pork skin). Delicious Beef Stew and Mangu!!”

“Absolutely delicious cupcakes, ice cream and desserts. Locally owned, made with quality and care.”

“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!”

“On October 17th I attended a workshop event at the Venue 1890 and I couldn’t be more pleased. Besides the workshop that was really fun, what really stood out was this beautiful space! Carefully decorated and full of personality. It’s the perfect place for small/medium size events like: weddings, showers, vine tasting parties and more. The owner is present in every detail and she takes care of all the guests with warmth and professionalism.
Highly recommend this place for your special gathering.”

“Food is delicious, great portions and prices are reasonable!”

“great food, great service!!!!! Cony was our waitress and was so kind and very friendly and wonderfully attentive service!!!! We will be back!!!”

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

“BESTTT QUESABIRRA EVERRR 🤩🤩😍😍🥰🥰😋😋🤤🤤”

“It's a roadside ice cream shop, but please stop and try if you're in the area, it will blow your mind. The frozen juice pops must have little to no water because they're to die for.”

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

“My husband rates the fried chicken 12/10. I had grilled tenders and was very pleased. Since this was our first time there, we asked folks outside what they thought about the food. There was a lot of enthusiastic nodding! Some gave suggestions on what to order. We were not disappointed.”

“La comida es fresca y deliciosa con sabor a México los tacos son los mejores de la región y las tortillas de nixtamal super recomendados”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE THEIR FRUIT BOWELS IT IS AMAZING.. SHE IS VERY VERY NICE.. IT'S JUST AN AWESOME PLACE TO GO THIS IS ACTUALLY MY FIRST TIME AND I WILL KEEP COMING BACK.. PRICES ARE GOOD ??

Parking: THIS PLACE IS NEXT TO A GAS STATION SO THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING.. YOU HAVE VERY VERY NICE AT THIS LITTLE GAS STATION TOO... I GET MY GAS HERE ALL THE TIME..”

“The Peanut Butter Milkshake”

“Food is pretty good but I have to give compliments to the staff because everytime I come in they're always really friendly and they all greet you as soon as you come in the door .”

“They did an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING job on our wedding not long after their grand opening, back in October 2021!”

“Excellent food and a huge selection”

“Beautiful shop. I would’ve loved to be able to have some coffee, but they didn’t have any non-dairy options, only lactose-free milk. (Dairy is bad the environment and is basically legalized animal abuse— watch “Dairy is Scary” on Youtube for a 5 minute summary for why you should boycott cow’s milk)”

“Delicious sopes, queso and tres leches! Plenty of outdoor seating.”

“I would say this is a wonderful establishment that cares for the community. What they did for those four children for the holidays was wonderful. I hope they stay in business for a long time”

“This was our first visit to Lake Ship Inn. The main bar is large and very nice. The bartender was friendly, and he did a great job providing us with both food and beverages. We ordered a cheeseburger and a hot dog, and both were very tasty. We will return soon. :)”

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

“The wife ran in and got a sandwich for us to split. Little spendy, I thought at first until I saw the amount of meat on this sandwich.
The sandwich, by the way, is awesome, fresh meat and bread”

“Kiley was amazing and so attentive and polite! She had great recommendations for what to order. I had the buffalo chicken wrap and so tasty. Joshua Curchy’s music made the atmosphere even better pot on the patio.”

“One of the best Pho shops in Winter Haven. Plenty of variety in Pho, Rice or noodle dishes. Great selection of Boba tea as well.”

“great time, good people, good drinks!!!”

“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!”

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

“it was great the server was amazing”

“Delicious ice cream just around the corner from where I live. I usually get the they are so good. This is a great place if you have children. Very child friendly.

Kid-friendliness: This ice cream place is tailored to entertain children

Wheelchair accessibility: This storefront opens up right to the sidewalk. There should not be any trouble getting in with a wheelchair.”

“Fun spot to watch sports and have a drink. Can play pool or darts there too . Now is that they provide free food on Sundays for those watching sports on the TVs and drinking. Otherwise no food”

“We ate here for the 1st time today. I ordered 2 orders of Chicken Avo, 1 Beef Avo and 1 Barria Taco platters with sides of rice and beans. It came complete with topping of onions, cilantro, sauce and lime! The sauce had the right amount of heat, plenty of meat on each taco. The order was completed and brought to our car in a timely fashion. Service with a smile. I will definitely be coming back. Keep up the AMAZING work!”

“No matter what city I’m in these guys shine. Food is always good and employees are always friendly. When in doubt where to eat in an unfamiliar location, choose Five Guys!”

“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.”

“Used as a venue for a group gathering. We had chosen the food in advance and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated

Parking: The Eagles Nest is a Golf Club within my community, We were treated well,

Wheelchair accessibility: Lift in the back of the building”

“My grandma lives in this community the restaurant is open to the public during the days. Some of our favorites are the grilled chicken sandwich, wings, and fried mushrooms.”

“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.”

“Beautiful place pretty clean, always people here are really nice, the food is delicious and always in the perfect temperature. Don’t order coffee is pretty small and never is ready ( on every chick-fil-a ) ha ha.
Playground is open!”

“Megan was one of the best servers that I’ve had in a while and I’m so happy that she was.
The service was top tier and her skill was immaculate she could carry 6 plates one arm if she had to!”

“food was good...........”

“Solid place....Good food,good service,priced right and great place to watch most sporting events!”

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

“Very great place good staff”

“Happy hour drinks, good atmosphere, 5 pool tables, darts, poker on Wednesday and Saturdays”

“hot good breakfast best I had in a while great prices and great sweet tea il be going at least 2 or 3 x a week”

“I am so hooked on all the flavors of Italian ice I’m sad when they’re not open very delicious dessert the wife and I like to have it as much as we can highly recommend best Italian ice I’ve had”

“Have you heard about the stereotype where the food tastes better if the restaurant doesn't look that impressive?This place matches the bill.We got three orders for vegetarians. Two small. One large.If I have a complaint. Depending on your order, you don't get enough rice with a small order. My small bowl was jam packed and the small box of rice wasn't enough. I had both small rices to finish my bowl.The fried rice was almost more than we could finish.And the spice! We have a real spice tolerance, Eastern standard where most American hot sauce is not spicy.This place made them spicy enough that we could taste and appreciate it.The food was tasty too.About the vegetarian part. They have good options. Clearly not as many as the meat options. They were enough for us.This is completely take out.Would come again to try other menu items.”

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

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

“Great food and smoothies.”

“I just got some breakfast. Eggs, grits, bacon, and rye toast. I called the order in, and it was ready upon arrival. The food tasted good, and the lady at the register was very nice.”

“The cheesecake was the best. We tried 4 different kinds. Pumpkin spice and lemon were are favorites. It was quite pricey but worth it. The ice coffees and coffee not so great.”

“Nice relaxing out side seating . Kid friendly and good tasting food . I come here with my kids every other week and we always enjoy it .

Parking: Plenty of parking . It’s a big plaza so there’s lots of parking .

Kid-friendliness: Big family friendly place . Bring your kids and sit outside if you want to be loud and free lol”

“We stumbled across this restaurant when we were out for a drive and stopped for lunch. The food and views were amazing. We went back later in the week on an evening and sat inside. Our bartender/server was so friendly and the food and atmosphere was fantastic. Can't wait until we visit next year!”

“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”

“I feel more than blessed to have SUCH delicious, fresh, hot Chinese food delivered directly to my door. Fast, convenient, and Andy is wonderful. Thank you Beijing for being amazing. Would give 10 stars if I could.”

“This is a corporate location that is very enjoyable for the price take advantage of the lunch special before 3 PM we traveled to Legoland from the Tampa Florida area and have hibachi express over here. Can’t beat it . Staff was very nice .”

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

“My new favorite go to place for subs. It used to be Jersey Mike's but it was hit and miss with fresh bread . Jimmy Johns has been consistently fresh and delicious!!”

“Mexican restaurant with excellent tacos and burritos. Modest pricing but big on flavor and generous portions. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Dined with a group and had one of the best and largest burrito in years. Go and experience Mexican food at its finest!”

“Charity is amazing and always knows exactly what I what even if I don’t lol”

“Very casual, chill place to eat fresh Mexican food. I've tried burritos, tacos, the taco salad and chimichangas so far and everything tasted 5 stars and fresh. The staff is always nice and the prices are very affordable.”

“We eat here a lot takes just like It does in New York forget about it !!!!”

“The evening we are here it was uncomfortably warm in the restaurant. Yes, it's been cooler temperatures outside lately but this day it was nice outside. I asked the waitress since it was apparent several other visitors were also sweating along with staff & she said that the air-conditioning is broken again. I heard another waitress tell other visitors that the manager likes it warmer! Quite frankly, this was too warm! If it's true about someone wanting it warmer, you can put a sweater on, we can only take so many clothes off! The restaurant should be kept at a comfortable temperature for paying customers!”

“Ice cream and cakes for anything”