Restaurants in Winter Haven
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“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!!! 💯!”
“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!”
“Great Birthday dinner last night. Good service, nice atmosphere, and wonderful food. My scallops were perfect!!!”
“My favorite restaurant in the area! Food delicious, hostess very welcoming, SEAN, the waiter , the best . Very informative, professional and efficient. Will certainly ask for him on next visit🤗”
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“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”
“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!!! 💯!”
“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!”
“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’”
“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.”
Outdoor Dining
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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“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!”
“Decent atmosphere and food for a LegoLand restaurant. Spot in the back for the kids to play. Less crazy than the restaurants at the main hotel. The best part - our server JONATHAN! He made the meal! He was so attentive to everything we needed and so friendly! Ask to be in his section!!!”
“Nice clean place but the food was just ok. We did take out. The flavor was just not what we were expecting. SS Chicken was ok, Vegetable soup was not very flavorful, Beef Broccoli Not so much flavor either. We might try again but with other options around it might be a while.”
“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 have attended several classes with Sheila Vertoli of Canvas Creations. it has been a great pleasure for me. I am not artistically inclined, but Sheila has been so patient with me during my classes. If you haven't attended one of Canvas Creation's classes, don't miss out. It is a great time.”
“Food is delicious!!!
Customers Service is the best.
Atmosphere Relaxing. My kids celebrate my birthday there. Because they know how much I love their food. 😊”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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.”
“Amazing cocktails. Ariana was superb. She was extremely knowledgeable with drink selection as well as food choices. We will definitely be back!”
“Ribs are always a must have! Has a good quality of items to choose from, along with some good prices.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“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. 💕”
“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”
“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.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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.”
“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. 🥹💛🧡🤎”
“1st I will say typically we have had good experiences at this location. But we went there 12/31/25 New Years Eve.
Service was just ok, but they were busy. My problem was the ribeye steak.
It wasn't even a steak but rather a sliver of overcooked meat at $30. Everything else was fine. I may have to drive further next time for a good steak.”
“Delicious food and I was amazed by the amazing customer service! They are super friendly and helpful. The manager offered us free peanuts from the boxes in the dining area while we waited for our food . Our food was ready when we went inside to pick it up. All in all, great service, food and atmosphere. 10/10 🩷”
“San Diego’s was absolutely amazing! The service was excellent. The guacamole was so fresh and chunky! The Asada tacos were stuffed to overflowing. The gigantic burrito was full of chicken and flavorful. The salsa and fresh chips are on point! To top it off, the prices were extremely reasonable! I will be a repeat customer for life.”
Cheap Eats
“After going to a performance ( with friends) at the Theatre Winter Haven we ate early dinner at Outback Steakhouse. Two of us had the three course dinner special. One person had a medium steak and my husband had chicken. We had a great time visiting with our friends. The server had a server in training with her. They were great, attentive but not hovering. My meal came with cheesecake so I had to decide which topping. We got our desserts to go because our meal was quite filling. This was quite close to the Theatre. That made it nice.”
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“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”
“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”
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“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!”
“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”
“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.”
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“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
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“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!”
“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.”
“Mira idk who abuela is back there making these sandwhiches or cooking this food and making these quesitos and cakes, but it is sooooo goooooooooooooooooooooooddddddd my wife got pernil and arroz she loved it. I got a pernil sandwhich. BOMB🔥🔥🔥. We got some the pastries and OMFG i got a strawberry shorrcake quesito and the best thing everrr! GREAT PRICES! Bendicions MI GENTE ILL BE BACK!”
“Celeste is truly AMAZING. She is the heart of this Marco’s Pizza. Every single time I come in for the cheesy bread, she treats me so well and makes me feel genuinely welcome. She has such a warm, inviting presence, and it shows in how smoothly everything runs when she’s there. She knows how to handle her team, she knows how to handle a rush, and she does it all with kindness, patience, and confidence. No matter how busy it is, Celeste is always exceptional sweet, respectful, and a true team player with outstanding leadership skills. Honestly, I love this Marco’s mostly because of her. She is my favorite, hands down. She’s number one to me. That said, the entire staff is very sweet as well, which says a lot about the environment she helps create. The managers should be incredibly proud of the team they have especially Celeste. She’s a gem and deserves all the recognition.”
“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”