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Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING, Winter Haven, FL

Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING

4.2
4.2
497 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
#1 smokehouse in Central Florida: At Ovation Bistro & Bar, we are unashamedly passionate about the food and drinks we create. As a family owned and operated business, we are always ready to serve! Our mouthwatering ribs and in-house smoked meats have earned us serious street cred among locals and visitors alike, and for good reason. Sit back and relax with a refreshing drink in our warm and casual atmosphere. Our wait staff is not only friendly, but inviting as well. Voted the #1 restaurant in Davenport, and the Best Smokehouse in Central Florida, we guarantee Ovation Bistro & Bar will never disappoint you! We look forward to serving you and thank you in advance for giving us the chance.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Winter Haven delights with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests praise the "great prices" and the "variety" on the menu. The restaurant is perfect for family gatherings, offering "spacious booths" and a "cozy atmosphere." Many diners highlight the "friendly" and "attentive" staff, making it a must-visit.

497 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was extremely cold in the room where they directly sat us under a vent. My fish was not good and my son didn’t like the plain or the bbq wings. My mom and husband said the beef brisket was mushy.

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  2. Jean

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal at Ovations. Staff, atmosphere, and specials are excellent! If you have never tried this place you need to add it to your bucket list. It won't disappoint.

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  3. Joseph

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Restaurant, family friendly. We were very well served. We highly recommend their delicious variety menu.

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  4. Jade

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server was nice but the food wasn’t good. At least my meal wasn’t. My pork chops were awful, I got the pineapple glazed pork chops and they weren’t glazed with anything. Just a chunk of canned pineapple on top. The chops were super thin. The worst part was the bread. They gave us bread when we got there, we were given at roll for a sandwich. It had a slice in it for a sandwich. I think they just found it in the back somewhere It was stale and not even a warmed up. I was embarrassed after bringing my valentine here. I was so disappointed and won’t be going back.

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  5. Keith

    Orlando2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation for 5:30. We had to wait 15 minutes fir a table. (Why take reservations?) We ordered a bottle of wine from the wine list, the server did not recognize it. The bartender, trying to be a sommelier, came to our table to tell us they didn't have that bottle. I picked another. when she served, rather than pouring an ounce or two for tasting, filled both glasses. I'm glad we liked the wine. The entrees were both very good. My wife and I made it an enjoyable meal. The staff needs better training.

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  6. Diane

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great. We had a wonderful meal

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  7. Sonja

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love ovations best of the best!!! 100 percent Great!!!

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  8. Danny

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was good. The Caesar salad and the soup were very tasty. We ordered off the Tuesday menu and my husband and I shared our meals. The chicken was dry and the ribs were so much better with the extra sauce.

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  9. Natalie

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees were delicious! Cocktails were amazing! Wonderful service.

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  10. Amy

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ribs were amazing. Caesar salad was probably the best I’ve ever had! Service was lacking. Had to repeatedly ask for drinks, bbq sauce, boxes, check. Food is delicious though!

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FAQs

Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (863) 656-1972.

Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.2 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING

7130 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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