Restaurants in Winter Haven
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Best Restaurants
“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”
“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 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🤗”
“Great Bourbon bar with awesome staff and great atmosphere. A must try for bourbon lovers.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Listen, I’m not saying I’m obsessed, but second visit and I’m already planning my third. Nutwood in Lakeland just keeps delivering flavor punches straight to the taste buds like a cheerful boxer who really likes you. The Spanish octopus? Holy tentacle takeover. Tender, perfectly charred, I wanted to propose marriage to it right there at the table. It’s the kind of dish that makes you whisper “I’m not worthy” between bites while your dinner companion side-eye you. 11/10, would let it ruin all other octopus for me. And then… oh sweet green heaven… the Green Eggs and Ham. I’d never thought I’d say this in a grown-up restaurant, but Dr. Seuss himself would’ve dropped his hat and applauded: I would eat them here or there, I would eat them anywhere! I would eat them in a boat, I would eat them with a goat! I would eat them in Winterhaven town, Especially when Nutwood lays that green sauce DOWN! Say! I will eat them with a spoon, I will eat them morning, night, and noon! I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you, thank you, Nutwood, ma’am! It’s not just clever plating — it’s a flavor bomb disguised as whimsy. Bright, herbaceous, pesto, rich, and somehow still light enough that you don’t hate yourself afterward. Pure culinary sorcery. Nutwood continues to be the cheeky, flavorful gem of Winterhaven. Bold plates, zero pretension, and enough personality to make you laugh out loud mid-bite. If you haven’t been, fix that immediately. If you have… see you there next week (I’ll be the one pretending it’s my first time again).”
“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!!!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I visited Harry’s Old Place in Winter Haven tonight for the very first time. It is a very cute and welcoming place. I was greeted and seated right away. My waitress, Taylor was so friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a filet and asked it to be topped with crab. When it came out it was not as expected, undercooked- I asked for medium rare but it was very rare and the topping was cold. I hesitated to say anything but Taylor noticed and immediately asked what she could do to make it right. She ended up recommending mahi with a garlic sauce topping which was delicious! The GM Cody came over and was just as kind. I will for sure be back and appreciate them for not making me feel bad (or worse) for returning the first dish. Thank you Taylor for being awesome!”
“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”
“Listen, I’m not saying I’m obsessed, but second visit and I’m already planning my third. Nutwood in Lakeland just keeps delivering flavor punches straight to the taste buds like a cheerful boxer who really likes you. The Spanish octopus? Holy tentacle takeover. Tender, perfectly charred, I wanted to propose marriage to it right there at the table. It’s the kind of dish that makes you whisper “I’m not worthy” between bites while your dinner companion side-eye you. 11/10, would let it ruin all other octopus for me. And then… oh sweet green heaven… the Green Eggs and Ham. I’d never thought I’d say this in a grown-up restaurant, but Dr. Seuss himself would’ve dropped his hat and applauded: I would eat them here or there, I would eat them anywhere! I would eat them in a boat, I would eat them with a goat! I would eat them in Winterhaven town, Especially when Nutwood lays that green sauce DOWN! Say! I will eat them with a spoon, I will eat them morning, night, and noon! I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you, thank you, Nutwood, ma’am! It’s not just clever plating — it’s a flavor bomb disguised as whimsy. Bright, herbaceous, pesto, rich, and somehow still light enough that you don’t hate yourself afterward. Pure culinary sorcery. Nutwood continues to be the cheeky, flavorful gem of Winterhaven. Bold plates, zero pretension, and enough personality to make you laugh out loud mid-bite. If you haven’t been, fix that immediately. If you have… see you there next week (I’ll be the one pretending it’s my first time again).”
“very friendly. extremely helpful. I got exactly what I needed and he had a nice anecdotal story to go along with my purchase.”
“Great time at the open jam🙌 good atmosphere and great drinks!”
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.”
“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.”
“Had a cauliflower crust veggie pizza that was delicious!! Unlimited possibilities of veggies to add to the pizza! Best pizza in town! Thanks Nick! This is now my favorite pizza place!!”
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“We dined at the Winter Haven FL Olive Garden twice in 30 days. It was clean, spacious, and we had outstanding service. My hubby had lasagna while I had the Parmesan Chicken. Of course, our meal included salad and breadsticks and we definitely enjoyed them! Delicious food,and outstanding service in a spacious, clean atmosphere. We will definitely return.”
“We had a 65th anniversary party there this past weekend. The staff was very accommodating! We forgot a few things we needed for decorating and they were eager and willing to help us out. The food and service was great! I know if is hard to accommodate a large party and everything go well but it was perfect. The food was hot, delicious and the portion size was good. I would not hesitate to recommend them for a large group gathering! Thanks to all of the staff!”
“Wait was super long and I was not happy that they said our table was ready then we had to wait an additional 10-15 mins with our kids. Reece changed our attitude he was awesome. He was very efficient and his uplifting attitude shifted our night. If you’re in town and visit make sure you ASK FOR REECE. He was phenomenal! Keep being great Reece.”
“Unfortunately my daughter was hospitalized back in March with h pylori, she is only 8 and was put on an extremely restricted diet to give her stomach time to heal. Emmanuel the chef came out to talk to us. He was absolutely amazing and made a beef patty for my daughter that she liked. She had one earlier in the park but couldn't eat it since she said it was too spicy for her. We really appreciate Emmanuel for caring for my daughter so well. Thank you!”
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We had a wonderful experience at Skyline Lounge! Miah and Zuly provided exceptional service from beginning to end. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. Their professionalism and warm personalities made us feel truly welcomed. Thank you, Miah and Zuly, for making our dining experience so enjoyable. We look forward to coming back!”
“This is our second time eating here and it was just as good as the first time. My family loves the hibachi and I love the sushi. The yum yum sauce and ginger dressing is so good, we ordered a pint of each to take home both times! This place seems to have become our new dinner spot every time we visit Legoland - And it's right across the street!”
“From the moment we arrived and all throughout our visit to the Winter Haven Red Lobster we had an amazing and wonderful dining experience. We were greeted warmly at the door and brought immediately to our table. Everything in the restaurant looked clean and neat. Our server Tee came to our table right away and took our drink order. She returned quickly with biscuits and our drinks and took our food order.and returned to our table several times to see how we were doing. Tee is an amazingi and excellent server and should be highly commended for her exceptional work at the Red Lobster in Winter Haven. Our meal arrived within a reasonable timeframe and was DELICIOUS and expertly prepared. Tee returned to our table several times to make sure that we were doing well and we were! From beginning to end this was an extremely pleasant and quite enjoyable dining experience because of Tee and the staff at the Winter Haven Red Lobster. We strongly recommend that you visit this location.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Great food! Everything was so fresh and delicious. We had the raw oysters, crab rangoon dip and I had the fish & chips”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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 have always been pleased with the service and the food is really yummy. My go-to place for sushi”
Takeout Restaurants
“Just got the least amount of spice Lamb Palak for my wife and I got the spicy level of Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan we were both very satisfied it's funny though the guy who took my order I said I want spicy and he was like I'll give you the mild I was like no I'm good I like spicy things I love ghost pepper burgers and he was like ok it's delicious the Butter Chicken first time having it 10/10 would get again great atmosphere nice staff”
“My server was Joel. I ha be been coming her for years! The food was excellent. But the service was 2nd to none. He was very personable, he KNEW what he was doing, I recommend he is a trainer! This is how tables should be waited on,! It’s so hard to find someone who cares about, and has the attitude that he likes his job! Best service I’ve had in forever. And I’ve worked as a server/bartender for 25 years! Cheers to the service and to the Apple! Find more like Joel!”
“Have they there for many many years? Don't think I've had anything there that I didn't like. I'm very partial to their chicken wings. French fries are awesome. The coleslaw is a really good. A little tarter than I like. I like it! Sweet coleslaw but I never not eat it. It is still good. French fries are on point seasoning crispy not over crispy and not mushy. Highly recommend a trip there.”
“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.”
“Best place to eat in Winter Haven. Been here a couple of times and they continue to out do themselves each time.”
“Incredible craft cocktail bar! Cass is the absolute best bartender this side of the Mississippi. Stellar service, nonpareil atmosphere, and positively scrumptious tapas (perfectly portioned). Honestly, if they took everything off the menu, I would STILL come back every day just for the prodigious service provided by Cass. TAKE MY MONEY!!!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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.”
“Tarha and Tara were Amazing!! We had a great time with live music, tasting then enjoying some truly great wines!! Definitely bypass the grocery or liquor store and stop in for a bottle.. a journey of the taste buds that take you places. Definitely better than Wine Bar George!!!”
“Ribs are always a must have! Has a good quality of items to choose from, along with some good prices.”
“Amazing cocktails. Ariana was superb. She was extremely knowledgeable with drink selection as well as food choices. We will definitely be back!”
Cheap Eats
“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.”
“I recommend this place if you like friendly staff and live music on some nights,song quizzes,trivia night,etc. the food is great. I recommend the chicken runners . I usually don’t like to hang out and eat somewhere when I’m working out of town but I really enjoy myself here and unwind. Thanks staff!”
“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.”
“Fun evening with great food, a dining experience watching a talented chef create your meal in front of you”
Latest Reviews
“From the moment we arrived and all throughout our visit to the Winter Haven Red Lobster we had an amazing and wonderful dining experience. We were greeted warmly at the door and brought immediately to our table. Everything in the restaurant looked clean and neat. Our server Tee came to our table right away and took our drink order. She returned quickly with biscuits and our drinks and took our food order.and returned to our table several times to see how we were doing. Tee is an amazingi and excellent server and should be highly commended for her exceptional work at the Red Lobster in Winter Haven. Our meal arrived within a reasonable timeframe and was DELICIOUS and expertly prepared. Tee returned to our table several times to make sure that we were doing well and we were! From beginning to end this was an extremely pleasant and quite enjoyable dining experience because of Tee and the staff at the Winter Haven Red Lobster. We strongly recommend that you visit this location.”
“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”
Most Popular Restaurants
“From the moment we arrived and all throughout our visit to the Winter Haven Red Lobster we had an amazing and wonderful dining experience. We were greeted warmly at the door and brought immediately to our table. Everything in the restaurant looked clean and neat. Our server Tee came to our table right away and took our drink order. She returned quickly with biscuits and our drinks and took our food order.and returned to our table several times to see how we were doing. Tee is an amazingi and excellent server and should be highly commended for her exceptional work at the Red Lobster in Winter Haven. Our meal arrived within a reasonable timeframe and was DELICIOUS and expertly prepared. Tee returned to our table several times to make sure that we were doing well and we were! From beginning to end this was an extremely pleasant and quite enjoyable dining experience because of Tee and the staff at the Winter Haven Red Lobster. We strongly recommend that you visit this location.”
“We dined at the Winter Haven FL Olive Garden twice in 30 days. It was clean, spacious, and we had outstanding service. My hubby had lasagna while I had the Parmesan Chicken. Of course, our meal included salad and breadsticks and we definitely enjoyed them! Delicious food,and outstanding service in a spacious, clean atmosphere. We will definitely return.”
“This was my first time visiting this location, and overall it was a solid experience.
– The food was excellent. Everything in our order was fresh, flavorful, well-prepared, and hitting the spot perfectly. Absolutely no complaints on the meal itself.
– The service was average. While the staff got the job done, the efficiency and speed could be improved a bit to handle the line more smoothly.
– Standard fast-casual environment. It's perfectly fine for a quick stop to grab your food, though it doesn't particularly stand out.”
New Restaurants
“Incredible craft cocktail bar! Cass is the absolute best bartender this side of the Mississippi. Stellar service, nonpareil atmosphere, and positively scrumptious tapas (perfectly portioned). Honestly, if they took everything off the menu, I would STILL come back every day just for the prodigious service provided by Cass. TAKE MY MONEY!!!!”
“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.”
“I visited Harry’s Old Place in Winter Haven tonight for the very first time. It is a very cute and welcoming place. I was greeted and seated right away. My waitress, Taylor was so friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a filet and asked it to be topped with crab. When it came out it was not as expected, undercooked- I asked for medium rare but it was very rare and the topping was cold. I hesitated to say anything but Taylor noticed and immediately asked what she could do to make it right. She ended up recommending mahi with a garlic sauce topping which was delicious! The GM Cody came over and was just as kind. I will for sure be back and appreciate them for not making me feel bad (or worse) for returning the first dish. Thank you Taylor for being awesome!”