Restaurants in Winter Haven
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“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!”
“Izzy was the best! He was so friendly and helpful. He talked about the menu and gave great suggestions when we ordered. He took excellent care of our party of 6 and even brought out a small container for Bbq sauce for my left over brisket, which was delicious!”
“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).”
“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🤗”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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”
“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!”
“Visited yesterday. Purchased bars for a meeting. They were fresh and delicious. I remarked about how good the Buckeye bars looked (although those weren't included in my purchase). When arriving at my meeting and distributing the delicious bars, what did I find? A Buckeye bar at the bottom of my bag! I will remember that and share my recommendations with my work associates and friends!”
“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).”
“Great food! Everything was so fresh and delicious. We had the raw oysters, crab rangoon dip and I had the fish & chips”
“Absolutely amazing staff and craft cocktails. Good vibes. Absolutely will be back again.”
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“If you’re hitting up Olive Garden anytime soon, do yourself a favor and ask for Lochlan B.
Straight up—this dude sets the standard. From the moment we sat down, he was patient, humble, and never once made us feel rushed. You can tell right away he actually cares about what he’s doing, not just going through the motions. Every question? Answered. Every request? Handled without hesitation. He stayed on top of everything the entire time without being overbearing.
What really stood out is that he genuinely seems to love his job—and that energy makes a difference. It’s rare to get service that feels this smooth and effortless.
If you want your dining experience done right, ask for Lochlan B. You won’t regret it.”
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“If you’re hitting up Olive Garden anytime soon, do yourself a favor and ask for Lochlan B.
Straight up—this dude sets the standard. From the moment we sat down, he was patient, humble, and never once made us feel rushed. You can tell right away he actually cares about what he’s doing, not just going through the motions. Every question? Answered. Every request? Handled without hesitation. He stayed on top of everything the entire time without being overbearing.
What really stood out is that he genuinely seems to love his job—and that energy makes a difference. It’s rare to get service that feels this smooth and effortless.
If you want your dining experience done right, ask for Lochlan B. You won’t regret it.”
“Everywhere you see it’s dirty tables and not being cleaned as the people leave. The staff is exhausted just like any other parent you see in this hotel. Kitchen staff not as effective as they should be because one salad to make can’t be 45 min. Most likely they were short staffed or not prepped a busy week day. Salmon on salad was a little overcook but tasted good. Still a great restaurant and great service knowing that we have to deal with madness every single day…”
“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!!!”
“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.”
“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!!”
“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 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.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I have always been pleased with the service and the food is really yummy. My go-to place for sushi”
“I love crab legs, but I’ve often been disappointed by seafood restaurants that serve small, underweight crabs as an afterthought. I found Crab Craze online and decided to give it a try.
The atmosphere is a bit of a dive, but I kept an open mind. I ordered two portions and was told there would be about a 40-minute wait, so I drove around and came back. When I saw my order, I could not believe my eyes. The snow crab legs were large, perfectly pink, and smothered with just the right amount of seasoning and butter.
By far, these are the best crab legs I’ve ever ordered. They were better than expected, and I will definitely be ordering again. If you love crab legs, this is the place!!”
Takeout Restaurants
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“Amazing cocktails. Ariana was superb. She was extremely knowledgeable with drink selection as well as food choices. We will definitely be back!”
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.”
“Great little restaurant to go to for lunch or a long day after work. We stopped in just visiting from out of town and found this little gem, there's take-out and also dine in. The menu is true Jamaican 👍🏾 food from real cooks and cooked up hot and fresh! Real West Indian curry along with genuine grilled Jamaican jerk chicken that tastes like it's been marinated for days in scallions, pimentos and other spices! Yellow rice, rice and peas, gungo peas along with plantains, dumplings, oxtail and curry goat. All enough to make your mouth water and satisfy the biggest appetite, fresh juices and even West Indian groceries are here for whatever needs you have. If I lived here I would be a regular visitor, but 😥 sadly it was something we stumbled on accidentally, great 👍🏾 job folks keep up the Fantastic work and Amazing food!”
“Ribs are always a must have! Has a good quality of items to choose from, along with some good prices.”
“Fun evening with great food, a dining experience watching a talented chef create your meal in front of you”
Cheap Eats
“Kaitlin has GREAT ENERGY, she’s amazing all over , very informative of the area for us Tourist. GIVE HER A RAISE, WE COMING BACK TO MAKE SURE SHE GOT HER RAISE FOR BEING AMAZING. LEEEETS GOOOOO”
“Love the manager trey. He's always running his store smoothly with a great crew.delicious burgers and fries !!!”
Latest Reviews
“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!”
New Restaurants
“Bobablastic is a total gem! 🌟 The strawberries in their drinks are incredibly fresh and bursting with real flavor—seriously some of the best I’ve had in a boba spot. Last time I went, their Thai tea was absolutely amazing: perfectly balanced, creamy, and loaded with those chewy tapioca pearls. The staff is super polite and friendly too, always quick with a smile. Highly recommend stopping by—you won’t be disappointed! 🍓🧋”
“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.”
“Everything was perfect. I ordered the griot, the task cabrit and the wings and we all loved it. I was at a volleyball tournament for my daughter and the other parents smelled the food and dived in. The Siri djonjon koupe dwet. I believe that it’s a take out location, if I’m ever in the area will order again. Not disappointed at all. The price is fair for the amount of food that is given”
“This is the true experience right here. Miss Lisa is killing it with the food and having to work the front end of things too. She runs the place by herself most times when I swing by.
The food is always worth the wait. Miss Lisa has been kind and helpful, and has always wanted me to enjoy whatever I have taken so long to decide on. 😂
The definition of a one woman band. I recommend anyone come in and let the food speak for itself.”
“Love Pho Boba is such a gem! The pho is rich, flavorful, and tastes like it was made with care and fresh ingredients. The broth is comforting and perfectly seasoned, and the portions are generous. Their boba drinks are just as amazing smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet, with plenty of topping options.”
“I go to this Dutch bros quite often. The staff there are always so friendly. Theres a girl there that has long brown hair almost black and she’s almost always there when I go. She’s awesome! I wish I would have gotten her name. I always get the Picture Perfect and it’s always so delicious!!”
“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”