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!”
“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!!!!”
“Overall, just an excellent experience!! Food was amazing! Prices were nothing crazy. Most of all, our server Tyler was great. I would highly recommend and would highly recommend Tyler!”
“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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“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).”
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!”
“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 time at the open jam🙌 good atmosphere and great drinks!”
“Absolutely amazing staff and craft cocktails. Good vibes. Absolutely will be back again.”
“This was an absolutely amazing experience! It’s rare to find a place where you can enjoy good food and be served late, and still get 10/10 on everything you order. I loved every bite, and everything was perfectly seasoned. I’m so glad I went here for my birthday. The only thing that could have made it even better was a bit dimmer lighting—it would have really made a difference. Overall, great food and great service.”
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!”
“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 Place in Winter Haven for Authentic Mexican Tacos. They give you good portions and the workers are always very friendly and have amazing customer service. Their green sauce is one of the best around. I love their Gorditas stuffed with your choice of either chicken, marinated pork or steak or you can get mix and match and get all 3! Tacos are like 2$ each. Gorditas 3 for 12$. They do take call in orders and are pretty quick with them too.”
“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.”
“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.”
“very friendly. extremely helpful. I got exactly what I needed and he had a nice anecdotal story to go along with my purchase.”
“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.”
“Jim provided exceptional customer service. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive experience, all while maintaining a warm, genuine smile. We never truly know what others may be going through, and having people like Jim in the world makes it a better place. His kindness, professionalism, and dedication are truly appreciated.”
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“Jim provided exceptional customer service. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive experience, all while maintaining a warm, genuine smile. We never truly know what others may be going through, and having people like Jim in the world makes it a better place. His kindness, professionalism, and dedication are truly appreciated.”
“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!!!”
“If anyone is looking for some good food at a good price check out China Garden. The business is currently going through a tough time and they would like to have more business come through. I’m not sure why the food was absolutely delicious when I arrived it was hot and fresh. The krab Rangoons were tasty and crispy. I ordered two lunch specials which have different sides to pick from and some orange chicken. Honestly best Chinese food I’ve had in the area. Please stop by and show some support they truly are great!!!”
“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.”
“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.”
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“I have always been pleased with the service and the food is really yummy. My go-to place for sushi”
“Tried this place last weekend while running some errands in winter haven. The food was AMAZING! the prices were affordable for the amount of food you get. The place was clean, had good music playing and the man that served us was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. I will be coming back for sure.”
“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.”
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.”
“Really good food! Laid back atmosphere. Obviously a place for locals. Music varies, but is usually pretty good. Weekend dinner options vary, but are all good.”
“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
“Ribs are always a must have! Has a good quality of items to choose from, along with some good prices.”
“Happy hour drinks, good atmosphere, 5 pool tables, darts, poker on Wednesday and Saturdays”
Cheap Eats
“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”
“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!”
“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!”
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“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”
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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!”
“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.”
“Our waitress i believe her name is Cameron? She was phenomenal! Im sorry if i got the name wrong... the manager was also very on top of things and even checked on tables himself.. our waitress was on top of everything from timing the apps, to meal. On top of drinks and the food was cooked perfectly. This was hands down one of the best longhorns ive been to in a while..”
“This Popeye's is set in kind of a wierd area, but that doesn't change the food. Popeye's has always been tastier for the price, and the standard was the same here. Their biscuits are perfectly salty for my tastes and buttery too. The breading is well-seasoned and gives a nice crunch. We had a little trouble communicating through the drive thru speaker, but the person who served us was professional. 9/10”
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“This was an absolutely amazing experience! It’s rare to find a place where you can enjoy good food and be served late, and still get 10/10 on everything you order. I loved every bite, and everything was perfectly seasoned. I’m so glad I went here for my birthday. The only thing that could have made it even better was a bit dimmer lighting—it would have really made a difference. Overall, great food and great service.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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”