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Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING, Lakeland, FL

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4.1
4.1
448 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
#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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (863) 262-3000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Lakeland
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland shines with "great food and service always," featuring standout dishes like the Ovation Chicken and superb steaks. While the ambiance could be warmer, attentive staff, especially servers like Hunter, ensure a positive dining experience. Reservations are advised to avoid waiting during peak times.

448 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited for ever to get seated for a party of four with a reservation as there was no host to seat us, and then waited forever to get water brought out. The meal came out but without cutlery so we had to wait again. The server was nice and helpful. Be prepared to wait until the food comes. The food quality was good.

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  2. Felix

    Orlando

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was all just OK. Service a bit spotty. Probably won’t go back.

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  3. Susan

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delish, and our server Paula was wonderful. We had an enjoyable evening celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary.

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  4. John

    Fort Lauderdale

    243 reviews

    5.0

    243 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great family gathering and our dining experience added to our enjoyment. Thank you.

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  5. Shirley

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tiffany our waitress was awesome, and the food was amazing

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  6. Colin

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sat there for 20 min after being seated and nobody came over to the table for anything not even water. We got up and left at that point.

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  7. Jim

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Felt rushed through meal. Waiter kept trying to get entree order even before appetizers were received. Final bill shows suggested tips starting at 22% going to 25%. This was way out of line for service and food quality.

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  8. David

    Oklahoma City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great food was great but the atmosphere was not at the same level. The kitchen staff was very loud and facility could be updated.

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  9. LakelandTreasure

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated in a timely fashion but we walked out after sitting there for 15 minutes without even an offer for drinks. Our server stopped by once to say hello but he never returned. They were not busy and our server walked by several times chatting with people at other tables but completely ignored us. Thankfully there is a Carrabba’s right down the street and we had excellent service there.

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  10. MelissaB

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was perfect. Friendly and attentive. My ribs were overcooked but still flavorful. Appetizers were delicious. Great variety of desserts. Desserts were decadent. Chicken was undercooked but they fixed it immediately and took it off the bill without me even asking. Would recommend and I would definitely go back.

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FAQs

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.1 stars by 448 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 3 times today

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Google Map for Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Additional information

  • Area
    Lakeland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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