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

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4.2
4.2
454 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
#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

What 454 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland offers a mixed experience with standout service from staff like Hunter, who receives praise for being "absolutely amazing." While some guests find the food delicious, others note inconsistencies in quality and presentation. The atmosphere is lively but can be loud, making conversation challenging.

454 Reviews
  1. Belinda

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    There were only a few families there  and I can see why! The place is poorly, decorated and is all dark brown. Someone left the sweep broom and dustpan in the walk way, and they had bad 80’s music blasting so you can barely hear yourselves talking. The only good thing to eat was the BBQ potato appetizer - the rest of the food was horrible. The staff was nice but did not make up for the rest of the problems. I would never eat here again. 

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  2. Andi

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very, very good. Server was pleasant, although she did forget to bring a side of shrimp for my steak and brough it later. We chose a variety from the menu and all of it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. We will definitely visit here again when in town.

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  3. Travis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly outstanding. Great food. Great selection absolutely love going there.

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  4. Andrew

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came on a date night and got an amazing dinner at a great value. The staff was friendly and obviously enjoyed their jobs. Try the blue cheese crown!

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  5. Kimberley

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Food wasn’t great. Wings were decent, drinks were decent. The potato skins were dry as was the lobster mac & cheese. For the prices, I expect better quality. The server was pulling double duty between the bar and waiting tables. Although there were other employees present, he wasn’t getting much assistance. He did a good job under the circumstances. I won’t return to this location.

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  6. Robert

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been here multiple times times. What we experienced on each visit was identical… Service was not always attentive, the food has been delicious and the price is fitting for the atmosphere and food.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.2 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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