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

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4.0
4
482 Reviews
$30 and under
American
4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
#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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeland
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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 482 people are saying

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland offers a delightful dining experience with a "great atmosphere" and "delicious food." Standout servers like Tess and Robbie enhance visits with their "friendly and attentive" service. Diners appreciate the "great value" and "excellent selection" of meals, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

482 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Tampa254 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dinner, a pleasant experience and Tiffany did a superb job taking care of us. Thank you. We’ll be back.

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  2. John VIP

    Tampa254 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tess took great care of us. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to come back. See ya soon.

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  3. Ed

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a great time at Ovation. It was our first time there.  My wife had the two meat meal with ribs and chicken and I had the small ribeye meal. Both were terrific. Our server, Tess, was very helpful and did a stupendous job. We will be back when we are in the area.

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  4. John VIP

    Tampa254 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fuss was great as was the service. We enjoyed the dining experience. We’ll be back.

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  5. Sherree VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Tess! She’s an excellent server and lots of fun.

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  6. Abigail

    Tallahassee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robbie was great! He was our server and still a bartender. He didn't hesitate to do exactly what he needed to do all night. We were super impressed! Ribs weren't exactly what we thought they'd be but Robbie stepped up and has managed bring a yummy, tender brisket and made everything perfect! Drinks were fabulous! Thank you!

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  7. John VIP

    Tampa254 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Thanks for a good meal and a great evening. We’ll be back.

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  8. AndreaJ

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went there for his birthday. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend.

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  9. Randall

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavor contained in the open fire grilled prime rib cooked to rare doneness was indescribably delicious. This visit was prompted by my desire to take my wife out for dinner for her birthday. This was my first visit to Ovation Bistro but my wife had been here before and she chose it for her birthday meal. We were not disappointed and would surely return! Our waitress was Julianne and she was excellent as well.

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  10. Leona VIP

    Tampa45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the service was exceptional and the establishment was quite clean, the food left something to be desired. My friend ordered the salmon, and I chose the mahi-mahi. What we didn’t realize was that the seafood on the menu is prepared to a "well done" standard. Unfortunately, we missed this detail and didn’t specify a preference for "medium well." Lesson learned.

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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 stars by 482 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 4 times today
Google Map for Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    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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