#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, Winter Haven 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.
Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Address:
7130 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: (863) 656-1972
Website:
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Hours
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
12–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: ovationbistro.comopentable.com
Reviews
Tracey Hoag
I recently visited Ovation Bistro with high expectations, hoping for a memorable dining experience. However, I must say that my visit left much to be desired. While the restaurant had its redeeming qualities, I encountered several issues that were hard to overlook.
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Nadezda Musatova
Interesting place, completely opposite that I usually like, as fine dining and arty atmosphere.
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Everette Charneco (SSGVenomPR)
I can’t remember the last time i had food and EVERYTHING was perfect. This was the case at Ovation Bistro. Our server Izzy recommended a lobster mushroom sauce for my wife’s sirloin and i regret not getting it for myself! It was delicious! Awesome experience will definitely be going back soon!
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Jennie Moore
This used to be my favorite lunch spot. Not anymore. Ordered their Ribeye Steak and they brought me a Sirloin. Worst part is the kitchen knew it was the wrong steak(this came from management.) Friend ordered the Brisket and it was not good at all. Not sure what has happened to the quality of staff and food we were used to before. Waitress looked to be unhappy to be at work.
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Randy Rice
Went to Ovation on Cyprus Garden Blvd. My wife made a 6:15 reservation and we got there at 6 and we were made to wait until our reservation time of 6:15 even though there were 4 empty tables. We were sat at a booth that’d was so narrow that the table rubbed against both mine and my wife’s chest during the whole meal. We decided on sirloin and ribs with baked potatoes. The sirloin steak was 6 oz about the size of a can of coke round. Dinner was served with a salad which I am not thoroughly convinced it had dressing on it. There also was bread in a basket that was warm served with rock hard butter. The only knife we had was the butcher knife (12 inches long) to spread the butter. With the table pushing on my chest and rubbing continually while I tried to eat I just wanted the meal to be over. $60 for a meal that was not that great.
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Wendy Pierzo
If you ever wanted to go to a place where the moment you hear smoked steak that is wood grilled, your mouth instantly waters, this is the place. The moment my family and I entered, we were greeted by the owner into a simple yet elegant atmosphere where you can go underdressed or overdressed and not feel like you are standing out.
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Fernando Gonzalez
I normally try to avoid providing bad reviews cause I blame it on myself to pick the wrong place, rather than blaming businesses for their bad practices, cause there is a client/vendor dynamic for every taste in this world. But this one is an exception.
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Holly Roland
Absolutely delicious! This was my father and I’s first time here. Shelby was great server, and we loved that the owner came over and introduced himself, what a great guy! We got the buffalo chicken dip app and it was amazing. Both got sirloin steaks as well, they were cooked to perfection. Side cesar salad was so fresh with an amazing homemade dressing. Side sweet potato was very good as well. A perfect place to spend my birthday, couldn’t be happier with our meal. We will definitely be back!
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Blake Conroy
Ordered a burger and chicken breast to-go. Was told to hurry and pick it up because they were closing soon just to come home to a rare burger and cold chicken. Terrible experience and always has been. Food and service is terrible and always has been. Do not recommend.
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Connor Mannis
Amazing waitresses and great food, I had the loaded burger with brisket substituted and was delicious. Fries with cheese and bacon were very good.
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