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

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING

4.3 (492)
$30 and under
American
4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
#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
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • 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

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What 492 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland shines with its "great food and service," featuring delicious steaks, ribs, and salads. Standout servers like Tess and Tiffany enhance the dining experience with their attentiveness. While some experienced reservation issues and inconsistent food quality, many patrons praise the "excellent service and evening."
492 Reviews
  1. Connie

    Key West / Florida Keys2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was either new or clueless. We had to ask for our complimentary bread several times. When our dinners were dropped off - she looked at us and asked if we still had wanted the bread. It was like she didn’t want to give the bread out. The food was decent, but service needs work.

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  2. Lorie VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Server was great, very friendly. Food came out quick and was really good

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  3. John VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West258 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very enjoyable meal and evening. We’ll be back.

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  4. James

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Way overpriced food. Steak was poor cut quality. Waiter was very courteous and cheerful.

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  5. Kenneth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in the Lakeland area. I have never been disappointed dining here. From the Artisan salad to the ribeye steaks. Great flavor and value.

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  6. Laura

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tess was an awesome waitress. Everything she suggested was excellent, especially the sweet raspberry tea and the Artisan salad!

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  7. John VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West258 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience. The food was great as was the service. We’ll be back.

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  8. Kate

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very large group of 25 people and had Tiffany as our server. She was excellent, very attentive. We never waited long for drinks or food. The food came out quickly and it was delicious. We cannot thank you enough for putting our large group in that room and taking such great care of us and our graduates!

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  9. Angel

    Orlando / Central Florida East25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! Huge portions! Great flavor, we had the filet, sirloin, ribs, brisket, Cobb salad and Cesar salad! Service was wonderful! The manager was very nice! I highly recommend this place! Prices were just right!! We celebrated my husbands 50th birthday and it was perfect!

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  10. John VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West258 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening with great food Anna great service. Thanks…we’ll be back.

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Ovation Bistro & Bar - Lakeland PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.3 stars by 492 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 2 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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