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

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING

4.7
4.7
1097 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 5 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (863) 354-6967
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Davenport
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Neighborhood gem

  • Orlando

    Neighborhood gem

1,097 Reviews
  1. Shell

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was delicious. Everyone in our party raved about their choices. Three of us were visiting from Houston, Texas and we all enjoyed our time at Ovations. The waiter was fantastic and helped us make our food selections. The other diners were repeat customers from Davenport and frequent Ovations. It was a great venue to get together and just visit and enjoy the food and company. We will be back!!

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  2. Greg55126

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Great Food, Service took a while to get started but then was good. Food was Great as always and we ate on patio, so noise was minimal.

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  3. Bermuda

    Key West

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience3
    Although my steak was delicious and a nice cut (filet) it was overly salted by a lot. I get the seasoning, but I could not finish it due to the salt. Sweet potatoes and broccoli very good, as was service. My husband had pork shank and felt the same way. Overly salty. His sides were also good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    One of our favourites when in Davenport. A cut above most restaurants, great service, great food, great atmosphere

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Jason was truly a delight, best service we have had. Dinner was great and the Ovation team did all they could to make our time there enjoyable.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and place to eat well recommend live music as well the bar tender is an ace and so attentive

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Service was excellent and food was good.. I didn’t realize a party of 7 had an automatic gratuity added so I added a tip then later noticed a double tip..

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  8. lesleyana

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and the server was awesome! Went with coworkers and everyone really loved their food.

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  9. ikcw

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience3
    Nice neighborhood place. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient and did their best to efficiently serve our large group. Jason was funny and helpful. The food was good. Drink service was a little slow because there was only one bartender and some people in our group ordered mixed drinks (that were advertised on a blackboard at the entrance).

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  10. Kelly

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    It was a fast and efficient visit. We loved the food and enjoyed the patio seating.

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  11. Jack

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    The lamb chops and spare ribs were perfectly cooked and delicious. The wait staff were all friendly and attentive. Not the most elegant place but had the ambiance of a beloved neighborhood bar.

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  12. MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Had our table ready and food and service was amazing.

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  13. NeilH

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always a great welcome at Ovation! We’re from the UK and have been to Ovation many times in the past but due to Covid restrictions, this was our first time for 5 years. But we weren’t disappointed as the standards continued to be high in terms of food choice, quality and value. I opted for the $16 meal deal, which included a gin & tonic, followed by a salad (delicious), then a 6-Oz steak (amazing) and finishing with a decent portion of New York cheesecake. My partner opted for the grilled chicken followed by key lime pie - both delicious. We added a bottle of Chardonnay to make a great meal. Would definitely return soon and would always recommend to others.

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  14. cruzluvers

    Orlando

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Had their special 4 course dinner with a few extras added. The chicken tortilla soup was especially delicious as was the French onion soup. Also really enjoyed the pasta entree with shrimp and the seasoned tilapia with a delicious sweet potato.

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  15. Shell

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We have been patrons of this restaurant since it opened. Wonderful food and great employees and management. The owners are always around making sure everyone is enjoying their meals. A great locally owned and veteran owned business. Get the brisket tacos at lunch time. You won’t be disappointed.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I had the absolute best birthday ever! Love the food and the service is always the best

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  17. MichaelZ

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    NOISY! DEAFENING! Loud, loud, loud, loud, so loud that the server could not hear us and we could not hear each other. Nice place but next time we come, we will try the patio, hoping for less ambient noise. I will mark it as Not Recommended but only because of the noise, like being in a moving freight car.

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  18. LyndonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    First time visit. We are here for 2 weeks so will return. Our server, Todd was excellent. Great service and really helpful suggestions. The atmosphere was really buzzy. A really great experience, thank you

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Very good, food was excellent, ribs, steaks, brisket, beans, cole slaw, homemade onion rings. Susie our waitperson was excellent. Fun place, we will be back.

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  20. KathleenS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We were a large group and they were very accommodating. Our waitress Susie, was amazing. She was very friendly, attentive and a great photographer. Menu selections were great and they had an awesome 4 course meal deal menu. We will be back!

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  21. iliketoeat

    Houston

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    There were 11 of us including 3 small children. We were so well taken care of by the waitstaff and management. Food was great and consistent with previous visits. It's great to be able to have a good meal without the DIsney/Orlando premium $$ tacked on. We'll keep coming back!!

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  22. DawnP

    Jacksonville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fantastic casual dining with full bar. They have smoked and wood fire grilled meats and seafood. My husband had smoked ribs that were yummy and tender. I had wood grilled shrimp and French onion soup that were both fantastic! The O’Perfect Margarita was perfect!

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  23. GaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Went for Wine Wednesday special and entrees were excellent. server Ari was great and value super.

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  24. cruzluvers

    Orlando

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    My DH and I enjoyed a delicious 4 course dinner (a special on and Tues) on Sept 12. We went early to avoid the crowd (which started to come in after 6) Our server, Ariana, was very friendly and competent. Dinner was great as usual (this is the third time we have been there in the last few weeks. The house chardonnay was quite good, the enormous salad delicious and the main entree of sirloin steak was done perfectly "medium rare" and very tender. Finished the dinner with a tasty piece of cheesecake. A wonderful dinner and a great value.

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  25. MealsonWheels

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience3
    Off the beaten tourist track. Local and busy tells you what you need to know. Good service and not stupidly large portions. Fairly good value for money.  The only criticism is that the place was a little bit dark

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    Overall4Food2Service5Ambience3
    Outdoor dining in a screen room we did Carol our server was fantastic The door to the patio is always open so it becomes buggy and biting Food was pretty good for value. Portions good Shrimps are frozen type not fresh but the mahi they were on top of was good Wedge salad was good He has lamb Osso bucco and said it was fantastic

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  27. KathleenM

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Food is good. Our server Jason was very nice. We go to Ovation often.

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  28. DanielB

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Went to Ovations for lunch with my wife and brother. All three meals were very good. Service was good and wait staff attentive. Steady flow of customers while we were there. Prices were reasonable and I would recommend Ovations to family and friends.

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  29. jamesh

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great find , service was excellent , cocktails very good , food excellent , will be back

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  30. NIck

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great independent restaurant with good bar choices. Prices similar to big chains but experience so much better. Live music on the veranda too!

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  31. AndrewG

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    We've visited the area on a number of occasions and wanted somewhere new to eat. I found this restaurant on Tripadvisor as it was near to where we are staying in Davenport. The reviews looked good and we were not disappointed. The service and food were great. If you are looking for an alternative to the usual chain restaurants on the 192 then give this one a try.

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  32. StephanieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Exceptional dining. We were a party of nine and booked 45 mins before dining. The table was ready bang on time, the steak was incredible and the service (Jason) was excellent. Highly recommend.

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  33. EdwardW

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
    We had a party of 9. Great service, very good food all around. Great drinks.

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  34. JennC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We walked in and were immediately seated. Tayler, our waitress, was so sweet, knowledgeable and friendly. The food came quickly and was amazing. Totally recommend this place.

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  35. ClareJ

    Herefordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Fantastic server. Eva (with a E) could not have done anymore for us. Very friendly, informative and fab personality. Could not ask for any more. Food great too.

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  36. WilliamW

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    The food and service is always very good at Ovation Bistro in Davenport. The restaurant can be a little noisy and is kind of dark. They should use a lighter color decor to brighten the place up.

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  37. JayL

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
    Not a big menus but a good selection. Food was seasoned just right

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  38. StephS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I was in town for work and met up with a friend for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Eva was a wonderful waitress and she made excellent recommendations from the menu. The food and drinks were delicious. We shared a piece of pineapple upside down cake for dessert that was still warm and oh so good! Would definitely go back next time I am in town.

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  39. LisaB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We’ve been in Orlando 3 weeks land have eaten here twice and got take out once. The food is amazing, as is the service. The first time there were 16 of us and the food all came at the same time, and was hot! Fab place. Would definitely recommend

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  40. Jennifer

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service5Ambience5
    Let me begin by saying that we eat here often due to it being so close. And normally we're happy with our meal. Unfortunately I was embarrassed as we brought two of our friends that Saturday night....$85 later....Pulled Brisket sandwich the brisket was all fat on both my husbands dish as well as our friends. The Pork sandwich was extremely dry. Sweet potato fries were flat on taste. The salad was nice and crisp and the regular fries were very good. We had onion rings as an appetizer and they were delicious and crispy. Our waitress was great never an empty glass! We didn't address this issue at the time due to us already embarrassed and didn't want to make our friends feel uncomfortable.

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FAQs

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats.

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.7 stars by 1097 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Request Priority Seating

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING

42605 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Davenport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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