Delicious, fresh food and great service! We made the one-hour drive to try The Pantry based on…read morereviews and it was well worth the trip. They have an extensive menu and bring fresh biscuits with flavored butters (vanilla cinnamon and banana strawberry!) to start your meal. We split the garlic-breaded cheese curds for an appetizer, and I had the southern chicken salad while my husband had a cheeseburger and fries. We both agreed that The Pantry does classics well, and we'll be back to try other tasty menu items. Add to the good food that our server, Victoria, was friendly and shared how much she enjoys working with the team and the owner, David. It shows when a staff builds a positive environment, and we appreciated their efforts. Thanks for a great meal - and the snickerdoodles!

One the road again and found this amazing diner. Once you are seated they bring a plate of hot…read morehomemade biscuits with 3 different types of butter. According to the waitress they have 21 types of butter. We came in for breakfast. My husband had the 3 meat breakfast and a side of corned beef hash. I just had fruit. The meal came out quick and hot. The hash was homemade and delicious. The waitress was a doll. The restaurant was neat and clean so weren't the rest rooms. When we got the check we were given a homemade snickerdoodle cookie. Definitely a nice surprise.

If you want a break from Legoland food or are in the area for another reason I highly recommend…read moreLucille's. I told the waitress to tell the boss they need to give the chefs a raise to keep them! We left Legoland on Sunday because they close at 5, plus it was raining. Lucille's had good reviews so I said let's try it. I love sitting outside so I envisioned some sort of patio area, sure enough, they had a beautiful patio. Beautiful ambiance. 10/10 highly recommend. Really good food.

It's always a clear knockout when we eat here…read more There's no way we will ever go to Winter Haven without stopping at Lucille's. It is just that good. We take a trip to Legoland every now and again and every time we do we come and eat dinner here. We have loved every single meal. This time I branched out and tried another drink, I tried the sincerely, Lucille. It is vodka with fresh strawberries and basil, and it is amazing. Future Christina this is your new go to drink. My husband got his standard old-fashioned and enjoyed it. For food, I got the chimichurri steak, next time I should remember to get the chimichurri on the side just because my younger son didn't like the green stuff on the steak. The chimichurri is delicious. It was cooked perfectly at medium rare, I got their homemade chips as one of my sides because my kids wanted it. Their chips are so good that was definitely the way to go. I also got green beans which were amazing as well. My older son got the kids mac & cheese with a side of fries. I even loved his mac & cheese. It's definitely not the Kraft mac & cheese. My husband got the barbecue plate. He had mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes and loved all of it. My younger son ate off of all of our plates and we pretty much finished all our food. My younger son then got a dessert of vanilla ice cream with Oreos and he scarfed it down. We've never had a problem getting a seat here because it is a good size restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. If you're anywhere close to this restaurant, you should be eating here.

We recently returned to this favorite restaurant from 50 years ago. As a child we stopped at…read morePeebles as often as possible usually eating outside on the picnic tables since we were a rowdy group of kids. My future wife's family loved the BBQ as well so it was such a treat to take my mother-in-law to Peebles for her 85th Birthday after we returned to polk county to retire. We were amazed at how almost nothing had changed. Great BBQ done simply. No air conditioning, gravel parking lot, simple tables in a screened in area and white bread served with the BBQ meat of your choice. Great food, friendly family servers and a step back to a simpler time that should not be forgotten.

This was unexpected gem in rural Polk county. Was excited to visit after reading the reviews in the…read morelocal paper. Would have passed right by if not for my GPS, dirt parking lot, no giant billboards. Service was quick and friendly, and the menu is simple. Was disappointed in no brisket (only on Friday), but i enjoyed the chopped pork, not my favorite. Was hoping for garlic bread instead of a bun, but it worked. The sides were small, but very tasty. Best potato salad i can remember in a while Only open 3 days a week, and not in the summer. A building with no air condition.. wowsers!! An experience worth visiting, but i personally won't go out of the way to return, only if convenient.

The ambiance and view is wonderful. Service is only topped by the food. We highly recommend the…read moremahi sliders and the fish and chips. Again, service is wonderful and we will return.

More than 25 years experience with travelling to the US (yearly to Florida) we just discovered this…read moreplace Already our last day before departure... decided to go for resting near the water. Happy Hour: just for some drinks and unfortunately not explained by the waitress and not indicated on the menu we got We had a watermelon smash (12 dollar) and a harborside margrita (13 dollar) which were very good. We ordered the gator bites (18,50 dollar) ... hugh portion. The drunken mussels (16.50 dollar) were delicious but too fast too cold We ended with a pineapple rum cake (13.50 dollar - for me too sweet) and a NY cheesecake (10.50 dollar) which was delicious. Total of the bill: 116.63 dollar. We decided NOT to tip, due to the fact we got a surcharge fee because we paid with a credit card ‍ In all these years, we NEVER had this Sorry guys, it's that or a tip. In spite of the beautiful view on the lake, we will not come back.

Wonderful atmosphere. Very laid back and cozy! The staff is absolutely amazing, they are very…read moresweet. The food...wow. I'm not even vegan and I love the food!! There's even some puzzles and games to play! You must try her cinnamon rolls. Everyone I have purchased one for has raved about them.

Vegan Monarch Bakery is an absolute gem in Winter Haven! I came in not knowing what to expect and…read moreleft completely obsessed. My husband (nonvegan) ordered the Law of Attraction Burger and I the Amo Enchiladas & both were so good. The burger was perfectly seasoned and definitely the best vegan burger either of us have had.The enchiladas were super flavorful & comforting. You can really tell everything is made with love here. The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere felt cozy. Whether you're vegan or not, this place will totally win you over.

Lots of people working here on the weekend and pizza came out fast. It's been years since I've…read moreordered from Papa in Auburndale and I decided to try it again with the burger pizza. I have to say that pizza quality is low. Crust was flat and toppings sparse. Price is too high for the low quality. The quality has really gone downhill. I also got a plain cheese pizza which was overpriced and undercooked and just tasted bad. I remember many years ago how good the pizza was but now it's just bad.

I have ordered Papa John's in Auburndale for the past 8 years. I also order, once a year, a…read moresubstantial amount of pizzas at one time for a pizza party Usually 30+ pizzas. Never had a problem until today. The so called general manager, Parker, was absolutely the worst person I have encountered here. I stopped in to get a price on 30 pizzas. His response was can you call it in or order it online? My answer was No, I cannot do it online because I cannot enter information needed for 30 pizzas. Well, he said, I can't take your order today. I can't have it paid for this far ahead. I'm not ordering I said.. I just want a price. Well, he said, can you do it closer to the date the pizzas are needed? No, I need an estimate now prior to ordering. Again, he says, I can put the order in to get a price but I can't guarantee the price.. Seriously, I've done this for years... I guess he figured if I waited or called it in, someone else would have to handle it. If he's a GM Papa John's should be out of business is the near future..... Too bad Papa John's - Pizza Hut it is!!!!!

I try, whenever possible, to support small businesses, but unfortunately some make it very…read moredifficult to return. I placed an online lunch order for three people with the expectation that we would be able to share the dishes. I ordered three entrées and an order of spring rolls. I was surprised that they didn't offer a lunch menu, and I found the prices to be quite high, but I decided to give them a chance, hoping the quality and portion sizes would justify the cost. Shortly after placing the order, I received a call from the restaurant regarding an issue they had been experiencing with their website. Since I had the employee on the phone, I asked if they could please include three plates, as we planned to share the food. I was told they didn't carry plates. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was greeted with, "How can I help you?" I explained that I was there for a pickup order. The employee handed me the bag and immediately started to walk away. I stopped her to ask again if there was any way to get plates. She appeared annoyed and told me they didn't have any, but she could give me some forks. Apparently, they don't automatically include utensils with to-go orders unless you specifically ask for them. Unfortunately, the service issues were only the beginning. To our disappointment, the food was awful. Every dish was bland, lacked flavor, and the beef in the Pad Thai didn't even look like beef (see picture). In the end, we spent nearly $60 on three entrées and an order of spring rolls. The photo on the website shows six spring rolls, but our order contained only three. The portions were small, the food was underwhelming, and we were left both hungry and disappointed. I understand that every restaurant can have an off day, but between the poor service, misleading photos, high prices, and disappointing food, this is not a place I can recommend or see myself visiting again.

We're returning customers!…read more Recent visit was unsatisfactory! Thai fried rice lacked flavors and tons of onions. The shrimp stir fry was another dish with excessive amounts of onions and minimal other veggies. It should have called onion stir fry. I ordered Thai ice tea and hubby Thai beer. Drunken noodles had chicken which was dry. Street parking. Ambiance - okay. Overall, food and experience fell short up to our expectations.

First time to Manny's and what a great place. Got there for Happy Hour and also lucked in to the…read moreWednesday night fajita special. The four of us got seated right away by very friendly staff. All smiling all pleasant and professional. Kimberly came by almost immediately and got our drink orders. Since the bar was backed up she brought us waters and asked if we had any questions. All good! Drinks came by in a couple minutes and we had already settled on our food choices. Then the onslaught of food began! HUGE bowls of salad that were then dished into chilled salad bowls. Kimberly left the big bowl for us to have seconds. Then the rolls arrived. Damn. I need room for dinner. Oh well the rolls were smothered in cinnamon sugar butter by me and devoured. I can take the entree home I guess. Well no. The fajitas arrived with tortillas and a side plate of sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Guess I will suffer through them. Man was that steak and chicken tasty. Only a small portion came home. Could not have been a better experience. Noise level was enough that we could talk but others could not hear us. Got seated near Elvis so it was a fun atmosphere. Kimberly kept checking back and then at the end we got the secret lovely parting gifts. You have to be a local to know about them. Just keep your eyes open for people as they leave. Thanks again Kimberly!

My husband and I stopped by Manny's Chophouse in Winter Haven on our way home from Disney. It has…read morebecome one of our traditions, we always make time for a meal here before heading home. We ordered the 10-ounce sirloin with stuffed shrimp and loaded mashed potatoes, which we split because the portions are very generous. We also had a side salad, and it was outstanding. It comes with their creamy garlic ranch dressing, which is absolutely delicious. Before the meal, they also bring warm rolls with cinnamon butter to the table, and they're always a treat. One of the things we enjoy most about Manny's is the fun, quirky decor and lively atmosphere. It's a casual and welcoming place. This visit wasn't quite as good as our previous ones. The service was a little slower than usual, but we believe our waiter was new and still getting comfortable. Our steak also arrived dry and lukewarm. The food itself was good but it would have been even better if it had been served hotter. Even with those issues, we still had an enjoyable meal and will definitely be back. Every restaurant has an off day, and Manny's Chophouse continues to be one of our favorite places to stop after a Disney trip.

What can I say about this small, quant bistro in Winter Haven. The place was beautiful and reminded…read moreme of being is a small Italian village. Here is the best part...the PASTA! Handmade...just a slight bite to it...glorious sauce...this food was amazing and I was in heaven for an hour or two

Just about everything at Bistro326 went well. It wasnt earthshakingly amazing, but it sure beat…read morechain store pizza. The crust to sauce to cheese ratios were good. Our server was attentive and the quaint, small brick walled interior was nostalgic of another world, cosy and almost inviting. The second time we ate at Bistro, we dined al fresco and ate pasta which was amazing! The server did forget our bruschetta but our meal was filling, so it was only the experience that we missed out on. The location on Central is prime for people watching at night if you enjoy that sort of thing. After all, it's Florida and in Winter Haven, we definitely have an eclectic sort to observe. But the other patrons have always been friendly and engaging. Bistro 326 is a wallet friendly, belly filling place worth a second visit or more!

Classic. Takes me back in time! So good! Do not hesitate to stop in! Must try if you're visiting…read morefrom out of town!

Love this place!!! Service isn't always great and sometimes slow but food is great! I love that it…read moreis located on a lake so the views are great! My favorite thing to order is their pizza muffins! They're a must.