Awesome restaurant, great staff and a great way to avoid Chain-Mageddon…read more We came in with a group of 14, and were quickly seated by really nice staff. We ordered a few apps, and each a meal. We tried the Brisket, Pulled chicken & Pulled pork sandwiches and plates, and Mac & Cheese bowls with brisket. Each one of these was well cooked and had really good flavor across the palate. Their various bbq sauces were also different and quite flavorful. We would definitely come back when we are in the area again.

Wow. I stopped in after running some errands. I was waited on quickly and given a menu. So many…read moreoptions and great lunch specials. Food came timely and oh so flavorful. Please do yourself a favor and try all the sauces. They were so delicious. I will definitely be back. The brisket sandwich and Coleslaw were so delicious. This is definitely a hidden gem. And it is a local small business. The waitress was kind and efficient!

Fantastic spot! Great food, drinks, and service. The massive salads were a pleasant surprise and…read morethey made the best Strawberry Daiquiri I've ever had. You really get your money's worth. Definitely would recommend!

Did not have a good experience today and unfortunately this is the second time this has happed to…read moreus in the last 6 months. The ribeye was touch and stringy but cooked perfectly, the salad is always good but the rolls were ok a little stale. Waiter was Alex and very good. Step it up Mannys please I don't want to have to stop coming for what use to be the best steak around.

This day of July is always a special day for me (it's my 37th! ) and I enjoy a small solo dinner…read morefor those times I don't plan for it. I've passed this place by on my way to work and figured to stop by sometime; today was the perfect day because Victoria was the sweetest and super swift with her service! I sat at the bar to enjoy a small dinner and cocktail; ordered an Old Fashioned and received their signature one which was super tasty and done right! (thanks Victoria ) Managed to snag a photo of my salad as it was purchased with birthday money from a friend; got the Wedge (a la carte, no protein). Even though the produce is "weird" now, every bit of what happens for me next will be all worth it because that salad was delicious! It was one of the best wedge salads I've had in a long while... almost got the soup of the day because French Onion is my favorite but I had some places to be thereafter and "toilet conspiracies caused by produce" was not in my bingo card for my special day For my first time, it was a wonderful experience and service as top tier even though business was a bit slow. Take advantage of this though, because the food from what I've seen looks DELICIOUS Thanks Victoria See you soon!

When you first enter Ovation Bistro the first thing that hits you is the smell of smoked meats. It…read moreis both strong and delicious. My mouth immediately started watering. To be a chain, Ovation Bistro in Davenport FL looks like a good time. Our server was Alex and she was doing everything by herself. Tending bar, serving and busing tables. She was a whirlwind. It is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. You enter through the covered patio area, which on a florida day when it was 97 outside it felt cooler on the patio. We ate inside. When you enter, the bar is to the left and the dining area is on the right. There are both booths and tables in the dining area. And high tops in the bar, besides the bar stool. Ordered a craft beer from 3 Sisters in St. Pete. It was good. For lunch we had the sirloin lunch special and brisket wedge salad. The food was not good. It was bad. And in their defense, maybe they were having an off day or maybe their lunch specials are left overs. The brisket was dry and way past it's prime. I sent it back and they brought me back more dry brisket which I guess they soaked in something, but you could tell it was way over cooked and past it's prime. The sirloin steak was not much better and the mash potatoes were at best luke warm. This was very disappointing. Especially after seeing some of the reviews. Suffice to say, this outing was definitely a one star for the food and four stars for the service along with the ambiance. I hate to hurl insults, but whoever is in their kitchen has either lost their passion or they just don't care. Best part of the meal was the wedge salad which was deliscious. The manager did come talk to us and did not charge us. The experience was still disappointing. My expectation did not meet my experience at Ovation Bistro in Davenport Florida.

Ooook.... Keeping my fingers crossed here, as I've had some REALLY bad BBQ lately (Like that fast…read morefood joint 'Smokin Ds' in St Augustine Florida.) Looks like its a carb day. Anyhow, my rule of thumb typically goes around whether a BBQ place sells brisket or not. I'm parked across the street and saw that they had brisket, so it was comforting. But it wasn't until I walked through the doors that I realized I was walking into a chain restaurant. Now I'm nervous hahaha I'm actually writing this review as I sit here and as I go along. Ambiance is nice. Sort of BBQ-Y, but definitely has that chain aesthetic to it. Bathrooms could use a little bit of TLC, but nothing too heinous. My server is Danielle... Shes THE best! They have a bar area, but only serve beer and wine, which is a bummer. Including me, there's only about a half a dozen parties in here so they're not terribly busy but then again it's only 2:00 p.m. and they have at least 3 servers that I have seen so far. A couple empty tables still had remnants of the last patrons, but after I sat down the tables were cleaned off. I ordered a 4 meat plate. I'm really rolling the dice here, because I ordered two orders of sliced brisket, (which is in $8 up charge collectively) figuratively blindfolded, along with pulled pork and the ribs. All I truly care about is the brisket (after I got that JOKE of and impalatable "beef" order from Smokin D's in St Augustine a couple weeks back) Well I just finished eating, and my Gambit paid off! Man, was that GOOD. I drove straight into the brisket, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. Still pretty moist, flavorful, and they gave me a good portion size. The baby back ribs were excellent. None of that "fall off the bone" BS that fake BBQ places due to try to lure in customers. REAL ribs that you can see your teeth marks in after taking a bite. The pulled pork was better than average also. The beans were really good, I haven't had any flavor like that and the cornbread was okay. I don't eat a lot of it, but I've only had some real knock your socks off cornbread once in my life. Sonny's BBQ is what Famous Dave's USED to be, until they went too far corporate. So my meal, that included I think around $15 in up charges, AND a draft beer came to just under $38. I was expecting it to be more! This trip was a success, I'm glad I took the leap of faith, and I'm glad I ate here. I will definitely be back when I'm in this area! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent

From the time we walked into the door, it has been a half hour and still no food. Now it did take…read moreabout 10 minutes to be seated, get our drinks in, and our oder so maybe I am being impatient. So it was actually about 30 to 35 minutes for our food to come. Guess when you are hungry it seems like forever. The food was pretty good, but it was all barely warm so it makes me wonder why such a long wait. Ordered 2 all you can eat rib meals and some chicken wings. The drinks here are really huge. If this had been a take out order I would have been more disappointed. Our server made all the difference, turning this 2 star experience into 3 stars.

This food truck was parked at a gas station. We stopped to get gas and decided to try this truck…read more The food was really good and flavorful. I really enjoyed the chicken, rice, plantains and mofongo. I am so happy we stopped by!!! The people were really nice! If you're ever in this area you must try.

Outstanding chicken! I will stop by anytime I'm in town! Super attentive staff and very personableread more

Overall, the food was okay. The price was reasonable, the service was okay. The biggest challenge…read morewas the rice and peas were burnt, you can taste the burnt flavor. The curry shrimp and oxtails were very good

Wow! What a delicious little find. Stumbled in on our way to town to be pleasantly surprised with…read moreauthentic Haitian food. We got the chicken & black rice with plantains and salad. It was packed with flavor. The owner was delightful and very personable. We definitely recommend and will come back!!

5 Stars - A Hidden Gem in Davenport!…read more This was our second visit to La Criolla Café & Restaurant, and once again, they exceeded our expectations. The food is genuinely homemade, full of flavor, and clearly made with love. Each dish somehow tastes even better than the last -- they just keep raising the bar! The service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We've been lucky to have Yarisbel as our server both times, and she is truly exceptional -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. She adds so much to the dining experience. If you're looking for authentic, delicious, homemade food in a cozy setting, this is the place. Highly recommended -- we'll definitely be back!

I visited on Sunday and placed a takeout order. While the experience was satisfactory overall, I…read morefelt the customer service could have been more welcoming. The order also took longer than expected, and I found the pricing somewhat high. I would appreciate having another Puerto Rican restaurant in the area to provide a point of comparison. In the meantime, I'll continue exploring other local options for Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine.

I don't recommend this place the girl don't cover the hair and when we go to eat we saw a long hair…read morein the sandwich

From the owner: Puerto rican food open Saturdays and Sundaysread more