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    Grape Expectations

    4.5 (19 reviews)
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    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Plunger Head brand wine. Sure to tantalize your palette and unclog your toilet.
    Mike F.

    Wine bars aren't just for those snooty types! I'm sorry - I totally jumped to conclusions. Let me start off by saying, I know NOTHING about wine. The "tannins" and all that other jargon ... yeah, no idea. I sometimes mumble that word to sound smart, but I have no idea what it means. When my family wanted to hit up Grape Expectations, I thought, "Oh, HELL NO!" Sure, the name is awesome (props to you, Charles Dickens), but me? At a wine bar? Uh, me and wine bars are like pairing a white wine with steak - IT JUST AIN'T HAPPENING! Ok, so I was wrong. This place was so laid back. They actually had trivia during the day. I love trivia. Again, it's not something I'm good at, but I can play along. Trivia and alcohol is actually not a great combination for me, as I end up shouting out the wrong answers - very loudly and confidently, no less. There were tons of wines to try out - and get this - FOR FREE! You could probably sample wines all day and not even buy a single drink. As an added bonus, they even had complimentary Chex Mix! All in all, what a great little spot. I wish all wine bars could be this welcoming to the everyman like me who knows little to nothing about the sophisticated lifestyle.

    a glass of wine and a plate of cheese and crackers

    Love it! We don't usually out this far, but this wine bar was totally worth it! Amazing selection and the bar tender was great! Small cozy venue, but warm atmosphere, definitely coming back!

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    Small wine bar in a strip mall. Food service premade snack trays. Limited seating. Very cluttered.

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    I love this place! Great selection of wines and snacks. The atmosphere is both cozy and relaxing. I highly recommend!

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    The best sangria and the best service! Free appetizers also! Outside and inside tables! Can't beat it!!

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    We kind of did the math and depending on the pour, and their pours are generous, it is cheaper to buy by the glass.

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    Sauvage

    Sauvage

    4.0
    (25 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We came in for a late lunch yesterday. The restaurant was beautiful, the food was delicious, and…read morethe staff was super friendly!!! Everything we ordered was amazing... and the crab Rangoons were the best I've ever had!!! The chef even brought out the food herself, and was so sweet. We can't wait to come back soon!!! Highly recommend!!!!

    Had brunch at Sauvage in Winter Haven and thought it was such a cute spot. The space gives off all…read morethe girly, brunchy, Instaworthy vibes you'd want--it's absolutely adorable. Service was... okay. A bit on the "too relaxed" side, which almost came across as unfriendly. To be fair, I was already in a mood from something personal before I walked in, so maybe that energy carried over, but still worth noting. Food-wise, it was decent--nothing mind-blowing, but good enough that I'd definitely come back when in the area. The loco moco burger was basically an ordinary burger, though the gravy added an interesting twist. Not sure I'd reorder it. I really enjoyed the French toast--the grilled pineapple on top was disappointingly dry, but the syrup helped and overall I'd get that again. The millionaire bacon sounded much more exciting on the menu than it tasted--pretty basic in execution. What I do love is how creative their menu reads; it makes you want to try everything. That's why I feel like I need to come back and sample more dishes to really get the full experience. Cute spot, decent food, and definitely worth a return visit to explore more of their offerings.

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    Pho Mo cocktail
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    Arch entrance way
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    Covered outdoor seating
    THE WINE LIBRARY BARTOW

    THE WINE LIBRARY BARTOW

    4.9
    (12 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    great place cozy spot staff is awesome cheese boards are as great! drinks are all amazing in their…read moreown way!

    We recently tried the Wine Library Bartow during one of Bartow's monthly Friday Fests. It was the…read morehighlight of the evening filled with ambiance and great craft cocktails. There was a beautiful patio area that drew us into the bar after seeing all the great drinks being served. The bar was filled with a trendy ambiance of warm candles, books and cool original art pieces with a nice vibe of upscale patrons. We sat in a corner nook with a beautiful foot locker as our table covered with magazines. A lovely bubbly server immediately brought us menus and introduced us to the restaurant that was filled with well dressed mostly female patrons surrounding the L shaped bar. Signature Sangrias are the go to drinks and I ordered the Kumquat Sangria that uses locally sourced Kumquats for a special one of a kind citrus based Sangria. Definitely a must try drink that comes with an optional kick of Southern Comfort on the side. My wife got the Very Berry Sangria that came filled with fruit and included chop sticks for eating the fruit. A Great Drink as well. The bathrooms were also worth a visit to see the library books and fulfill a fantasy ;-} we will definitely be returning for the next Friday Fest and our new central Florida favorite bar.

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    Bar entrance - Filled with a special ambiance...
    Bar entrance - Filled with a special ambiance...
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    Lincoln welcomes you with many original art pieces.
    Kumquat Sangria and Very Berry Sangria served on our cozy Trunk Table - Great drinks and atmosphere.

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    Kumquat Sangria and Very Berry Sangria served on our cozy Trunk Table - Great drinks and atmosphere.
    Aria

    Aria

    4.0
    (25 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    This was a perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day! A 3-course menu for $65 was also such a great…read moredeal. Although there was a bit of a wait, our service was great and the overall experience was positive. This is a gorgeous restaurant that is very elegant. Our server Tammy was LOVELY - so attentive (even being so busy), great recommendations and really just a delight to have as a server. We all chose a variety of things, but I had the mushroom and truffle ravioli as a starter that was very good. I could tell the pasta was made in house. My boyfriend had the spinach gnocchi that was fantastic!!! I was jealous I didn't order it lol. He got the prime rib, that he said was good. I have the prime filet that was good, but I wish the chimichurri on top had a little bit more flavor. We were bummed we couldn't order the espresso martini tower for my mother in law, but understood it would have been a huge stressor on the bar staff. We did order a few espresso martinis à la carte and they were fantastic! Definitely made with fresh espresso. Lastly, the crème brulee came out flaming and was absolutely the best I've ever had! We were really enjoying ourselves, but I wish I took more photos. We really enjoyed the experience and look forward to coming back for dinner one day!

    So so good! We had the specials that evening: boneless ribeye and the hogfish with crab topping…read more The fish was amazing! Appetizer were also very good: the burrata and the yellowtail crudo. Dessert was key like pie and didn't disappoint. Everything was great from the atmosphere to the food to the service. Victor was our kind and attentive host for the evening. Thank you for a great date night! We will be back!

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    Bacon parmesan brussel sprouts
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    4.5
    (966 reviews)
    27.9 mi
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    Was looking for breakfast before our flight out on Saturday and ran into Wine Bar George. Decided…read moreto give it a shot and was seated promptly. Staff were all very friendly and Dean did a great job for us. Ordered the dippy egg, buttermilk biscuits, steak and eggs, buratta, and kids mac and cheese. I was blown away how well executed the plates were for a wine bar! Everything had great flavor, steak was cooked perfectly, and the buratta avocado and tomatoes had a great freshness to them. Son loved the busicuits but was luke warm on his Mac and cheese / fries. Would definitely come back for breakfast here!

    This is located by gideons and the hangar bar. They have a cute bar on the first floor, dining on…read morethe second and an outside patio. The service is really nice. Our waiter made sure to check on us frequently and poured our wine from the bottle for us and always topped off our water. My girlfriend and I really loved the Mac and cheese bites. They made sure to comment about how it was crispy on the outside and the Mac and cheese was smooth and tasty. The sauce with it complimented it very well too. My girlfriend appreciated the split of naan and cucumbers to dip the hummus in. It was my their second favorite item we got. The bruschetta was also really good. My girlfriend liked the vinaigrette with it and especially liked how there was an even balance of tomato with the cheese. The wine was savory, airy and delicious too. We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant.

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    Branzino
    $22 Fried Chicken Biscuit

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