I zipped over to this tiny place for a quick BBQ lunch and unfortunately, the results were mixed…read more This is a take-out only place where you walk up to the window. There is a bench to sit on and wait for your order to be filled. There are four picnic tables with umbrellas if you wish to eat outside. The guy behind the window was incredibly five-star friendly and efficient. I had my food in maybe four minutes tops! I ordered the Chopped Pork sandwich, fries, slaw, and a fountain drink. I was asked if I want BBQ or mustard-based sauce and I went with mustard. It came to $10 and was packaged just fine. I decided to eat at a picnic table and had no problem finding some shade. The crinkle cut fries were a very large portion and hot and crispy and damn fine. The Cole slaw was a little tangy and tasted great. Now for the sandwich which should be the star of the show. Not so much! It was a very skimpy portion of pork. I could get more pork in my sandwich just about anywhere. What was there was tasty, and the sauce was good, but I was disappointed. I was supplied with napkins, but I really really needed one of those wet wipes. They should fix that. As I prepared to leave, I discovered there was no trash can. What the hell! So, I took my trash and my sticky hands to my car. As I drove home with my trash next to me and my hands stuck to the steering wheel, I contemplated this review. The best I can do is an overall three stars. There are a plethora of BBQ joints in Central Florida and it's easy to do better than this!

Food & service was good. They catered an event at our venue. Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake.read more

Food was fresh super hot and tasty I had the double smash burger it was thicker them most smash…read moreburger but it was juicy and flavorful no complaints on that the loaded waffles fries got soggy fast but tasty the grit nuggets are amazing but wait like 2 hrs before you try to eat one they may hold temp longer then anything else on earth and they are molten lava.

Cool little place. Friendly. Unfortunately the burgers were overcooked. Smashed all the juice out…read moreof them. Reasonable prices.

Service was excellent. Food so-so. My wife had baby back ribs, she loved them, lots of meat and…read moretasty! I had the Woody's Sampler, sausage was good, french fries, coleslaw were great as was the turkey slices and pork slices. Chicken was very dry and over cooked, brisket was all fat, ribs lacked any smoke or bar-b-q flavor, ribs tasted like they were braised in an oven. I would stay away from the chicken and Memphis/Woodys Ribs.

Haven't been here in a real long time they redid the front of the store looks very nice. I ordered…read morethe half a rack of baby back ribs with some french fries my son had turkey dinner. My ribs were delicious and tender, and he also said his turkey was very good. He says brown gravy is a must.

Love mannys and wed is a great night to go BOGO fajitas. Got steak fajitas steak was tender juicy…read moreand delicious. Love this location it's gets busy but it's never as bad as the Haines city one. Service was ok seemed like he was new very nervous and forgot to do things he asked about like refilling my drink. Otherwise it was good as it always is

What fun décor this place has! You can come here and just stare at the walls and other decor for…read moreentertainment. We went on a Wednesday night only to learn they have a buy one/get one deal on Fajitas. Oddly enough, I had just been talking about how I hadn't had fajitas in a while so I gave them a go. My son didn't want them, so since they were buy one/get one, I took the other in a to-go container in case we got hungry later. What a great deal! They were decent fajitas. Be sure to ask for salsa since it doesn't come with it and jalapenos if you like them. My son had the prime rib and it had good flavor, but a little too much fat. The really good part is the rolls...warm and they come with cinnamon butter...yummy! The salad they make in front of you is really good with delicious dressing. And for you sweet tea lovers, the tea is pretty good too. Our server was Bambi and she was very friendly. All the servers seem to be super busy in there, so you may have to wait a bit on refills and such. There are clean restrooms and the parking lot is more than ample, but it's really dark in the evening so be careful when traveling alone. Note: I don't like it when the check comes with tip suggestions on it. I find it to be unjust. Moreover, I find it to be a tad outrageous when said tip suggestions include the tax. In fairness, right on their check is states, "Tip percentages are based on the check price after taxes". But why? The tip should be based on the subtotal before taxes and any discounts if applicable. Not to mention...the thing that always matters the most is service and the food...and that can go either way (up or down from the norm and/or baseline of 15%). I get in a "mood" instantly when I see these suggestions, especially when they include the tax. End Note: Speaking of discounts...yes I asked, there aren't any...so now you know...

This little dinner is definitely off the beaten path. Found them on places close by. Came here…read moreexpecting BBQ food, however they are not a BBQ restaurant. The dinner looks unchanged from the years. The decor is great, the hanging lights over the tapes were light bulbs in mason jars. It was pretty awesome. The owner was very friendly and took our order. She later talked with us about the great 2025 Eggdemic and how it was hurting business. We ordered some breakfast, I got a skillet. The good was cooked great, no issues with flavors. Good mix and very filling breakfast. Definitely get your money's worth.

Quaint little diner atmosphere. Friendly service and funny too. Personable. I had a hot turkey…read morebacon sandwich which was great.

Fantastic local coffee shop Stopped in for an afternoon pick…read moreme up Owner went way above and beyond for my wife's Chai Very friendly and the coffee was great Very quaint atmosphere Places like this are such a gem to the community Support local

This was a place that was very much needed in Lake Wales and I am very proud of the families that…read moreopened it up. I was excited to have a change up in a food spot to visit when seeing my dad. I ordered a coffee (I think it was the Honey bee or something) and it was honestly AMAZING. I also had their chicken salad for lunch while my husband had their pulled pork and my dad had their Cuban. Everything was delicious and I loved my bean salad too! Kids had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and they enjoyed them along with the chips it came with. The staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance was nice as well. I saw a couple tables there enjoying books and it seems like a cute little place to read. I will definitely be back on our next visit.

My round of golf ran a little later than expected thanks to that classic Florida rain, so I decided…read moreto stop into Charm City at Lake Ashton for dinner -- and it was the perfect choice. I ordered the deep-fried ribs with crabby sauce, collard greens, and mac & cheese. The ribs were crispy and tender, the crabby sauce added just the right kick, the collards had that smoky, slow-cooked flavor, and the mac & cheese was creamy and comforting. Service was a little on the slower side tonight, but it was close to closing and the staff was clearly working hard to take care of everyone. Everything still came out hot and fresh, which made it well worth the wait. I love that this spot is right inside the beautiful Lake Ashton retirement community, overlooking the golf course -- it's such a relaxing place to wind down after a long day (or a rainy back nine!).

Friends periodically drag us here for trivia nights. We love the Charm City in Bartow but this…read morelocation is only a three star on a good night. The restaurant is staffed with young folks with a limited menu and limited hours. As a resident of Lake Ashton, the restaurant is convenient if open. For our meals out budget, there are far better offerings in the area.

It was our first visit in 10 years and now I'm wondering why. Dinner was AMAZING! We ordered the…read moreloaded smokehouse handheld with brisket. Perfectly cooked brisket, 2 huge yummy onion rings, juicy and crunchy coleslaw, and delicious pickles! I had the honey drizzled sweat potato fries, my sister had a garden salad. They have 3 different sauces to complement your meal (I tried all 3!) The only thing better than the food was the service. Izzy was our server and he was above and beyond the expectation. Attentive, knowledgeable and personable, definitely ask to be sat in his section for an excellent experience. Restaurant was well lit but soft and the floor was quiet enough to enjoy conversation. They do have a bar that seemed lively and fun and I saw advertisements for happy hour drinks and plates. Looking forward to going back soon. Prime Rib on Thursday nights seems to be calling my name.

We accidentally ended up at Ovation Bistro thanks to our GPS choosing chaos... and honestly, I hope…read moreit continues to mislead me like this forever. The second we walked in, the smell hit me like, "Cancel your goals. You live here now." Smoky, delicious, slightly illegal levels of good. We were greeted and seated by a super nice guy who said, "Patrick will be right with you." Two minutes later... Patrick shows up. Five minutes later... Patrick brings drinks. Ten minutes later... Patrick brings food. At some point I leaned over to Ross and whispered, "Where is the original guy?? Did Patrick eat him??" Nope. SAME MAN. Sir is host, server, possibly chef, and I'm 90% sure he rotated the earth slightly to speed up our service. Patrick sold me on the Prime Rib sandwich like a seasoned car salesman and I folded immediately. Ross got the loaded smokehouse sandwich because he likes to pretend he makes responsible decisions. The food came out fast and looking disrespectfully good. I blacked out somewhere between bite one and "I should stop." I did not stop. I have no regrets. My diet has filed a missing persons report. And let's circle back to Patrick--this man has the energy of three employees, a double espresso, and unresolved childhood dreams. I want whatever he's having. I would follow him into battle... or at least back for dessert. As The Terminator once said, "I'll be back." Mostly because I found out Patrick works Wednesday-Saturday... and apparently those are now my "nutritional delusion" days. Would 100% trust my GPS to ruin my plans again.