Yummy eats on the water! What better way to enjoy your food? We randomly stopped by here to eat on the way to our rental. Food did not disappoint. Of course, we had to try fried gator tails which was pleasantly delicious! Perfect place to unwind. Plenty of parking. Awesome wait staff and plenty of parking! read more

Tanners Lakeside - Gator tails - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

So I went to Tanners with the family and it could have been much better! If you see the picture of my drink, you would say yikes! Food- I ordered the Tanners French dip and it was really bland. I don't even think they gave me the French dip, I don't get any auju? I probably ended up getting the Philly cheesesteak. The meat and cheese felt so stale on my taste buds and the fries looked very unappetizing. I ordered a fountain drink but ended up with something in my drink? Was it gum? Was it styrofoam? Who knows but I ordered a new drink. Service- It took an hour to get a seat, it was busy so I understand but at the same time when we got seated, it took 45 minutes to get our drinks and food ordered. Ambiance- very crowded but nice sweet view of the lake :) read more

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My boyfriend really likes this place, so I decided to give it another try about a year later. With new management. I went on a Sunday morning to get takeout and was disappointed to find they were out of the lobster bites--the main thing I was looking forward to in the appetizer sampler. There were two bartenders working, with about nine guests seated at the bar. When I sat down to place my to-go order, one bartender was deeply engaged in conversation with a couple and didn't acknowledge me at all. Meanwhile, the other bartender was clearly overwhelmed--pouring drinks, delivering food, and managing everything on her own--while it seemed like she could really have used some help. I placed my order and went outside to wait the quoted 10-15 minutes. The location itself is lovely, right on a lake with beautiful views. There's also a tiki bar, a stage for entertainment, and nice porch seating attached to the main restaurant. The bang bang shrimp is always a 10/10. I ordered my boyfriend a Philly, which he really enjoyed. I had a Caesar salad that was very basic and honestly looked like a premade salad kit from Publix. My biggest issue, though, was the takeout presentation of the spinach artichoke dip--it looked like leftovers. Seriously, Chili's would never! When I got home and reheated it, it did taste good, but the container and presentation really need improvement. I'm not sure if I'll give this place another chance. read more

Tanners Lakeside - ... Spinach and Artichoke Dip - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I visited Tanners Lakeside with friends earlier today and tried the Shrimp & Grits. Savory grits were topped with a creamy and spicy creole sauce, meaty andouille sausage, tender briny shrimp, and crisp bell peppers. A side of soft garlic bread was perfect for dipping into the remaining sauce. Overall, we had a nice experience. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Shrimp & Grits - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Had the appetizer sampler and it was absolutely delicious! The gator bites, grouper and firecracker shrimp were perfect! Paired with a red sangria and just like the view and ambiance I couldn't ask for more! Jamie was wonderful and can't wait to come back! read more

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This was only my second time at this establishment. The grouper fingers were so good. The drinks are delicious and happy hour 2-1 doesn't hurt. Wait staff nice and friendly and attentive. I can't wait to try the prime rib. I sampled it and I wanted more. Unfortunately I never take pics because I dive into my food. read more

I had the Bang-Bang Shrimp Burger (I think that is what it was called) They did a great Job cooking it to order! The fries/potato wedges were less than impressive (next time maybe go for the slaw). read more

Tanners Lakeside - Burger with shrimp (very yummy) - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Food is great just don't expect great service. We had the steam pot for 2 last time we went. Besides the shrimp being a little overcooked everything tasted great! The potatoes were nice and creamy and the crab was excellent. Tanners offers a pretty lakeside view with an old patio to sit and enjoy your meal on. Again, if service is your thing, skip this one read more

I randomly found this restaurant and I am so happy that I did. The family was ecstatic and said I made a wonderful choice. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Staff is friendly and honestly I would love to come back! I do love that it is also dog friendly. read more

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We sat at the bar. We ordered our food and waited, and waited. Then it all came cold. After waiting for the reheat I had lost my appetite. There was also an issue with people smoking outside and blowing smoke into the restaurant The door to the patio where everyone was smoking was open. Every time the door was closed, someone would open it. read more

Go for the food and the awesome view! Don't expect your service to be very attentive at all...just be patient. And keep looking at that beautiful view! I ordered the sampler for the table because we had a larger group and wanted to wait for everyone to get there before we ordered all of our meals. We chose the grouper, gator and lobster...and OMG what a surprise. The gator seriously one of the best done gator bites I've ever had, if not THEEEEE best! And was beyond ecstatic about the lobster - it was FABULOUS! Then I ordered the grouper, and although it was good, it wasn't as exciting as the lobster and gator. Still, I'd order ALL of those things again.... And the fries were really cool, big spiral-like. And they were very good too! Again, the service is not what you're here for...but we found that they'll work with you if you need to adjust seating on the deck to accommodate all your folks and you will get served...you may just need to jump in and request and help to make things happen. read more

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Large restaurant, with a full bar and outside seating right over the water. Our server was not great at checking on us (for drink refills or bringing the check) and they weren't very busy. I ordered the grilled shrimp platter. The shrimp were good but the skewer was so thick you couldn't slide the shrimp off without severing it. The fries were unique and good. The slaw was average. The hush puppies were a huge disappointment. There were 2 - they were small and tasted like stove top stuffing. I think the atmosphere is the best part of this place. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Grilled Shrimp platter - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Found this place by mistake, we were looking for live music and a Sunday funday feel. We ordered drinks and food at the bar. Had the shrimp, mussels, and fries, all pretty delish for a tiki bar. Service was great the live music was also on point, the band played 80's rock. I would say that it's also great for family. They have jet skis and a sunset sail for under $40. I'll certainly be back. read more

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Great prime rib Wednesday special. Bartender is a great guy. They have a good amount of draft beers on tap. This place has a big outdoor area on the lake. read more

Food not worth it but the sampler was good Drinks ok 9$ would go there for that if you have the patience's to wait Service nice girl but not good only because we waited forever and not that busy probably busier earlier they ran out of prime rib by 8 pm Ambiance omg not at night if you like dark and no service go for it Probably better during the day read more

Ugh, so disappointed tonight my go to garlic chicken was bland and the pupates were ice cold. Service was prompt but maybe a little too prompt not allowing time for seasoning . I will just the leftovers home and make them A little more tasty. Very quiet this evening. read more

The food was delicious & our server was great! Just wish we could have sat outside, but their outside dining area isn't handicap accessible

We walked in at 1:30 there was a sign that said seat yourself. We sat at a dirty table & the sever didn't come to our table until 1:47 to clean the table & acknowledge us. There were plenty of seat at the bar top, & one outside seating but it was too hot . We wanted to seat at a table where we had a view of the lake & watch the boats go by. Well here we are 2:39 we haven't gotten our food just our drinks that we've been nursing. There were about 2 other families that sat after us and got their food & finished. At this point we were ready to leave, we couldn't even find our server. I finished my watermelon mascot went up to the bar & ask to pay for our drinks. The bartender was nice about it. We never got try our order. I guess they were fishing for my crab. I order crab cakes & hubby ordered a sandwich. I've always wanted to try this place. The location is nestled in a residential area but the universal had other plans. read more

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WOW! My husband and I went last night 1/10/25 for our anniversary. We sat at the tiki bar and had phenomenal service. The bartenders were attentive and friendly even with a busy patio which the two of them were also in charge of serving. Now onto the food! We split an order of the lobster mac n cheese, oh my goodness it was delicious! Tons of savory tender lobster! Paul came out and personally asked us if we enjoyed our meal. He was professional and took a few minutes away from his busy kitchen to make sure we were satisfied with our food. Talk about quality customer service! We will definitely be back to enjoy the beautiful lakeside restaurant soon! read more

Tanners Lakeside - Lobster Mac - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Service was good. The food was great. We had the Grouper Platter and Tanner Burger. We even got to see a gator about 10 feet from the window. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Watching each other... will it be gator bites or human bites?! - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

We like the monthly appetizer and cocktail event. As of June 2025, the cost is $10 in advance for several sample size appetizers and drinks.

Exceptional dining experience at Tanners..!!! Friendly, attentive service, phenomenal food and elegant atmosphere. Standout dishes... Highly recommend..!! read more

Fantastic place. Shelby the bartender is friendly and very informative on local happenings! Love this place. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Menu - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I'm always looking for waterfront dining and came across Tanners Lakeside. The restaurant is large and there's a platform where they often have live music, though not today. Inside is a little dark for me, especially when it's a beautiful sunny day, but they have a pool table. Wanting to enjoy the sunny day we went outside to eat. They have a small back deck that sits very close to the water on Lake Howard with about 8-10 umbrella covered tables. There was a baby alligator named "Bubba" that eyeballed us throughout our meal. I was a little concerned that he was going to climb on the deck and demand food. I was watching him watching me the entire time. The lake is also full of beautiful lily pad flowers that I couldn't help but admire. They have a full menu with something for everyone from salads, fish, chicken, steak, and more. The service was ok, but a little slow. We ordered an appetizer of fried gator to share between four of us and it was just enough for a tasting. It was hot and tender and the sauce was a great accompaniment. We also ordered the blackened Grouper Sandwich Served with fries for $13.95. It was cooked perfectly and worth the wait.My mom ordered the Philly Cheese Steak that was slow roasted, thinly sliced prime rib with sautéed peppers and onions topped with a lot of beer cheese. It was served with fries for $10.50. My mom loved it!My husband had the Blackened Ccreole Mahi Mhi fillet topped with their creole butter sauce, served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables for $18.45. The fish was moist and flakey and the portion generous. Overall: Service: **** Food: ***** Outdoor patio: ***** Price: $$ read more

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The lobster Mac and cheese was freshly made but I didn't care for the cheese sauce they used on it. The fish was excellent and fresh. The drinks and service were excellent. read more

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Chill lakeside eatery with live music and inflatable slide for kids outdoors on weekends. seafood and casual american food.

we were at Tanner's for a wedding reception. Absolutely the worst meal. I may have had one that bad but it's been so long I can't remember. We had the prime rib, which was extremely tough cold, frozen vegetables and sticky instant potatoes all served on a plastic plate. I have been in the service industry my whole life as an employee and restaurant owner my whole life.To say the least I was cringing during the whole event. If you can't handle the event don't book it. just a heads up.!!!! read more

The food was great. My husband loved the shrimp and grits. Ate every bite. The view was so beautiful. The staff was so very nice as well as the locals we met. Definitely a favorite place. read more

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If you're looking for a place where good food and great people meet, Tanner's Lakeside is it. The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The food was outstanding -- every dish was cooked just right and full of flavor. But the real showstopper? The Key Lime Pie. Let me tell you, it was off the charts -- easily the best I've ever had. Creamy, tangy, and downright unforgettable. You can tell they put heart into everything they do here. I highly recommend Tanner's Lakeside -- we'll definitely be back! read more

We try to come by here at least once a month for appetizers and always have done the pick 3 which has always been individually plated with a decent amount of each plate. Yet today we ordered it and this is the plate we got, very little of each. We sat at the end with nothing to drink waiting on our check because nobody bothered paying attention to the empty glasses nor asked if we needed a refill. Our waitress was pleasant this time (yes before we have had rude service) but only checked on us once after we got served the food. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Tried Tanner's Lakeside restaurant and theres a few things I am baseing this overall review on. First, the atmosphere feels comfortable. Good music playing in the background but it's kinda loud overall because you have some hustle and bustle going on and people trying to talk. As soon as you walk in, it's a "seat yourself" situation so you're kinda awkward standing there looking at everyone dine while scanning to search for an open table. Then when you do find one, you'll get acknowledged by wait staff but it's about 15-20 minute wait until you get a menu. Our waitress was actually very nice and I know she tried her best. She took our orders, someone brought us our first drinks within a reasonable time but then it took 55 minutes to get our food. We were going to see a wrestling show at the outside area which is why we were fine waiting but if we weren't, I know that we wouldn't have waited. Even though the wait was so long, the food was actually good but not worth an almost hour wait. The waitress appreciated our patience and tried to make things right by giving us 20% off our meal. We will probably give it another try...maybe it was just an off day. The wrestling show they sponsored is what made the night. It was packed and lots of fun. read more

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Got the steak tips today. Fantastic. Nice place lakeside. Relaxed atmosphere. Others in the party very satisfied with their food. Stephanie is a great server. We'll be back. read more

The food was good and so was the service! Sat out on the deck which was nice to watch all the boat traffic. We all had the burgers and it was delicious will definitely come back! read more

First time here! Food was absolutely amazing. I had the roast beef and it melted right in my mouth so tender. My husband had the Philly steak and cheese which he said was very good. The atmosphere is very nice on the water, the gator was told not to get close by or we would make gator bites out of him LOL! They have a great drink specials. My only complaint was the bathroom needs more attention, some thing they need to work on read more

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0/10 Tried to eat here, but the tables were full. A waitress said to try the tiki bar outside, but the tables were full as well. Waited about 15-20 minutes and staff didn't clear any empty tables. Found an empty table eventually, back in the corner by the pool table and waited 20 minutes with nobody stopping over. Went to the bar to see if we could just order there and they said no, they could send someone over, but it would be quite awhile for the food. It's not the staffs fault, it's poor management. There should be sections blocked off if they don't have enough staff or they should have a sign out front letting people know that a waitress may stop by in an hour and if they do, it will likely be awhile after you order until you get your food. At least you would know when you walked in and weren't spending time sitting around. read more

Tanners Lakeside - Outdoor tiki seating. Live music - Bars Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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Service is great heather is the best works mostly alone food isn't to bad the people there are mostly friendly

Everyone enjoyed their meals, we will definitely be back again. There was a nice breeze and we enjoyed eating outside by the water

Food was delicious and portions were good. The service was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We love sitting outside and watching the boats go by. We will be back! read more

Sad to say our friends love this place but we have been twice and the location isn't good or clean. My wife points out that she's tired of sticking to the chairs when you sit down. The condiments I'm on the table are dirty; lack of cleaning and attention. The food, tried fish and chips (I'm just New England area) and their F&C where horrible. How do? Thick greasy batter that was dark brown and overcooked. Overcooked so much it puffed up. When you touched the fish the batter fell off. Ok, so we then gave it another try recently and it was worse! We tried their prime rib and the cut was very thin, like a breakfast steak. Also, the prime rib was almost 50% fat and tough. My wife made a pile out of the fat in the middle of her plate. Service when we went the second time was slow. We had 6 people and had empty glasses that sat in one corner of the table most of the meal because the waitress just ignored them. Was hard to get a refill but the drinks were good at least. Won't go back unless forced at gunpoint. Even then might consider a bullet a step up from our experience at Tanners read more

I vacation about 5 times a year in winter haven and go to tanners often love the French dip. This time it was awful and fatty. Service was absolutely awful. They couldn't even get my 1 year old French fries before the meals because the kitchen was busy and they can't skip orders. For a baby?? I was so upset. The server was rude. My husband got a ribeye the thing was paper thin and 28 bucks. I was so disappointed in the service and food. Beware. The outdoor patio is nice but don't expect good food or even bare minimum service. read more