I attended a private event at this restaurant for dinner. The staff were helpful and efficient as they worked with a large party. The inside, as well as the private room was set up nicely. We started with a soup and salad. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed with a side of croutons. For our entree, we had a choice of two different steaks, salmon, or pasta. They even had vegan steak options, which was plus for me because I love vegan meals. I've never saw that type of option at a steakhouse. Even though I was excited about the vegan options, I ended up having the salmon and mash since it was highly rated. What an AMAZING choice! It was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I'd definitely go back to try more items. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Outside - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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First off....the drinks are great! I definitely recommend coming here if you want to get a drink and enjoy! Honestly, shout out to the bar staff. We had a reservation for awhile for an anniversary. We get there and they were a little rude and asked us if we wanted to eat outside because they were booked even though we had a reservation. They ended up seating the two of us at this massive round table. All yhe while someone that worked there (maybe management or ownwr) was acting a hot mess running around seeming a little inebriated with all the customers. Our servers were great! It was a guy and he was training a girl....this was on a Saturday...may narrow it down. Food is overpriced especially since it is hit or miss. The appetizers were good...although the dip was served with French fries and the other thing was served with bread. Lamchops were chewy and charred too much...the steak was pretty much rare. Took forever to get the food as well. I've just been to nicer restaurants for less with better quality...this is my 3rd time being here within a few years.....meat has always been subpar, but third try and I think we are done unless getting a drink read more

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Donovan's Meatery is truly a gem. I attended my esthetician's 5-year business anniversary celebration here and everything from start to finish was top tier. The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing, and the staff was incredible. They were super accommodating and handled our group with professionalism and ease. You can tell they take pride in both their service and the overall experience. The energy felt elevated but still welcoming, which made the celebration that much better. I loved the all around vibe of this place. Donovan's definitely deserves their flowers. I would absolutely return for another event or even just dinner and drinks. Highly recommend. read more

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Ultimately it's a nice place, good service and food is good however is a bit pricey for what you're getting! The biggest issue was the total miss on flavor and temp of the steaks! I'm pretty positive there was not seasoning added to the steaks what so ever, which made it un-enjoyable, they were ordered medium and they came out closer to rare than even medium rare and I don't know about others but I don't send food back to get it cooked more or anything as chefs don't typically take kindly to it and I'm not gonna chance it. Essentially you have one shot to get it right with me and keep my business it's either good or it's not. Sad that I cook better steaks at home than most restaurants can produce and I don't always use the most expensive cuts of meat. However Charley's Steakhouse I have yet to beat it's just that good. If you're going to be a mastery you have to be on top of your game it's like IHOP screwing up pancakes it just can't happen. read more

I came here for Valentine's Day with my mom and even though they were fully booked, we grabbed seats at the bar -- which ended up being perfect. The bar was full-service, so we got to enjoy the entire menu (and some drinks) without missing out. We ordered the lacquered Delmonico, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and crème brûlée -- and everything was incredible. The steak was tender with a beautiful caramelized crust, the Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful, and the potatoes paired perfectly. The crème brûlée was the perfect sweet ending with that satisfying crack on top. Even on a busy holiday, the service was smooth and attentive. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Enjoyed Valentine's Day out with hubby which kicked off at Donovan's. The restaurant atmosphere was nice and that night they had a romantic setting. We enjoyed the picturesque spaces for Valentine's pics. We shared a 22oz ribeye, loaded baked potato, bacon green beans, and potstickers. The potstickers were good but overall the food was pricey and underwhelming. They were out of lobster tails for the 2 hours we were there which was extremely disappointing for a prime time dinner slot. To drink we had a big guava, passion fruit martini and espresso martini. The drinks were good. For dessert we had the seasonal dark chocolate cheesecake and peanut butter pie. The pie was phenomenal! Service was really good. Our waiter Kyrin was friendly, attentive and was the difference in 3 or 4 stars. Not sure if I'd return but it overall was a nice Valentine's Day. read more

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I came here for happy hour and ordered the Buccaneer Mule and the Honk Honk Shrimp. The drink was a little too sweet for me, but the shrimp were big and delicious. The staff was friendly and the service was good. The hostess was welcoming as soon as we walked in. read more

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It's been a few months and I was excited to visit again. I love this place! The ambiance, delicious food and great service. Owner, John made the rounds checking in guests and even chatted with us a while and took pics of our group for us. Manger checked in to make sure all was good. Our server Booby was great. My companions had not been here before and were very happy as well. We had a lovely bottle of Muscato as well as the Tuscan chicken soup and prime rib poutine. Very rich, filling and comforting. We sat outside because the weather was perfect and the Christmas music from the Winthrop tree lighting festival was still in full swing. Yet another fantastic meal in the books at Donovan's! read more

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Stopped in tonight for the first time during happy hour. Only a drink menu for happy hour which was a bummer. The huckleberry lemonade was DELICIOUS! As is the espresso martini! Get both! The meatball appetizer was the most tender, delicious, ball of meat I've ever had! And the sauce is perfection! I would have ordered an entire plate of these other than the 4 I shared with my friend! The bacon appetizer was good. Thick bacon. Heather was our server and she was an excellent server. Very attentive and just very good. The inside of this place is very pretty. Classy, classic, and not over the top. Comfortable. I'll definitely be back. Just wish they had good items during the day that were smaller portions and lower prices for lunch and happy house. I don't need a dinner portion for lunch or with drinks. read more

Pretty good! Definitely a nicer restaurant, but felt unpretentious. Happy hour was a treat. I got a their Pimm's Spritz for $7, which was refreshing with a little bite of ginger. I also got the chef's pasta, which was a huge portion with a lot of protein. My husband got the chicken cordon bleu with a slide of Brussels sprouts. He said the chicken was interesting since it was grilled. I felt like the restaurant was a bit pricey, so I'm glad they have a happy hour. Otherwise, they have a semi-private room in the back, which I thought was nice in case you're interested in having events. Service was great and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Chef's Special Pasta (jalapeno sausage, filet, bell peppers, and creamy sauce) - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Knock knock shrimp are actually unbelievably good. However big you expect a shrimp appetizer to be for $14, these six shrimp on my plate were much bigger than I would have expected. Enjoyed dinner at the bar. Bartender service was exquisite, I sat solo next to some married couples enjoying dinner or a date. Still would vote this my favorite locals high end restaurant in the area. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Chicken parm AFTER I had ate a bunch out of it. Noodles were very unique but great! - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We had a great experience. Went for my mom's birthday. We started with appetizers, the bruschetta and fried shrimp. Both were amazing and the shrimp were huge. For entrees I had the duck with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts in a sweet Thai chili sauce. My mom had twin lobster tails with veggies and a baked potato. The service was good, the food was good and so was the ambience was nice inside but we chose to sit outside. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Bruschetta and the fried shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Decided to try this place for my mother in-laws birthday because we all wanted a steak. We had a 4pm reservation on a Wednesday evening and this was a good time. We all decided to share the 30oz porterhouse steak and the mac & cheese. We each had our own mash potatoes which we also could have shared. We all thoroughly enjoyed the steak, it was well seasoned and at the perfect temperature which we requested. We all thought the mash potatoes were too salty. And the Mac & cheese was pretty good. My mother-in-law has a white wine, the restaurant had a great selection while my wife had a nonalcoholic drink which she said was very delicious. Our server was very personable and she was knowledgeable about the menu. We thought that it was a little slow especially since there was only one other table in the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this location and both me and my wife said we'd come back. read more

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I loved the ambience in here felt very cozy and the service was awesome! Our service, Bri, was on point always checking up on us. We had the 8 day bacon with brussel slaw appetizer and it was amazing. As someone who doesn't like bacon this was a 8/10, and the salad was so flavorful My partner and I shared the porterhouse steak and it was the perfect portion, especially with the side. Meat was perfectly cooked, and you have a variety of sauces you can choose from! Overall, I would come back here to try other things I was eyeing on the menu read more

Donovan's Meatery - Vibe - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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New to the area and first time at Donovan's. Went around 3pm on a Saturday and the place was basically empty (2-3 other tables). Large space to accommodate all parties. Decoration was pretty/good vibes. Appetizer plates had dust or lint on them so they all had to be wiped down after they were placed on our table but no issues after that. The chicken dip was creamy - nothing crazy good to me but the table loved it. Black garlic aioli was very good. I'm not sure I'm able to describe how it differs from regular garlic aioli but if you like one you'll probably like the other. Tempura chicken sandwich was so juicy and perfectly crisp and airy. I barely ate it because I was drinking. Happy hour I think was 2-5(?) so the spritzer was $7 or so. We don't usually drink gin but we're wanting the spritzer and surprisingly you don't taste it at all which was awesome. My friend was able to get the chicken parm that's usually on dinner menu after the waiter asked the kitchen if it was all prepped (it was) so that was a nice accommodation as well. All in all great experience. read more

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Donovan's is a local restaurant located in the Winthrop Plaza. I will say I have been here a few times and each time it's been under new management. I believe this is the best food I have had thus far the portions are large. The food is tasty and the prices are reasonable. Bonus points because they have a huge wine selection. I look forward to coming back and trying more menu items. The inside and ambience is stunning. Great for a date night or just a bite to eat. read more

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Our group really enjoyed our time spent at Donovan's last night. The atmosphere was quite posh, making it a nice location for a birthday celebration. Our server Quentin went above and beyond to make the evening special. He graciously answered every question from our large group and his witty personality made our visit fun and enjoyable. Now for the food...From the drinks to the appetizers, everything was top-notch. The presentation and preparation was just right. We look forward to returning soon. read more

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Disappointing. While the service was just ok and the food is not very impressive. The steak was thin for a New York strip even though it says 12 oz for $51. Pricy for a restaurant whose service doesn't match the prices. Felt like a local diner not fine dining read more

What a privilege to celebrate my birthday at Donovan's! Heather B was our server and she was wonderful! From the moment we sat down she wished me a happy birthday and went out of her way to make my night special. It's happy hour till 6pm, so we started with the lavender lemonade and the Big Guava drinks. Yum! Started with the French onion soup. Big enough to share! Hot and so flavorful! Had the Delmonico steak with the sauce on the side. It had a sweet and salty soy sauce style that came with it. I liked having it on the side so it could be dipped. The steak was very tender and moist! HIGHLY recommend the Brussels. They are flash fried with crispy edges with a sweet sauce on top. So delicious!! My husband had the prime rib with the mashed potatoes. Very tender and great with the Aus jus. Our server was super attentive and made sure we had plenty of water and lemons. A complimentary dessert was offered for my birthday. A delicious chocolate mouse cake with a candle and a happy birthday sign. She even sent the saxophone player over to play Happy Birthday for me! They really know how to make a girl feel special . We also ordered the chocolate peanut butter pie and a cappuccino. Everything was very delicious! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back and try other menu items. read more

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We went this evening to celebrate my moms birthday and Hayden was fabulous! He made our whole table (3 generations) feel welcome, at ease and was incredibly knowledge about the menu and took our allergens seriously. The food was excellent, the steaks were cooked to perfection as was the chicken. We sat outside, were able to Enjoy a gorgeous view and we will definitely be back! read more

Nice establishment but not what I expected. Pasta was a huge portion it was split. The cocktail was super sweet. No pic but the pumpkin cheesecake was glorious. The service was good but this is not a place that I would make a regular. No special occasion, I just wanted to try a place I haven't been yet. read more

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The food and drinks over all were good. Dinner was made less appetizing because our table was inundated with fruit flies. Initially it seemed like it might have been one or two. However, when the mixed vegetable side dish was brought to the table the whole fruit fly family showed up! The service was good. Our waiter was attentive but he did nothing but take away the vegetables when we complained about the fruitflies. Ambiance was good. If it wasn't for the group of people I was with, I would not have spent my money there that night. I might give them a try again but they have to be free of the fruit flies. read more

We had a 1pm reservation for Morhers Day and still no appetizer after waiting 90 minutes. When we spoke with our waiter it was at this time he informed us that the appetizer was not finished yet and items we ordered for our main course were not available. He communicated that it would take at least another hour before our new order would be served. We deciced to leave and it was at that time we heard arguments coming from the kitchen. This was our first time visiting this establishment. Not sure what happened today but this was by far the worst experience we have ever had at a restaurant. read more

First time here. Started off with the charcuterie board, which had a great assortment of cheese and meats. All were very delicious. We especially liked the hot honey sauce for dipping the bread in. For main courses, we had prime rib, chicken, Cordon Bleu, and the bourbon salmon. I think the bourbon salmon was the best. The glaze was absolutely delicious and deep in flavor. The chicken Cordon Bleu was also quite nice little bit on the salty side and the sauce could've been a little bit thinner on it but otherwise a great dish the prime rib ribs were cooked perfectly nice and tender flavored nicely. One came with a side of mac & cheese, which was probably some of the best mac & cheese I ever had service was on slightly on the slow side, but not horrible all in all it's a really nice more upscale restaurant in the area. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I've driven by this place a million times, but it wasn't until someone who loves this place suggested it. Tons of food options. Although it is primarily a steak house, including Waygu, I had the ziti with beef. And instead of ground beef they put big chunks of steak (like the kind normally in a stew). The plate was huge...HUGE. Enough for two or leftovers. The cheese was so delicious with every bite. Another at our table got the bourbon brown sugar salmon. They raved about it and ate the entire thing. Ambiance is romantic. Lot of cute decorations and lighting. Nice adult beverage menu. Several dining rooms, including outside seating. Without reservations on a Saturday around 6p they sat us at a Hightop near the bar. Great service. And very friendly. Must have been five different staff checking on us. Plenty of parking behind the building with a little park filled with statues. This is a really cute shopping complex. read more

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As I look towards the start of my 58th trip around the Sun, my wife suggested this place because of the great Yelp reviews. This is gonna be another one. The 8-day cured qbacon appetizer was amazing. It's bacon & somehow they made it better. They grilled the bacon & its own natural juices provide the perfect marinade. I'm old enough to have had a grandmother who made cakes from scratch. I had the chocolate mousse cake & it almost brought a tear to my eye, it was so close to my grandma's recipe read more

Went on Friday night and got right in. Had Heather as our waitress. The food is made in house, all of it so it is a little higher priced but worth it big time! Not too loud to enjoy a nice elegant dinner. read more

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I went to Donovan's for dinner with a friend on a weekday. I got the vegan butternut squash pizza and it was okay overall. It was a little messy but it didn't stop me from eating it! I also ordered a cocktail that was delicious! Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it. My friend ordered a different flatbread, baked potato and she enjoyed them along with an old fashioned. Towards the end, we ended up getting dessert too. I ordered a red velvet cake slice and she ordered the peanut butter pie. Both were pretty good! Overall, I thought Donovan's was very nice and I'd like to go back to try their other dishes. read more

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The food was good. Service was excellent. Price was a little high. Thought it would be dressier than it was. Would go again.

Researched as part of my 7000 mile 24 city food tour. The edible tallow candle sounded unique, and with it on happy hour, it was a great value to come for. As expected, it was bone marrow based with bread for dipping as it melted like a candle. Server was awesome and even offered me more bread in case the ratio was off. Also ordered the prime rib flatbread. I love horseradish cream and was happy to see that on there. Plating wise, when you advertise prime rib, it might look cool on top of the cheese as the photo doesn't show. Solid flavor. Great crust. It was pretty skimpy on the meat though. For happy hour price I can't complain but I wouldn't pay full price given that detail. Overall, tasty experience and solid happy hour value! read more

Donovan's Meatery - Prime rib flatbread - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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First time here for my wife's birthday. Love the vibe of the brick and the style inside! Saxophone music greeted us upon arrival, it was lovely! The food was delicious! We had the Delmonico and the Prime rib. Love that each one comes with a side. We had the Russell sprouts and mashed potatoes. Also got the French onion soup as an appetizer to share. Definitely recommend the peanut butter pie for dessert. read more

food was amazing, i got the vodka pasta and it was SOOOO good. The service was also amazing. my server was so nice and the music is amazing. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

First time there with a group of friends, early, 5 pm reservation. Server was good. Food took forever to come out. I ordered the prime rib sandwich. It was awful. The Au just was awful. I asked for a side of creamy horseradish hoping it would make the sandwich edible. It did not. I took only a few bites of half of the sandwich and ate some of the fries (they are ok but need seasoning). Got my bill and for a metal SMALL ramekin they charged me $4! I will include a pic of the horseradish and bill. I then asked to see a manager as now I was no way going to pay for this hot mess of a meal. Young female manager came to the table. I told her the story. I said I cannot believe that y'all charge four dollars for the side of horseradish. Said she would be happy to remove the horseradish. I said no ma'am I will not be paying for this meal. She said OK grabbed my plate and walked away. I did leave a four dollar tip on top of the already 20% mandatory gratuity because of the party of eight. I will not return and neither will anyone in my group. Gave two stars because it was clean, the decor is cool and everyone else in my group was satisfied. read more

Donovan's Meatery - Receipt showing outrageous price gouging for the side of horseradish - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Service was great, drinks even better. And food was amazing. Large servings, enough to take some leftovers for home. read more

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Went to Donovan's last night for my wife's birthday. It's lovely inside but that's where it ended. The server came over and asked for our drink orders and then just stood there while we were making our decision. Then she finally came back to take our drink orders and then it took over 15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. We went there on recommendations from friends and especially for the twin lobster tails and prime rib. My prime rib came out and then was followed by my wife's lobster a few minutes after. By this time my beef was lukewarm at best. We would have liked some fresh pepper but no one came back to our table to offer or check how our meals were. By the time my wife finished the server came back and asked how everything was but it was to late to send it back. The manager was notified, she came over and apologized and then comped my meal. They gave us one free desert. It was a disappointment as it was my wife's birthday and I had selected the restaurant based on the reviews. read more

We visited Donovan's on a Thursday for my birthday. We arrived around 4:15pm and found out the dining room opened at 5pm. They welcomed us to sit at the bar in the meantime and put our reservation in. They accommodated our request of sitting by a window. We ordered scotch for me and cocktails for my girlfriend. The bartender was very helpful and communicative. When the time came, she offered to take our order to get the kitchen working on it. She requested that our table be assigned to her and she took care of us all the way through. There aren't any particularly secluded areas aside from the private event room, but somehow we felt a good sense of privacy, both at the bar and at our table. The food... wow. It was truly impressive and delicious. Every single thing, from the wedge salad to start, to the main course, to the key lime pie at dessert kept us praising the quality and flavor of the food. The tomahawk steak was delicious! Lamb chops were so tasty. The food was worth every penny. Having said that... expect to pay a three-digit tab here if you want to get a good sampling of what they've got to offer. But again, so worth it! We will definitely be returning. Got our eyes on the wyagu NY Strip and the Duck. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but it fell short of my expectations. We went here specifically for happy hour which is 12-6pm daily. They only had drinks for HH and no food (at the tables not sure if there is a separate bar HH menu). Additionally, they did not have any raw oysters because they were out. We brought our 2 kids under the age of 5. They didn't specifically have a kids menu but they had kid options such as buttered pasta, chicken tenders, etc. We ordered two drinks off the HH menu - Big guava and Pimm's garden spritzer. The big guava was a little too sweet for my taste but presented nicely. The spritzer did not taste as expected and just looked like it was thrown together. Part of drinking cocktails is having the beautiful presentation. For food, we ordered the Tuscan chicken dip, 30oz porterhouse, kids chicken tenders, Mac and cheese side, green beans side, and carrot side. The food was typical steakhouse quality food. It was good but nothing spectacular. It was more than enough food for 4 people and we had to take home a lot of food. Overall, the experience was just okay. But our server was great! read more

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After many recommendations we finally tried Donovan's. This place is a hidden gem in Riverview. Service was spot on and the cocktails were excellent. We started off with Onion Soup and a wedge. Dinner was the Prime Strip, a Filet, Potatoes Au Gratin and Cauliflower Alfredo. Steaks were cooked to a perfect temp. Not a complaint to be had. read more

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We had been looking forward to coming here with friends and when we walked in, I loved the ambiance. You could smell the smoke from the oven, which I loved, and I also liked the open kitchen concept. Our server was friendly and gave us some suggestions. We placed drink orders and waited and waited and waited. It took forever for drinks to come, and this is at 5:30 when there were few people in the restaurant. I ordered the 6 oz. Filet mignon, and was splitting a baked potato and the asparagus with my husband. He had ordered soup, which came quickly and looked great. The four of us again waited a really long time for our entrees and then they came out in stages. 2 entrees and one of the sides, and then 4-5 minutes later another entree and one side, and eventually the last entree and 2 other sides. The asparagus was cold, so we sent it back. We all ordered medium cooked and everybody's was cooked different. One was very rare, two were medium and one was medium well. So disappointing when you don't get what you want and pay a good price. The asparagus came back hot, but half of it was charred black. The filet was good, but overly salted. The size of the side of bearnaise sauce was laughable. Service was atrocious. We had ordered another round of drinks and again, they took forever to arrive. The place was not at all crowded, so it didn't make sense. She never came back to check on us and wanting to pay our bill wasn't easy either. I had so wanted to like this place, but was totally disappointed. read more

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Wonderful restaurant. Very warm & friendly. John the owner is always at the door to greet people. Food is delicious & service is wonderful. Very nice ambiance too! Felt very comfortable here & the staff makes sure you are doing good. Great upscale dining close to home. read more