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.

Quiet Sunday afternoon. Only us and our server/cook Andre…read more Service was fast and efficient, Andre did a great job and was working hard! The restaurant was clean, well lit, and temperature was great. The cheeseburger loaded fries had great flavor, I would definitely order again. The wings were ok, they were well prepared but we didn't love the flavor or texture. Wife agreed she wouldn't re order, but we would revisit. 3.5 stars All in all it a cool little spot right off highway 27

This small little hole in the wall in Davenport has been much talked about in our community. My…read morewife and I decided to go there on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival the first thing we noticed, there was no customers in the dining room. We were greeted and told that we could sit anywhere. We soon found out that all of their drinks come in cans with no offer of ice only a straw. My wife and I both ordered the main lobster roll. It was priced in the $22 range and we were super excited for a new lobster. Roll shop close to our home. When the entrées came out, we were shocked at how small the lobster rolls truly were. The taste was very good. The bun was buttered, and the lobster was tasty and refreshing. The fries were crisp and seasoned well too. I'm not sure that I will go back to this place only due to the fact that it was not a good value.

El Kiosko 38 is conveniently just if of Interstate 4 on Highway 27 and is an overall great choice…read moreif you are looking to get a Puerto Rican feast and not have to head to the island to get it. The service here was friendly and the ambiance was pleasant and upbeat. Parking was okay and I really enjoyed my meal. If you are in the area, I would definitely recommend here.

Happy New Year. Meet up with some friends that live in Clearmonte. We usually meet up half way…read moresince I live in Bartow. They choose this place. The only time I eat Puerto Rican food is well hardly ever. In side of town is mostly Cuban and Mexico. This was a nice surprise. My two whites friends never had Puerto Rican food. This was a great place to start. The place was so clean. The staff were really nice. The food is delicious. I enjoy my shrimp mofongo. My friend liked her rice dish with sweet plantain. What I like is that I able to share my meal with everyone and too share there dish. We're not big eater so it's nice to share and not waste food. I how to go again. Maybe take my mother this time when she comes to visit.

Clean, ample parking, friendly staff, reasonable price and WIDE variety of delicious Asian cuisine…read morefood choices, PLUS a sushi buffet in the center! Well worth a visit if local or in the area on vacation! You won't be sorry! We come here every time we visit Orlando. Special note: Super awesome Disney merch store next door, so it's a two for one stop!

07/2026 Rating: 3.0…read more Heard about this place from Insta... and what got me is the fact that they have pho. Restaurant: The restaurant is spacious and beautifully decorated. The sushi counter, as well as the salad, dessert and entree counters were clean and filled with endless selections. The hibachi counter was big enough, but I'm sure they could cook several dishes at the same time. There were lots of parking. And the restroom was pretty tidy. Food: The quantity of selection here is just as you would expect in a typical Chinese buffet. What made them stand out what's that they advertise or you can eat Pho. So when I come here to bring my family and find out that there's no pho... I was beyond disappointed. Their salt and pepper crab and shrimp were memorable. We tried the frog leg for the first time and it was very well seasoned. The ribs were tender, as were the string beans. The little dim sum area had a couple of the selection. Customer Service: Was not too crazy about the staff here. I see that the people that were making the food were working very hard to replenish the food as fast as they could. Whether if it's the sushi bar or the hibachi. Our female server was just a little too much with her policing vibe... coming back-and-forth every second. I guess because it wasn't that busy so she felt the need to monitor our table. The vibe was just really off. There was no one to ask to refill some of the dishes that has gone empty. I had to intercept the kitchen staff every time they come out to clean the counters I had to ask about three of them until 30 minutes later they got some of the wonton soup we've been waiting for. Overall, this experience was a bit underwhelming. We chose to eat here because they promised something different, which is the Pho. And for them not to have it was very disappointing. For us to travel all the way from the Disney Springs area and paid the dinner prize, it would've been more feasible for us to go to the other buffets nearby. Again there were endless amount of food options for you to enjoy, but it just really sucks that the one thing we came for was out.

Omg. All I can say is absolutely delicious and so good. My…read morefamily of 10 went in last night for some yummy Cajun boil for our daughter's 9th birthday. Kassandra our server was nothing short of amazing and sweet. She provided us with such great service. The manager Terry was so nice as well talking to us when we were about to leave and have to comment how all Of us enjoyed the amazing taste of the seafood boil we had. We had our 7 daughters and one of their boyfriends vacationing with us from west palm beach. We never thought anyone could top juicy red crab in west palm beach where we are from. Normally we do Joe crabs shack when in Orlando but last time we were disappointed and wanted to try a new place this time. We are so happy we found this gem in Orlando and will so be coming back on our next visit up and we visit often with our girls. This place is a 5 star for sure in my opinion.

Stopped in for a late lunch after a morning of Kayaking. There were 3 other Groups of diners in…read morethe restaurant, which was fine by us. This was not our 1st time ordering a crab boil but, it was our BEST boil! Our waitress, Danielle was helpful in providing recommendations. I am an Oyster lover so, I started with 1/2 dozen. Pretty affordable at $14.00 and they were fairly large. The Hubby is not so much a fan so, he started with a bowl of New England Clam chowder, pretty hearty. We simplified our boil and got 1 lb of crab and 1/2 lb of shrimp, no heads. Opted for the garlic butter sauce which was so yummy. The boil comes with corn and potatoes. You are given a plastic bib and gloves but, honestly, the boil is a little messy which makes it interactive and fun! Overall, an affordable seafood restaurant considering the cost of crab these days.

We love to have a lobster feast once in a while, but it can be pricy! So when we are in Orlando and…read moreoverwhelmed with Disney pricing, we figure for the same price we can get a great AUCE lobster buffet in a "real world" restaurant! We've been here before and while it's not entirely inexpensive, it is priced well for what it is. Though it IS a buffet, the lobster itself is served to you one at a time. Good call! The rest of the food offerings are of really good variety and you should find plenty to enjoy here, including cute tasty desserts. Standouts are seafood casserole, cornbread, seafood/shellfish of all types and many salads, sushi rolls, a variety of fish preparations, etc. The drink specials are fun, but will still pad the bill, so we abstained. The staff were all personable and hardworking, with the bar-staff pulling double duty on the floor and still cheerful about it. One HUGE table left a paltry cheap tip for the poor guy, so we gave extra. Don't b a D*CK, people! Restrooms are fine and the wait was minimal. Parking is great on site, at no charge. Yay! Check it out when visiting exciting Orlando for a fun satisfying meal after a crazy day in the parks! Thanks for following me, stay cool in hawt summer yelping in 2026! ~Tami in Miami

So we live in the area and we were just looking for some all you can eat seafood. We've heard about…read morethis place but never tried it. The food choices were amazing. The raw oysters were good, lobster was good. The crab legs were a little overcooked. Hence the 4 star review. Our server was really good. Kept the drinks full and was great to chat with. Overall ambiance of the place....its a buffet. lol. Very clean though. We will definitely come again.

A big WOW!! Was in the area, hungry, and felt like Thai....stopping here was the best decision…read more They only had like 6 minutes for the kitchen to remain open and were closing in 20 minutes. Needless to say we instantly ordered and to our surprise food started arriving within 10 minutes and was fresh and piping hot. They were very interested in making sure we got everything we wanted before the kitchen closed. Best Thai Basil Fried Rice I have ever consumed!!...and I've eaten Thai in several states. It was perfectly seasoned and hit all the savory spots in the mouth and was absolutely not salty or spicy. My companions added their own spice but I was happy!! The gyoza was steamed and stuffed full of filling. The egg rolls were a nice surprise and filled to the brim with chicken and pork ahhhhhhh so tasty. Companions loved their drunken noodles and curry. It was immediately decided this would become our new Thai spot and we would gladly drive the 40 minutes to enjoy! Average price and well worth it with excellent service. Thank you for a great meal.

Food here is decent, we have both ordered take out and this last time we dined in. It is a small…read moreplace with a kind of open kitchen. On this last visit, the mens room was out of order and the women's room stayed locked the whole time we were there. I had to walk down to the local pub to relieve myself. That was not cool. Dont think your restaurant should be open if the restrooms don't work.

We were curious about this restaurant since it's closer to us now living in Clermont, and inside…read morethe Ette Hotel near Animal Kingdom. I'm so happy we made the trip here! The hotel lobby was very clean and sleek, and the concierge were very nice and communicative! The restaurant is just inside on the first floor, and was very well presented. It was very slow this morning for brunch, and we had no problems finding a place to sit with our little 2 month old boy! The staff served us quickly, and explained each of their recommendations. I'm so glad we listened because each of the items were beautifully presented, and so so delicious. We started with the tuna pizza, mainly because we were curious, and that was the most unique take on pizza/seafood in my opinion. The tuna was so fresh, the garlic aioli complimented very well with the crisp cracker/crust. I had the Ette Norwegian Benedict and was very happy. The smoked salmon was very tasty, and the side arugula and avocado salad was very fresh. Maddie had the lobster roll which absolutely slapped! Lastly, we were recommended the AB Chocolate in a cup, and WOW you must try this! Very warm nutella chocolate cake at the bottom, vanilla ice cream all the way to the top of the cup, and topped with a hard chocolate disk and banana foam. It was honestly one of the top desserts I have ever had. We shared one, but so tempted to order another one! I can't wait to come back and try some of their cocktails sometime with dinner!

I took my wonderful friend to Salt and the Cellar for their tea service on Sunday. The description…read moreof the food (exquisite) and decor (Missoni!!) sold me. You have to pay to secure your seating, including mandatory 20% tip. Equaled out to $100/pp. Very steep! Reservations were easy on Open Table. We arrived separately & met in the lobby of the hotel the restaurant is in. Very upscale. Gorgeous. Literally NO guests visible. No staff at the hostess station. When I walked in to the bar to ask about seating, I got very dismissive responses from the bartender & the person who ended up being the host. Like WEIRD rude. Service was extremely slow, even though the restaurant was largely empty the whole time. It was unnerving. The tea refresh was simply more hot water, NOT a fresh tea bag, so round two was basically flavorless. Ew. The server was really nice, but the long waits to get her attention were frustrating. And the water bottles were kept away from our table (?). I was having thirsty day, so my tongue was sticking to the roof of my mouth for way too long. When I asked for the bottle, she acted like she was irritated because it was "right behind" (me). Where neither of us could see it??? The lighting was AWFUL so most of the pics look bad, even with heavy editing. You can tell it's beautiful, but the pics are rough. Now - the settings were GORGEOUS. The dishes and flatware were beautiful. The water options were wonderful. The food is in the top 3 of any tea service I've ever had. The tea itself is hands down the best tea I've EVER HAD anywhere. You get a sampler box to smell before you choose, and there were so many that I loved. I ended up with Marco Polo blue, add honey and cream. I couldn't finish all the food, and they boxed the remainder up. Let me take the remainder of my water bottle home. Pushed for a review HARD. So here it is. We have to remember that the Michelin rating is solely for the food, not the decor, not the service. It definitely delivered there, but the rest really fell flat. For the price I'd expect way more as it's about double what tea costs anywhere else in the entire area.

Mr & Mrs Disliked Didn't like…read more * 2026-04-21 Chicken fried rice was horrible. There was no chicken in there and everything just tasted like old oil when I emptied out the rice into the sink the smell was HORRIBLE . There was no vegetables and the chicken was nothing but fat pieces. I should've known that it wasn't gonna be good when I placed the order and it was here within eight minutes. They're not busy because they're that bad I would not recommend this place at all. As far as the egg rolls. They weren't good. They were mushy and old and old. No sauce was given either. I suggest they clean out their oil because it was really bad if you want better tasting Chinese food in this area don't go here go to China taste so much better.l