I used to regularly work in Lakeland and I had three places that I would eat when I was in…read moreLakeland. Lovebird was one of my three places. So you can imagine how happy I was when they decided to open a love bird in Winter Haven just a few miles from my permanent office. I think this location is even better than the Lakeland location because it is a little bigger than the parking lot is much better. They still have that absolutely fabulous crispy fried chicken that is so delicious. I love that you can cater it to your personal spice level. I like mine medium, but my mom prefers hers with no spice. Their fried chicken stays crispy even when it gets cold. Sometimes I'll go and grab myself some lunch while I'm at work and then get some fried chicken to take home to my husband for dinner and it's still crispy and juicy and fabulous. I also love that they have a meal that was invented for me. My favorite thing to order is called, The my girl ain't hungry. It consists of one giant chicken, tender in your choice of fried or grilled with a side and a drink for eight dollars. It is the perfect portion for me. Now, when people come to visit me in Winter Haven, lovebird is always one of the places I recommend we grab lunch.

I'm still confused by The Shining references but besides that - what a cool place! One of the best…read morechicken joints I've been too. Reasonably priced and lots of character from the bright vibes to the filling and unique menu. The team is friendly and fast, without sacrificing quality. You will need napkins because these sandwiches are big and messy but oh so flavorful! I with there were more locations because this place rocks!

Was not expecting to find something like this on our trip to Legoland. We live in Atlanta and love…read morefine dining; this could easily compete with some of our favorite restaurants for the food, ambiance, prices, and service. Everything was great.

I visited this quaint establishment when I was celebrating my parent's anniversary. Upon arrival I…read moredid miss the parking lot because the drive way into the lot is pretty small but managed to quickly turn around and park on the gravel lot. The outside patio is beautifully decorated with lights, tables and chairs and greenery with foliage to create that natural outdoor vibe. When you enter, it's like walking into a small home where you greeted and seated by a hostess or server. There's a main great room and 2 smaller rooms that have seating as well and ambiance lighting throughout for intimate gatherings. The bathrooms are clean and fully stocked with necessities. As for the food, I got the Brussel sprouts salad without goat cheese which was delicious . It was about the size of my fist for $13. I assumed it was more of a tasting menu. My mother got the gnocchi which was described as delicious but lukewarm in temperature. She loved the beet salad however and the side of sour dough bread. My dad got a 13oz steak with potato purée. His steak was good in flavor however he described it as a bit too tough, and could have been more tender. Since he is a retired chef of 40 years I value his input. My other family members ordered the egg yolk ravioli which seemed a bit of a strange combination but certainly worked out in flavor. The labneh that was with the beet salad was also paired and eaten with the sourdough bread which seemed to be a great idea. Unfortunately the bolognese pasta was not tender enough for my family's liking. If you like pasta that way then you should be just fine. Over all it was fine dining and good. If you would like to go to a place where the portions are a bit larger I would suggest another place. But this is a nice casual dining intimate place for any special small occasion. Last but not least, Beth our server was kind and sweet. She was patient and very accommodating with great table manner and should certainly be recognized for her gracious nature and hospitality.

The food was good, prices reasonable, and service prompt. The facility was very clean and the ice…read morecream is to die for. A very nice find. Definitely will return.

service was awful! Ordered breakfast eggs, grits and toast. Never received my toast. The place was…read morenot busy, but we were ignored! Will not go back there. note: the ice cream lady was very nice and polite to us.

While heading east on I-4 yesterday, hubs reminisced about tasty fried catfish & grits he'd had at…read moreBig Daddy's a few years ago. So today, we decided to make a big detour for lunch on our drive back home. Howard has never made a better dining choice. Though not near I-4 at all, the food was worth the trip! After entering, we waited in a short queue to look at the menu & place our order. Since hubs had been romanticizing their fried catfish, we decided to share a dinner with mac & cheese and collard greens. And of course I wanted grits & fried okra, too. We picked a table and waited only a few minutes for our meal. I really don't know where to start with the food because everything was incredibly delicious. My only critique might be that the grits were not as piping hot as everything else. That aside, those grits were loosely creamy with a drizzle of butter, and made an amazing bite alone, but even more so with the fried catfish. I could not stop eating either, though hubs did help. Plus, the fry on the catfish, & also the okra, was perfectly crisp & light. Yeah, we finished the okra, too. The collard greens were simply outstanding. I loved that they weren't soggy or over-spiced. Hubs & I fought over the last bite. We also loved their mac & cheese! The flavor was decadently cheesy with a thick creamy sauce & a baked cheese crust. And I really liked that the macaroni pasta wasn't mushy. Our entire meal was fantastic. Hubs ate the entire cornbread muffin so it must have been tasty. I'm definitely looking forward to another opportunity to eat at Big Daddy's!

On Sunday, our family was looking for a BBQ restaurant to dine at as the Sonny's power was out due…read moreto a storm. We Googled BBQ places and found Big Daddy's BBQ. It's not much to look at as it's a dive and next to the corner Citgo station. We were hungry and tired of waiting to eat. So, the waitress pushed tables together for the 12 of us. Even though it took a little while to get our food it was absolutely delicious. A couple of us had breakfast which was fabulous and the rest of the group had BBQ and everyone of them raved about their food--especially the ribs, Mac and cheese, and fried okra. Our server, Mikayla, was awesome. We kept her busy but she was very kind, courteous, and attentive. I have no doubt that we will be back to enjoy some more BBQ at Big Daddy's who actually came out and met everyone in our group.

Happenings Sports Pub offers a wide-ranging menu with plenty of classic sports bar options, making…read moreit an easy choice when dining with a group. We started with the pretzel appetizer, which was hot and crispy on the outside while staying pillowy soft on the inside. The wasabi mustard is a game changer and easily the standout accompaniment. The queso is your standard yellow queso, similar to classic nacho cheese. We tried the Kingpin Brisket Sandwich with barbecue sauce on the side. The brisket is finely chopped but could benefit from more seasoning on its own rather than relying on BBQ sauce to carry the flavor. The pineapple slaw and onion straws add nice texture and layers of flavor, which makes you hope to see improved brisket quality in the future. The Philly was ordered to-go, and the portion size felt small for the $16 price point. The steak again lacked seasoning, though the bread was toasted nicely. It comes with peppers, onions, and mushrooms; I opted out of peppers and didn't really notice any mushroom flavor coming through. Overall, the menu has a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, and wings, but I'd like to see improvements in seasoning, protein quality, and overall consistency. On a positive note, the server was very friendly and efficient, and the pickup process was smooth. Looking forward to trying additional offerings in the future and hoping to see some quality improvements across the menu.

Quiet but delicious…read more I went for the first time and was a bit concerned. When I walked in I was one of five people in the place but after a few minutes I was one of only two, but it was a Wednesday evening, so that's probs Ly why it was calm. It definitely wasn't due to the food, that is for sure. I had the clubhouse sandwich and it was very tasty. The fries were cooked just right and they were NOT over salted, thank goodness. Thankfully because it was calm, I was taken care of wonderfully by Eddie, he was very nice and attentive.

Good sweet tea. My husband had the fried fish sandwich, it was seasoned well and very large piece…read moreof fish. Greenbeans also yummy. I had a cheeseburger and fries and coleslaw yummy slaw and fries were not to salty.burger was huge! Service was friendly and fast.

Worth the experience. Ordered breakfast, which their menu had plenty of inexpensive choices…read more Eggs-plentiful (ordered 2/ looked liked 4), hash browns- well done like I asked, Catfish I substituted/added on- forget about it (size of my hand - I am 6'2" 280), grits needed a little love, but it came with other goodies. Waitress returned to our table over 10 times- nice polite and attentive. Will be going back to try dinner entree!

Matt and his team knocked it out of the park. We ordered delivery and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner…read morefrom start to finish. The pastrami sandwich was outstanding, featuring tender, flavorful pastrami piled high on marbled rye with Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the portion size was generous. The Philly Burger was equally impressive and definitely lived up to the hype. The wings also had great flavor, and the sauces were well-balanced and evenly coated. We requested them extra crispy, but the skin ended up a bit chewy. Given that the order was delivered, this was likely due to steam building up inside the to-go container during transit rather than an issue with preparation. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal with plenty of flavor and impressive portion sizes. We're looking forward to working our way through more of the menu in the near future.

Kaylee our server was awesome. She gave us great recommendations for our breakfast. And she told…read moreus there's nothing on the menu that is not delicious and she was right. I took her recommendation of the skillet with pancakes and good luck eating it all. Beside the fact, it was delicious. And it was only 10.99. My wife got chicken fried steak and it was also spectacular. I highly recommend this location if you get a chance in the area only opened for breakfast and lunch.

GET HERE ASAP!!! Me and my youngest swung through and folks in here are going crazy!! The food was…read moretoo good and well worth the price. We ordered the following: Waffle breakfast: 10/10 a LOT of food and all of it was delicious. Chicken n waffles:10/10 chicken fried perfectly. Hunch punch: 10/10 freaky ass name but good Waffles were fluffy and flavorful. Highly recommending this place.

We went in for catfish for the grandmas--and boy, did they love it! My mom never finishes her food,…read morebut she cleared her entire plate. These ladies are picky about their catfish, and they raved about it so much, we're already planning to go back this evening. My husband had the Philly, and I went for the huge burger--so big I could barely finish it, but it was just as good warmed up later. The onion rings? Absolutely amazing. What really made the visit stand out, though, was the staff. TJ was excellent--full of positive energy, a great attitude, and genuinely welcoming. I wish more places had employees like him. We'll definitely be back!