Kitschy, local, quality food... definitely worth the wait! There was a pretty decent wait even for a Wednesday night, but that's usually a good sign I've found. I wasn't disappointed here, either. While waiting, you're treated to a pantheon of Blues Brothers' themed decor, everything from life-sized statues to road signs to half of a police cruiser in the dining area... The food was very good. The steak was lean and fresh (got the super-cut sirloin), cooked perfectly to order, and came out in a relatively short amount of time. No complaints at all. I could have used the salad dressing-free, but I'm hardly going to complain about that, since it was pretty decent dressing. The service was good, though the waitress had a habit of checking up on me when my mouth was full. Maybe that's more a testament to the food then to her timing. Wasn't her fault anyway. She came by frequently, but not too much, and she wasn't too bubbly or annoying about her visits, either. Didn't feel the strongest of interest in my experience, but she wasn't overly distant, either. Hostess could have been more alert and attentive, but it had likely already been a long night. No complaints overall, really. Good food, maybe not the best you've ever had in your life, but really solid for a chophouse. Yeah, it's not Ruth's Chris, but it's far less than those prices, too. I'd definitely come back here. read more

Great food and superb service by George our server. First time there and we loved the attention by the staff, and by Manny who stopped by as well. The decor is very American with a life size John Wayne on a horse, they hit it spot on! This is our new favorite restaurant and we cannot wait to bring our visitors here to enjoy! Great work Manny! read more

Absolutely, the best meal we had in Winter Haven. I had the 6oz sirloin my husband had 14 oz. The steaks were cooked perfectly. The salad was awesome. We also got the coconut shrimp as appetizer. Service was excellent. read more

Went on Friday evening. About a 15min wait because we called ahead to be added on the list. They have fresh popcorn for you and the kiddos to enjoy while you wait. My wife and I ordered the 2 for 1 Margaritas & Sangria. Both were made well. My kids ordered the steak on a stick and they enjoyed it. My wife and I ordered The Manny's Steaks, With endless salad and loaded baked potatoes. The steaks were medium, tender, and juicy as we ordered. The salad was very good and came with chilled bowls which does make a difference. The loaded baked potato's were excellent and truly loaded. The dinner rolls and cinnamon butter was great as well. We had the brownie & ice cream for dessert and it will easily settle a family's sweet tooth because it's huge. Overall a very well experience and we will be back! read more

Driving the back roads on our trip to Cape Coral, we looked up restaurants in the Winter Haven area. The chophouse name grabbed our attention, and the reviews made us stop. We were anticipating some good southern comfort food. And we were not disappointed. I had the French onion soup. Delicious. Definitely homemade. The onions were cut in differing sizes, and the soup wasn't full of flour. The cheese was perfectly melted and gooey until the bowl-turned-sideways last scoop. My wife had the salad; they mixed it our table with a creamy Italian dressing. The salad was a salad, but a good mix of spices in the dressing whets your appetite. On to the steaks. My wife had the filet mignon and a baked potato. I had the NY strip paired with a sweet potato smothered in cinnamon butter. Both steaks were cooked as ordered and went down great. With the soup and half her salad in my belly, I wasn't able to finish my potato. But I crushed that steak. 14 ounces of prime Angus meat. Fantastic. If we find reason to go through Winter Haven again, we will be back. The wait staff was great. We went on a Thursday night around 6:30. No wait and the hostess sat us at a table of our choosing. Thanks Manny's! read more

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Choose Manny's if you want giant portions of so-so food, in a very noisy dining room. It was so loud from other diners and music that we could barely carry on a conversation The big bowl of house salad (for the table) was grossly overdressed. My salmon was okay but nothing I couldn't have prepared at home. His burger was over cooked but he entertained himself with all the salad and sides. On the plus side, the hot yeast rolls were yummy and our server was attentive. House wine and beer are 2-for-1 during happy hour (4-7 I think). Winter Haven has much better restaurants, but Manny's seems to have a loyal following. read more

Great food, service is good. But to emphasize.. the food is absolutely delicious, steaks are amazing! read more

Food and service was excellent. We had two steaks & a hamburger, everybody enjoyed their meal would recommend.

Last visit we got great food and poor service. The management made it right by giving us a gift card. This visit we had great food AND service. We had a great server, DD. She was amazing, yet she understood the difference between good service and hovering. She didn't bother us too much, but had great service. read more

Love this place. One of our go to places. If you go during a weekend or as soon as they open they tend to get pretty busy with the older generation. read more

My favorite place to eat. Jennifer is a great bartender, and Manny is always fun and inviting. The whole wait staff are wonderful. Graet steaks, chicken, shrimp. I could go on and on. read more

I love this place! We don't always get a good waitress but the food is delicious!

Manny's is a true family business with great value ! Love the nostalgic decoration too.

Well had a taste for prime rib. We get there at 5 o'clock and they tell use they sold out 2 hours ago. Really!! Our Bartender Sandra all she did was complain how she was the only person working the bar. First time we have ever been disappointed with Mannys. I guess we have to call and see if they have what we want to eat. read more

Went there with my Sister and her Son today, it was AWFUL! They gave me a very DIRTY Fork wrapped in a napkin. They messed up the dessert, the hamburgers were not good. The Server messed up the order 3 times! I'm not going back there. read more

Our server Lyric was great! I would actually like to see my servers face though! When are you getting rid of the mask? Food is wonderful but I'll go to a restaurant where the servers have smiles:) read more

The manager was the worst , young woman about 30-39 invited her friends to the bar seats taken by us , two weren't there yet , so , I gave them that , they tried to confront me , I declined , put my hands up to stop the conflict, didn't work . Videoed the manager being rude and was attacked and asked to leave because of it . Our family has went there for years , Decades . Told her this and she said we wouldn't go there again . All because of her friends and the hour wait . Hire people who know customers, hire people who forgive your inconsistency, hire people who don't invite their friends to take lifetime customers spots . The steak has never been consistent, I love their salad when it is consistent. Unfortunately it never is . Left and went to Olive Garden. All videos available of the young woman being confrontational. No reason for it except her friends wanted to take our seats after an hour wait . Not worth the wait read more

We love going to Manny's! Always good service and great food. They are very organized and the steaks are awesome. They have happy hour two for one and serve a nice margarita. We go here often read more

This is an interesting place. The decor is eclectic and a bit cheesy. It is not my cup of tea, but I know that there are clearly many people that love it. We called ahead for seating to avoid a potential line. We were sat immediately. Our server was nice. She came by the table regularly. She did miss a few requests and had to be reminded a few times. Not a big problem, but worth improving. They bring yeast rolls to the table with regular butter and cinnamon butter. The rolls were pretty good. They also bring their house salad to the table. They mix it there and serve it up for everyone. The salad was just fine for a side salad. It is fairly simple and tasted ok. For my meal I ordered the Filet Mignon medium rare. It came out fairly close to that, maybe a touch more toward medium, but not bad at all. I found the steak to just be ok. It seemed kind of bland. I do not know if that is because of the meat they use, or the lack of seasoning the use. If I ever go back I would opt for the optional blue cheese crust to punch up the flavor. For my side I chose the baked potato. It is large, and pretty good with the butter and sour cream that comes on it. The bang for your buck is good. You will definitely leave full. I expected more from a place that so confidently advertises it steak. read more

Everything was delicious and our server was fantastic. We just moved to Winter Haven and thought we would check it out. Order the porterhouse, huge and cooked perfectly! Husband ordered sirloin and coconut shrimp, also perfection. Our server was fabulous! Will definitely be back! read more

Mannys a great spot for great food at an awesome value. My family and I are from Miami and we wish we had a Mannys near us. The highlights were the salad starter, the bread rolls with the amazing cinnamon butter, French onion soup, kids meals, New York strip, sirloin steak and grilled shrimp, and let me not leave out the strawberry cheesecake! So so good! Will definitely come back read more

This used to be our "go to" mannys. No matter if we were in Lakeland, Haines City or Lake Wales we would drive to the Winter Haven location. Now I cannot say I'll every go to another. We had three steaks that went back because they were served rare and all the sides were messed up. When they brought out the cooked steaks they were burnt and leather, the baked potatoes were cold and the toppings weren't melted. This was absolutely the worse visit at a mannys we have had and we go at least every two weeks. read more

Manny's Original Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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These 5 stars are for our server "George." He was prompt and always one step ahead. Although, I wasn't a fan of the Parmesan chicken (it was more like a smothered chicken) but my parents got prime rib and steak pieces and each were delicious. George exceeded our expectations with a great attitude and prompt execution all together. read more

This is the only restaurant in Winter Haven that does not do take out orders. I don't know why the owner would miss out on the percentage of people willing to pay for food. Food is usually good, but Longhorn does take out at the same price read more

I was just told this evening that this Mannys doesn't do take out orders. So sorry to hear this!

Called to do a takeout order at 4:30 pm was put on hold for 30 mins. Called off my wife's phone to see if maybe they forgot about me and was instantly put on hold for another 15 mins. I'm very disappointed! Me and my wife was looking forward to trying out this place but I guess will just take our business else where. Thanks Manny and Staff! read more

I've known Manny since he started his restaurant in Haines City. (Worked for him briefly) Great concept at the beginning and good food. But now that it has grown most of his outlets are too busy for comfort. If you don't use "call ahead seating" the hostesses make you feel like an idiot. 2 hour waits are typical. Food is still good but lack the casual and comfortable atmosphere that his business use to provide. He is still a great guy but you never see him any more. Don't go unless you call ahead and can tolerate mass confusion. read more

Had a fillet medium rare, with some veggies and garlic mash potatoes. . .delicious. Sort of a family oriented, signature type restaurant with a bunch of hollywood memorabilia on display. the cinnamon sweet rolls. read more

We ended up here as a fluke since the restaurant we tried to go to was closed. It's been on the list for a while but just hadn't happened. We were there at opening for lunch and the line was already forming. Trust me, use their call ahead seating and get your name on the list. I was expecting a different lunch menu but nope, it's the same. That makes it for a pricey lunch if you ask me. The salad was yummy, the steaks were good and I liked the salad and rolls. I personally has the salmon and it was yummy! The decor was interesting with lots of car parts and such all over the restaurant. Worth checking out. read more

Love love love this place! Everything we ate was perfection and all 4 kids turned dessert DOWN because they loved their dinners so much they saved no room for it. Hell has frozen over! Very casual, comfortable atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!! Get the cheese fries!! read more

We visited Manny's in Winter Haven on a Sunday evening. the wait was about 20 minutes or less which wasn't bad in my opinion. the decor is very cool and kind of an old Americana appeal. The sweet bread rolls are out of this world!! we asked for the dressing on the side in their salad bowl because I have read in other reviews that they will drench the salad in dressing (there ranch dressing is delicious so I guess either way you are good besides the added calories). My husband ordered ribs, which were good, not the best I've had but they were good. I ordered the 12 oz, Mannys steak which is supposedly there most popular. I ordered it medium well, expecting that I would have some pink in the middle. The steak came out WELL DONE! The waitress was very kind when I showed her the well done cut though,and put in an order for me at medium, just in case. The second steak was delicious! juicy and flavorful! overall good experience and I would recommend it. read more

We go here at least 2 times a month.. They have good price on steak and uts delicious.. I get the Mannys steak or Ny strip bith have good flavor... The salad is delicoius and our server was attentive. read more

We have been twice this month. First time it was great, steak was cooked the way we ordered and the waitress kept our drinks refilled. The second time was not so good. Waitress was scarce, not attentive to our drinks, I ordered the steak medium snd it was beyond well done, finally got her attention and she apologized, the manager came over and apologized. I got the replacement after our entire party was finished eating, it was medium as ordered, but tough and dry. Also had a 45 minute wait to be seated. Ok.... this time was great, excellent server and food was perfect . read more

I get down to Orlando a few times a year and I like to stop in here for dinner whenever I'm in town. This time I was with my family and we were at Legoland so went to this location rather than my usual one in Haines City. For starters, parking here was easier and it didn't seem as crowded as the one in Haines City. The place is a bit of an eye sore when you walk in as there are decorations everywhere! I always go with the 7oz filet with blue cheese crumbles and as usual, the steak is fork tender and quite delicious! The meal comes with an endless salad bowl and the amazing yeast rolls with cinnamon butter. I could easily make a meal out of the salad and rolls, but I have to restrain myself as I have to save room for my steak. Prices are pretty reasonable as I can get out of there (with no alcohol) for under $25, including tip. If you are in the area, stop in and give it a try. read more

Food is good but wait time is ridiculous. Went Saturday at around 7:15 asked how long of a wait and was told 1 hour. I dont care how good the food is one hour is way to long. Went to Outback got seated in 15 minutes and had an excellent meal. read more

Here at Manny's you can always count on a Great steak made to order. My favorite is the porter house & a baked sweet potato. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant. Good service and delicious food. You'll never go home hungry the portions are perfect. If you've never tried it you have def. have to try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Won't go back Had reservations twice...got seated an hour after the reserved time Wait staff hectic and seemed out of pocket Institutional food at best... read more

Yesterday was Mothers Day. My husband can't go out so he asked me to order whatever I wanted. I love Mannys so I called and asked if they were still doing takeout. She said yes, took my order, and said it would be about ten mins. She told me to call when I got there,tell her where I parked and what kind of car I had. It was 3:10 when I called,got there at 3:37 and called. She said it would be a couple of mins. At 4:05 I called to find out if they still had my and she said they forgot to go back and get it. Ten min. later I called again and someone else told me they never took my order and they would check it out. Ten min. later I left. she had my phone number but I never received a call or apology.! So disappointed, the customer service, for me, was very unacceptable. read more

My hopes were set to high for this one!! The steaks were great...but seriously would you expect any less from a Steakhouse? The dressing very good but my salad was soggy by the time we finished it. We ordered Onion Rings as an app. They were so hard you could break glass with them. We sent them back and the new ones were just the same. (Maybe thats how they serve them who knows) The bar staff was not that great. The first girl who waited on us was friendly and helpful but explained that her and the other three share the bar so any of them could take care of us. NOT TRUE- the minute we ask questions of the other bar staff we were put off. Therer was a hour wait if we wanted a table and no wait for the bar. We now know why this is the case. Will give it a second try but we won't be sitting at the bar for sure. read more

Easily one of the five best steaks I've ever had! And I just had the top sirloin, medium rare. (one of the cheapest options at $15). Excellent waitress in Monique. Melt-in-your mouth warm rolls. Immediate drink, fast arriving salad and rolls. Twenty minutes for the steak, cooked to perfection. 4-7 happy hour so two glasses of merlot were $6. I was in and out in 45 minutes and enjoyed my meal and service. The owner visited my table and explained their up to 48 day aged steak process. TIp: The Top Sirloin is a better cut than the Manny's Sirloin. It's a buck more but less fat and slightly larger cut. They advised me to choose the top and it was excellent. No Early Bird Specials on weekends or holidays but they do shave about $4 off some items and make a smaller prime rib. They have chicken, seafood and burgers. I would rather have regular butter than cinnamon butter but it wasn't worth my saying something. The salad was cold but don't care for the garlic ranch that comes with the salad. They mix at the table and serve it in a bowl 3 times larger than necessary. Saw others order salad without dressing so maybe they'll get the message. They said, "we're sorta out of baked potatoes unless you insist". A surprising note since they just opened for the day and week. I got mashed potatoes-way too garlicky to me and chunky rather than smooth. They were okay but not "my way". The serrated knife was pretty pitiful--it pretty much tore the steak rather than cut the steak. They had a nice vinegary Vidalia sauce if you got a dryer cut of meat--the bbq sauce was pretty standard "Baby Rays" type. The place tries too hard to be "trendy"--didn't' like the tight quarters (tables squished together), the red checkered tablecloths nor all the tchotchkes. It serves a great steak and should be able to stand on this merit alone. (I'd choose this steak over Lonestar or Outback but both of those have nicer ambiance/romance and better price.) read more