Very cute, unique, and pleasant atmosphere. Friendly service. Food was good. Had a lovely draft…read morebeer and a WONDERFUL homemade ice cream sandwich. Nice boutique attached.

The Back Porch in Lake Alfred is one of those rare spots that instantly makes you feel at home…read more From the moment I walked in, I was personally welcomed by the owner, who was incredibly warm and genuinely appreciative that I stopped in during my lunch break. He chatted with me, made sure I was taken care of, and added such a personal touch to the whole experience--something you don't get often anymore. The food is served in the cutest wooden picnic baskets, which sets the tone right away. I ordered the soup, side salad, and sandwich combo, and everything was fresh and comforting. The butternut squash soup was rich and creamy with pumpkin seeds on top, the chicken and brie wrap was pressed perfectly, and the pasta salad tasted garden-fresh with a crisp bite of veggies. What I love most is the atmosphere. You can choose to dine on their beautiful shaded porch--full of old Florida charm--or head inside to their cozy dining room if you want to escape the sun. Both spaces have that relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. The Back Porch is a gem: great food, thoughtful presentation, and hospitality that truly stands out. If you're near Lake Alfred, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

What a great little place, had the Cuban and the Gator Bites and they were "delish" Great…read moreAtmosphere! Great Service!

We were visiting this area on vacation and The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille appeared in my search as a…read moreplace to try. You will feel like you are lost as this place is truly a hidden gem. The true experience can be had by sitting on the covered back porch and overlooking the water. The food was very tasty and the service fantastic. Our table tried the gator bites, wings, shrimp wrap, double cheeseburger, fish sandwich and fried shrimp Along with the peanut butter pie. We all left very satisfied with our individual choice. We will return.

This is one of my favorite places for happy hour and I recently dined here one evening, I ordered…read morefrom the menu, which is the menu from Arabella's the restaurant next-door. I ordered the New York strip and it was so delicious, excellent! I had a chocolate martinis which was excellent as well ! The staff is always very nice! Thank you Grace! The pianist from Arabella's , Christopher, stopped by to say hi as well! Prices are reasonable and dress is casual to dressy. They have a regular happy hour daily. This venue is closed on Sundays.

Always great here. Couches, dark woods, full bar, and able to order food from here, pizza bistro,…read moreand Arabella's.

We recently tried the Wine Library Bartow during one of Bartow's monthly Friday Fests. It was the…read morehighlight of the evening filled with ambiance and great craft cocktails. There was a beautiful patio area that drew us into the bar after seeing all the great drinks being served. The bar was filled with a trendy ambiance of warm candles, books and cool original art pieces with a nice vibe of upscale patrons. We sat in a corner nook with a beautiful foot locker as our table covered with magazines. A lovely bubbly server immediately brought us menus and introduced us to the restaurant that was filled with well dressed mostly female patrons surrounding the L shaped bar. Signature Sangrias are the go to drinks and I ordered the Kumquat Sangria that uses locally sourced Kumquats for a special one of a kind citrus based Sangria. Definitely a must try drink that comes with an optional kick of Southern Comfort on the side. My wife got the Very Berry Sangria that came filled with fruit and included chop sticks for eating the fruit. A Great Drink as well. The bathrooms were also worth a visit to see the library books and fulfill a fantasy ;-} we will definitely be returning for the next Friday Fest and our new central Florida favorite bar.

great place cozy spot staff is awesome cheese boards are as great! drinks are all amazing in their…read moreown way!

Sage Cocktail Lounge is the perfect oasis in the middle of Downtown Winter Haven. The atmosphere is…read moreinviting and warm, with upscale vibes. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends or even get some work done, like I did. Their cocktail menu is very diverse, and if you're looking for something in particular, just ask! Shout-out to our bartender, Brittany! All of the drinks were amazing. We had the Margarita, Lemon Drop Martini, and Aperol Spritz--perfect summer cocktails! Once you're done, take a stroll through Downtown Winter Haven and take in everything this charming area has to offer.

Amazing ambiance in this upscale specialty drink bar! I tried the martini with blue cheese olives…read morewhich was excellent! Then I tried the chocolate martini and it was good but could have added a choc rum or something on glass. I also tried the Candy crush martini and loved it ! I added a photo of that wonderful drink. The bartenders are friendly. Nice atmosphere .

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.

I recently visited Nutwood with co-workers for lunch and tried the Open Faced Steak Sandwich. Crisp…read moretoast was topped with a creamy aioli, crisp arugula, tangy pickled red onion and tender nicely salted steak. The side of chips were nicely crisp and salty. Overall, it was a quality lunch.

I was meeting a friend for lunch in Lakeland FL so I looked for a highly recommended option. Cob &…read morePen came up on a number of lists. It's located in a nondescript building that's basically one large dining room with a bar in the back. Since we got there at the top of the lunch hour, it was not busy so we were served very quickly. The menu had lots of interesting options - I went with the Beer Braised Pork Street Tacos and could not have been more pleased with my choice. They are made with shaved pieces of pork topped with lettuce, Muenster cheese, honey mustard, and pickles. The taste of all that together is excellent. If you are in the area, this is an excellent choice for a good lunch!

A renovated Tudor historic home, now a bistro with craft beer/bar and crafted eats…read more We chose the cheese board alongside a couple drinks. The cheeseboard includes meat and cheddar, Kalamata olives, naan bread, pickles, Brie cheese, a mustard sauce and a raspberry spread. The grapes on the board were super fresh and also tasted great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is a nice option on a beautiful day. I highly recommend!

A small bar tucked away in port 27's shop area near the back. They have limited counter seating,…read moreand a few other available seating areas inside. But for the most part it appeared that people took their drinks and enjoyed them elsewhere on the property. The bartenders were super friendly here, and we enjoyed a couple drinks while we were hanging out in the area looking at the lake. We were able to score a few bar seats and the ambiance is very cozy inside. The drink prices are super reasonable given where the location is. You can leave open a tab if you're planning on hanging out. Or of course you can always just order a drink and close out and be on the move quickly. You'll of course have to enjoy your drinks on property but there's plenty more to do in the area. Overall: A Solid bar experience located inside of Port 27, near the back and the lake. Will definitely head up again when we visit.

Went yesterday with wife to finally check this place out and it was AMAZING!!!…read moreTotally loved the areas, the energy, people vibes were really nice. It have multiple areas to go with your kids or have a nice and cute date, totally recommend this places to visit.. If you love beers this bar have some really nice drinks inside, bartenders where really warm and nice, they take their time explaining and giving you samples for their different types to make sure you get one that you will actually enjoy. Prices are not crazy at all and the combination of multiple activities plus this location and the music that they played it's totally amazing!!