BBQ done right. Was passing through Lakeland and decided to stop by and try this place, I was on a…read moremission for good Ribs. Well you can tell when you have found a good BBQ spot when there ribs fall off the bone and do not need any sauce. But tried their special sauces they had on the table and Holly cow were they good. Fantastic food and was greeted with a smile at the front desk from Nici who took care of me. The atmosphere was very cool and felt like a BBQ spot. Why only 3.3 stars is amazing to me and I believe they deserve 5 because I finally found a place who does BBQ right.

Excellent food, service and hospitality. Convenient location. Roomy dining room!…read more We got brisket and redneck nachos for Tuesday night dinner

the owner reached out to me and made things right. Really nice to know that there are people out…read morethere that do care about the customer experience and satisfaction.

The food is always fresh and delicious. I'm thinking the dressings are homemade because they are so…read moredelicious! The ranch is amazing. I wish they gave more with the order purchased. The service people are nice . I always get the order to go but while waiting for my order the lobby is nice clean and perfect to wait for my order to be finished.

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!

The food is always good except this time on the chicken strips they changed the recipe and added…read moremore breading now it taste plain and like everybody else's, please go back to the old recipe. I am a weekly buyer of the 1 pound chicken strips I have been for years love the food.

Ordered a medly of items from here, albeit there were many more to choose from. The prices were…read morevery reasonable, the front counter staff okay and the place seemed busy; especially the drive thru and pick up orders. Some of the food items we selected were the Philly cheese steak, gyros, po boy oyster, fried shrimp and onion rings. None of these items, as generous as they were, stood out as "I can't wait to return." Everything was just okay. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Would we eat from here again? Maybe. It is all I can commit to at this point.

First time to Manny's and what a great place. Got there for Happy Hour and also lucked in to the…read moreWednesday night fajita special. The four of us got seated right away by very friendly staff. All smiling all pleasant and professional. Kimberly came by almost immediately and got our drink orders. Since the bar was backed up she brought us waters and asked if we had any questions. All good! Drinks came by in a couple minutes and we had already settled on our food choices. Then the onslaught of food began! HUGE bowls of salad that were then dished into chilled salad bowls. Kimberly left the big bowl for us to have seconds. Then the rolls arrived. Damn. I need room for dinner. Oh well the rolls were smothered in cinnamon sugar butter by me and devoured. I can take the entree home I guess. Well no. The fajitas arrived with tortillas and a side plate of sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Guess I will suffer through them. Man was that steak and chicken tasty. Only a small portion came home. Could not have been a better experience. Noise level was enough that we could talk but others could not hear us. Got seated near Elvis so it was a fun atmosphere. Kimberly kept checking back and then at the end we got the secret lovely parting gifts. You have to be a local to know about them. Just keep your eyes open for people as they leave. Thanks again Kimberly!

My husband and I stopped by Manny's Chophouse in Winter Haven on our way home from Disney. It has…read morebecome one of our traditions, we always make time for a meal here before heading home. We ordered the 10-ounce sirloin with stuffed shrimp and loaded mashed potatoes, which we split because the portions are very generous. We also had a side salad, and it was outstanding. It comes with their creamy garlic ranch dressing, which is absolutely delicious. Before the meal, they also bring warm rolls with cinnamon butter to the table, and they're always a treat. One of the things we enjoy most about Manny's is the fun, quirky decor and lively atmosphere. It's a casual and welcoming place. This visit wasn't quite as good as our previous ones. The service was a little slower than usual, but we believe our waiter was new and still getting comfortable. Our steak also arrived dry and lukewarm. The food itself was good but it would have been even better if it had been served hotter. Even with those issues, we still had an enjoyable meal and will definitely be back. Every restaurant has an off day, and Manny's Chophouse continues to be one of our favorite places to stop after a Disney trip.

Got two sides of mac and grilled shrimp, can't really remember the server but they were decently…read moreattentive considering the restaurant was still pretty busy even 30 minutes before close. It's pretty decent and your average Texas Roadhouse.

We come here on a regular basis and love it and the food in the servers and the fun tonight our…read moreserver was there he was awesome and took care of everything just like we expected! We come here often and can't wait to come back. The steaks are always perfect and we love the peanuts. somebody it's always fun when somebody's birthday too all the music and the clapping and watching everybody turn, red is hilarious

I was excited to take a break from cooking and use a birthday gift card during this visit…read more The restaurant was clean, inviting, and i was seated just a few minutes after checking in, which was a great start to the evening. The shrimp , caesar salad , and loaded baked potato were the stars of the meal. each one was flavorful, well-prepared, and easily the highlight of my dinner. The service was excellent from start to finish. the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure my dining experience was enjoyable. I've visited this location several times over the years, so i had high expectations. unfortunately, the steak didn't meet those expectations and was my least favorite part of the meal. it was disappointing, especially compared to my previous visits. While this visit didn't end the way I had hoped, the outstanding service, clean restaurant, and the rest of the meal were enough for me to leave a 5-star review. A few small improvements to the steak would have made this dinner exceptional. because of this experience, iImay take a break before returning, but i hope my next visit is more consistent with the great experiences i've had here in the past.

I'm very disappointed by the experience we had tonight. We arrived on a busy night and were very…read morepatient and understanding about having to wait a little while. We understand that mistakes happen, and when we were brought the wrong drink and the wrong side, we were completely fine with it. However, when the correct drink was brought to our table by a waitress who was not our server, she wasn't even sure she had the right table and said she was told it was "for the pregnant lady." I am not pregnant, and I found that comment extremely inappropriate and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the experience continued to go downhill. I went to the women's bathroom shortly after arriving, and it was very dirty. There was paper all over the floor, the toilet seat was up, and there appeared to be feces on the toilet. I had to use toilet paper to put the seat down because I did not want to touch it. I went back to the bathroom again before we left, and the paper was still all over the floor. Both trash cans were overflowing, and it was also very difficult to get paper towels out to dry my hands. On top of the cleanliness issues, the staff did not seem particularly friendly or welcoming. Being called "fat" was also extremely upsetting and unacceptable. Regardless of the circumstances, customers should be treated with basic respect and courtesy. We were patient and understanding throughout the evening, but unfortunately, the overall experience was very disappointing. Based on tonight's experience, we most likely will not be returning to this location. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses both the cleanliness issues and the way customers are being treated.

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.

For it being a food truck next to a motel on the side of the road, the portion sizes and taste of…read morethe food were pretty remarkable. My husband and I split an order of the 6 ct. traditional wings (buffalo sauce, medium heat), and while they were good, I really wish the heat had a little more of a kick. The spice level here definitely caters more to the older whiter crowd, so order higher heat if you want it!! I got the seafood combo platter, which includes a crab cake, broccoli, fried shrimp (think bloomin onion from Outback Steakhouse seasoning), and while it was supposed to include mashed potatoes, I guess they were out of it. They didn't inform us ahead of time and subbed it out for a seafood pasta salad instead, so a little bummed there, but the food was pretty good otherwise. I tried a bite of my husband's reuben sandwich and it was fantastic! The way they do their bread is so good. In all, there are some things here and there they could definitely improve on (communication on items out of stock), and the food is just ever so slightly pricey, but it's a good meal that you'll probably have at least a little left over.