I zipped over to this tiny place for a quick BBQ lunch and unfortunately, the results were mixed…read more This is a take-out only place where you walk up to the window. There is a bench to sit on and wait for your order to be filled. There are four picnic tables with umbrellas if you wish to eat outside. The guy behind the window was incredibly five-star friendly and efficient. I had my food in maybe four minutes tops! I ordered the Chopped Pork sandwich, fries, slaw, and a fountain drink. I was asked if I want BBQ or mustard-based sauce and I went with mustard. It came to $10 and was packaged just fine. I decided to eat at a picnic table and had no problem finding some shade. The crinkle cut fries were a very large portion and hot and crispy and damn fine. The Cole slaw was a little tangy and tasted great. Now for the sandwich which should be the star of the show. Not so much! It was a very skimpy portion of pork. I could get more pork in my sandwich just about anywhere. What was there was tasty, and the sauce was good, but I was disappointed. I was supplied with napkins, but I really really needed one of those wet wipes. They should fix that. As I prepared to leave, I discovered there was no trash can. What the hell! So, I took my trash and my sticky hands to my car. As I drove home with my trash next to me and my hands stuck to the steering wheel, I contemplated this review. The best I can do is an overall three stars. There are a plethora of BBQ joints in Central Florida and it's easy to do better than this!

Food & service was good. They catered an event at our venue. Starling Ranch Barn On The Lake.read more

Service was great & location was clean. Food was ok. Burger was good, a basic beef patty on a…read morecooktop. Fries had no flavor, could only taste the oil they were cooked in. Meatloaf had good portion size & texture, but way too overpowering seasoning. Seasonings even left an aftertaste.

The food is delicious -I had chicken and dumplings with homemade whiskey southern bread pudding…read more Norda the chef and owner is a true Chef with years of food experience and trained in a tradition of true soul food cooking. I LOVE this restaurant from the family staff to the grits/greens/gravy/and gratitude they serve up. You can beat the kids with the giant rib bones or sooth your weary heart with the tomato bisque. This place is a gem!!! Gordon RaMsey don't waste your time here unless you want to learn something about true soulfood cooked with love.

First visit after discovering on YELP and wow! Very tasty food and great service. Today we ordered…read moreFried Green Tomatoes ($9), Chef Salad($13.70), Texas Club Sandwich with gone fries($12.50), and Country Fried Chicken with sides of mashed potatoes and corn ($14.20). Nothing was overly salty and everything we ordered we would all order again. The Chef Salad was large and looked fancy with fresh vegetables and lettuce and meat and cheese roll ups. The Texas Club was a tasty chicken salad sandwich on crisp Texas Toast with a nice light taste. The Country Fried Chicken was moist, easy to cut with a fork and seasoned just right. We don't often find a fried chicken breast as nice as this one. The fried green tomatoes were plentiful and prepared just right and perfectly crisp. Our server today was Annabel and she was just as friendly and attentive as we wanted/needed. When we sat down, I was hoping this might become my new favorite restaurant and they lived up to that hope. We live close to an hour away but I'm thinking we may drive back for breakfast tomorrow. This is most definitely a highly recommended place to visit.

We went to Lake Wales Family Restaurant for the all you can eat ribs! Let me just say...WOW. The…read moreribs were fall off the bone delicious with just the right amount of HOMEMADE barbecue sauce! Sorry no pictures! Give them a try! I don't think you will be disappointed!

We stopped Sunday afternoon, Shawna was our server (great server) it was starting to pick up. We…read morestarted with the smoked fish spread the true measure of a seafood restaurant, . Onto the entrees hubs order shrimp and grits and the FRIED SPINACH OMG!! I ordered a grouped basket with sweet potato fries sounds boring but it was delicious. We love the open kitchen concept they see how happy they have made us. They also work together as a team. Will definitely be back.

Quaint place with $5 Old Fashions (at least on a Thursday evening) that were not watered down and…read morequite refreshing! I ordered a broiled combo plate that included snow crab legs, scallops, shrimp and fish (cod or grouper, I don't recall). I chose two sides, a salad and fried spinach. Prior to our meals we had a cup of New England clam chowder. The clam chowder was delicious and had large pieces of clam in it. All the mentioned seafood items on the plate were perfectly broiled, all of which you could tell were fresh (including the crab legs, which were plump and moist). The salad was okay, as was the interesting fried spinach. The better half had the shrimp & grits as her entree. She enjoyed and commented about how much shrimp there was atop the "grits" on her plate. I tasted it and it was okay to me. The wait service was above standard, with an attentive yet not annoying waitress. Overall I/we would eat here again; and with those $5 Old Fashions might have to make it an every 4 to 6 week ritual. It's that 40 minute drive that may curtail that thought. Time will tell.

Yesterday I called to place my order for a slab of ribs. She told me it would be ready at 2:30pm…read more Got there a little early so I ordered me a rib sandwich with sauce on it and it came with a drink the cost was $9.00. I set me in car and waited until 2:30 pm I paid for my Slab of ribs ($33.00) with sauce on the side and a large potatoe salad ($8.00). My husband also wanted a cup of peach cobbler which is so good. The ribs was so tender omg! I was so satisfied. The owner and his wife are so nice their customer service is amazing. We go there so much tell she remembers us. They are located next to a fruit stand and we always purchase items there. Not sure what the name of it. The location is easy to locate also across from racetrac gas station. They only take cash! I did not take a picture of the slab of ribs because my family tore it up. It is a must to pay them a visit.

Delicious rib sandwich but you better get there early!!!!! This is a food trailer on a heavily…read moretraveled road. We stopped for lunch around 2:00 on a Friday afternoon and they were out of pulled pork and bbq chicken. So I had to settle for the rib sandwich. Which was delicious by the way. The sides were Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans etc. I had the Mac and cheese and it was delicious! Cheesy creamy goodness and the pasta was not over cooked. The small size was a 12 ounce styrofoam cup so plenty for 2 people. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because they were out of 2 of their main meats. This is definitely tops for bbq.

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!

This place is such a gem! My family thoroughly enjoyed a Father's Day dinner here and though they…read moredon't take reservations, we were able to be seated quickly. They were steadily busy throughout the evening so a wait is possible if you were to arrive at peak time. The setting is casual and in an old house- hence the name. If you ask to be seated in the back room, you'll have a view of the lake. The servers were very friendly and efficient. Food and drinks were prompt! We shared the onion loaf to start and had a variety of dishes around the table from steak, lobster tails, grouper, scallops, and the multitude of accompaniments. Everything was cooked beautifully! Especially the scallops. That was probably my favorite since they melted like butter in the mouth. I also enjoyed the hush puppies that were served with every main dish. Bonus points for the fact that many of the dressings and sauces are made in house. Since it was an occasion, we had some chocolate cake for dessert which didn't disappoint. The cake was rich and fudgy. My dad is a regular so I am definitely sold. The man is a critic and if he is impressed, I know something must be good! I was also impressed and can't wait to come again.

First time we stopped by. I had read this was a great place…read more Tuesday is the twin lobster deal. Wife and I each got that. Plus I got a bowl of awesome seafood chowder, loaded with fresh meat. Best I ever had. Excellent, friendly service. Highly recommend!!!!

We visited Flightline Café for breakfast, and unfortunately, it was just an average experience. The…read morefood was basic and nothing particularly memorable. Service was also slow, especially considering we only ordered a simple breakfast. The highlight of the visit was definitely the atmosphere. Sitting outside and watching the planes take off and land made for a unique and enjoyable experience. Overall, if you're already in the area or enjoy watching airplanes, it's worth stopping by for the view. However, I wouldn't recommend making a special trip just for the food, as there are better breakfast options elsewhere.

Food, good. Ambiance, nice. Service, lacking but coming along…read more I've driven by here so many times and always wanted to try it, and today I finally did. It was fine. I got there before 10:00, which is when breakfast stops being served. However, by the time the server finally acknowledged me, it was after 10:00 and she said it was the lunch menu now. Really? After she kept me waiting so long it missed out?!?!? Thankfully there was another person there who said I could order breakfast. The food came in a to go container, not sure why, and when they asked if I wanted it to go, and I said no, they took it back to the kitchen where it felt like they just dumped it onto a plate and brought it back out. Interesting. After listening to the conversation going on, apparently the owners had fired everyone and brought in an all new crew. I had the second person she my server was brand new, so that might account for some of the concerns I had. If I go back, it won't be for a few months to let everyone get their legs under them and maybe things will change?

Disappointed doesn't begin to cover how I felt about my poor experience at Cherry Pocket. The…read moreoverall vibe was chaotic, hot, humid, and sub-par cleanliness with profanity-laced dollar bills stapled all over. Florida! I'm certain the condiment bottles in scattered baskets never get cleaned. I never leave poor reviews, but potential guests must be warned of this place. My elderly aunt and I arrived at 4:10pm after driving an hour to this place for a late lunch. It was Father's Day, so the place was packed and busy. So busy, that the wait staff were frantically running around the place. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a young hostess who looked as if she were in a total daze. We were told there would be a wait, though an approximate time was not given, so we decided to saddle up to the bar outside which was filthy with wet coasters and squeezed lime wedges and trash littered all over the floor. When we were finally texted that our table was ready, at 4:50pm, we were sat outside at a table with a dirty ashtray. We placed our order and waited for another 30 minutes for a two salads and bread (served with "butter", which was really an oily margarine with herbs). Only one salad made it to the table, and the fried pickles were brought 10 minutes before my salad was served with nervous laughter by our waitress. The manager did come to our table to apologize for our waiting, so I politely requested a free beer for our trouble, which was denied. I work at a brewery and give free draft beer if someone has to wait more than 5 minutes! So, she offered a cheesecake instead, which we thanked her for (and which costs their business more than a free draft pour, but I digress). Another 25 minutes pass, which places us at 5:45pm, over 1.5 hours past our arrival. The food finally comes to the table. I placed two orders for hushpuppies, but only one order made it to the table. They were not very good at all. My aunt ordered shrimp with cocktail sauce, but it wasn't cocktail sauce. It was salsa! The waitress explained to us that seating had recently been expanded, but the kitchen staff had not, which was more than obvious. In the end, our food was comped 100%, but the poor experience really ruined our appetite, so we didn't finish our food. While we did have some beers and a cocktail, at no point were we offered water, and the free cheesecake the polite yet condescending manager offered never made it to the table. They didn't have the good sense to tell folks at the door that the wait time was closer to an hour, completely overwhelming themselves instead of taking care of the large parties that were already dining. Gators aren't the only thing to beware of at Cherry Pocket!

Out day tripping and shopping and the DIL had this spot recommended for an early dinner. It was out…read moreof the way for us, but we went for it and are glad we did. Looking at the reviews already posted makes this place seem bipolar. Maybe it has everything to do with the day of the week, the cooks/chefs on staff and/or managers/wait staff present. This was a Saturday, so.... The better half wanted to sit indoors and the DIL outdoors. A compromise was made and the table selected was in between. The service was exceptional by our waitress (I wish we could recall her name). A solo musician played mellow music and had good vocals. Very relaxing atmosphere. All the food ordered was tasty and abundant. The highlight was the Grouper sandwich the better half raved about, even the day after she was talking about it. The meals came with a tasty brown bread and house salad, which was a nice addition. The drinks were not watered down and well made, at a price point that was quite acceptable. We all look forward to returning; but it may need to another Saturday if that's when they have the A-Team working.

Service was good. Had food for two meals. Food came out hot and to the point. The place was packed…read moreso they are doing something right. Big menu something for everyone. I was hungry and forgot pictures. I ate the Ruben sandwich with onion rings and it was still great when I ate the rest for dinner.

The food was great. The service was even better. Nice atmosphere. Very diner-esque. Hidden gem. As…read moreArnold said, "I'll be back."