I went there tonight at 6:20pm and asked what they had for happy hour and was basically screamed at by the older lady behind the bar that happy hour ended at 7pm. We waited 25 mins to be served right at the bar and were told the kitchen was closed because they were backed up and busy. The other bartender kept serving everyone else except us and we paid $20 for a pitcher of beer. The bartender never came back with our change just kept it. We went to twisted prop bar and gril was served in 6 mins with a friendly smile. All in all we were treated very rude and we will never be back!!!! read more

We sat out on the deck. Two of us had fish and chips, one had the firecracker shrimp burger, and one the Tanners burger. It was all delicious. The Key Lime Pie was so good! We will definitely go back. They open at 4:00pm and we got there at 4:30. They weren't that crowded but by the time we left they had a full house. Waiter was friendly and stayed on top of our drinks, etc. read more

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Shrimp and grits disappointed me. I had been here a few months ago and after they had been recommended highly, I ordered only to have them come out with a runny version of the sauce. They remade them after the server happened to check on me to see "what you think". So, I thought the runniness was an exception. Tonight, in the area again, I ordered and TOLD THE SERVER that I'd had them before and they'd had to be done twice to get them right. She asked what was wrong.... and I told her. Really, fair warning. Guess how they came out.... yep. Runny. Cannot recommend this dish even though it's supposed to be very much Tanners speciality read more

We didn't get an opportunity to taste the food because we were the wrong type of guests. We were instructed to seat ourselves and several servers walked by us to attend to other guests around us but none of them acknowledged us. We finally asked for a menu and the server said she would be right with us. Next a black server appeared to take our order.we got the message loud and clear, so we removed the Polka dot from the vanilla restaurant. read more

Please advise servers to let diner know that menu prices have been raised. Mango grouper listed at $19.95 but on final bill was $22.95. I questioned it and was told 'didn't you see the blue sticker that the grouper and salmon went up? No, no sticker on either my or husband's menu. Sorry, I thought I told you.' Not acceptable! Either honor the menu price or change the menus. We come here quite often for happy hour and dinner but this is really annoying. If it happens again I will request a manager. Drinks, dinner, dessert, tip amounted to almost $80. ' read more

We came from Tampa and were really happy with their food and service! I highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese and the grouper sandwich! The hush puppies are delicious as well. I accidentally forgot my sweater over there and only realized it when I was back in Tampa. I called the restaurant and the manager mailed it to me. I am so happy and grateful for this! We will definitively go back again soon :) Thank you so much! read more

you can't pay me enough to go back to Tanners. the bartlender has no idea how to make a drink and then had every excuse in the book why she can't help you. she's in the wrong business. especially when she's pissing locals off. it's ashame they keep her there. they are going to lose more business because of her. In this business it pays to actually be nice to your patrons. read more

Such a nice location, endless possibilities....however, that's where the good news ends. Only a few tables, maybe 4 when we arrived. Took awhile to take our drink order....even longer to get them. There didn't appear to be a bartender on duty yet??? One of the wait staff was trying to mix drinks while waiting tables is what it looked like. Our food was delivered at least an hour after we arrived. Baked potato was old & too cold to melt whipped butter!! It was kind brown inside, not white. No one ever returned to our table to ask if we needed anything....or to tell about a drink that was not what was advertised or the cold food, nothing....? It's off our list of places to go, sadly, terrible experience. read more

We are regulars at Tanners, live a mile or so away, awesome happy hour with our group on Wednesday. But we were extremely disappointed with lite dinner with relatives last nite. I ordered the 1/2 lb. Blue cheese bacon burger. Asked for medium. Not only was way overdone but totally cold, meat, bacon, burger and bun. Cole slaw was good.. Not one to complain when with others but should have. Our dining partners liked their dinner and service was good except for not being asked how it was. My husband's French dip was mostly bread, used to be better. read more

Very friendly waitress and we loved the view. The food was just eh. We had a kids chicken bites meal - smelled off but he said it tasted ok. The Mac n cheese was bubbling hot on the outside and cold under the cheese - didn't taste the best either. His had grouper finger platter and I had a grouper sandwich. Mine was undercooked and his was food. The best part were the fries and beer! read more

Came here a few months ago since we were in the area and wanted to try this place as it was relatively new. We like the space and the openness of it all but that was mostly it. We had a party of 8 which included 5 kids so we asked to be seated in a noisier area so we would fit right in. To our dismay we were seated in a corner near the bar but yet there was a wall behind us. This was also the only Area of the place that had a low ceiling. To put fuel in the fire there were hearing ducts right above us shooting heat down and baking us ...so we asked to be moved to the bar area where it was open and loud. Our wait or was great and was very diligent in Serving and checkin on us frequently. Unfortunately some of the food items were not cooked well or the taste was off so we had issues. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and the meat was not cooked all the way through so it was raw on one side....gross! My daughter's hamburger was also overlooked so it came out like a hockey puck. She was very upset. Only saving grace was our Server who busted his hump to keep us happy...unfortunately for him the problems kept mounting still...uuggghhhh! Sadly we won't be back read more

I'm a local. Basically this is a great place to hang out when a band is playing but the food is really not good. We've given it 3 chances in the last year and all were bad. The last experience was awful. We went to listen to a friends band. We ordered crab legs on this visit along with drinks. They were dry, the meat was impossible to get out and you didn't want it when you did. We let the waitress know after our meal that they were probably old. We basically ate our salad as a meal. She came back to tell us she told the manager and her words, "he really didn't care". Wow. 3rd strike your out. We will eat dinner somewhere else if we decide to stop by to check out the entertainment in the future. read more

Last time here was awful. The waitress skipped over me whenever she was taking drink ordered, granted we had a party of 9 but there weren't that many people in the restaurant for a Saturday. A lot of the waiters/waitresses appeared to be standing around not doing anything. When I did get my water it took 20 minutes to get it and 20 minutes for a refill. One of the ladies at our table got a hamburger and there was a black hair on it! Told the waitress, she sent it back but they brought out the same exact burger on a different plate. Meaning the hair was literally in the same exact spot on the burger. It took forever to make again that she got it boxed to go! And it took a long time to receive our checks. If only the grill was as fast as the bar. Won't be coming again. read more

If you're trying to find a meal in a decent amount of time, this is not the restaurant you want to go to. The service was horrible. After 20 minutes of sitting at a table a waitress came up to us and told us to get our drinks at the bar. We did as she prompted to have something to pass the time. 45 minutes after arrival er walked into the restaurant to see if we could order and heather took our order (it was her second day and she did so well despite how busy it was). Our appetizers came a half hour after (small portion for the sampler, but tasty). We then talked to the manager two hours into our stay and twenty minutes after that our food finally came... it was delicious and decently portioned... so the food was worth it but not the wait read more

Good food Service good depending on who you get (ask for Darra) Place is LOUD...really loud. Could not here what others at my table were saying. Had a band that should have stayed in the garage. The 3 stars is for the food and service...maybe need to rethink the interior finish and layout. read more

Another great experience in one of Winter Havens best eateries! Sereena took great care of us! She was spot on while serving our delicious meal, and just delightful as well as professional. Amina stopped by to say hello and thank us for coming back. It's always nice to be remembered!! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I used to go to Old Man Franks across the street then Tanners for dinner.Never again.I went last night and waited on by Britany.We didn't get a glass of water and when we asked for bread Britany reminded us that we could buy 3 pieces of yesterdays sandwich roll soaked in margarine and sprinkled with garlic powder.Which we did because it was literally soaked in margarine and barely warmed. I ordered a monitor and it was wonderful .I normally stop at one before dinner but the taste in my mouth was minty and sweet.Very refreshing so I ordered another.My dinning companion begged to get a glass for his second beer as no matter how the request was phrased he was unable to get one for his first. When my second monitor arrived in a smudged rocks glass it was the color of yellow dish water.It tasted awful...like lime juice and rum plus dirty dish water. I asked Britany to bring me a different one as the one I had recieved was putrid,truly disgusting but unique in flavor.You could not make anything that bad twice.Well Britany brought a replacement in moments. I have owned restaurants in the past and there is no question, no doubt that it was the same drink poured into a different glass.Please believe it had to be.I didn't see the humor but if Brittany wanted the bartender to prevent her from making a living that are the house rules,maybe the owner tended bar during bingo.I couldn't drink it so it was left untouched. My friend had the lobster mac and cheese.Brittany offered to box it but if it was too horrible to eat at the restaurant why bring it home.I would not feed it to my dog in fear of poisoning so it remained on the table with my monitor. When I made the horrible mistake of coming to Tanners Lakeside in Winter Haven it was because of the steamer pot of crab etc. somehow without the customary lobster tail.It was made by a monkey...a not very bright monkey with no culinary talent and no hope of procuring any.There was a tremendous amount of "Old Bay" far above any amount needed for a bushel of crabs. This was by far the worst meal I have ever paid for as were it not for not wanting a confrontation I would have refused to pay for it.Brittany recieved a nice in excess of 20% tip. I am going to repost this review everywhere I can and send it to every publication that will print it. read more

nice place to eat, i had a server named matt he was very good, i enjoyed his service, the food was great, it was a little loud for my taste but other than that i enjoyed the service and food read more

Tonight was our first time at Tanner's and we'll be back! The food was great. I had the pork chop (yummy!) and my hubby had the firecracker shrimp burger. We also had the spinach artichoke dip. We would recommend all 3. 4 stars out of 5 because of their "waiting list." Several names ahead of us with no idea given about wait time. I realize people are unpredictable but a ballpark wait time would be helpful. We ended up grabbing 2 seats at the bar. Deryl was great and kept a smile on his face the whole time despite the lady sitting next to us who thought she was at a personal wine tasting and then complained about every. single. thing. He smiled through it all and met all her demands all while tending to all the other customers as well. We can't wait to visit again when we can sit outside and enjoy the view :) read more

Like the food, like the beer, like the music, like the engaging and wonderful servers... the view... and, if you go there ask how AFLAC is doing... this will be met with smiles and a cool explanation about who AFLAC is... AFLAC is a duck! Yep, a duck... their pet that hangs around outside. Quack, quack! read more

Ate here last night (Sunday). Food was generally ok. Service was reasonable. Avocado dip appetizer was nice. This place is a little country dive on the chain of lakes. Waitresses were friendly and ours was attentive. Loud live music if that's your thing. read more

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This is one of the best places in Winter Haven FL to eat. It has great views of the adjacent lake and a decent bar. In addition there is an outdoor venue that hosts various musical groups. Call them for what is playing and when. We recently went there for their New Years Brunch. At first it was a little disorganized as it was the first time in 18 months that is was available. However, Greg, the manager was very accommodating and got things swiftly underway. It was one of the best brunches we have ever attended. Prime Rib, Omelets, Shrimp and Grits, Stuffed Shells, Sausage and Bacon, Salads, Fruit and the most wonderful thing on the buffet. French Toast casserole with whipped cream. I can't say enough about the dish! The price was well worth the meal. There were Mimosas and Bloody Mary drinks available as well as a full bar. What a treat. A screened porch is available for those who wish to eat outside and the place is dog friendly. The ambiance is average but the view and the entertainment make it a warm friendly place to dine. Please do not miss this gem in Winter Haven. read more

First time trying the buffet on the second sunday of the month. Great food and service. I love the atmosphere of this little restaurant cute and not far from my home. I will definitely be back. The mimosas are read more

Tried the Sunday Brunch today. Excellent! The food is fresh, nice variety. They need place cards to tell you what each item is but otherwise we enjoyed it. The banana splits were more of fruit and yogurt station but all in all very good. We will do this again! read more

The battered lobster is my absolute favorite!! I like that Tanner's has a cozy feel to it and the lights outside are pretty. I am not a huge fan of the fries. The macaroni n cheese was pretty good which is what I got instead of French fries. The staff every time we've been has been very friendly. I would for sure return to Tanners for the lobster! read more

This is probably our favorite hangout! Tonight Ally was taking care of us at the bar and she was attentive, pleasant and quick (and beautiful) she makes it real great to sit at the bar!!! Give that lady a raise! read more

Food is actually pretty good but stay away from over priced steam pots. Don't try their Rumrunners...your much better off with the Caribbean Isle version next door. Service is good and basic foods are good but prices are jacked for tourists. Stick to basics and you won't go wrong. read more

I'd lean toward a 4 1/2, and rarely round up, but since it was such an enjoyable evening, I will go with the 5. We ended up with a party of 12 and the service was good! Our waitress mostly handled us herself, but other servers weren't afraid to jump in and refill waters, bring out plates, etc. However, they weren't packed, but busy. I had lightly blackened grouper and it was very good. Partner had shrimp and grits and really liked it. The fried appetizers were lightly battered, fresh, and shareable, not cooked in old oil. The fried shrimp app was too spicy hot, but that may just be me. Others seemed to like them. Music was a little loud for conversation, but it was Friday and they didn't start until about 7:30 or 8. The view was fantastic for being a bit industrial, but I was very intrigued by the pretty white and grey striped warehouses across the lake. Although it's across from Lake Howard, it sits on smaller Lake May. Worth a revisit when we are in the area. read more

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We visit Tanners once a week on average. Have sampled many specials never disappointed. Also think the Grouper Mango on the regular menu is delicious. We mainly dine on week nights, the weekends definitely need reservations. Only reason for only four stars is due to sometimes service isn't as expected but is definitely improving read more

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When you first enter Tanner's, the entry is dark and really needs some improvement . This is why I'm giving it a 4. Bathrooms could use some updating but are clean and well stocked. It is not welcoming at all. As you go down the corridor you find yourself in a large room with a big bar. There are windows all across the back to view the Lake and boaters.There is an outside eating area on the dock that is partially covered which makes a great place to dine. They have some great and refreshing specialty drinks. I loved the frozen Old Fashioned. Margaritas are good and their beer prices are very reasonable. Now to the food: No one our party has ever had a bad meal. Grouper fingers, steamed shrimp, shrimped and grits, fried shrimp etc. are all good. The fries are curled and homemade so they are really good. Prices are reasonable. Our waitress was excellent and attentive even though we were eating outside on dock. Specialty drinks are the Chinola painkiller, Strawberry antique daiquiri, tanner's sunset, lakeside passion yo- Rita, Lychee Collings, and a cucumber cooler. This is a place well worth dining at. read more

Bad service, my wife and I ordered food, she didn't get hers. They kept saying it's coming. Never showed up. No Manager came out to apologize or nothing. It's like no one cares here. read more

Great service and food! Came in for 1st Sunday of the month brunch. Design an omelet, shrimp, grits, fried fish, salad, fruit salad, shepherd's pie, mashed potatoes, bacon, sausages, bagels, muffin, french toast casserole, etc! Everything on point! read more

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First time here. Won't be coming back. The view is nice but the food is unseasoned and mediocre. Gator bites were so chewy they were inedible. Lobster Mac and cheese was really bland. Hush puppies were ok but nothing special. Service was slow. Sat for 10 minutes before getting a menu or being acknowledged at all. read more

If your really hungry while boating it's a cool place. But don't expect great service. You'll have to chase down the waitress for whatever you want. Took an hour to get my food, had to wait another hour because they forgot an order. For our 1st time it was kind of a bummer. read more

The service was terrible. Food was cold. Took about 42 minuets to get out food. "There's a new cook an only does 1 at a time" quoted from our waitress. Our ketchup bottle was empty. Told the waitress and she slammed another one on the table. Upon walk-in 2 customers were leaving saying they weren't coming back. Asked why an they said terrible service and the menu wasn't pleasing. Had to go to the bar to get another drink. Though the view is great of the lake. And flavors were good and right. Probably won't come back. NOTE-there was only about 15-20 other people eating in the restaurant. read more

The shrimp and grits live up to the hype, it's great! The service however is really slow. They appear to be in no rush at all. This to explains why the restroom smells so bad and to have not be cleaned in months. Add no paper towels or work dryer. I may give them another shot down the road, but it will not be anytime soon. If it's this bad next, I will post pictures. read more

We come here our first time, great food, drinks and staff.!! We were there on Thursday, we look outside are the lake and there was birds and croc.!! I recommend this place.!! We were there around 4pm.. read more

We stopped, docked up to the pier , ordered peeled shrimp appetizers, burgers and fries , and grilled shrimp and fries and slaw, food was delicious , good servings and service was excellent !!!!!!! would highly recommend !!!!!!!!! read more

A real Florida Restaurant. Plenty of seafood choices. Haven't had a bad one yet. But my favorite is Chicken Fettuccine. A sauce to die for. My wifes favorite is the Crab Legs. The menu is varied and reasonable. I admit my wife and I have enjoyed Tanners for a long time. We usually eat with 4 to 7 friends. The variety and reasonableness of the menu alllows all of us to enjoy what we desire. read more

Nice location. After patiently waiting 2 hours after placing ordered couldn't wait any longer.