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Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING

4.6
4.6
1037 Reviews
$30 and under
American
At Ovation Bistro & Bar, we are unashamedly passionate about the food and drinks we create. As a family owned and operated business, we are always ready to serve! Our mouthwatering ribs and in-house smoked meats have earned us serious street cred among locals and visitors alike, and for good reason. Sit back and relax with a refreshing drink in our warm and casual atmosphere. Our wait staff is not only friendly, but inviting as well. Voted the #1 restaurant in Davenport, and the Best Smokehouse in Central Florida, we guarantee Ovation Bistro & Bar will never disappoint.

Request priority seating

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Steakhouse

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (863) 354-6967

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighbourhood

    Davenport

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,037 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Dennis

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Always great food. Server was absent quite a bit but enjoyed the food.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Scott was awesome! We could tell he’s been in the service industry for a while. He was aware of dirty plates on our table. He refilled drinks, and he was very friendly and interested in us! Will be back! 
  3. JuneH

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend
  4. PatriciaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great 6oz Sirloin cooked to perfection Our reservation was taken care of as we were early... No problem.. What a relief.
  5. BethE

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family loves this restaurant. Was there for Mother’s Day and even when busy we get great service and wonderful food.
  6. Missy

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience1
    We heard so much about the amazing smoked meats. We had the beef brisket dinner. The meat was extremely dry & chewy. Our friend got the smoked chicken wings. He gets them alot as a carry out. He sent his back. Burnt & dry. I would not go back or recommend this establishment.
  7. George

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, delicious food. I perfectly received what I order in a timely manner. Fairly priced and plenty.
  8. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Ovations. They accommodated 12 of us with no fuss. They then didn’t say a word when we all sat outside at their tables. We had come there from different areas of Florida and wanted to visit longer…no problem. We meet there often because everyone likes the food and the service. Thank you Ovations. Never change!!
  9. ChristopherH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service and incredible food. Ribs were superb!
  10. PeterL

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, excellent service. Reservation for same day with no problems. Will be back!
  11. ThomasM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    My husband just moved down to Florida from Indiana. We went to Ovation Bistro for our 11th wedding anniversary. It did not disappoint. Our server was Tiffany. She was very pleasant and always had a smile on her face. We ordered the flatbread as an appetizer. We would have ate it all if we hadn’t already ordered our meal. It was delicious. I had the filet mignon and ribs. The filet melted in your mouth and the ribs fell off the bone. My husband had the brisket and chicken. The brisket, just fell apart it was so tender. It was amazing and he cleared his plate. My only complaint is that we were too full to have dessert, which would probably have been heavenly. Our bill was around $70 for the two of us. It’s a perfect place for date night. If you have the chance to go, I highly suggest it. We will be returning next date night. Thank you Ovation Bistro for making our anniversary special and rememberable. Thomas and Dena
  12. JulieM

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good, service was excellent. We wanted to hear some live music and it was good also.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Where are my Open Table points? Don't be like that, give me my points.
  14. MariaM

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    It was so loud you could not hear yourself think.
  15. JennB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good great service. Love that it is family veteran owned
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The table next to ours was very noisy, but that was customers not the restaurant. Great guitarist playing good music
  17. JoAnneF

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Food was not as good as expected based on the reviews. We were disappointed…
  18. EleanorC

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super restaurant, great food and excellent ambience. Staff are efficient and friendly.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience!!!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here whilst on holiday and it didn’t disappoint. Our waiter Gabe was excellent.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing Brisket, Ribeye was absolutely phenomenal, definitely worth your money if you want to have an amazing dinning experience with warming casual atmosphere.
  22. StevenF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would thoroughly recommend the Ovation Bistro and bar. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The staff were knowledgable, friendly and offered great insight to the menu. The food was reasonably priced and I for one can recommend the ribs and the Key Lime Pie. We will be returning again for we head back to the U.K.
  23. GarethH

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was outstanding, the waiting area could be improved, overall fantastic. Would really recommend any tourist visiting this establishment.
  24. Gigi

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Tables were dirty and disorganized. Floors were dirty. Too many tables no room to walk without getting too close to someone’s table; Bathroom not cleaned, the entire place looked chaotic and no order. Food was okay but for the looks of the way chef and manager kept bathroom it was probably not as good as it seemed.
  25. RCP68

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic spot. We’ve been a couple of times when traveling to Florida. Will definitely be back. Great food and cocktails
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and great service. Would highly recommend.
  27. BobbyK

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Sat outside. The music was at just the right level. Servers we very attentive. Great place. Will be back.
  28. Michael

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Salmon and the Pork Chops are always great !!!!
  29. DavidM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ribs are great. The wait staff is on the ball. This is our new favorite place.
  30. ScottB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The wedge salad and 6 oz sirloin was very good and an excellent value. Service was super.
  31. MarthaH

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Way way too crowded, close, loud, chaotic. Couldn’t wait to get out. Food was delivered but no eating utensils. Had to ask and wait. First and only time to go here. We were meeting friends from Orlando. This place appears to be mainly for drunk obnoxious tourists. Maybe that’s what Davenport has become, sadly. Never again.
  32. DebraG

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated at our table with a minimum wait. The servers and staff were friendly and helpful. It was very crowded and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
  33. HannahC

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! There were 18 of us eating and we could not have been treated any better. The service was great and the food was SO quick considering the party size. We were really impressed and would recommend to anyone - great job guys!
  34. SerenityNow

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at this popular spot. I was worried that despite having “priority” seating that we would be waiting a while for a table for our crew of 9, especially since they were super busy, but the staff pulled out all the stops and made sure we were seated quickly. The food came out faster than expected and was all fantastic. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals immensely.
  36. SandyH

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of six and had great food and service yesterday….filet, ribeye, brisket, and ribs! Everyone was happy with their food. I made a mistake when paying the bill and they promptly took care of it! I very much appreciated how they handled my error!! We definitely will be going back and will recommend this restaurant to our friends.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it!! We sat on the patio. Live music was good. Food was great!!
  38. christopherd

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Wide beer selection with the usual brands plus local choices. Food was good as was service. Everyone was having a nice time. Would go back again!
  39. JimV

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit. As it turned out we did not need a reservation. The food was great and our server as well.
  40. Griswld

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went to Ovation mostly because of great reviews. They did not lie. My wife had the 6 pc shrimp special. Shrimp were large and made just right. I had the imperial tilapia. Fish was tasty and tender, with crab, a couple shrimp, and a large scallop. We had the buy one get one house wine (Merlot and Chardonnay). Both were good. Our server, Susie, was one of the best we ever had. Not only was she good at what she does, she was easy to talk to and has a very upbeat personality.

FAQs

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats.

Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING is rated 4.6 stars by 1037 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Request priority seating

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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Google Map for Ovation Bistro & Bar - Davenport - PRIORITY SEATING

42605 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Davenport

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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