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Central Florida Restaurants

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Try something delicious at these restaurants in Central Florida. You’ll soon find out superb eats are a specialty in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. Don’t forget our coffee shops or local breweries either!

Room for dessert? Smack dab in the heart of Central Florida, about half way between Orlando and Tampa, you’ll find a tasty treat in the award winning grapefruit pie served at Lang Sun Country Grove’s Taste of Florida Café.

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Superb eats are a specialty in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. So what’ll it be? Napkin-obliterating BBQ? Classic high-end steakhouse fare? From upscale elegance to down-home grub, Central Florida’s food scene is sure to please everyone from the culinary curious to the chicken-fingers-only crowd. Try something delicious at these restaurants in Central Florida.

Local Favorites

From kid-friendly restaurants and barbecue restaurants recognized by Garden & Gun Magazine, to Gastropubs and TripAdvisor’s #1 restaurant in Lakeland, here are a few of our local favorites: Andy’s Drive-in Restaurant & Igloo, Harborside, Lucille’s American Café and Arabellas Ristorante in Winter Haven, Nineteen61, Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille, LoveBird – Almost Famous Chicken and Café Zuppina in Lakeland, and Peebles Bar-B-Q in Auburndale.

Sweets & Coffee

Cookies, cakes, pies, and CRUFFINS are just a few of the goodies you can find at the various artisan bakeries located in Polk County. Our local favorites include Born & Bread Bakehouse (Cruffins) and The Market at Café Zuppina in Lakeland.  Coffee lovers need to visit Concord Coffee, Hillcrest Coffee, Pressed Books & Coffee and Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland, and Haven Coffee Roasters or Honeycomb Bread Bakers in Winter Haven.

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Ovation Bistro & Bar

hamburger with beef, pork rib and onion rings at Ovations

Ovation Bistro & Bar in Davenport serves barbecue, steaks, seafood and more. Popular dishes include…

Address: 42605 US-27
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-354-6967

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Sundays Grill

Sundays Grill

Sundays Grill in Davenport is a British family-owned bar and restaurant in Davenport. Menu includes…

Address: 2414 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897

Phone: 863-588-2162

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The Hotel Tea Room & Flower Corner

The Hotel Tea Room & Flower Corner

The Hotel Tea Room and Flower Corner is a restaurant and flower shop in Davenport.…

Address: 301 Maple St W
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-421-0827

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True Blue Winery

True Blue Winery

True Blue Winery serves house made blueberry and other fruit wines, beer and Bistro small…

Address: 604 Pink Apartment Rd
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-419-4400

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DiRomio’s Pizza & Grill

DiRomio’s Pizza & Grill

Family owned and operated, Diromio’s Pizza and Grill in Davenport offers New York style hand…

Address: 101 Divine Dr. #2
Davenport, FL 33897

Phone: 863-420-2001

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Davenport’s Ale House

Davenport’s Ale House

Davenport's Ale House has 50 game-watching TV's darts, and basketball goals. Customers will enjoy burgers,…

Address: 1260 Posner Blvd
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-3350

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Mannino’s Pizza

Mannino’s Pizza

Mannino's Pizza offers takeout pizza and wings in Davenport. Fresh ingredients and generous toppings make…

Address: 43362 US-27
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-424-4222

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Mia Pizza

Mia Pizza

Mia Pizza in Davenport serves classic pies, wings, paninis and calzones with fresh ingredients.

Address: 2440 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897

Phone: 863-420-3336

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Andy’s Drive-In Restaurant Winter Haven, FL

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Waterfront Dining in Central Florida

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Barbecue Festivals in Central Florida

Barbecue Festivals in Central Florida

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