Best American Restaurant in Florida

Part steakhouse, part smokehouse, all heart.

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Polk County's smokehouse and steakhouse — since 2014

Polk County's favorite smokehouse and steakhouse — under one roof, since 2014.

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Built by two brothers from Haines City

Army vets and sons of migrant farmworkers, Joel and Fernando opened Ovation in a Davenport strip mall with one smoker and a whole lot of heart. They're still in the restaurant every day.

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Deals every day of the week

Discounted drinks and bites from open to close, every day. Plus weekly specials: Prime Rib Thursdays, Wine Wednesdays, weekend brunch, and more.

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Two locations in Polk County

Find us in Davenport and Winter Haven — dine in, carry out, or order online.

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From orange groves to standing ovations

Brothers Joel and Fernando built Ovation from a backyard smoker and a family's worth of grit — and they're still here every day to prove it.

First time here & we enjoyed it. Brandon, our server, was extremely friendly and provided great customer service. The food was delicious! The chicken was juicy. The side salad was even great. Since it’s Mother’s Day they gave a special $20 off gift card for our next visit! So we’ll definitely be b

Elisa P.

We had so much fun and enjoyed delicious appetizers and entrees! The buffalo chicken dip and house made chips were the star. The chicken, as promised, was moist and super flavorful. Steak was well prepared. Crab cakes were highly contentious because they had corn in them (our New Englander did not

Casi B.

Great slow cooked BBQ. The ribs fell off the bone and the brisket melted in my mouth. The baked potato was perfect. The only thing, for me, was the lobster Mac & cheese was too dry for me. That's where they lost the star. As far as service goes, we were fortunate to have Jason as our server.

Dean K.

Absolutely LOVE this place! Just the smell alone is amazing. Alex was our server and she was fantastic! Super attentive and friendly staff, refills were a plenty! They get a really good smoky flavor into their meats and the fries are hands down the best out there. Really love their Guinness beer ch

Mary B.

Fantastic! We were just driving through on our way to Orlando and stopped in for a bite and were we glad we did! We had our pup with us in a stroller and this is a dog friendly place, not many of those in the area, so this was a plus for us. The food was absolutely amazing! The steaks were juicy and

SMarie B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Chicken Wings, Pasta, Ribeye, BBQ, Wings, Hot Dogs, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Pork, Brisket, Grilled Chicken, Steak, Cheesecake, Chicken Tenders, Cobb Salad, Grilled Cheese, New York Cheesecake, BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburger, Shrimp and Grits, Dessert, Caesar Salad, Fried Pickles, Brownie Sundae, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Nachos, Pork Chop, Mac N Cheese, Onion Rings, and Salads

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Waverly, Lake of the Hills, West Scenic Park, Mountain Lake Station, Davenport, Loughman, Wahneta, Reunion, Holiday Manor, Lake Wales, Eloise, Floritan, Winter Haven, Lake Hamilton, Eastwood, Lucerne Park, Lake Shipp Heights, Cypress Gardens, Poinsettia Park, and West Lake Wales.