#1 smokehouse in Central Florida: 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 you! We look forward to serving you and thank you in advance for giving us the chance.
American fare, including BBQ plates & sides, served in unfussy digs with a full bar & patio seating.
Casi Butts
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 approve, but the person who ate them really enjoyed them!). Most of all, we really enjoyed the vibe of the friendly staff. Our server Ethan was funny and attentive, but every employee who stopped at our table made our night great! Highly recommend dining here; we’ll be back next year!
… moreLorenzo
Ovations is a very nice place to stop into for a quick meal or drink. They offer inside and outside seating. Our server, Susie, was friendly, offered good suggestions and was very beautiful!!
We enjoyed our meals. The only reason I rated it 3 stars is because the inside is very dark and dated.
Please give it a try, we will enjoy it
… moreMelissa Mummery
Thiago was so wonderful! Funny, attentive and all around a great Server. One of the best meals out we have had in ages. Wished we lived closer!
… moreMichelle Daylong
Ovation had outstanding service. The server we had was attentive and really friendly even though it was pretty busy.
The sirloin steak was tough and under seasoned.
The green beans and mashed potatoes were great though. But they do not have gravy.
My friend got the filet and it was tender but not the best I’ve had.
The atmosphere was typical of a bistro but pretty loud.
Overall would go again. Just for the wonderful service.
… moreAlex La Bruyere
Lucas was our chef and Alex was our one woman waitress/hostess/bartender and they both took such good care of us. Ovation has been on my to try list for quite some time but we finally made it for brunch and I will absolutely be back because everything exceeded expectations. I will also say anyone wanting to give Ovation a go, brunch prices are cheaper than their dinner menu so its a great time to come and check it out! No wait time on Saturday AM. We had the biscuits and gravy and the taquiza. Can’t wait to make this my regular brunch spot.
… moreAngela D’Aguilar
Our server was the jack of ask trades. He was the bartender, waiter and server that day, and he didn’t miss a beat! His service was that if 3 people and he was amazing and did it all with a smile on his face. This was 3 weeks ago, so I wish I could remember his name, but he had a black ponytail. Owners/managers…he deserves a raise!
He recommended a drink and he prepared the drink and it was so good! The food is flavorful, delicious, and a good sized portion. I’ve ordered from here again as carry out, but I will be coming back to eat at Ovation Bistro & Bar for the service and atmosphere.
… moreJoAnn Sheehan
1st time here. Service was tip top- our waitress was fast, funny, and was organized. Do not have to dress up which is fine. I had the chicken and brisket, salad, and broccoli. My cousin had ribs and French fries. Prices were not bad. My dinner was $21.99 without a drink. When back in Davenport, FL will go back. They are known for their steaks.
… moreErin Rudd
We had our work Christmas brunch here, and the experience was fantastic. The food was 5-star quality—absolutely amazing. Huge shout-out to the cooks for such great food! Everyone was incredibly friendly, and our servers, Susie and Jess, were outstanding. They handled our large group of 29 people with efficiency, grace, and genuine kindness. We couldn’t have asked for better service.
… moreDean Kautzmann
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. On the ball and very personable. He was fantastic. On the whole, great experience.
… moreJackie Witoslawski
Wonderful place to stop after a long day at Disney. Our server, Susie, was very attentive and great with our four year old. The chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life! Service was fast friendly and it was very affordable! Also love that it is veteran owned.
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