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Winter Haven, Florida

Where to eat in Winter Haven

The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.

01Food & wine tours in Winter Haven

Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Winter Haven — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.

02Restaurants & wine bars of Winter Haven

Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Winter Haven — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.

Seafood restaurantCedar Key

Harborside

Cuisine
Fish, Seafood
Hours
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Booking
Yes
Address
7th Street Southwest

Restaurant

Beijing Restaurant

Cuisine
Chinese
Hours
Mo, We-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Address
Cypress Gardens Road

Restaurant

First Watch

Cuisine
Breakfast, Pancake
Hours
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Restaurant

Hibachi Express

Cuisine
Japanese
Hours
Mo, We-Th 10:30-21:00; Tu 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Restaurant

Stone Cabin Coffee and Cheesecake

Cuisine
Cake, Coffee Shop
Hours
Tu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Restaurant

Tijuana Flats

Cuisine
Mexican
Hours
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su-Mo 11:00-21:00
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Restaurant

Duke's Brewhouse

Hours
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00
Address
6th Street SE

Restaurant

Floridino's Italian Kitchen

Hours
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Address
US Hwy 27

Restaurant

J. Burns Pizza Shop

Hours
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Restaurant

Andy's Drive in Restaurant

Cuisine
American
Hours
Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00
Address
3rd Street Southwest
Food toursMap+1-863-293-0019

Restaurant

Buffet City

Cuisine
Asian, Chinese
Hours
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Food toursMap+1-863-292-9898

Restaurant

China Garden

Cuisine
Chinese
Hours
Mo-Tu, Th 11:00-21:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:15; Su 11:30-21:15
Address
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Food toursMap+1-863-318-1900

Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.

03Markets, wine merchants & producers

Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Winter Haven usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.

04Where to sleep nearby

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Winter Haven — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.

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Stays near the restaurants of Winter Haven

Real hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Winter Haven, Winter Haven, Florida, sourced from OpenStreetMap, with live prices from our booking partner — compare them with the links below.

05Travel & medical insurance

Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.

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06Practical questions

What first-timers ask before eating their way through Winter Haven.

Where should you eat in Winter Haven?

Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Winter Haven with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. Dinner is the main meal, portions are generous, and weekend brunch is a local institution worth booking.

What food is Winter Haven known for?

Order the local speciality and the regional craft beer or wine. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.

What time do restaurants open in Winter Haven?

Lunch runs from about 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00, earlier outside big cities. Many restaurants take bookings online, and popular rooms fill weeks ahead. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.

Do you need to book a table in Winter Haven?

For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.

How much does a meal cost in Winter Haven?

Expect roughly US$20–35 per person for a casual meal and US$60–120 at dinner with drinks in a good restaurant. Sales tax is added at the till, so menu prices are not the final price.

Are there food tours in Winter Haven?

Yes — food walks, market tours, brewery and winery visits and cooking classes run in and around Winter Haven. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Winter Haven?

Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.

How much should you tip in Winter Haven?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill at sit-down restaurants, and US$1–2 a drink at the bar. Check whether a service charge has already been added.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Winter Haven — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Winter Haven — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026