One of Winter Haven’s landmark restaurants, Harborside is situated against the shores of Lake Shipp. The menu features Casual seaside flare like fried gator bites, peel-and-eat shrimp, Gulf oysters, and crab cakes, as well as steak and ribs.
The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille in Winter Haven has been hailed for its juicy double cheeseburgers, fried fish, huge salads, large beer menu, friendly staff, lakeside views, and eclectic live music. Reasonable prices are another plus.
Located on Lake Ned, Harry’s Old Place has been around for 30 years. Its specialty is fresh fish-tilapia, monkfish, flounder, cod, haddock and of course grouper-baked, fried, blackened, or lightly seasoned and broiled in lemon butter.
Tanner’s Lakeside Restaurant & Bar serves seafood, steaks, burgers, and more on Lake May in Winter Haven. Critics rave that the shrimp and grits is the best in Polk County.
Tantrum’s Lakeside Grill in Auburndale is located on a multilevel deck overlooking Lake Myrtle. Choose from fish sandwiches, oyster po’boys, or bowls of fish, shrimp or chicken grilled with rice and avocado.
Established in 1954 Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven is a rustic neighborhood hangout famous for its spectacular sunsets and laidback, Key Est-style atmosphere. It has live music, a casual raw bar, a seafood menu, and killer margaritas.