Donovan's Modern American Meatery

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Heather was a fantastic server who knew her stuff. She made our experience exceptional. The food was outstanding and the live music topped it off. We definitely recommend.
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Tampa9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We have tried the steak 2 xs now and we bought different cuts each time. Neither was good. We got New York strip which was supposed to be Prime but it was not. Had a lot of grizzle in it. We haven’t gotten what was actually ordered the last 2 times there. It’s unfortunate because we’d really like to go there more often. It’s convenient and we’d really like to stay in Brandon and not have to drive to Tampa for a good dinner.
   

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   Kirby VIP

   Orlando25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to go for lunch as we had been here for dinner previously. Dinner was great and lunch was just as amazing. Donovan’s has become our favorite local fine dining restaurant. I can’t wait to share it with my family when they visit!
   

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   Chad VIP

   Tampa45 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server Hayden was excellent, he provided great service. The only issue was 2 people in our party ordered steaks and both were over-cooked. One med-rare came out medium, and the other was supposed to be medium came out med-well. For a restaurant that specializes in steaks, getting the temperature correct should be a priority. Our server verified the temperatures when he took our order. He, as well as the manager, did offer to have new ones cooked.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend. Delicious food. Great staff. Wonderful owner. Wonderful ambience. Can’t go wrong!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was exceptional. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
   

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   Bryan

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our food was excellent. Their attention to wine details and cocktails were great. Dessert is a must. Hayden was our server and did an excellent job.
   

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   Alkesia

   Orlando3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kiran was the best server ever! He was very attentive, pleasant and provided great recommendations. Our first time there was awesome.
   

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   Chris

   Tampa7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is unbelievable…this has easily become one of our favorite restaurants
   

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    Lenny

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We love going to Donavan’s. Service was great as always. The steak dinner was delicious. They ran out of the crab cake appetizer but I had the 8oz filet with a 3oz crab cake on top, on a bed of asparagus. The crab cake was a little burned so I asked for a fresh one. They were nice to bring me two more. They were a little overcooked but I did appreciate the gesture. I had 2 old fashioned cocktails. They were OK. I wish they would use top shelf bourbon, but it wasn’t bad. Overall it was a great time and I will certainly go back.
    

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