Location: Lakeland
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Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa. The westernmost city in Polk County, it is part of the Tampa Bay Area. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 100,710. Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area (coterminous with Polk County), which had an estimated population of 623,009 in July 2013 based on data from the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research. It is twinned with Richmond Hill, Ontario; Imabari, Ehime, Japan; Bălți, Moldova; Portmore, Jamaica; and Chongming County, Shanghai, China through the Lakeland chapter of Sister Cities International.
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1. Nineteen61
Overall Ratings
5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By qmiller1 - Cary, North Carolina
One of my favorite restaurants in Lakeland. Definitely try their gourmet ham. The appetizers are very creative. Small but very nice ambience. The chef/owner came around and created all of the patrons. The only negative is no liquor mixed drinks. But the wine selection while small is very good. And although it’s a 4 in my review that is relative to restaurants around the country and world. But for Lakeland it’s probably a 5.
2. Cafe Zuppina
Overall Ratings
5 based on 448 reviews
Turkish,Mediterranean healthy home cooking, Vegetarian,vegan and gluten free options available.Four years in a row number one restaurant in lakeland Florida.
Reviewed By Waite W - Lakeland, Florida
It is always a tough decision......chicken kabobs, brisket, or the vegetable plate? All are wonderfully delicious and present a marvelous flavor unlike anything you will taste at any other restaurant in Lakeland. Zuppina is famous for everything Berna cooks!! The baklava is so light and airy that it melts away in your mouth and the pistachios give it a distinctive and tantalizing flavor......it's hard to describe because it is so good! Friendly staff and indescribable food make you want to come back again and again! Go and experience it; you will be convinced that it is #1!
3. The Red Top Pit Stop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By June G - Lakeland, Florida
Dropped in because we hadn't been in a long time. My date ate like it was his last mealcand throughly loved everything he ate: the SWAMPER burger which is made with half a pound of flavorful, juicy, delicious hamburger meat, cheese perfectly melted, fresh lettuce, tomato and onion then piled high with some of the best smoked pulled pork he has ever eaten in a BBQ restaurant; coleslaw which he said comes close to being as good as mine and freshly baked, gooey, yummy, cheesey, oh so good mac & cheese.
I had their country frird steak which was tender, moist, well seasoned and delicious, gravy, which was too peppery for my taste, on the side and fries that had more hard small pieces than fries so they were hard and disappointing, mac & cheese which my date thoroughly enjoyed and ate it all and one piece of dry toast which was definitely not special.
Because he so definitely enjoyed every bite of his meal, we will definitely return so I hope the fries are better and my toast is more than a slice of bread popped in the toaster for 45 seconds.
4. Palace Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By Sgood111 - Orlando, Florida
The pizza slice options displayed very well, tasted good, and big portion. Minestrone soup very fresh and came with tasty garlic knots. Cannoli tasty and impressive. I don't know of a better pizza place in Orlando. Glad Harry's was a long wait forcing us to come here and try it.
5. Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Thank you for visiting Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille! A distinctively different menu, the food of Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille captures the essence of a city not only known worldwide as the birthplace of Jazz but also the birthplace of a unique style of cooking. We've taken the best of Cajun, Creole and Southern flavors infused with a current day twist to create some of our most popular dishes like Shrimp and Scallop Orleans, Grilled Chicken Baton Rouge, Crab Crusted Blackened Red Fish, Bourbon Street Salmon and French Quarter Beef Tenderloin to name a few.
Reviewed By swamprat2016 - Brooksville, Florida
Had some of the best Gumbo I've ever had with Baked Stuffed Shrimp, as an entre'. My wife had the She Crab with Bourbon Street Salmon. We shared a slice of Key Lime Pie. With as many restaurants around the nation serving Key Lime Pie, I can't help but wonder, since limes from the Florida Keys are not that plentiful, if they are grown somewhere else.
6. Scarpa's Italian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By Fogie2 - Snellville
This place is not very fancy looking from outside, and what a wonderful surprise when you enter. Nice white tablecloths with candles and wine glasses. The welcome was very sincere, even though we didn't have reservations, and the service and food were top notch. IMO, this is a wonderful place for couples for a special night out or just a wonderful night out with very good food. .
7. Black 'n Brew
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By The_Hailes - Tampa, Florida
We stopped in on a local's recommendation for a tasty assortment of lunch. I had the pesto flatbread and tomato soup with the Gaelic Ale. My sisters each had the chicken salad sandwich made into a GF option with a tasty latte. Counter service in a busy, friendly cafe.
8. Grillsmith Lakeland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa G - Lakeland, Florida
We have been here many times over the years they have been here. We have never had a bad meal. Everything always come out as asked. When the weather is nice you can sit outside and eat. Which is great for people watching. We will continue to go here as often as we can. Never get tired of it.
9. Fish City Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa B - Dover, Delaware
Located in the town center shopping area, this is a good place to go for fresh fish. Excellent service, wondferul sampler platter and our meals were very good. Will be back next time I need to be in Lakeland.
10. Abuelo's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 559 reviews
Real Mexican food is a feast for the senses. From colorful peppers to the sounds of sizzling fajitas all the way to that incredible flavor. Each mouthful is just as much a result of the freshest ingredients as it is a result of the chef's expertise. Abuelo's offers diners the opportunity to experience real Mexican food, combining authentic, made from scratch classic dishes with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Our executive Chef Luis Sanchez has spent decades perfecting our menu, and we boast a wide selection of wood-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, Chile rellenos or Abuelo's unique House Specialties (depending on your location). To compliment your meal, our expert bartenders are masters at crafting signature favorites, including a wide variety of margaritas and swirls.
Reviewed By greeneyecutie76 - Royal Oak, Michigan
Great waiter. Free chips & salsa. They have 3 flavors. Big place, lots of parking, no wait to get in. Food only okay. Enchiladas were decent. Not good about generic tacos or quesadillas. White sauce version was gross. Chocolate cake dessert was pretty good though...MoreThanks for the positive feedback! We look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks, Abuelo’s Guest Satisfaction Team
