“While in Lake City we ate at Packers 3 times. Each time the food was promptly served and every single dish was delicious!!! The staff was always friendly and super responsive. We were a big party (12) and that didn't slow them down a bit!! Highly recommended!“
“We've been in Lake City for 2 1/2 months and rarely ever saw this place open. Finally, we were able to try it last Friday night after someone told us that yes, they were open, and the food was good. I ordered sweet tea and the tamale dinner covered in queso ($3 extra) instead of red or green sauce. It was delicious. Some of the biggest tamales I've ever seen. The tea was very strong, but I drank it. My husband ordered water and the tamale dinner with green sauce. We were both puzzled when it came out with red sauce, but my husband likes both, so he ate it. There is one guy, presumably the owner, who does it all. He's the cook, the waiter, the cashier, etc. We were prepared to be patient, but I must admit our tamale dinners came out faster than any meal we've had in Lake City yet. The owner/waiter/et al was not friendly. He wasn't unfriendly. He just doesn't cut up or crack a smile. He seems stressed. We saw at least two groups get up and leave because he never waited on them outside on the patio. I have to assume they never saw the sign that says to place your orders inside. I think our dinners weer $17 each plus tea, plus $3 for the queso on my tamales. Very average prices for Lake City.“
“Go where the locals go! The Ol' 53 is the newish(?) restaurant and bar behind Sportsman's BBQ. I know their hours vary by time of year, but they're open 4-10pm every day except Tuesday in the winter. They've got a nice bar area in the old garage and a handful of tables. They've also got a free games including a pool table, arcade games, foosball and pinball. Overall a great way to spend the evening in Lake City.“