8 Best American Restaurants near Bartow

“Out-of-towner happy to have landed at Zest for a late, Sunday afternoon lunch on a day trip to tour Bartow's interesting Wonder House, with quick, unplanned visits to the L.B. Brown House Museum and the Bartow History Center. Located on a side street a couple of blocks from the old town square Zest has a quiet, unassuming appearance with off-street parking and an outside, covered dining patio. Inside seating includes booths, tables and the bar in a large, high-ceilinged, sort of dimly lit dining area with a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Our server Regan, (I think was her name) was efficient, and attentive and just right friendly. Our food - we both had fish and chips with cole slaw - was excellent - the slaw was good - chunky cut with vinegar-based dressing rather than mayo-based, medium cut fries and the fish were very good - tender and crisp (the fish lightly battered). Definitely would be a repeat customer if I was a local. Planning to return to Bartow for a scheduled tour of the L.B. Brown House and to explore more of the History Center and it will be hard to decide whether to try a different restaurant or to return here where we really enjoyed the service, the meal and the space.“

“Our first visit to this Ruby Tuesday. Service was great. Jenna was exceptional with her service. She was informative and patient with insisting us using the app. Will be back.

Parking: Parking area was nice and clean.

Kid-friendliness: N/A

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access is available“

“My husband and I were out doing early errands and thought we would stop. Never been there before but will go back for sure. I can’t think of anything negative to say. Everyone should check it out. I don’t think you will be sorry.“

“We just had the nicest breakfast here. There are huge windows that allow you to watch planes taking off and landing. Our breakfast was completely reasonably priced (under $30 for two people) and the food was fantastic! Added bonus : there is a cool museum right outside the restaurant, in the airport terminal that you can check out as well!“

“Perkins in Bartow always cooks the food perfectly. My server, Angela was very prompt, sweet and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised that Perkins has a large variety of nutritious, delicious meals under $10 to choose from now. Are we finally getting old school American prices back? Yay!“

“Just wanted to give a shout out to Emily and the Bartow catering team and managers at Sonny’s. They did a great job and we received numerous compliments on the food ordered for my brother’s Celebration of Life! Thank you all very much! Kat“

“Delicious food. Gotta go another day for the Alfredo. We had burgers, fried chicken, chicken salad, fried pork chop and fried green tomatoes. Scratch made is delicious!“

“Just wanted to get on here and give a big thank you to the Waffle House crew in Bartow, FL. We stopped in for my daughters 6th birthday yesterday. She had on her birthday crown and was immediately greeted with birthday wishes and praises from the crew and other guest there. They played a birthday song for her as well.

Our waitress (Lillie) was extremely kind and answered all of my questions.

The bathroom was very clean. The kitchen looked as clean as it could be with a packed house and everyone looked happy and ready to work.

The food was amazing! (So angry I dropped my to go box) 😭

Thank you all for being the start of my daughters wonderful day!!“