9 Best Southern Restaurants near Bartow

Catfish Country Restaurant Seafood • $
2400 EF Griffin Rd, Bartow

Customers` Favorites

Fried Alligator Nuggets
All You Can Eat Catfish
Biscuits and Cole Slaw
Steak & Catfish Thur
Fried Catfish Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Catfish Basket
Captain's Platter
Twin Lobster Tail
Grouper Sandwich

“Stopped her after a hike at Circle B Bar reserve. Great atmosphere, lots of different things to choose from. Lots of seafood, catfish, I wanted a steak and it did not disappoint. I’m from the Midwest and this was pretty good. The mushrooms were fabulous. The salad was very fresh with nice crispy vegetables. Very fresh. Staff were very friendly.We would definitely return when in the area.“

4.4 Superb127 Reviews
LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken American • $
2101 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 10.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

3 Piece Chicken Tenders with Baked Beans
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Combo
Perfectly Fried Tenders
Southern Classic Salad
Nashville Hot Sandwich
Hot Chicken and Donuts
Jalapeño Bacon Corn
Gouda Mac and Cheese
Want to Order Fries
Three Piece Tenders

“The atmosphere is a great place to start. Hip and stylish yet cozy and friendly. The menu is aesthetically pleasing and contains uniquely named items. The item of choice for me was My Boy Bleu with a side of their Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. Everything was delicious and well prepared. The chicken was tender, as good chicken should be. I'd highly recommend Love Bird to anyone looking for something out of the norm.“

4.7 Superb283 Reviews
Fred's Market Restaurant Southern • $
2120 Harden Blvd, Lakeland - 11.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Links Bacon Fried Chicken Pork Chops Southern Fried Fish
Fried Catfish Sweet Potato Casserole Collard Greens Dinner Roll
Banana Pudding Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding
Cabbage Stewed Tomatoes Mash Potatoes
Collard Greens and Cornbread
Roasted Chicken Pulled Pork
Fried Chicken Fried Catfish
Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
Strawberry Shortcake
Fried Green Tomatoes

“Noisy filled restaurant filled with people enjoying great country food. More than you could ever possibly eat! Great buffet of good home style food. They even had boiled okra & rutabaga! Food varies as the day moves on. Best southern experience if you want real southern cooking.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of close parking. Even under trees. Chairs out front for waiting. Handicap available“

4.6 Superb264 Reviews
Gaskins Barbecue and Lobster Barbeque • $
1614 Town Center Dr, Lakeland - 11.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ghetto Roll & Maine Lobster Roll
Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Kids Chicken Tenders 2
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Lobster Roll
Ghetto Lobster Roll
Sweet Potato Fries
White Cheddar Mac
Banana Pudding

“Had a 327.00$ take out order for a family luncheon. Monster Lobster Rolls and a deluxe BBQ pack. The food was amazing. Fresh delicious Lobster and plenty of it. The BBQ was moist and perfect. The sides especially the mac n cheese and potato salad were like homemade. The wings were meaty and smoky Definitely recommend.“

4.5 Superb111 Reviews
CARTER'S BAR-B-QUE Barbecue • $
709 E Canal St, Mulberry - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chopped Pork Sandwich
Pork Sandwiches
Sweet Potato Pie
Corn Fritters
Pulled Pork
Mac & Cheese
BBQ Pork
Sausage
Wings
Fries

“Carter's is serving up some of the best BBQ around! We got ribs and chopped pork sandwich. SO GOOD and you get a lot! Tea was sweet and the guy at the window was a cool dude! We will be back for sure!Parking: They have a drive thru and a nice new parking lot!Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs anywhere so you are good!“

4.1 Good73 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Comfort Food • $
3411 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 10.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tender Platter No 8 Special
Monte Cristo Sandwich & Fries
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Cheese Fries
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Country Fried Chicken
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Country Fried Steak

“My grandmother and I arrived and were sat promptly. The first thing I took notice of was the atmosphere. Walkin' on Sunshine was playing, putting me in an elated mood. I sat in a booth not too far, yet not too close, to the entrance. I could sit and people watch and ponder people's lives and our inevitable deaths and impending end of the world. The seats were so plush and I sunk deeper than the great sinkhole of Winter Parks. The seats were so comfortable. So comfortable I willingly suffered the ire of my mother for not coming to find her after she and my brother came to meet us. Twas' her fault for not arriving on time in the first place. Harrumph! We sat and ordered appetizers, specifically the Trio Sampler™ and it was delicious aside from the fact that my brother made is subject to his experiments and concoctions consisting of Pico de Gallo, Nacho Cheese and Beef, and Spinach and Sour Cream, as well as Chicken Tenders and Tortilla Chips. Thankfully I survived, hence why you are able to read this now. I had seasoned broccoli, and it was adequately seasoned. I'm black and southern, so you know I know what I'm talking about ?. Anyways my brother suffered from the generous amount of mushrooms on his Philly Cheese Steak (I manifested for karma to strike him down and it was promptly answered if his extended bathroom trip is anything to go by. He's sensitive to mushrooms but that never stopped him ?). We ate our food without any further problems. My grandmother expressed her authority over alcohol by stating that no one is permitted to drink if she can't. Alas, I didn't get, as the people say, "white girl wasted". I was so full I could bust after eating all the appetizers. I have half a rack of ribs left and a broccoli and Cheese Casserole (Highly recommend btw. *Chef's Kiss*?). We sat and we discussed life, as well as plotted our evil deeds and debauchery. Just another day as usual. Point is 10/10, would recommend! Especially for casual meeting and discussions regarding villanhood and Pettiness ™ (Everyone minds their business ?)“

4.1 Good170 Reviews
The Wooden Spoon American • $
6960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 8.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kids Pancake with Bacon and Scramble Eggs
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Country Fried Steak
Half Biscuit
French Toast
Coleslaw

“My wife and I enjoyed a late breakfast (10:30 a.m.) at the Wooden Spoon Diner located in the Imperial Christina Plaza at 6960 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland, Florida. The restaurant wasn’t very busy at this hour and so we were seated right away. Our server Jeannie was attentive and cheerful. I ordered their three-egg omelet with feta cheese and spinach. (This combination isn’t on the menu, but they are willing to make a special order.) The omelets come with your choice of home fries, hash browns, grits or seasonal fruit cup and toast or a biscuit. I chose hash browns and a biscuit. The omelet was delicious, and the hash browns were crispy, just as I like them. The biscuit was small but very tasty. My wife ordered the garden omelet that’s made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and American cheese. She chose the seasonal fruit cup and wheat toast as her sides. She was also very pleased with her meal. We like supporting local businesses and the Wooden Spoon is one of our favorites! It is definitely worth the trip, and we will be back, soon!The Imperial Christina Plaza is located at the southernmost end of Lakeland at the intersection of South Florida Avenue and Shepard Road. Right before South Florida changes to North Church Avenue in Mulberry. There’s plenty of easy parking, too!“

3.9 Good81 Reviews
4 Rivers Smokehouse Barbecue • $
4729 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 9.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Breast Sandwiches
Chicken and Rib Combo
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Texas Destroyer
1 4 Rack of Ribs
Brisket Burger
Side Sampler
1 2 Rack Ribs
Pulled Pork

“I originally I stopped at another restaurant to purchase to go ribs for my dinner. I was told there was a 35 minute wait for to go orders. I remembered 4 Rivers was on my way home. Ordered my meal on their website stopped in on my way home. Approximately 15 minutes after I placed the order. My food was hot ready and waiting for me. The ribs were seasoned to perfection. The baked beans and the macaroni and cheese were the perfect sides. I ordered the coconut bomb cake as a dessert. Everything was amazing, except the coconut bomb tasted like it may have had a little too much salt. Perhaps it was meant that way? This is not the first time we have ordered from this restaurant. Each time has been the same experience hot delicious food ready to go.“

3.8 Good159 Reviews
Egg Station Breakfast • $
1625 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland - 9.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak
Country Benedict
Sausage Gravy
Cheeseburger
Home Fries
Pancakes
Toast
Grits

“We came on Friday, today, at 4:05 pm. Online states open til 7 on Fridays for fish. Hours of service on door states same thing. Doors were locked. If you aren't going to be open, you should state so online and at minimum, sign on the door. We traveled from Plant City and then needed to back track to other restaurant. With that being said, the breakfast was ok when we ate there a couple weeks ago.I updated the review when we went back for breakfast. The food was very good. Our waitress has always been friendly .We talked to the waitress about the issue on Friday. She said she would talk to someone in the afternoon to put a sign up and update the website.“

3.5 Good58 Reviews
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