Restaurants in Lake Wales

“We’ve came here for years and as always the food is superb! But special shout out to Chelsea our server for being on the ball and ensuring we and our little one were taken care of! You couldn’t find a better server and she definitely is a hidden gem!!”

“5 stars for Kayla our server of last night (3/22) for our family 4! great service and friendly too! also got a great recommendation for a new nail salon! We will be back!”

“Great service and delicious coffee and crepes!! Thank you !”

“My husband and I went to the Cheese Shop and Deli for the first time. We had the best sandwiches. I had the turkey and cheese Panini on marble rye and my husband had the Cuban sandwich. The staff was so friendly and Grace, the owner, came out to each table to speak to the customers. A great local place for some great food. I think we found our new favorite sandwich shop.”

“Smash burger smashed my mouth. It was delicious. Everything was good, but a bit expensive for what I got.”

“Amazing spot! I live 45 mins away, but I'll definitely be back! Nicest staff I've ever met, owner was there busing tables, delivering drinks, talking to everyone in the place, so great! We tried the scallops, haddock and grouper, it was all fabulous! Drinks were amazing (mom was tipsy off 1 margarita lol), jump off was nice n spicy! 10 out of 10 would recommend!”

“Came by today since I was in the area I’ve only been here three time but as usual coffee was delicious and came out so fast! And there donuts are spectacular always always fresh !”

“Our favorite breakfast place!! Service is always great no matter who we have! Food is so good!!
One of our favorite servers “Sierra” is back and we love her!!”

“We stopped by this restaurant to explore both Lao and Thai cuisine and were impressed by the variety of authentic dishes. We ordered Sai Gok Moo (traditional Lao and Northeastern Thai pork sausage), Khao Piek Khao (Lao rice porridge/congee), Laab (a flavorful minced meat salad with fresh mint, cilantro, lettuce, and cucumber), Kon Na Moo Kob (a popular Thai street food featuring crispy pork belly stir-fried with Chinese broccoli), and Chicken Fried Rice.

Everything we tried was delicious, making for a wonderful dining experience. Our favorite dishes were the Chicken Fried Rice and Kon Na Moo Kob. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor, while the pork belly was exceptionally crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired beautifully with the fresh Chinese broccoli.

Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We especially appreciated that the lady who served us was dressed in traditional Lao attire, which added an authentic cultural touch to the experience. It made us feel as though we were enjoying not only a great meal but also a glimpse into Lao culture.
Overall, this is an excellent restaurant with delicious, authentic food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would happily return to try more of the menu.”

“We enjoyed the food, ambience and customer service. Our dishes took a minute (full restaurant) yet were quite impressive and tasty….worth the wait. 😋 Our server was Bailey and Emmanuel was helping too—very kind, attentive, professional and 👍🏽 upbeat. I don’t live nearby but when I’m back in town, I’d come back.”

“Authentic Mexican food with great portions!”

“The best lunch we have had in a very long time. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly, key lime pie is local and delicious, the fish ruben in great and so were the shrimp and grits. This place is a gem.”

“Food is always so fresh and delicious! I go every time I’m in the area! I love Locorrito ❤️.”

“The food was very good, the service was very good, and the prices were reasonable.”

“The food was freshly made, very flavorful and ready fast!”

“Absolutely fantastic BBQ! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The meats were tender, the sides were delicious, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for great barbecue in Lake Wales, Less Barbecue is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!”

“The appetizers are all amazing. She recommended the fried jalepenos and they were sooooo good. Not spicy but full of flavor. The nachos with beef were great, the cheese curds were so good. The food was ok. Mashed potatoes were definitely instant. the steaks were lackluster and thin. probably more like a 5 ounce ribeye than 8. Just lacked flavor. My husband liked his chicken fried chicken. The brown gravy needs work. I don't think that was homemade. Tasted jarred. The collard greens were excellent with the special pepper vinegar they have. The boys didn't like their food. They ordered a wrap, a mushroom swiss burger and bbq. My daughter loved her chicken and my son's hot dog was huge. The prices were really high for what you get. The apps are worth it, though. We stopped here because as usual, Cherry Pocket was slammed. Gotta get there early. The lady who waited on us was a bit abrupt towards my son for not speaking loud enough. She fussed at him. He is 16 and had a brain injury when he was younger. He cannot speak louder. We actually almost walked out because of her attitude towards him. She even looked at him and was like um no you weren't. The place is loud, anyway. We probably will not be back. But again, the apps are good.”

“Good food, good service, nice menu, great choices, good prices!! Nice place before getting to Turnpike!!”

“We pass this place Daily and was just able to stop in and let me tell you we won’t be passing without stopping the food was amazing 😻 the atmosphere was amazing and theWe pass this place daily and were just able to stop in. Let me tell you, we won’t be passing without stopping again. The food was amazing 😻, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the waitress was very nice. Hands down, the best place around! You guys have a lifelong customer with us.”

“I lived in Lake Wales for over twenty years and I love Al’s Place the friendliest bar in town, remind me of the old tv show “Cheers “ when everyone knows your name. The beer is cold, the food delicious and they give you plenty. On your first trip there you will get initiated with the yardstick and become a member of the family group. My son and daughter got me back in Pennsylvania as I age to see that I have proper care, but promise me every so often the would bring me back to Lake Wales to visit all my old friend. Looking forward to February at when they celebrate the the holiday Mardi Gras and have a great time with all my old friends…..It’s a pleasure…Thank You.”

“Came a couple days ago. Food was great and tasted fresh. Ordered 3 tacos with rice and beans and got this nice pineapple water/juice drink as well tasted really refreshing. Overall for the price of the food to the taste I am definitely coming back again. Nice people as well”

“Best bar ever but please play the TouchTunes in between karaoke sign ups”

“An amazing place to eat all top shelf food and service!”

“Came here for the airboats which were AMAZING!! 10 out of 10 would recommend taking an airboat tour. We saw a lot of gators, and other wildlife. Captain Justin and Slade were very knowledgeable! Had lunch on the lake afterwards. Turned out to be an awesome day!”

“Excellent breakfast, thanks Girls!”

“fun place..great entertainment. drink and food!!!”

“Quiet, calm atmosphere, good food, friendly people you can’t ask for more”

“The 🥰bodacious, 💃sexy, 🔥hawt 💍wife, the 🦍curtain climber, the crumb 🐒snatcher 4000 and 🥸myself were 🚙💨out and about ☀️🥵today and 🤔decided we were 🎯hunting down some 🐓chicken wings for 🍴lunch! We decided on Lake Wales Beef O'Brady's since we have not been there in a 🔥hot ⏳minute! I 🤔think they have new 🗝️owners since we’ve been last!! We were ⏱️promptly 🙋🏾‍♀️greeted at the 🚪door by Harvest 🙂(That’s a kewl name!), who was also our server. We ✍️ordered a round of 🥤drinks and gave the crotch 🧌🧟goblins time to 🤔make up their 🧠minds on what they wanted to 🍴🧃eat. We ✍️ordered some chips and 🌶️salsa! The 🌶️salsa is tasty and has just the 🤏right amount of 🌶️spicy for 🤌everyone at the table. The 🌪️fournado ordered the mac n 🧀cheese with 🍚rice, while the 7️⃣going on 1️⃣1️⃣ year old ordered ♨️grilled 🧀cheese and celery sticks. The 😍babelicious, 🔥hawt 👰‍♀️wife ordered the 🚫🦴boneless 🐓wing basket tossed in mild sauce, with a ✌️double side of curly 🍟fries while her 🧓🏻elderly, decrepit old 🚹man ordered a traditional 🐓wing basket with curly 🍟fries and cole slaw. Mine were a 🤌dry rub of Cajun Ranch. 😋 The 🐓wings were 😳HUGE (especially by today’s standards) and 😋delicious!! The 🍟fries were good and the cole slaw has a 🤩sweetness to it that was enjoyable! The ♨️grilled 🧀cheese was a hit with the 🐒crumb snatcher 4000 🙄(who didn’t order it) while 🦍grumpy 👖pants decided that the real 🧀cheese they used wasn’t to his liking. 🫤 🫢Trying to get a 🥄sample of the mac n 🧀cheese from the 🌪️fournado would be a 🚫❗️violation of the ⛑️safety clause in my life insurance policy, sooo… it l👀ked good!?! All in all, it was a 🙌great experience that met the 🙀pangs we were having for 🐓wings! I like the “new” decor they’ve done, as it’s ✨clean and inviting. ☠️One day, in the year 2047, the 🚧construction in front of their location will be over, and I hope they do well!! 😊 — with Stephanie Hale at Lake Wales Beef O'Brady's.”

“The bar tender, a little mouse of a man, was rude. Went out of his way to insure my draft was mostly foam! He even said he didn’t like me. Was a complete ass. Everything ven the other patrons noticed. Anyway I paid my bill and even tipped the little basterd!”

“I visited about 9 months ago and I still find myself thinking about how good the vegan chickpea salad sandwich was…. I’ll definitely be back just for that sandwich, send the recipe please 🙏🏼”

“First time trying this place and I like it! Fast friendly service”

“I loved the food! It was AMAZING and the foods were fresh and tasty, I really recommend going here! The reviews that are saying otherwise must be mistaken or something!”

“The food here is absolutely amazing, I love there chicken wings they are so big and cooked perfectly and that crunch oh my.just perfect, we love this place and once you have experienced there food you will be hooked so go and ENJOY!”

“always good food and it tastes good”

“I ate there with my son 5/07/2026 with my sin around 9:30 pm. Store was clean and had a full staff of 3 workers who treated my son and I very well. The worker named Bryan. Made our sandwiches perfectly and was extremely kind and personable. We will be going back again with my whole family. Thank you Bryan”

“The visitor center was super nice and comfortable. Staff were very educational and the drinks of course were the best. It’s a shame they aren’t open in mid August”

“Excelente mi ☕️2️⃣ble ❤️ justo lo que necesitaba para este sueño”

“This had to be the best McDonalds I ever been to. The food was fresh, hot and tasted great. The service was great as well. Sure does bet beef o Brady’s done the street.”

“Vee is kind and warming thank you for great servicen”

“I cannot speak highly enough of Akshadal. This place has by far the best food of anywhere around. The flavors are incredible. The customer service is superior and they care about the customers.”

“Pizza was delivered at the time they said. One of the best pizzas.”

“It’s Great food and Great Service”

“Some friends in Rotary and I came for lunch here the other day. I didn't know this place was back here behind the chamber of commerce. The food was very good and the service was very efficient. I had chicken tacos with rice and beans. Everything was very tasty.”

“Me and my daughter want it to try this place a while a go we finally did and so disappointing!!:the sushi where literally made for kid that's how small they where and actually there not cheap . We also ordered the dynamite roll wich is one of the signatures and suppose to be one of their best one , but to start with the description doesn't have any egg and the topping was egg made literally in a microwave honestly I didn't even try it since I returned was 16.95 for it.Naaa... We had also ordered Booba teas and our order was to go and had to wait 20!-25 mnts ..And the boba where done in less than. 3 mnts so we ask the lady to with put them on a freezer , well she took the ice out and gave us in the same drink. which I didn't wasnt a qualuty costumer service..JUST LIKE that unbelievable...I can say the lady was very nice and Friendly but the management or owners must get in top of a sushi chef and also get a different strategy for to go orders... We end up buying sushi in other place!!!”

“Comida excelente. Buena atención. Lugar familiar. Gracias.”

“Just a heads-up: this location is walk-in only—there’s no drive-thru. I placed my order ahead using the Dunkin’ app, which made everything quick and easy. My Caramel Craze Iced Signature Latte was ready when I arrived and tasted great. The store was clean and the service was friendly. Definitely a convenient stop if you order ahead through the app! 😊”

“Great food and great prices! our server Sarah was great!”

“Went through drive thru and I have to say the line was rather long but moving smoothly. I got a steak burger and OMG this is not your typical fast food! This burger had flavor that is hard to find even at a sit down restaurant!! I was very pleasantly surprised! This is our new go to!!!”

“My hometown Starbucks is by far one of my faves!!! Everyone is so friendly and by far exceeds the Starbucks experience!!! I pass this and 2 other in my commute to work as well as 3 Dunkins, I will choose this Starbucks time and time again!”

“Good food Good prices. Awesome Bartenders”

“Excellent experience. Went twice in a week. Service was amazing and food was fantastic. Ribs, the meat fell off the bone. Baked Beans were unbelievably good. I got double of them. Corn Bread was nice and moist.”

“Food was awesome and they're open on Sundays! The big dill sandwich and fried mushrooms were out of this world! We didn't forget the cheesecake either. We're definitely coming back!!!”

“In the local coupon book they have an ad for 99 cent afternoon after school cones. I didn't realize the cone was only two bites big. What if you get a regular cone it's under $3. They also have other after-school specials.”

“Rachel went out of her way to help me with a special request of a king cake for a birthday. It was absolutely delicious and she even incorporated a batman figure, at my four years old request. thank you!”

“Star Coffee is great! They always have such a wide variety of products for whatever your needs are (including CBD for pets!). The folks that work there are so kind and helpful each time I come in 😊”

“Got a coffee and toffee ice cream and the frozen hot chocolate. Absolutely delicious!!! And the man there helping us was super sweet! We will be coming back to try other options!”

“if I could give you more than a 5 star I would! we ordered for lunch and ended up with so much food that we also had it for dinner”

“This was my first time here. The food was fresh & delicious. I ordered the chicken philly combo (w/fries & drink). The service was done with a smile. I will definitely be back when in Lake Wales.”

“What a great time we had!!! Karaoke was a blast! KJ did an awesome job, cold beer, A/C was freezing us out ha ha it will be great in summer”

“The best food and service in town for years!!!!!!!”

“This place gets a glowing review because William was able to accommodate a special request I had without hesitation and this is the type of service I really appreciate as a customer. Thanks so much ”

“Place is called Freshwater Tavern and Grill now. Food was good and bartenders were awesome. Always a great friendly place to go. Kid friendly and always have something going on.”

“I stopped by Taco Bell in Lake Wales yesterday on my way home from a road trip. I had a strange issue with my card. My banking app initially showed the transaction as declined, so I called the restaurant to let them know because I wanted to make sure everything was handled honestly.
I spoke with Ms. Settle, and she was kind and helpful while trying to figure out what happened. My bank later told me there was a pending charge for $16.37, so hopefully it all gets sorted out. Either way, I appreciate Ms. Settle's professionalism and friendly attitude. Thank you for your great customer service—and if it really does turn out to be free food, I guess that's one unexpected way to end a long road trip! God bless!”

“this McDonald's was really good. nice staff. very nice manager. my food was hot. I enjoyed myself”

“Shaliyah is the sweetest thing ever and everytime me and my twin brother have been in and shes helped us or (theguy with free forms), the both of them have always been so polite and sweet. Just wanted to recognize y'all for your customer service and willingness to work! 🥰”

“Alissa at the Subway location on Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales was a pleasure. She had awesome customer service and she made my family’s sandwiches with perfection and expertise. We will definitely visit again soon and look forward to her beautiful smile and amazing customer service.”

“Not a respected Taco Bell like / it use to be. Young kids / they do not know what they are doing / tacos are not wrapped in paper correctly. Plus too many issues to put down hereA wake up YUM Turn over in help is ridiculous/ Bye”

“Person who took care of me was very nice, after I was waiting in line to order for at least 20-25 minutes, I even backed out n went to other lane cuz I thought the order speaker was out of order...but he went ahead n gave me my order plus one free single meal that I was going to pay for anyways ...n explained what had happened thur no fault of his, only he was dealing with problems...Great guy... thank u.. Lake Wales..”

“El mejor lugar para compartir y comer, con un sazón único y exquisito, la comida es muy buena, la calidad excelente y el ambiente favorable”

“Carne asada tacos you will love!!! Very delicious. 🔥🔥🔥”

“My mom saw the food truck while heading home and ordered the Taco platter, which comes with 3 Tacos and Rice and beans. The flavor of the rice was amazing and the beans were also delicious. The Tacos were delicious too, since I didn't order the food, I wish they added a little more onions and the cheese in the beans was a great addition too.”

“The woman on the phone was short, and hard to understand. She asked me for my phone number FOUR times! Then, she handed me the wrong receipt to sign, and we got the wrong pizza. No pepperoni. I'll stick to the Frostproof location. They're delightful!”

“Lake Wales' Burger King always serves such great tasting food at a reasonable price! I always look forward to their 2 Whopper Jr's + 2 medium fries for $6.99 deal. Keep up the great work, BK!”

“The personal they are very nice tks so much... every Saturday we go after the baseball game”

“It's little Caesars. This one hasn't let me down. The employees have always been nice. While the pizza isnt always stellar, or fast, its pizza and my kids love it regardless. My wallet does too. Thanks Little Caesars.”

“Getting Better! still need a little work on tore up furniture and cleanliness.”

“Service was good, food as expected, dining area is best left to the homeless and destitude. I imagine it'll keep you dry if it's raining,otherwise eat at home or in your vehicle.”

“The Spanish lady that works at the front of the store does her job very well And serves in a timely manner. I will keep coming back here it’s hard to find good fast food service in 2026.”

“Not a respected Taco Bell like / it use to be. Young kids / they do not know what they are doing / tacos are not wrapped in paper correctly. Plus too many issues to put down hereA wake up YUM Turn over in help is ridiculous/ Bye”

“Vee is kind and warming thank you for great servicen”

“Amazing spot! I live 45 mins away, but I'll definitely be back! Nicest staff I've ever met, owner was there busing tables, delivering drinks, talking to everyone in the place, so great! We tried the scallops, haddock and grouper, it was all fabulous! Drinks were amazing (mom was tipsy off 1 margarita lol), jump off was nice n spicy! 10 out of 10 would recommend!”

“The food here is absolutely amazing, I love there chicken wings they are so big and cooked perfectly and that crunch oh my.just perfect, we love this place and once you have experienced there food you will be hooked so go and ENJOY!”

“always good food and it tastes good”

“Good food Good prices. Awesome Bartenders”

“I lived in Lake Wales for over twenty years and I love Al’s Place the friendliest bar in town, remind me of the old tv show “Cheers “ when everyone knows your name. The beer is cold, the food delicious and they give you plenty. On your first trip there you will get initiated with the yardstick and become a member of the family group. My son and daughter got me back in Pennsylvania as I age to see that I have proper care, but promise me every so often the would bring me back to Lake Wales to visit all my old friend. Looking forward to February at when they celebrate the the holiday Mardi Gras and have a great time with all my old friends…..It’s a pleasure…Thank You.”

“What a great time we had!!! Karaoke was a blast! KJ did an awesome job, cold beer, A/C was freezing us out ha ha it will be great in summer”

“The bar tender, a little mouse of a man, was rude. Went out of his way to insure my draft was mostly foam! He even said he didn’t like me. Was a complete ass. Everything ven the other patrons noticed. Anyway I paid my bill and even tipped the little basterd!”

“I loved the food! It was AMAZING and the foods were fresh and tasty, I really recommend going here! The reviews that are saying otherwise must be mistaken or something!”

“Smash burger smashed my mouth. It was delicious. Everything was good, but a bit expensive for what I got.”

“It’s Great food and Great Service”

“Excellent experience. Went twice in a week. Service was amazing and food was fantastic. Ribs, the meat fell off the bone. Baked Beans were unbelievably good. I got double of them. Corn Bread was nice and moist.”

“Great food and great prices! our server Sarah was great!”

“The Spanish lady that works at the front of the store does her job very well And serves in a timely manner. I will keep coming back here it’s hard to find good fast food service in 2026.”

“I hardly come to this location but that might change after my encounter with a young kid named Sean. Very quick, kind and GOOD AT HIS JOB. Thank you Sean for taking my order today.”

“This had to be the best McDonalds I ever been to. The food was fresh, hot and tasted great. The service was great as well. Sure does bet beef o Brady’s done the street.”

“Lake Wales' Burger King always serves such great tasting food at a reasonable price! I always look forward to their 2 Whopper Jr's + 2 medium fries for $6.99 deal. Keep up the great work, BK!”

“Good food Good prices. Awesome Bartenders”

“Service was good, food as expected, dining area is best left to the homeless and destitude. I imagine it'll keep you dry if it's raining,otherwise eat at home or in your vehicle.”

“Comida excelente. Buena atención. Lugar familiar. Gracias.”

“this McDonald's was really good. nice staff. very nice manager. my food was hot. I enjoyed myself”

“Pizza was delivered at the time they said. One of the best pizzas.”

“In the local coupon book they have an ad for 99 cent afternoon after school cones. I didn't realize the cone was only two bites big. What if you get a regular cone it's under $3. They also have other after-school specials.”

“Person who took care of me was very nice, after I was waiting in line to order for at least 20-25 minutes, I even backed out n went to other lane cuz I thought the order speaker was out of order...but he went ahead n gave me my order plus one free single meal that I was going to pay for anyways ...n explained what had happened thur no fault of his, only he was dealing with problems...Great guy... thank u.. Lake Wales..”

“It's little Caesars. This one hasn't let me down. The employees have always been nice. While the pizza isnt always stellar, or fast, its pizza and my kids love it regardless. My wallet does too. Thanks Little Caesars.”

“Absolutely LOVED this place! Food is amazing, 10/10!!!”

“Amazing! Wish I had tried this place sooner! Best Mexican food truck I've been too. Ingredients are incredibly fresh and everything was delicious with very nice portions!”

“Very nice authentic Mexican restaurant. Staff very friendly and the food is great as well. When traveling up or down 27. Definitely a spot you need to check out. The only issue is how to get to it. The best way is turn where the Home Depot is at the light then turn left. The 3rd building on the left.”

“Amazing customer service! Food was absolutely delicious and I would recommend this place to anybody”

“Amazing pizza. Hearty toppings. The pizza was fresh and delicious. Entire family satisfied and happy. Will get all of my business from this point on. The owner is very nice and respectful. Thank you for the pizza”

“Marco's delivered a pizza big enough for my whole family to be filled in under 20 minutes delivery time. The pizza was gone almost instantly. The value there is high due to the delivery time, taste and quality of pizza. I've never only eaten Marco's Pizza at home, so I don't know what the atmosphere is like closer to their kitchen”

“Panera at lakes wales is exceptional! The food is well made, delicious and always fresh. But the most important part of this restaurant is their employees, I rarely leave reviews on restaurants, but the service I received here was above and beyond with Ebony (hope I’m spelling correctly) and Griselda. They are kind, diligent, and a joy to meet when you visit this location. These ladies deserve a higher position because they are excellent with customer service and business skills. Keep shining! God bless”

“Every time I order from this location, all the workers are always kind and work to their best ability to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. A great location and definitely recommend.”