37 Best American Restaurants in Lakeland

“Today went there, pretty busy on a hot day! After waiting an hour was seated and the waitress that was assigned just came into work and wasn’t in the best of spirits! But by request thanks to Aubrey who had to take over our table and Jake who just stepped in they were overly welcoming and accommodating! What started out as a bad experience came out to be such a wonderful experience 10/10 would recommend!“

“Every food item me and my girlfriend have tried from here has been amazing. From the Birria grilled cheese, gringo and street tacos, all the way to the bacon cheeseburger. And don’t get me started on the churro cheesecake. It’s the perfect dessert for any meal. Keep on rocking. Thank you guys so much.“

“This place is amazing! I’m hooked on the Small White in Why? heat level. Finally a place with good sauces. Nothing bland about this place!“

“WOW SUCH GREAT SERVICE EVERYTIME!!! Jason the manager is so on top of everything! His staff absolutely kind, efficient, intoned to needs, and the food fantastic! Havic, KC and Ashley know exactly what we want everything we walk in ! The staff and management know how to treat customers and make you feel the love anytime you are there! Great date night or family outing! Love love love this place!!!! Look forward to going almost weekly!“

“The manager Tyler was super nice to my party and made sure we had the best service!“

“This our 2nd time eating here and the food was even better the second time around. We had amazing service and drinks at the bar. Ryan was amazing and very attentive. He made me one of the best coconut margaritas I've had.“

“I’m glad we all decided to give this cozy restaurant a try, it was well worth it. The people , coffee and food were awesome. We will be back again. 💝👍🏻🙂“

“NO SEED OILS! Will definitely be a repeat customer. fries were nice and hot, chicken club and the Lakeland burger were great.“

“Very delicious cheese burger, my favorite ale and my beautiful bride in my company. Wonderful time and great atmosphere at Miller’s Ale House in Lakeland!“

“very good food! very clean and they are very friendly 🙂“

“First time stop in. Have been making efforts to hit the Mom & Pops never visited before. This is definitely a good find. Small place with a friendly wait staff. Stopped in for first breakfast. Ordered a small biscuits and gravy. It’s a large portion for a “small”! Good wholesome flavor. Not too peppery like some get. Biscuit was fluffy and very tasty! Wife got her usual 2 eggs, home fries, sausage patty and sourdough toast. It’s what she gages all breakfast by. Said this one ranked pretty high on her yum! list. Next time into Lakeland, we’ll be stopping in!“

“Tasty food and friendly environment“

“We had a fantastic lunch there last Friday March 28th. Beautiful weather we had to sit outside in your patio to enjoy the day! My Grandson is still raving about your Chocolate Caramel cake! Great quick service too! We will be back next time we are in that beautiful area!“

“great service!!!!!food and drinks are always good !!!!!!! sophia was the best sever i ever had!!!!!!!“

“To good to be true! Love i only live 5 mins from here“

“We love this place for billiards, so many tables and food is great.“

“Service was great. We love Nugget! And food was hot and delicious.😘“

“friendly staff great food“

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“Having eaten in this restaurant multiple times over the years I quite honestly can say that Eric has done an amazing job with the restaurant, food, and waitresses. They are pleasant and professional with one waitress truly making people smile. She is a consummate mom to her little man Xander and one of the main reasons why I eat there.“

“To good to be true! Love i only live 5 mins from here“

“Very great personal team work“

“The staff at this establishment was incredibly attentive, making every guest feel valued. The ambiance has undoubtedly transformed into something upscale, giving the impression that we had stepped far beyond the charming confines of little ole Lakeland. LJ, the manager, was exceptionally friendly and genuinely invested in our experience, frequently checking in to ensure that everything was perfect. If you're seeking a place to enjoy a high-quality drink, you absolutely must give this venue a try; their old-fashioned cocktail may very well be the finest in all of Lakeland!“

“I just wanted something quick and yummy that wasn’t a ton of unhealthy calories. I ordered their supergreen wrap with the fire braised chicken thigh 👌🏻. First of all. The thing was massive. I opened it and was like my goodness. 😋. It was so delicious. I about downed the whole thing. 😅 Also, when I went to pick it up, they were super friendly. My food was ready to go and neatly package. I’ll definitely be back again for lunch soon.“

“Had the fish fry tonight. 100% recommend!! Sooooo good!!“

“Service was great. The food was decent. I didn't pay for the party I was part of, but the prices seemed a bit high especially for a childs menu option, however the portion sizes for the child's option we got was rather large. The AC seemed to have been broken or malfunctioning or something, because fans were in use for cooling, but it was cooler than the Florida heat outside that we all know and love.“

“Beautiful driving range very big, nice grass and super friendly and helpful service. So this was my first time going here since I’ve just been getting back into golf and I’ve been having trouble making good contact with the ball and a man that works there named GOAT came up and helped me with my stance and wow what an improvement! I’ve been to a few other places and you never get any help like that from the staff I will definitely be going back here ASAP and often! Can’t wait to play the course here! Thanks again to Goat for the amazing advice!“

“9/23/23 Was the first time I had gotten their pizza. Got a cauliflower pizza ( supreme) for myself and a regular supreme pizza for my birthday boy, husband. The BEST pizza I have had since moving to Florida 4.5 years ago! What a gem!! Thank you!!“

“The buffet style restaurant was nice. It was very busy. The selection of food was good I loved the dessert bar the most. Haha.... there was 1 rude worker that ran my foot over with the dish cart but I was hungry and didnt speak up so my fault for not but they should habe noticed the big lump in the floor and apologized. I would still go back.“

“Was in town watching dogs for someone, and saw that this place A) exists and B) has cheesesteaks. I will try a cheesesteak anywhere, even if gunfire is happening around me. Thankfully, this restaurant is in a no fire zone. But for this sandwich, it would be worth the risk and the added expense of kevlar. I kid you not, their “Awesome Philly Sub” is that and more. I can’t remember eating a better cheesesteak in 2 decades, and I’ve most certainly tried. Two thumbs up isn’t quite enough… I’ll have to borrow some extra thumbs from my enemies to add to the score. Highly recommended! And I’m a cheesesteak snob… they conquered my appetite and I’ll most definitely be back when I’m out this way again. If you live in Lakeland and love sandwiches and HAVEN’T TRIED THIS PLACE, you are missing out and are making a bald eagle cry. I can’t prove that second one, but it sounds legit.“

“Me and my boyfriend came here to eat and spent less than $35, which honestly in this economy you can’t beat for delicious food for 2. It was our first time coming and it was raining so it definitely helped that they had a drive through! Anyways I got the fried catfish & shrimp combo with broccoli and fries. Everything was so amazing even the broccoli and I do plan on coming back! My boyfriend got wings & shrimp with fries and he said his food was very good as well. We both got sweet tea and it was very good southern iced tea for sure! All in all customer service was amazing and the cashier was very sweet and the wait was less than 10 minutes. Can’t wait to come back and can’t recommend enough!!!“

“The NMG @notmoregolf team played recently! Fantastic course and worth the drive out from Orlando for sure!“

“First timer, only went there because the wife wanted to stop there (she's been there before). I VERY much enjoyed it. Got the Cheese ButterBurger w/fries. The burger was a little thin but the flaver made up for it. AND, much to my surprise, they have Custard Ice Cream! Something I haven't had in years. And, they make it fresh there. Overall, it was a good experience and yes, I will definetly go back!“

“They have some of the best staff. Shannon is the best“

“I have never ever received piping hot pancakes from anywhere until today. They were absolutely delicious!“

“Bay Street Bistro is one of the best kept secrets in Lakeland FL. The food and service is top notch. We have been a few times and every time we go we are more than 100% satisfied.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Fish City Grill in Lakeland! The food was absolutely delicious, and our server was polite, professional, attentive, and responsive to all our needs. The excellent food and outstanding service made our visit truly enjoyable! We look forward to returning!“