This was my second visit and I’m just as pleased this time. I had the poutine before which I highly recommend and this time the sea bass which my server recommended and it was heavenly. The whipped sweet potato type side was so smooth and I was surprised I loved it. Mashed “potatoes” don’t usually thrill me. Even the asparagus had that smoky wood fired flavor. Service was excellent both times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander S
A shining star and very welcomed addition to downtown Lakeland. Super good setting, extensive menu and wine list with well curated and plated food. We recieved top class professional service from Cullin who also possesesd, a high level of wine knowledge, interest and understanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and of course Cullin, not with an O, but a U lol Sincerely, Priorat/Rioja
doug e
We visited Nineteen61 with a party of nine including out of town business guests. It was my first time with this restaurant. I must say that the atmosphere was amazing and that the restaurant was extremely busy and the location was hard to beat. This obviously is a very popular restaurant with a lot of followers. For us the service staff was extremely good And timely and without any complaints at all. We had a great waiter he was able to explain the the specials and was able to handle a table of our size with no trouble. The drinks menu and wine list or reasonable size and with a lot of good selections. We ordered a combination of a bottle of wine with excellent non-alcoholic beer for the folks that were driving. We ordered five different appetizers and it was determined that the Poutine Cubano was the best of the bunch. The ceviche was good, the octopus was preferred by some, but the calamari was just a standard and without flair and tasted a little more fishy then typical. Overall the presentation of the starters was good but not exceptional. When it came to the entrees, we felt that some of the meals certainly lacked and creativity and in presentation. The entrees certainly didn't match the creativity and the vibe from the atmosphere of the restaurant. Several in our group had the beef cheeks on risotto special that evening and the quality of the meet varied to a great deal. Some pieces were fairly dense where others were very fatty and not enjoyable. Two from our group had the Vaca Fritas which included a selection of of food that was okay but certainly not memorable. We both questioned the value of a fried egg on the dish as it didn't seem to belong with anything else on the plate and was out of place In texture, taste, and balance. Three of our group were light eaters and had the filet. While the quality of the meat was good, the dish really lacked creativity and color. It came out as a brown and white plate of stuff and was certainly overshadowed by the other entrees. They might want to look at this. In the end, the buzz of this restaurant and the atmosphere certainly helped us have an enjoyable time. However, after talking about the experience, we feel the food was okay but not wonderful, especially for a Friday night. Now for Lakeland this is a good and popular spot and overall not bad, but there are better choices for food that is higher quality and with more creativity. I recommendation is it this would be a great place to go for the bar, to have a drink and a starter or a dessert. After that use your best judgment.
aliyah p
*Came to revisit the reviews to see if we'd like to try again with some new friends, however the issues are clearly alive and well. Seems there's a full of themselves, can do no no wrong ownership at play. The way this person is attacking every single person who has a different opinion than his is disgusting to see. Speaks volumes*
Bit of a bad taste in my mouth. We traveled with friends to try this restaurant for our first time. It's nice, food was fine and they have great wait staff!! However, it's overly stuffy. Stuffy physically and figuratively. We made reservations requesting a booth well in advance being that my friend is 8 months pregnant. However, for some reason we couldn't get one of their infamous booths that we requested prior. I was very surprised, particularly with it being so obvious that she was with child and the fact that we saw the booth across from us vacant all night. It remained vacant right up until we were finishing coffee and dessert from our 4 course meal. She had her seat bumped far too many times to recall throughout the evening, with staff squeezing through the tables. They should seriously consider expanding both the building and the menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grand Marnier Créme Brûlée, Guava Cheesecake, Steak Churrasco
Julie K
We decided to try the brunch here. It was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the ambiance & our server was so sweet & took great care of us. They also have gluten-free options. I'll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Oneill
Amazing food and the service is the best.
Taylor King
If you are looking for pretentious look no further! The staff are quick to tell you that you’re not allowed to dine in the back and then as they clean the tables they spray cleaner at you. The chips and salsa is delicious but the charcuterie board is so boring and the sauces feel store bought while the menu doesn’t seem inviting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Victor Mpore
Food is unbelievable but the service we got from Yoany unlike any other. She deserves a huge raise. It felt like she was a family member. Thank you Yoany!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Wilkey
Excellent food and service. A nice place in Lakeland for excellent food
Excellent food and drinks! The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just Jill
So good! Highly recommend.
Alex Herenstein
Taylor & Brandon were fabulous. Friendly and courteous hospitality, eloquent/glamorous vibes, vivacious latin music, and all around good times. Yucca fries & cocktails. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Billiet
Love this place! Great food and the staff is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daidreemer
I have never had such a wonderful and thoughtful experience. The wait staff was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. The food was delicious. I had the churrasco steak and it was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. But the best part is when I arrived they asked me if I was celebrating anything special and I let them know it was a belated birthday celebration for me. They gave me a complimentary dessert, I chose the tres leches which was delicious, and they brought it out with a candle and a birthday card signed by all the staff. I was truly amazed at the service. My friend who was with me also thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Quality dining but maybe overpriced
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
This was my second visit and I’m just as pleased this time. I had the poutine before which I highly recommend and this time the sea bass which my server recommended and it was heavenly. The whipped sweet potato type side was so smooth and I was surprised I loved it. Mashed “potatoes” don’t usually thrill me. Even the asparagus had that smoky wood fired flavor. Service was excellent both times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A shining star and very welcomed addition to downtown Lakeland. Super good setting, extensive menu and wine list with well curated and plated food. We recieved top class professional service from Cullin who also possesesd, a high level of wine knowledge, interest and understanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and of course Cullin, not with an O, but a U lol Sincerely, Priorat/Rioja
We visited Nineteen61 with a party of nine including out of town business guests. It was my first time with this restaurant. I must say that the atmosphere was amazing and that the restaurant was extremely busy and the location was hard to beat. This obviously is a very popular restaurant with a lot of followers. For us the service staff was extremely good And timely and without any complaints at all. We had a great waiter he was able to explain the the specials and was able to handle a table of our size with no trouble. The drinks menu and wine list or reasonable size and with a lot of good selections. We ordered a combination of a bottle of wine with excellent non-alcoholic beer for the folks that were driving. We ordered five different appetizers and it was determined that the Poutine Cubano was the best of the bunch. The ceviche was good, the octopus was preferred by some, but the calamari was just a standard and without flair and tasted a little more fishy then typical. Overall the presentation of the starters was good but not exceptional. When it came to the entrees, we felt that some of the meals certainly lacked and creativity and in presentation. The entrees certainly didn't match the creativity and the vibe from the atmosphere of the restaurant. Several in our group had the beef cheeks on risotto special that evening and the quality of the meet varied to a great deal. Some pieces were fairly dense where others were very fatty and not enjoyable. Two from our group had the Vaca Fritas which included a selection of of food that was okay but certainly not memorable. We both questioned the value of a fried egg on the dish as it didn't seem to belong with anything else on the plate and was out of place In texture, taste, and balance. Three of our group were light eaters and had the filet. While the quality of the meat was good, the dish really lacked creativity and color. It came out as a brown and white plate of stuff and was certainly overshadowed by the other entrees. They might want to look at this. In the end, the buzz of this restaurant and the atmosphere certainly helped us have an enjoyable time. However, after talking about the experience, we feel the food was okay but not wonderful, especially for a Friday night. Now for Lakeland this is a good and popular spot and overall not bad, but there are better choices for food that is higher quality and with more creativity. I recommendation is it this would be a great place to go for the bar, to have a drink and a starter or a dessert. After that use your best judgment.
*Came to revisit the reviews to see if we'd like to try again with some new friends, however the issues are clearly alive and well. Seems there's a full of themselves, can do no no wrong ownership at play. The way this person is attacking every single person who has a different opinion than his is disgusting to see. Speaks volumes*
Bit of a bad taste in my mouth. We traveled with friends to try this restaurant for our first time. It's nice, food was fine and they have great wait staff!! However, it's overly stuffy. Stuffy physically and figuratively. We made reservations requesting a booth well in advance being that my friend is 8 months pregnant. However, for some reason we couldn't get one of their infamous booths that we requested prior. I was very surprised, particularly with it being so obvious that she was with child and the fact that we saw the booth across from us vacant all night. It remained vacant right up until we were finishing coffee and dessert from our 4 course meal. She had her seat bumped far too many times to recall throughout the evening, with staff squeezing through the tables. They should seriously consider expanding both the building and the menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grand Marnier Créme Brûlée, Guava Cheesecake, Steak Churrasco
We decided to try the brunch here. It was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the ambiance & our server was so sweet & took great care of us. They also have gluten-free options. I'll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and the service is the best.
If you are looking for pretentious look no further! The staff are quick to tell you that you’re not allowed to dine in the back and then as they clean the tables they spray cleaner at you. The chips and salsa is delicious but the charcuterie board is so boring and the sauces feel store bought while the menu doesn’t seem inviting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food is unbelievable but the service we got from Yoany unlike any other. She deserves a huge raise. It felt like she was a family member. Thank you Yoany!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. A nice place in Lakeland for excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food and drinks! The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good! Highly recommend.
Taylor & Brandon were fabulous. Friendly and courteous hospitality, eloquent/glamorous vibes, vivacious latin music, and all around good times. Yucca fries & cocktails. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! Great food and the staff is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never had such a wonderful and thoughtful experience. The wait staff was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. The food was delicious. I had the churrasco steak and it was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. But the best part is when I arrived they asked me if I was celebrating anything special and I let them know it was a belated birthday celebration for me. They gave me a complimentary dessert, I chose the tres leches which was delicious, and they brought it out with a candle and a birthday card signed by all the staff. I was truly amazed at the service. My friend who was with me also thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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