33 Best Seafood Restaurants in Lakeland

“Nicolas was great! We had the shrimp and calamari and it hit the spot. Love the vibes here, we’ll be back!“

“Had a lovely late lunch today. Our waitress, MacKenzie, was great! The beef and ginger potstickers were delicious! Loved the lemon drop martini and the parmesean crusted rainbow trout wonderful. I especially was happy to see the broccoli florets cooked soft enough and yet not mushy. My husband loved his blackened salmon. We will be back!“

“We can’t say enough about the Fish City Grill staff! We have ordered takeout/delivery numerous times and they get it right every time. Our favorite dishes are the flounder with crab stuffing, Alabama catfish, and the herb crusted trout. We ask the staff to put side dishes in separate containers which they do. Our meals are carefully packed and come to our home ready to serve. Thank you Lance and staff! ?“

“Great food!“

“Tried you for the first time tonight! Wow! my only regret was not ordering more. You warned us that we would be back and I think you might be right. It was delicious. So glad we stopped by after visiting the DMV in Lakeland.“

“So, I hit up Kpot in Lakeland, ready to grill some goodies, our server was Sam. She was definitely an experience. Sam was a super friendly, slightly spacey, but totally endearing human whirlwind. She zipped around like she was on a mission to save the world. I'm pretty sure Sam forgot my cousins drink order twice, but honestly, her smile was so genuine, I couldn't even be mad. It's like Sam were running a marathon, but instead of water, she were fueled by pure, unadulterated niceness. If you're looking for a server who's gonna make you laugh and maybe accidentally bring you an extra side of kimchi, same is your girl! Just be patient, enjoy the chaos, and remember, they're probably juggling a million things at once. Big props to Kpot for hiring such a sweetheart!“

“Great food !!! Uncle is so friendly!! Very clean“

“Quick service, polite employees.“

“Great place to eat with anyone. Love the environment and the great service they all provide here I highly recommend eating here over any other seafood place in town. Well worth the money food is absolutely delicious“

“Awesome Wine night ! Will def be back“

“Excellent service! Excellent food! Try the Thai Tea or the Coconut Milk! So refreshing!“

“Tried low n slow for the 1st time , traveled a hour to meet a couple of friends for dinner . the place did not disappoint as everything was great . had the brurnt pork ends for an appitizer and they were tasty . for the main course the 32oz tomahauk ribeye and i have to say it was the best i have had in Florida so far . will be going back in the future to try the buffet next time .“

“Such an intimate cute place for fantastic Italian food! It is definitely upscale with their atmosphere and food/wine choices. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was spectacular! I would highly recommend stopping in if you have the opportunity. Make a reservation though because it is a small place.“

“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!“

“Outstanding food and service!!! Lakeland!!!“

“10/10 ! Food is great as always and staff was very attentive to our needs. Highly suggest the lobster dip as an appetizer its so good“

“Excelente trato y la comida deliciosa, gracias al señor Fernando por la propaganda“

“Trying to find great Chinese food is hard now days. As a Chef, I’m hard to please, but Peking had me singing and dancing at the table. Food was fresh and HOT! The flavors were spot on and I finally had some spicy hot mustard. The Chinese beer is only 4.95 a bottle! We were here a month ago and they were $4.50. Tariffs? Who knows. Me and the hubby will be back!“

“I was greeted wirh nothing but smiles I ordered the curry goat and a goat meat soup and it was absolutely excellent. The portions were huge for the price and home-cooked meal like your momma makes. This just turned on my favorite spot for food hands down“

“To Orlando and stopped here for dinner. It was a pleasant surprise. Great outdoor space with a live musician. The staff was wonderful. The burger was exceptional. Choice of wines a lot of beers. Definitely recommend coming here.“

“Food is awesome, Ruby is by far the best personality In the building. Service is good from all the servers, but Ruby and that smile and bubbly disposition is enough to turn a bad day into a better day!! The menu.....you can't go wrong. Everything is delicious and made to order. Hands down the best.“

“My new go-to, favorite Chinese food restaurant. They have big portions and the food is good Quality, yummy, and fresh! I got the combo with honey chicken and bourbon chicken with vegetable fried rice and it was all so delicious! I also loved the eggroll! Really really good!!“

“was a awesome fresh crabs and shrimp I'm from Maryland and these were steamed to perfection“

“Love this Thai place - the best one in Lakeland, in my opinion. I adore the curries, especially the green and Masaman, which are spicy, flavorful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We always start with their crispy spring rolls, although the curry puff is tasty also. My girls love the chicken udon noodles, which are done perfectly. Nice-sized portions, great service, clean restaurant. In my Lakeland top 5 - highly recommend.“

“Gizzards and livers so good..had been a long time but need to not wait that long again. Drive through customer service very ?“

“Pop's Seafood was amazing! Lobster tail, scallops, crab legs and shrimp! Most tastiest I've ever tasted!! My new favorite place!“

“We went for the first time and it was delicious! I had the steak and shrimp platter, the wife had the chicken bowl! Both were amazing. The fried yuca is the bomb!! The sauces were so fresh and tasty! Definitely recommend! Definitely will go again!“

“Let me just start by saying THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME THAT I'VE BEEN WOWED BY FOOD AT A RESTAURANT! I ordered from them at the Juneteenth festival at the Tampa Museum of Art. I knew this was going to be good from the smell of the food alone! I ordered "The Skillet" which was a seafood rice packed with shrimp, grouper nuggets, crab meat, and sausage, with some kind of delicious sauce on top! It kinda gave me a New Orleans vibe with the flavor profile and the sauce that was on top. OMG it was AMAZING! It was a large portion too. I ate some for lunch, nibbled it a bit at dinner, and took the remainder to work for lunch the next day. My coworkers were jealous of the smell of my lunch! I would definitely order from them again!“

“Tonight was absolutely wonderful. I was unaware of the updates to the requirement of reservations for in dining seating. The staff was able to get me a reservation with no wait. When we were guided to a table in an area that was not appealing, they immediately moved our table. Then the staff, Stephen the manager and Jeff the waiter made the experience a quality experience that would definitely tier the pricier fine dining establishments elsewhere. The steak was cooked to perfection and the waiter provided the history of the restaurant. Jeff gave me an experience that I have not had at Cattleman and I have been coming here for years. I am in awe of how amazing this evening was. I am also very ready for my next visit. Thank you for providing us with a memorable evening.“

“Momma , her husband, and their daughter are amazing people! Food is always wonderful and service is always great!! I always order chicken and broccoli with bourbon sauce!! My husband moogooguypan ( soo spelled wrong im sure!) no mushrooms! Amazing food!! Amazing family!!“

“The service was exceptional however, while being served we had to listen to the manager, Karen (yes, she was actually named Karen and acted like a Karen), belittle her employees. It was absolutely disgusting to hear a “manager” talk down to employees and act as if she was so much better than them.

I would be happy to return to this bar as long as Karen is no longer employed there.“

“The food at Gator’s Dockside Highland City was absolutely amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend this place for great food and atmosphere!“

“We went in, the widow time for lunch buffet. The trays of food were always full. Great assortment of different foods. Along with fresh fruit. The ice cream was very creamy and tasty. The cake that had a hint of coffee was very good. The server was very attentive to keeping the tables clear. The place was very clean.“