34 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!“

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

“Great food!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great experience! Very friendly.“

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

“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!“

“Riverside Seafood & Chicken has become one of my favorite local spots, and I've gone back multiple times because the food is consistently delicious and the staff always makes me feel welcome.

One of my absolute favorites is their family-size coleslaw. At only $8, the portion is huge and could easily feed a family of eight. It's always fresh, crisp, and has just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess.

I also can't say enough good things about their fried Cajun shrimp. Every time I order it, the shrimp comes out perfectly cooked, golden brown, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor. It's easily one of the best shrimp dishes I've had in the area.

What really keeps me coming back, though, is the friendly customer service. I often stop by with my dog, Buster, and the staff is always kind enough to bring him a bowl of ice water. Those small acts of kindness make a big difference and show how much they care about their customers.

If you're looking for great seafood, generous portions, fair prices, and genuinely friendly service, I highly recommend Riverside Seafood & Chicken. It's a place that has definitely earned my repeat business.“

“Hostess was very accommodating by seating us at a table of five instead of a booth.
Anna our server was very attentive and we enjoyed her interaction.
Ordered the Codfather and enjoyed the selection of seafood. All delectable.
Value was great.
Overall, we will be returning often.“

“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.“

“Awesome Wine night ! Will def be back“

“Best Chicken Marsala I’ve ever had!! ❤️. Tiramisu birthday surprise was fabulous! Great food and great service! ❤️“

“We loved dining at this restaurant. The food was outstanding—everything was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and tasted like it was made with real care. The portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were genuinely friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer.

Finding a restaurant that nails great food, fair prices, and excellent service all at once isn’t easy, but Low and Slow does exactly that. We’ll definitely be making the trip back from Tampa again. Highly recommend!“

“The fish sandwich is my favorite. Along with a side of corn fritters.“

“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!“

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

“The Beef Pho is very delicious!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Excellent everything! Great menu options!“

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

“First time going here but certainly won't be the last time!!! My goodness, where has this place been hiding all my life?? It hasn't, I just wasn't looking as I've passed it a million times! The REECECLIFF Diner has been in Lakeland since 1934 and it is absolutely AMAZING & DELICIOUS!!!!!! Thanks to our Waitress - Ms. Gina, for making me feel so comfortable and confident in my meal choice (Saturday Special - 2 country fried pork chops, fried okra, side salad and coleslaw, with sweet cornbread and a sweet iced Tea 😎👍)! I had no room for dessert!
I gotta come back for that!
Y'all go give a try and tell them Papa Bear sent you! They'll know.....“

“great quality, quantity, and fair prices, really great service and all coming here often“

“First time here with my sister and the food was delicious. Just as tasty as it looks. The gentleman who helped us was super kind and even brought our food to the table. We ordered the churrasco, lomo salteado, and a chicken empanada—all great. Definitely worth checking out and we’ll be back. Thanks!“

“Here's a reminder that quality Chinese food restaurants exist. Had their Beef Lo Mein, Mongolian Beef, and Bourbon chicken all were deeelish. Their beef is cooked well which i like here and large portions. After seeing some positive reviews my eyes have opened again and will return here to try other things and you should too.“

“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.“

“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“

“Bobby helped me with everything I needed if you have a problem just ask bro anything. Like bro I had a problem and he fixed it in like 30 seconds. Eric & Lexi is the best bartenders the customer service is five star. 🔥 I’ll definitely be coming back the chicken is amazing“

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

“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!“

“Food has been excellent both times we've ordered through door dash. And right! We were tired of bland chinese food and decided to try something different... so glad we did. We have tried several different items to sample and all have been great. We were craving crab ragoon and noticed the only thing they had was fried cheese. AMAZING!! They were so good you didn't miss the crab. Food is always tender/ not dry or over cooked. Definitely our go to from now on.“

“Hayden was a fantastic server. The fried mushrooms were delicious.“

“Good food and the owner is super nice“