50 Best American Restaurants near Lakeland

“Bungalow Inn is a well-kept secret of an AMAZING spot for dinner, drinks, brunch and everything in-between!! We had dinner there and were BLOWN AWAY that every single thing we tried was EXCELLENT! Father’s Day brunch was BRILLIANT! $27 for literally ANYTHING you could want for brunch — I’m really picky about breakfast, if I’m going to shell out and not make it at home, it better be good! This FANTASTIC LAYOUT far exceeded our hopes/expectations. Do yourself a favor and TRY THIS PLACE! You will be glad you did!!“

“Kristin was friendly, attentive, and efficient. Food was delicious and arrived faster than I would have expected.“

“Excellent service friendly people good food. Came for my birthday and I’ll definitely be back again. Thank you!“

“We had been to this place when it was called Whiteys several times, but this was our first visit since the change in ownership.

First thing I noticed was they kept the fresh squeezed juice... YAY!!!! I enjoy a variety of cocktails, but a screwdriver with fresh OJ is near the top of my list. So big thanks for that.

I was perusing the menu and it didn't take long for me to notice the lasagna w/side salad. I am a lasagna hound and snob, and have tried it at many establishments over the years. This offering was outstanding, perhaps my favorite (not made by my wife, of course).

We will be back.

P. S. we used to boat on the river and visited Stillwater a lot, but not since COVID. Howard's has been on our radar for a while. Hearing more about it at the Wits Reunion show at the Fitzgerald motivated us to get it done.“

“Love the atmosphere and food, and we love sitting in Lauren S’s section. Always happy and helpful!!“

“My husband & I ate here for our Anniversary. His steak was perfectly done, & my mediterranean pasta was so good! Our waiter was great too!“

“Lisa G., Janae was our waitress, too. We were the “3-J’s”: Joe, Junna, and Janae. Janae was swift, attentive, beautiful, and cheerful. She was always right there to refill my water glass. I wonder if she ran track in high school; she was fast!“

“10/10 excellent food and excellent people. Nice little spot to do a little shopping too :) great for a coffee on the go as well“

“Excellent experience all around. Service was excellent. Best smashed burgers!!! The dessert was also amazing! I am not normally a burger girl but this was probably the best burger I've ever had in my entire life. can't wait to go back again sometime soon. 5 stars.“

“Delicious Fresh Food! Can’t wait to go back again ❤️“

“I ordered the Kyle’s Kickin Sammy. Holy smokes is that good! The server we had was sandy and she was amazing! So polite and so sweet. Not only that but Kyle even came out to ask how the food was! Such a great experience!. Totally recommend!“

“Best meal! We by chance stopped in for supper and a drink this past Friday night and were impressed by what great food we all had. 5 of us ordering different items and all were meals were so fresh and delicious! And service was outstanding! We would definitely recommend the Mad Capper to anyone who is visiting Stillwater!“

“The flatbreads are so nummy!“

“FABULOUS! My husband and I rarely try new places but this time we decided to go out of the norm. Cannot say enough great things. We sat at the bar and Timmy took care of us. Chef’s kiss 😘 We will be back!“

“Of all the places to eat in Hudson, Culver's has the most courteous,polite and friendly staff. No matter what time of day, they rock !!!“

“Every single dish we had was phenomenal! We gave compliments to the chef on truly inspired creations. Our favorite may have been the Brussels sprouts, but we truly loved everything we tried. The service was great - friendly, quick, knowledgeable. Thank you to the whole team for making our 20th Anniversary celebration so wonderful.“

“My girlfriend and I recently checked out Post American Eatery for the first time and had an awesome experience! The atmosphere was really cool and relaxed, and the staff was incredibly friendly. My girlfriend ordered the Beef Ragu and loved it! The meat was super tender, and the sauce was just right. I went for the Prime Rib special, and it was delicious – cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Our server was great, too – really helpful and laid-back. We're definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes. If you're looking for a place with great food, a cool vibe, and excellent service, I'd highly recommend giving Post American Eatery a try. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back!“

“Really good experience at the Culver’s in Woodbury Minnesota. Doing curbside and a shake tipped over in my car and the guy who brought it out was nice enough to go get towels and a new shake. Definitely did not have to do that. It was completely my fault, but he went above and beyond For customer that is a rare thing to find“

“We recently got married (October 2024) and Lake Elmo Inn catererd our wedding. It was absolutely AMAZING! We had the prime rib carving station and the walleye as well as the duck soup and salad. Our guests are still talking about the food. We decided to upgrade to the "LEI Experience" which means each of your guests get a warm hand towel, an intermezzo sorbet, and a chocolate covered strawberry!!! We were over the moon with the service on the night of the wedding and all our communication with LEI throughout the process. Special shoutout to Kayla G. who was the most patient, professional, and kind event manager! She answered every single one of my (many) questions and she did so with a smile! On the night of the wedding, we were SO impressed with how fast the servers were able to get to each of our guest tables and keep the flow going. It was seamless, seriously. We cannot recommend Lake Elmo Inn Catering enough. They've total pro's and just know that you'll be in good hands. Thank you again to everyone on the team for your hard work to make the dream come true!! <3“

“Trout Benedict was amazing. Farm fresh eggs with golden yolks. Trout patty crisp on the outside. Homemade Hollandaise. Perfection.“

“My daughter was home from Japan so we went to Barker's for lunch! They never disappoint. The food was excellent! Service was top notch! I had the BBQ grilled chicken sandwich, my hubby had the pastrami rubber, my daughter had the Greek grilled chicken sandwich of course we all had their homemade fries! Everything was delicious, easily 10+ out of 10! Highly recommend you go there!“

“Had their food that was catered at my brothers wedding on Friday.. The food was amazing! My favorite was the street corn“

“Nice lunch with my Mom today“

“Been a customer for at least 7-9 years. Never a bad meal. Always outstanding service“

“I love culvers! The food was amazing. However, the service was just ok, I was not a very big fan on how they forgot my ranch and gave me mustard instead. That is not a proper replacement. Those vibes were good, though! I really liked the lighting. It was a bit messy, though.

Vegetarian options: Theee are things with no meat on the menu

Dietary restrictions: Can work with people with dairy allergies, and I think gluten free people

Parking: It's busy at lunch and dinner and sometimes breakfast but in between empty

Kid-friendliness: Kids meals and kids portion, high chairs

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, large door“

“Prime Rib Sandwich is very good.“

“great service, food was ready quickly, and the food was delicious. price point was definitely good as well.“

“I’m enthusiastic to report that this Culvers was amazing! The food was absolutely divine! There were a decent amount of food options available! The staff was amicable and so delightful! The wait time was not terribly long. (Although past times I’ve been here, the wait has been long. The drive through typically takes a while😅) There was plenty of seating options available and the place was kept fairly clean! My dining experience at Culver’s was top notch! I will definitely be coming back to this Culver’s on a regular basis!I totally recommend coming here! There was also a lot of parking!“

“Awesome food and drinks. The agave Twinkie is a must! Been here multiple times and me and my wife have never had a bad meal.“

“One of the best restaurants on the east side of the twin cities, if you love wine with awesome food,this owner along with the staff, which is key, know how to serve the two together to have an unforgettable dinner. The wine shop has some phenomenal choices of wines you will not find anywhere else. Stillwater’s Domacin is a destination ❤️🍷🥂❤️“

“Why have we waited so long to come back here?! Food and service were impeccable. If you are craving some awesome Greek food and a cozy environment, Phil’s Tara Hideaway is the spot. We will be back very soon!“

“Love this place! A special daily. Good food. Good people. Good vibes! Great breakfast served on Saturdays and Sunday mornings (open at 8am) my favorite place to get French toast! 10/10“

“The Freight House is enough of an experience in itself to make the food sort of play second fiddle. It's all good and quite value priced. Super kid and whole gang friendly, pets welcome on the large patio. Staff friendly and accommodating. Try the Chicken Wild Rice soup. It's the best in the city.“

“Great service and good food! we'll be back!“

“The best burger I ever had! I wanted the jalapeño but wasn’t sure about putting the waitress said yes but gave it to me on the side by the time I was done that jam was all over my burger. I highly recommend this place“

“First time at Mallory's. Our waiter ty was very cool. The food was great. The roof top experience was unique. I felt sorry for the staff that had to carry the food all the way upstairs. All the employees at this place were very nice. Makes me want come back. Thanks everybody for a great night.“

“We just had our annual first Saturday of fall family dinner and we needed to provide the desert. This was our first visit here. We got a strawberry rhubarb pie. It was delicious & Everyone loved it! The young lady who waited on us was nice, helpful and friendly! We will be back :)“

“Great food, super staff and fun place!“

“The food was excellent , hats off to the chef , this son and Mom were sitting next to us their chicken dinner looked fab, will be going back for that , my friend and I had burgers , onion rings and chips the rings were cooked perfectly. Prices for the food were fantastic , not expensive at all. Loved all the Hamm's Bear stuff, my dad retired from there . Great place keep up the good job!!“

“First time at the next stop bar and grill this last week and couldn’t have had a better or more fun experience! My mom brother and I stopped for drinks and pull tabs and we had a great bartender named Jamie! Mom and I went back again 2 days later and already felt so welcome and comfortable from Jamie:) will definitely be back and looking forward to it! :) also the burger my mom had gotten was a 10/10!!“

“What an awesome spot. Chill vibe, great service and fanfuckingtabulous selection of beer, whiskey and cocktails. Can’t wait to go back, love this place. Thanks again Brett!“

“Had an absolutely amazing dinner at Manger. Everything was perfect. Roasted oysters are a must. Great service. Great wine list.“

“Once again…The Village Inn knocked it out of the park for our family Christmas! Fantastic service and wonderful food!!! That is why we do it there every year! Thanks to all the wonderful people there that made our time together so special!“

“Great food and staff.“

“Fabulous evening with live music and great food. Dominic (son of Brad) the best server we’ve had in our road trip across The USofA.“

“I haven't been here for many years, because I had moved. Back closer and I remember why I liked it. Best breakfast I've had while going out to eat. If you haven't tried it, you should. Big portions, great tasting food, pleasant service. Finally, someone cooked my eggs the way I like them.“

“Passing through Hudson, stopped in for a great dinner. We highly recommend the Loaded Brussel Sprouts. Nice place, good food and good service.“

“Great food, best burgers and awsome chicken bowl!“

“I had the Philly wife had the Totchos. Both excellent. Service always friendly.“

“We have shot at Royal golf club many times and the staff and venue are incredible. We highly recommend them to host your wedding! The outdoor space is beautiful and by the lakeside and the indoor space is updated and modern with bright white walls and large stunning windows overlooking the course. The food is outstanding and the space is perfect for hosting your wedding“