50 Best American Restaurants near Lakeland

“I love Cracker Barrel. And Demetra was an our waitress, and is precious!“

“Michelle and Sheila and staff was such a delight. We enjoyed every second there.,They were like family..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The last time we went here we were severely disappointed in both food and service, but this visit was a total change. The food was perfectly prepared… We had rotisserie chicken and trout. They even delayed one because it wasn’t perfect but explained. I can’t say what a huge improvement it was! Something changed and we look forward to returning“

“This restaurant is a much needed addition to the Ridge Lake area! We work next door and walked over for lunch…what a pleasant surprise! So grateful to have a great new restaurant in the neighborhood! Ambiance and vibe are great, can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Beginning of banana pudding!“

“Poor start. Seated in booth in front of bar. Nobody came to take our orders. Asked two people for help finding waiter. The bartender (Justin) stepped up and took our drink orders and searched for waiter. Waiter arrived and passed us by. We moved to bar since we were now sick of waiting for the waiter. Justin and the other bar staff did an excellent job of taking care of us.“

“Stopped here on a whim after we discovered the original place we were going to eat at was closed. I’m so glad we stopped here. The food was absolutely amazing. Not one complaint about our food. Even our daughter was able to get a waffle here (gluten, dairy and egg allergens). Received 5 star service from Majaa.“

“I ate at Big Bad Breakfast on 2/12/2025 For the first time. I will be coming back The service was great Food was great I absolutely loved it“

“Fish was perfectly fried sides were delicious, The waitress was amazing, Definitely will be returning.“

“Love Skimo’s! Best restaurant ever.“

“The catfish po'bo & Philly fries 🍟 are great. The fish is so fresh🙌🏿“

“Very friendly, love their breakfast. Free pie on Mondays . We go every time we are in the area.“

“Good food and fast service.“

“We love it every single time. Food is exceptional & service is unbelievable. Very friendly & professional staff. We appreciate the quality in everything. Frozen espresso martini is my fave. Hats off to the bartender. Always my go-to when visiting from Toronto Canada. See you again soon.“

“Wow! My parents first time coming and let’s just say they are very happy! We absolutely love this location the BEST! Even my kids love this place! We truly enjoy the people here and of course the food! Wonderful and I mean wonderful staff! Thanks Mr.Micheal and staff for a wonderful birthday dinner!! Everyone ROCKS HERE.“

“excellent pizza excellent service Cindy was great!!!!“

“real good food & even better staff. always friendly & clean atmosphere 👌“

“It's was a nice relaxing atmosphere, quick service. Very polite workers. Helpful with questions and recommendations. They also have a large outdoor sitting area.

Parking: This Hueys is in a shopping plaza. So there was no problem with parking.“

“It’s really sad that this location is the only location in Memphis and the service and the food is awful!! My Mom ordered a burger that looked like it was prepared the day before and partially heated to serve yesterday. I sent my order back because someone from the kitchen staff took my food to the wrong table and then tried to bring it to me. It’s apparent that their staff isn’t properly trained; they should know which table to deliver the correct order to. I’ve been patronizing Raffertys for years; however, yesterday was my last dining experience with them. I spoke with a manager; however, her facial expression said, I really don’t care.“

“Great asparagus soup and crème brulee. Love the Sunday specials.j“

“I’ve worked here for over three years and it is my second home! Best place to be for great beer & good vibes.“

“My first time at the Poplar location. The staff members including the manager were so friendly and welcoming. The manager suggested that I taste the broccoli salad and it was so delicious that I ended up adding it to my meal. The restaurant was very clean and the food was very tasty. I will definitely go back there again if I am in the area. Kudos to the staff 💕“

“We held our son’s rehearsal dinner here & every single thing was perfection! Not one complaint about the food, drinks, apps, desserts, or service. Pork chops, chicken Marsala, red fish, bread pudding (wow), key lime pie! Fantastic drink/ wine list. Jordyn will take care of you if you need to plan a party. She’s awesome! Great atmosphere, also. We can’t wait to return!“

“My first time going and it was great I enjoyed the food and our waiter Dmin was very good and polite WILL BE BACK“

“This hotel is fantastic. The rooms are a good size with everything you need (iron, ironing board, TV, hairdryer etc…), and it is spotlessly clean with a friendly atmosphere. Recently renovated, the rooms and hotel spaces are contemporary, modern and fresh. Cody who works at the hotel is a real asset to the business, he truly went above & beyond to make our stay comfortable and provided us with the highest level of service and professionalism, something that is hard to find. He made us feel so welcome we have continued to come back. The hotel bar provides a good selection of food and drinks and the free secure parking is great. I highly recommend this hotel and it’s 5* service ?“

“Great place to eat. Top notch“

“I've eaten here 2x. The service was excellent both times. Kenya was very nice and made my experience good. Will be returning!“

“Everyone there is amazing and the food is so nice point!! This has been our Waffle Home for over 15 years!! Everyone working are not considered workers, they’re considered Our Family❤️“

“My husband and I were in town visiting my son and family. Highly recommend!!!Great food, friendly service. The food was hot and delicious .“

“So order some lamb chops from TrapFusion901 last night at the wine on the river and this is what they gave me for $30. They definitely holds up to their name. When I ordered they told me 25/30 minutes so I go back and start getting more wine while I wait. I went back in 25 minutes, I was about to ask this lady was my food ready but before I could, this older lady from the trap made a comment "why are all these people back her, it's just to much", so trap lady #2 asked me "what I needed" and I told her "I was trying to see if my food was ready". She said "not yet". In my mind I'm wondering how would she know and not know my name. She comes back 3 minutes later to ask me my name. I told her that she should have asked me thar before saying that my food wasn't ready and then I perceived to give her my name. After that she then tells me my food was sitting on the table upfront with trap lady #1. I responded to her that she had just told me it wasn't ready and that food had been sitting there prior to me walking up. So I go to trap lady #1 and got my food. When I opened it I was highly disappointed. The chops were cold and dry. They drowned them in bbq sauce, which I don't like. On top of that it was only 3 chops in there for $30. This is another BOB I don't recommend. If they needed $30 they should have just asked.“

“I haven't been in a club in 20 years, but love the service, friendly and courteous. They have a great menu for the kitchen. Clean establishment and has that home feeling .“

“The food, our server Hannah, and the ambience of the place. 5 Stars✌🏼“

“I love pops breakfast is my favorite.. they got the best biscuits & gravy hands down.. their burgers are hudge and great. always made fresh, and the toppings are always fresh..if you haven't ever been I would suggest going soon!!“

“Always has friendly people there its clean and there's the cutes Lil security guard there "girlfreind" . Love my bartender girls too . Idk if I'll be back though if not nice meeting you all and don't listen to the lies jimbo tells about me ... and Angie Green glad I got to hear you preform a few times ur amazing .“

“Great place, a little pricey but delicious. Only negative I have is no price on the drink menu so you're basically gambling.

Vegetarian options: Alot of things require you to add meat if you want it, so a lot of the menu is vegetarian.

Parking: Not a lot of places to park. Good luck.“

“Great health conscious menu Warm friendly environment Quick service. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating“

“I had heard of Belly Acres but had never tried it until recently and the only regret l have is not trying it out sooner. The food was amazing and the customer service was some of the best I have ever experienced. It’s obvious the owner of this establishment takes pride in his staff and it shows by their attention to detail with the customer. If you have not been to Belly Acres then I suggest you try it first chance you get.“

“Always a good time with friends…new and old.“

“Just left WRB with a HUGE togo order. Julie the manager on duty was definitely on the job!!! I had to ask her if she was the manager because the way she executed my order was phenomenal. I was so impressed with her that I had to tell her so. I will DEFINITELY be back as long as great people are at work!! I dont mind spending my hard earned money on great food and excellent service!!! I opened all of out boxes and had to stop and write a review BEFORE I ate. If you're thinking about going....JUST GO!!!!“

“Great experience for my first time!“

“I don’t know why I’ve been sleeping on HBH! After a friend brought my son a sandwich from this store a few months back, he had been anxious to eat here. A few Saturdays ago I relented and stopped by to dine in for lunch. The staff was friendly and patient. We took a while to figure out what we wanted because the menu was more diverse than we expected. We both settled on the club. I got the Mac and cheese. He got chips. The sandwiches were really. Too big for me to finish. The macaroni only needed pepper, which they provide. Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely go back again. I’m also thinking of getting my next holiday meal catered by them. Of course I’ll say I cooked it all. ?“

“I consistently get good food and good service when I go to Newk’s. No matter what I get — salad, soup, sandwiches, pizza or dessert — it is tasty, fresh and it seems to be made with high-quality ingredients. The staff is friendly, prompt and polite, and my orders are always correct. Newk’s is a great restaurant.“

“Honey, baked Ham is simply the best! It does cost more than the others but there's nothing else like it. Even when I have have not thought to reserve a ham, they usually seem to have one I can get. Always makes for a very special occasion for our family and they count on it. Being a honey baked ham! The people are real nice and the stores very conveniently located right on the corner of the shopping strip.“

“Staff was super friendly and did a great job! Especially the new girl. Highly recommend this place for a great burger.“

“love the vibe, food and FREE POKER..FREE POKER.. BEGINNERS, DON'T KNOW HOW, WHAT TO KNOW.. COME IT'S FREE POKER“

“My granddaughter and a few couples went to this Waffle House after a Valentines Dance on 2-5-2023. The waiter was rude and got up in their faces. They waited 30 minutes and what was delivered was appalling. Her date ordered a waffle and all he got was a drink with debri in it and it was dirty. And, when waitress handed it to him, she got up in his face and said here's your order. I don't know who the manager is but he should be fired. There is no reason to treat people like this.“

“Yes this is a shopping center that has the world famous Huey Burger, in Cordova Tennessee. Huey's has been around forever this is the second location. The owner of Huey's played drums in the box tops. Their Madison Burger is to die for. Bacon mushrooms lettuce tomato. The burger is so big I had to cut it and have just so I could eat it. I would suggest bringing your own water, a soda in here is 3.50 . I like the fact that you can see every single sporting event going on at the same time.“

“We stopped by yesterday afternoon after our kids finished shopping for school clothes at Tanger and the staff and service was awesome! They welcomed us in like family and even gave my son some trinkets to keep him calm while waiting on our food! The food was 10/10 as well, we’re definitely coming back for date night without the kids!“

“My daughter was visiting from out of town so we called Off The Hoof last night to see if they could serve us if we arrived close to closing time. We had 9 people plus a baby. They could not have been nicer and even had a table ready for us. The food was delicious! We had various burgers, fish and crab cake sliders. They brought the kids meals as soon as they were ready so the hungry kids could get started. And the owner checked on us several times. Wish we would have had room to try their desserts. We have already made plans to return. If you want a good family meal definitely give them a try.“

“Good, affordable fish. Dining room is open.🇺🇸❤️“