50 Best American Restaurants near Lakeland

“Excellent food, cozy atmosphere and great service!“

“Great burgers and fresh fries and onion rings!“

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

“I really enjoyed my breakfast & lunch FedEx. I wish yal could be with us permanently...THANKS SO MUCH“

“I sat with Josef at the end of the bar, and while he wasn’t directly serving me, he did an amazing job of being professional and nice to me as a customer. Lucy, David, Sam, Devon and other staff members were incredibly kind and gave me such a good experience. They all made the time memorable and warm especially since I was alone. I think this is THE BEST bar staff this side of Indiana.“

“Beginning of banana pudding!“

“After finally getting a chance to grab a bite to eat at this place I was blown away by how delicious everything was. My wife ordered their strawberry salad with chicken w/strawberry vinaigrette and she raved about how delicious it was. Best salad she has ever had. I went with the traditional angus burger with fries. It comes with a spicy mayo bacon jam bacon etc on a brioche bun that was soft and perfect for this absolutely amazing burger! It certainly moved into my top 5 burgers in Memphis. Cooked medium this sandwich exploded with flavor and was amazing. Even the fries fresh cut fried and seasoned were delicious. This place is great and can’t wait to go back for breakfast soon! Perch 74 well done!👏🏻“

“Good food and fast service.“

“It was my wife's 50th birthday, and we had nine people sitting at our table, and our server was about as excellent as you could get with so many people to handle, plus his other tables. The food was exactly what you would want! The air was a bit warm in the Napa room, until they opened some panels that divided it with the next room over (when we were almost done), but that's probably our only complaint. My wife had an outstanding time, and so did her friends! “

“Love Skimo’s! Best restaurant ever.“

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

“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“

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“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.“

“I think I came of the wrong night. Friday's was just too much for me. Nothing wrong with the place just too loud for me on a Friday. I mark down atmosphere because I can not longer shoot tooth picks into the ceiling. I truly miss that!“

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

“First visit to this restaurant. I arrived around 4pm and was seated immediately. I had been told their lobster rolls were excellent, but since TN is a land locked state, they only have it frozen. I decided on their cheeseburger. I have 4 stars since it's center was more red than pink, cooked medium when I requested it prepared medium well to well done. I still ate it as is and enjoyed it. Fries were perfect. I will try going again sometime in the future.
Note: 1. My waitress was a trainee working with the regular waiter. Both were great. 2. I have been to many restaurants that have problems preparing burgers and steaks medium well, so was not very upset. I did NOT mention it to the waiter.“

“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 ?“

“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 💕“

“Outstanding food and service every single time.“

“Delicious food! Thank me later!“

“Great experience the food was great!! The timing was great we were not rushed The onion rinds were so good!!! We both had the white fish mine was blackened I asked for the seasoning to not be too heavy I wanted to be able to taste the fish. Y husband had the fish with lemon pepper. He loved his meal also. The sides were excellent also the whole.meal was served at the perfect temperature, that is very important to me. I really want the hot food piping hot and our cold slaw was I cold just the perfect temperature!! Our waiter was Q and he did a great job. Thank you for s great experience once again !! Your food and service are always top notch! We try to get to see you often we live in Olive Branch so it is a drive but always worth the neffort!“

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

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

“👎👎👎👎👎Love Huey’s and the family. But an hour wait at 5pm hour on a Sunday is tough. Called in at 5:08pm and was told 20-25 minutes on pick-up. Ok! Arrived at 5:30 and got order at 6:12. Lots of Door Dash and Uber Eats in and quick pick-up and out. Then my burgers were raw! 😡Sorry guys, to be negative. But thought you’d want to know.“

“Enjoyed playing music here. Owner & staff are top shelf & very accommodating. Food was great, rarely had to ask for my water glass to be refilled on stage, & if I did it was on its way immediately. Couldn’t ask for better service or more professional people. Highly recommended!“

“Great place to eat. Top notch“

“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 .“

“I enjoy coming to Newks. As soon as I walk into this eatery, I’m greeted with a pleasant smile and always great friendly service from the gentleman at the counter. I always feel welcomed and the pick three selection is my go to and I love it. The food always tastes fresh. God bless this eatery. I can’t forget to mention how sweet Cameron is and she always gives me the best hugs. 🤗 🥰 🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼“

“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❤️“

“I had the 3 meat sampler plate. Excellent! Top notch brisket. The sausage - oooo. They have a horse radish dipping sauce that is to die for. The Mac and cheese, full flavor but not a kid’s side. Service was also excellent. Jessica made us feel welcome. I’m a couple of hours drive away but will definitely return.“

“Our meal, service and atmosphere was excellent. It's definitely one of our “go to” places for a special evening. With what seems like many quality restaurants closing it's refreshing that Firebirds remains an anchor in the Wolfchase area.“

“Great food good customer service!!!“

“The BEST brunch in Memphis, hands down!“

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

“Fantastic eats every time!!!!“

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

“Enjoyed the food. Carl was excellent with service.“

“The place was truly hopping on this Saturday morning, Feb. 14. All waitresses were clearly working their hardest to keep customers happy and the food delivered in s timely manner.
I left for the bathroom thinking it would be at least 10 min before our food would be ready. According to my hubby, it came just after I departed. A few minutes after I returned, the manager handed me a nice hot replacement plate of food. How thoughtful!
I had fresh fruit crepes with eggs, bacon, &hash browns, my husband the sirloin tip breakfast combo. I had this same choice at another Ihop where the fresh fruit was a few pieces of strawberries. This time it had blueberries and strawberries in plentiful supply.“

“This place is like the show Cheers!! Everyone knows everyone and all so very kind! ☺️ It’s more than just getting out to grab some great food…it’s the atmosphere and family feels you get every time you go. I’ve been coming to East End a few years now and highly recommend giving it a try!!“

“Great experience for my first time!“

“Never thought about Honey Baked Ham being anything other than a seasonal business and I was wrong. Quite the place to go to for sandwiches and quite a few other items. Lots of stuff to make or spice up a meal. Seating for about 20 people and rather quiet on the dine in, seems like it was one person right after another for take out. Nice job lace to just chill and watch Stage Road go by. Enjoy.“

“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.“

“My wife and I went here on a double date with my sister and brother in law for Valentine's day. The waitress was super attentive and had wonderful recommendations. The food was delicious! I had the surf and turf (filet and shrimp) with steamed veggies and a side salad, while my wife had the salmon with a baked potato and Mac n cheese. It was a little pricey, but worth every penny. They also make the best old fashioned I've ever had. 10/10. I highly recommend this fine establishment and we will definitely be returning at a later date.“

“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 .“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food, the sauce is delicious and I wish it could be sold in the store.“

“friendly service and delicious food“