9 Best Southern Restaurants near Bartow

Catfish Country Restaurant Seafood • $
2400 EF Griffin Rd, Bartow

Customers` Favorites

All You Can Eat Catfish
Fried Alligator Nuggets
Biscuits and Cole Slaw
Fried Catfish Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Catfish Basket
Captain's Platter
Twin Lobster Tail
Grouper Sandwich
Alaskan Crab Legs

“Service is excellent. Amanda our waitress came to the table seeing if we needed anything. She very kind and courtesy. The catfish is the bomb. Very tender and served hot. I will definitely be back. I give them two thumbs up.Parking: Big parking lot.“

4.4 Superb114 Reviews
Fred's Market Restaurant Southern • $
2120 Harden Blvd, Lakeland - 11.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Links Bacon Fried Chicken Pork Chops Southern Fried Fish
Fried Catfish Sweet Potato Casserole Collard Greens Dinner Roll
Banana Pudding Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding
Cabbage Stewed Tomatoes Mash Potatoes
Collard Greens and Cornbread
Roasted Chicken Pulled Pork
Fried Chicken Fried Catfish
Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
Strawberry Shortcake
Fried Green Tomatoes

“Everything is absolutely perfect plus. I tried each mealtime separately over the last 3 weeks. The food absolutely fills your belly and the staff feel like you could've known them forever. Hospitality is a must for me and they far exceed that. They treat you like you're number one. I do believe it's genuine and not just doing it for tips. Thank you for treating me, my husband and my children like neighbors. I've had breakfast lunch and dinner now.Parking: Roomy. Definitely plenty of spaces though it seems like they could be full anytime.Kid-friendliness: The first time I went, I took my kids. Talkative and the server was so in tune with them and was totally able to keep up with them. There are kid food choices and we had such a great time. It was an experience not just another lunch!Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking and doors.“

4.7 Superb246 Reviews
LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken American • $
2101 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 10.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

3 Piece Chicken Tenders with Baked Beans
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Combo
Perfectly Fried Tenders
Hot Chicken and Donuts
Southern Classic Salad
Nashville Hot Sandwich
Gouda Mac and Cheese
Jalapeño Bacon Corn
Three Piece Tenders
Bourbon Baked Beans

“The atmosphere is a great place to start. Hip and stylish yet cozy and friendly. The menu is aesthetically pleasing and contains uniquely named items. The item of choice for me was My Boy Bleu with a side of their Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. Everything was delicious and well prepared. The chicken was tender, as good chicken should be. I'd highly recommend Love Bird to anyone looking for something out of the norm.“

4.7 Superb207 Reviews
Gaskins Barbecue and Lobster Barbeque • $
1614 Town Center Dr, Lakeland - 11.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ghetto Roll & Maine Lobster Roll
Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Kids Chicken Tenders 2
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Lobster Roll
Ghetto Lobster Roll
Sweet Potato Fries
White Cheddar Mac
Banana Pudding

“Had a 327.00$ take out order for a family luncheon. Monster Lobster Rolls and a deluxe BBQ pack. The food was amazing. Fresh delicious Lobster and plenty of it. The BBQ was moist and perfect. The sides especially the mac n cheese and potato salad were like homemade. The wings were meaty and smoky Definitely recommend.“

4.5 Superb111 Reviews
CARTER'S BAR-B-QUE Barbecue • $
709 E Canal St, Mulberry - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chopped Pork Sandwich
Sweet Potato Pie
Pork Sandwiches
Corn Fritters
Mac & Cheese
Pulled Pork
BBQ Pork
Sausage
Sauce
Wings

“Carter's is serving up some of the best BBQ around! We got ribs and chopped pork sandwich. SO GOOD and you get a lot! Tea was sweet and the guy at the window was a cool dude! We will be back for sure!Parking: They have a drive thru and a nice new parking lot!Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs anywhere so you are good!“

4.1 Good78 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Comfort Food • $
3411 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 10.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tender Platter No 8 Special
Monte Cristo Sandwich & Fries
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Cheese Fries
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Country Fried Chicken
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Country Fried Steak

“Recently dined at Cheddar's and was totally blown away ?, especially by their Chicken Fried Chicken ?. The dish was a showstopper, seasoned to perfection and fried to a crispy, golden brown that practically had me applauding ?. But let’s talk about the real MVP here: their ranch dressing ?. It's hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—rich, creamy, and with just the right zing. It made the chicken sing ? (yes, food can sing if it's this good). The vibe was cozy ?️, and the staff was all smiles ?, making the meal not just delicious but truly enjoyable. If you're in the mood for comfort food that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance ?, Cheddar's is your spot. 10/10 would recommend!“

4.1 Good160 Reviews
The Wooden Spoon American • $
6960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 8.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kids Pancake with Bacon and Scramble Eggs
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Country Fried Steak
Half Biscuit
French Toast
Coleslaw

“My wife and I enjoyed a late breakfast (10:30 a.m.) at the Wooden Spoon Diner located in the Imperial Christina Plaza at 6960 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland, Florida. The restaurant wasn’t very busy at this hour and so we were seated right away. Our server Jeannie was attentive and cheerful. I ordered their three-egg omelet with feta cheese and spinach. (This combination isn’t on the menu, but they are willing to make a special order.) The omelets come with your choice of home fries, hash browns, grits or seasonal fruit cup and toast or a biscuit. I chose hash browns and a biscuit. The omelet was delicious, and the hash browns were crispy, just as I like them. The biscuit was small but very tasty. My wife ordered the garden omelet that’s made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and American cheese. She chose the seasonal fruit cup and wheat toast as her sides. She was also very pleased with her meal. We like supporting local businesses and the Wooden Spoon is one of our favorites! It is definitely worth the trip, and we will be back, soon!The Imperial Christina Plaza is located at the southernmost end of Lakeland at the intersection of South Florida Avenue and Shepard Road. Right before South Florida changes to North Church Avenue in Mulberry. There’s plenty of easy parking, too!“

3.8 Good78 Reviews
Egg Station Breakfast • $
1625 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland - 9.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak
Country Benedict
Sausage Gravy
Cheeseburger
Home Fries
Pancakes
Toast
Grits

“We came on Friday, today, at 4:05 pm. Online states open til 7 on Fridays for fish. Hours of service on door states same thing. Doors were locked. If you aren't going to be open, you should state so online and at minimum, sign on the door. We traveled from Plant City and then needed to back track to other restaurant. With that being said, the breakfast was ok when we ate there a couple weeks ago.I updated the review when we went back for breakfast. The food was very good. Our waitress has always been friendly .We talked to the waitress about the issue on Friday. She said she would talk to someone in the afternoon to put a sign up and update the website.“

3.5 Good52 Reviews
4 Rivers Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
4729 Florida Ave S, Lakeland - 9.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Breast Sandwiches
Chicken and Rib Combo
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Texas Destroyer
1 4 Rack of Ribs
Brisket Burger
1 2 Rack Ribs
Side Sampler
Pulled Pork

“I originally I stopped at another restaurant to purchase to go ribs for my dinner. I was told there was a 35 minute wait for to go orders. I remembered 4 Rivers was on my way home. Ordered my meal on their website stopped in on my way home. Approximately 15 minutes after I placed the order. My food was hot ready and waiting for me. The ribs were seasoned to perfection. The baked beans and the macaroni and cheese were the perfect sides. I ordered the coconut bomb cake as a dessert. Everything was amazing, except the coconut bomb tasted like it may have had a little too much salt. Perhaps it was meant that way? This is not the first time we have ordered from this restaurant. Each time has been the same experience hot delicious food ready to go.“

3.8 Good154 Reviews
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