26 Best American Restaurants in Lakeland

“Wife surprised me for my Birthday as she knows i enjoy a good hanger steak so she threw me a small surprise party here the Service was excelent And Accommodating.
Accept my dad and I My only Complaint is we ordered the hanger steak although I ordered it exactly how it was recommended medium rare In order for it not to be tough it was stil chewy“

“we need one of these in Michigan!!! Best chicken 🐔 😋 😍 ever!!“

“WOW SUCH GREAT SERVICE EVERYTIME!!! Jason the manager is so on top of everything! His staff absolutely kind, efficient, intoned to needs, and the food fantastic! Havic, KC and Ashley know exactly what we want everything we walk in ! The staff and management know how to treat customers and make you feel the love anytime you are there! Great date night or family outing! Love love love this place!!!! Look forward to going almost weekly!“

“The manager Tyler was super nice to my party and made sure we had the best service!“

“ordered for the first time tonight-absolutely delicious! the tacos, nachos and tamale are outstanding!“

“GrillSmith Lakeland is my family's go-to brunch spot! I'm always torn between the salmon bruschetta and the filet egg rolls - yum! My family always, always, ALWAYS requests Gabi. She has great suggestions and is always patient with my family's somewhat obnoxious style of ordering food. 5 Stars!“

“My first time trying Bedrock today! The cashier/server was so attentive, genuine and kind. The food was amazing! Great job to the cook! Will definitely be visiting a lot more now.“

“I just love this place and their staff. I wish they were closer to me but I can’t drive anywhere near Lakeland and not get a bowl or 2 lol“

“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!“

“Amazing home cooked food. Quick, kind service. Reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere. Where the locals eat. Met the owner/cook when we were there. Will definitely be back. Breakfast -> awesome. Fish fry -> amazing“

“We had a fantastic lunch there last Friday March 28th. Beautiful weather we had to sit outside in your patio to enjoy the day! My Grandson is still raving about your Chocolate Caramel cake! Great quick service too! We will be back next time we are in that beautiful area!“

“Service was great. We love Nugget! And food was hot and delicious.😘“

“Started off with a hostess that clearly needed her meds....sat our family of 5 at a 4 top table and tried to have my mom who was using a walker squeeze between a table and another customer just to get to the table...when I asked about a larger table she snaps and tells me "this is all we have...all the other sections are closed...we are waiting for more servers to come in" ....ok so our waitress was great....can't remember her name but she was truly having to run like a chicken with her head cut off due to the lack of staff ....food finally comes....oh wait it's 30 minutes till the mashed potatoes are done....ordered "seasoned " rice...it was hard...dry...and as bland as the day is long....and the cooked carrots must have been cooked back when they first opened cause they were mushy and changing colors🤢 in addition to numerous other food issues...save your money and find somewhere else to dine....cracker barrel has lost their touch for sure“

“Very delicious cheese burger, my favorite ale and my beautiful bride in my company. Wonderful time and great atmosphere at Miller’s Ale House in Lakeland!“

“We love this place for billiards, so many tables and food is great.“

“Having eaten in this restaurant multiple times over the years I quite honestly can say that Eric has done an amazing job with the restaurant, food, and waitresses. They are pleasant and professional with one waitress truly making people smile. She is a consummate mom to her little man Xander and one of the main reasons why I eat there.“

“Food is awesome, Ruby is by far the best personality In the building. Service is good from all the servers, but Ruby and that smile and bubbly disposition is enough to turn a bad day into a better day!! The menu.....you can't go wrong. Everything is delicious and made to order. Hands down the best.“

“To Orlando and stopped here for dinner. It was a pleasant surprise. Great outdoor space with a live musician. The staff was wonderful. The burger was exceptional. Choice of wines a lot of beers. Definitely recommend coming here.“

“Delicious food and coffee! Their craft sodas are to die for 😋“

“Delicious food and coffee! Their craft sodas are to die for 😋“

“I can't really give much of a review on the food. I only had a basic house salad and small French fry. The lettuce was crisp & tasted fresh. I wasn't crazy about the French dressing. The fries were good but greasy. I had a ginger ale & usually love ginger ale. I didn't even drink half of the one I ordered. Most likely the brand and not their fault. I'll just see if I can bring my own from now on. Schweppes is the way to go 👍
I was there for a Valentine theme to decorate art. It was a lot of fun and gave me a chance to see the grill as I hadn't yet been up there. It's very spacious but extremely loud. And that was without music. They have a bar that I'd love to check out soon. It looked well equipped and stocked. The lady that waited on our table was great & I hate that I didn't get her name. I look forward to going back soon.“

“Had the fish fry tonight. 100% recommend!! Sooooo good!!“

“What a great find in south Lakeland! I had the tenderloin and my friend had a burger. We could tell both were made in-house, not frozen and thrown in the fryer or on the grill. Delicious!“

“I just wanted something quick and yummy that wasn’t a ton of unhealthy calories. I ordered their supergreen wrap with the fire braised chicken thigh 👌🏻. First of all. The thing was massive. I opened it and was like my goodness. 😋. It was so delicious. I about downed the whole thing. 😅 Also, when I went to pick it up, they were super friendly. My food was ready to go and neatly package. I’ll definitely be back again for lunch soon.“

“The staff at this establishment was incredibly attentive, making every guest feel valued. The ambiance has undoubtedly transformed into something upscale, giving the impression that we had stepped far beyond the charming confines of little ole Lakeland. LJ, the manager, was exceptionally friendly and genuinely invested in our experience, frequently checking in to ensure that everything was perfect. If you're seeking a place to enjoy a high-quality drink, you absolutely must give this venue a try; their old-fashioned cocktail may very well be the finest in all of Lakeland!“

“The buffet style restaurant was nice. It was very busy. The selection of food was good I loved the dessert bar the most. Haha.... there was 1 rude worker that ran my foot over with the dish cart but I was hungry and didnt speak up so my fault for not but they should habe noticed the big lump in the floor and apologized. I would still go back.“