Lakeland has always been proud of its small-town vibe that has charmed residents and tourists alike. Travelers who passed by this city fall in love with its genuine hospitality and its passion for delicious cuisines.
Here, let’s take a look at some of the most popular Lakeland restaurants near me. Though we tried to be selective in our choices since we want to present truly local Lakeland restaurants, some of these restaurants are also present in nearby cities and towns (though none are big food chains).
Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet
Festive, kid-friendly and with homey interiors, Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet is the perfect location for your kids’ weekend reward dinner. The menu isn’t so diverse, but it has a salad bar for the adults, and pizza, breadsticks, dessert bar and pastas for the kids. It isn’t exclusive in Lakeland, but the Lakeland branch is the only one in three Florida stores. The other two are in Ocala and Tallahassee.
Fred’s Market Restaurant
Offering a farm-to-table concept, Fred’s Market Restaurant is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the city of Lakeland for over 60 years. Their food is cooked in a natural and unprocessed way, assuring that they don’t compromise in the quality of their ingredients and methods. If you ever find yourself there, order the Market Table, which includes smoked pork ribs, golden fried chicken, crispy catfish, grilled tilapia, veggies, cornbread and desserts.
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill
If you are craving for some good old seafood, then there’s no better place than Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill. It’s a New Orleans-inspired restaurant in Downtown Lakeland, and is mighty proud of its fusion of cajun, creole and southern flavors. Popular dishes include the shrimp and scallop Orleans, grilled chicken Baton Rouge, Bourbon Street salmon, and French Quarter beef tenderloin.
A-Train BBQ
This is a relatively new player in town, but Dave Ashley is already winning over Lakeland diners with his Southern staples such as barbecue, fried green tomatoes with ranch dressing, meatloaf sandwich, cakes and pies. It’s a full-service diner that specializes in barbecue, but also serves breakfast until 2 a.m. It’s located at the Highlands Plaza in south Lakeland.
Whenever you need to find Lakeland restaurants near me, you can check out the iCitySpy website, which is chock-full of information about dining opportunities in Lakeland. Just go to the “Restaurants” page, choose a category, and click on your preferred restaurant.