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Hidden gems: restaurants in Lakeland
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lakeland. Ratings are based from 340 places in Lakeland
Fish City Grill - Lakeland
1485 Town Center Dr 33803-7966
"I had the spicy shrimp for an appetizer and it was delicious. It is a bit spicy so keep that in mind if you're not into that but considering the name is spicy shrimp, you should expect it to be spicy...."
Bonefish Grill
225 W Pipkin Rd 33813-2577
"Dinner was great! We loved our server, Taylor, who provided top notch service and provided a few laughs. Every experience at Bonefish Grill in Lakeland has been positive up to date! Thank you!"
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
3411 S Florida Ave 33803-4755
"Visited this location post COVID and the staff was outstanding. Very professional, made me feel safe. Social distancing was kept at all times. Staff wore mask and PPE at all times, which is very impor..."
Reececliff Restaurant
940 S Florida Ave 33803-1153
"Nice and quiet. Kind of old timely. We usually go for breakfast. Omelets are so tasty. Servers are nice and friendly. It's not too pricey. If you're near Dixieland stop by"
Mister Fish
715 E Palmetto St 33801-5581
"Best fish sandwich in town and been in business for over 50 years! Customer service is excellent everytime. The mister famous big fish meal is worth every penny! Huge fried fish sandwich with musta..."
Thai Oishi Restaurant
1535 Town Center Dr 33803-7968
"The Cali Roll was pretty good. I did find a long, straight, black hair on the very top of my Ginger Chicken (zoom in on the pic, you can prob see it) but it looks like it just fell out of the cook's h..."
Fred's Southern Kitchen
2120 Harden Blvd 33803-5917
"Have never been here but decided to do the take and bake Shepard’s pie and lasagna. So, so impressed!! I ordered online and did pickup...the ladies were so nice and I parked and they brought the foo..."
Mission BBQ
4014 S Florida Ave 33813-1622
"One of the best BBQ places I’ve ever eaten at. I ordered the sampler, my son ordered the ribs. He said it is the best cornbread he’s ever had. He ate over half my sampler and could not finish hi..."
Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop
128 E Main St 33801-4655
"The owner is amazing, personable, and engaging. She is extremely accommodating and offers great suggestions on menu items to try. My family was excited to bring me in to try her establishment... I've..."
Britt's Cafe
3662 Harden Blvd 33803-5968
"Had a great time eating breakfast. For the locals, this is a cleaner Fat Jack's with outside seating. The food has it's own type of style. The food is well priced and cooked well. The cooks will try t..."
New Moon Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4231 S Florida Ave 33813-1632
"Great food. Comfortable atmosphere. Pleasant and helpful staff. Come give it a try."
Sumo Sushi
5295 S Florida Ave 33813-2521
"This is our family’s favorite sushi place in Lakeland. Always the freshest sushi and best service. It’s hands down the place we go for sushi, whether it’s a simple order to-go or special occasio..."
Uncle Nick's N.Y. Style Bagels, Subs, & Deli
6955 Old Highway 37 33811-2363
"Drive the extra mile down the road from Dunkin’ Donuts and stop into this place, you won’t regret! When work brings me to this side of town I am always sure to stop in for a bacon, egg, and cheese..."
Elena's Cuban Cafe
2246 E Edgewood Dr 33803-3643
"Stopped here by a family recommendation. We had Cubans that were excellent. The sandwiches are made to order and thus fresh. The counter service was friendly and courteous. We sat at a table surrounde..."
Tijuana Flats
4796 S Florida Ave 33813-2181
"Love the funky vibe. Great food and beer on tap. Always friendly employees and very welcoming environment."
Mitchell's Coffee House
129 S Kentucky Ave Ste 105 33801-5059
"This is the classic coffee house experience! Great hot and cold beverages, a case full of hand crafted bakery items and local art on the walls. Some nights there is live music. These young men were de..."
Hillcrest Coffee
119 Hillcrest St 33815-4718
"Great place to have coffee/hot chocolate/tea with a friend. They also have some light food (cookies, quiche, muffins, etc...), and have live music some evenings (check their Facebook page for the line..."