We were at a dance competition in Lakeland and decided to give this place a try. We were very…read moreimpressed with the food and service at the restaurant. We had the Bourbon burger, Chicken Alfredo, Cuban Egg Rolls and Brussel Sprouts. They were all very good, but the egg rolls and Brussel sprouts stood out. It's in a great location in downtown Lakeland and I wish we could visit more. Highly recommended and the service was great too.

This is a great location in an old federal building. Nice decor for this Smiths American Tavern…read more The bartender met us at the door, due to it being the middle of the day, and business being a bit slower, and we opted to sit at the bar. He was very social and answered all our questions and socialized about personal life as well. We ordered the Cuban eggrolls, and they were quite good but had smaller cubes of ham as opposed to pictures showing slices in some older pictures posted to this establishment. The drinks were spot-on. Although I may sound disappointed, I'm looking forward to trying more on the menu that they have to offer. I plan to return to try more. Recommended!

Although it's a "sports bar" I would consider the food and service slightly above what you would…read moreconsider an average good sports bar. Both times we went there that week had very attentive servers, and the food was better than expected at a sports bar that we had not been to before.

Picture perfect - huge- side salad. World's best jalapeño ranch. Pairs nicely with wing night.read more

We love this place so much. The breadsticks are delicious. I really like the flatbread! It usually…read moretakes a little while to receive our food, but it's worth it! Our servers our usually helpful and kind. On the topic of the surroundings, it's honestly very cozy in here. Most of the time, it's a moderate noise level, but it depends on the majority of the people there, of course. Overall, fantastic!! I would definitely suggest this place if you're close to Lakeland.

Been here multiple times and each time been disappointed. Most recently was there with a larger…read moregroup for a holiday celebration. We found the reservation and ahead of time and told them how many so that they would be prepared for us. We got there they didn't have enough seating so some of our party had to sit in a booth that wasn't at the main table and they weren't included. The service was very slow. Understandably we were a large party but they still didn't have enough servers to cover the party because we had to wait a very long time to have our orders taken and waited even longer to get our food. Once we FINALLY got our food there were multiple people that did not like their food because it came out cold, or it was prepared wrong. The fries were unbelievably cold and tasted like rubber. The burgers were ice cold, and the burgers werent better than a fast food burger. Food was awful and the servers tried but it took so long to order and get our food. They were closed before we were able to finish and we got there 1.5 hours BEFORE they closed. So we shouldnt have had to race to eat because they were closed. I told them to take my food off because I wasn't eating cold nasty food and the kitchen was closed because of how long it took. So they took the charge off, which the charged me the wrong price to begin with, but because we were a party over 6 they charged me a service fee to sit there and not eat. I literally had to pay a fee even though I wasn't able to eat anything and didn't get any food. I also can't believe that they serve $18 cheeseburgers on a cutting board! You can see where people have cut into the boards and germs can live for a very LONG time on surfaces. Not to mention you can't really clean or sterilize a wooden cutting board. Especially since it's passed around with who knows how many people have eaten off of them. Why would you serve an $18+ burger on an old beaten up wooden cutting board!!! This was the second time we've gone and both times the food was awful. I wouldn't recommend this place, EVER!

We found a new hidden gem in Mulberry -- Depot 303 and Fat Maggie's -- and it did not disappoint!…read more If you love The Joinery, you will absolutely love this place. The atmosphere and concept are very similar, and we were told it's owned by the same people, which makes perfect sense. It has that same modern, open food hall feel with several great restaurant options to choose from all in one spot. We ate at Fat Maggie's, and the smash burgers were absolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and easily some of the best burgers we've had in the area. The space itself is beautiful, clean, and family-friendly, and it's great that everyone can pick something different depending on what they're in the mood for. We will definitely be back and highly recommend checking it out if you're anywhere near Mulberry!

Burgers were decent enough, though not smashed quite well, it turned into pieces that kept falling…read moreoff. Flavor was solid. The fries were perf. The workers seemed less interested in being there and when one of them put our number in to be texted, must have been wrong because they didn't text us or find us so we recognized that we didn't have our food and needed to walk and check. This place is in a new building among the old, gentrified. Overall it was a nice establishment and if we were passing through, we might come again.

This place has the best basa Fried fish and fried shrimp!…read moreRecommend best in Polk County

WOWW! The food at Riverside was delicious! We happened to spot it when we were passing by to go to…read moreour hotel after our cruise and decided to stop by and grab something to eat. I got the shrimp pasta and mozzarella sticks and my husband got wings and shrimp and we were surprised at just how delicious the food was. I also love that the drinks are included because that is something you don't see very often anymore. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean as well. We were even thanked for choosing to eat at Riverside. I highly recommend!

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This is a restaurant where you order and pay and then sit down and they bring it out to you. I…read moreordered the petite ghetto lobster roll with garlic butter and for my side I got the lobster bisque. I thought the lobster was really good. I don't eat the roll, so it is a light meal. Only two ounces of lobster meat. I got it with the lobster bisque, which was really tasty. My brother Jonathan got the fish & chips with a side of barbecue beans. He thought the fish was made from an inferior fish and it was a bit dry. His barbecue beans were tasty, but quite oniony. Pro tip; We sit in the cushioned seating with the pillows. There are some uncomfortable seats with no padding or pillows. There are TVs with no volume and closed captioning. Overall, it is a good place to go, but keep in mind it is on the pricey side. I'm not sure the value is always there.

My girlfriends and I were having a much need GNO. Our night started out with dinner at Harrys. It…read moretook 45 minutes between drinks (bar & refills of water), Other people who sat down after we did were getting their food, eating and leaving and we at for 2 1/2 hours waiting for ours. When it did arrive, everything was undercooked and/or cold. Everything was blamed on someone else (kitchen) when it was quite clear that she forgot to put our dinner orders in after our apps came out. This set the tone for the rest of what was supposed to be a fun night out with friends.

Harry's is my Spring Training must-stop. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Cocktails…read moreare top notch, and we have never had service less than outstanding. One complaint: each table features a card advertising happy hour. Although we were there during happy hour, drinks are not available at the happy hour price. Our waiter was as confused about that as we were. He said the cards had been there quite some time. Misleading if not downright deceitful. I love this place too much to make a fuss, but I felt like my loyalty had been betrayed.

My family and i just had my sons first birthday here tonight and i can't say enough good things…read moreabout our experience. We had a party of ten so i called ahead to reserve a table and the hostess was so helpful and very sweet. When i arrived 15 minutes before our scheduled time they already had the table ready for us. We were greeted right away by the hostess with a very big smile on her face and sweet demeanor. Our server was Brielle and she was AMAZING! Our glasses were never empty, our food was hot and extremely tasty. The wings and the sauces Brielle recommended were spot on and everyone raved about their food. The manager Chris came right over and was such a sweet guy. He interacted with my son and our entire family. When we were done with our meal they brought out the biggest piece of chocolate cake for my son and kids to enjoy on the house. This was such a wonderful experience and they have made lifetime customers out of us all. We will continue to come back for great customer service, delicious food and a stellar environment that families can all enjoy together. Thank you Brielle and Chris and everyone at Dukes for making my son's first birthday so special and memorable.

Pleasantly surprised! Food, service and price were spot on. Staff were very friendly! Can't ask for…read moremuch more!

Highly recommend! We ate breakfast here 2 days in a row, which we only do when we're super…read moreimpressed with place! Great food, quick friendly service and reasonable prices. Enjoy

Metro Diner in Lakeland is everything a great diner should be--and then some. From the moment you…read morewalk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. The food is outstanding--fresh, hearty, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous, comfort food is done right, and everything comes out hot and exactly the way it should. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. What really sets this Metro Diner apart, though, is the service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. You're never rushed, never ignored, and always checked on just enough to make the experience perfect. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or just a great cup of coffee and comfort food, Metro Diner Lakeland delivers consistency, quality, and hospitality every single time. Highly recommend--this is one of those places you keep coming back to because it never lets you down.

The best coffee chop in town!! Must try the Pesto Chicken sandwich! Kat and Ryder are the best and…read moredeserve raises!!!!

This company has I think three locations and I've been to the one in downtown but have not been to…read morethe one off of Florida Avenue. Each location instead of menus. And I gotta say the downtown Florida Avenuelocation and the Florida Avenue location both of them are equally great. The staff are really nice. The place is nice and clean in the indoor and outdoor seating is a lot of fun. The Florida Avenue location does have limited parking and the downtown one plenty of parking. Either way I was there to meet a group of ladies and we had a nice time discussing our businesses and enjoying black and brewed food .