This was our first visit, and we had a great experience from start to finish. While we were deciding what to order, our bartender, Chris, recommended the strawberry margarita because they use freshly made strawberry juice. It was excellent and a great way to start the meal. We ordered the Grievous Angel Burger, the Somewhere in Texas Burger, and the seasoned crinkle fries. Everything was delicious, and both burgers had a ton of flavor. We also tried the Rainbow Colored Glasses by Ology and the Trop Hop Peachy Wheat Ale, and enjoyed both. Chris was friendly, helpful, and took great care of us. Great food, great drinks, and great service. We will definitely be back. read more

Grievous Angel - Grievous Angel Burger, Somewhere in Texas Burger and crinkle fries - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

I have visited a number of times now, most recently taking me Dad. Each visit I've received great service, great food and thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you! We will be back! read more

Grievous Angel is a unique quick serve, cooked-to-order burger eatery just across the way from Lake Mirror in Lakeland. They keep the menu fairly simple, offering up a selection of burgers, hot dogs, and a few sides. They also have a small bar area should you wish to grab some beer, wine, or spirits with your meal. A few of my friends enjoyed the smashburgers they tried. I went with a standard plain hot dog (4.25/5) which was decently grilled and served on a unique split top roll. The fries (3.25/5) had a decent crunch, but were otherwise unremarkable and a tad bit over-salted. While I wasn't the biggest fan of them having one fixed price for burgers and hot dogs regardless of the number of toppings (as that generally means you're paying more for the core product if you don't like toppings, subsidizing the orders that do have more going on), this was a decent quick serve option for a lunch near the lake. Service (3/5) was limited, as you have to line up to order, and your only other interaction with an employee is the person that drops off your food where you're seated. The atmosphere (4/5) is nice, as we especially liked the funky artwork and decor, despite the limited interior space. While we'd probably research an alternate burger place if we were to return to the area, Grievious Angel is a decent quick service food option in Lakeland that I'd recommend to others. read more

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From the creators of Lovebird, we get this super fun and delicious new burger restaurant. Same funky, fun vibe of Lovebird, bigger and much improved location! There's plenty of outdoor seating (I think like 10 tables?), though the inside seating area has a similar number of tables (aka not many). Came around 11:30 expecting to beat the lunch rush since we know this is a popular spot. Not busy at all when we got there but it majorly picked up while we were eating. I ordered the Somewhere in Texas and some fries. Fries are well seasoned and crispy, and taste great dipped in ranch. The burger is messyyyyy! So much sauce and slaw, so prepare for that. But also prepare for it to be DELICIOUS. Every bite has slaw and bbq sauce and bacon in it. 10/10, I loved this burger. We regularly meet as friends in Lakeland who live in Orlando and Tampa and I'm sure this will now be a part of our regular restaurant rotation. Also an easy walk to The Joinery for dessert! The menu here said they're going to have gelato but not yet, so can't speak to that. read more

Grievous Angel - Somewhere in Texas - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

This place is very cutely decorated and niche menu of burgers/dogs. It is definitely not healthy and there are not any healthy options (ex. Turkey burger, kids menu, etc). Same quick order process as LoveBird and the staff are very kind. Food is quick and delivers on a classic smash burger. I still think Five Guys is the best fast food burger out there, but this is a solid sport for wanting something more locally owned. A fair amount of flies inside and just want at least one healthier menu option like they have at LoveBird. read more

Grievous Angel - Grievous angel - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

My husband raved about the burger he had. The fries are delicious. I ordered the dog , lots of bun and my dog wasn't hot? The beers were cold and the server was super nice . The decor is interesting and pleasing to the eye. We caught them on a Tuesday when it wasn't busy before 5:00. We were just killing time while our pip got groomed . Will return and try more of their restaurant options . read more

Grievous Angel - My dog w onions , Texas caviar - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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What a great addition to downtown! Not surprised how cool this. The burgers are delicious, a little messy, but so good! They have a good menu option and drinks. Lots of fun seating inside and out. They also have events which I can't wait to try such as movie events. My only con is they have Pepsi products and I'm a Diet Coke gal. read more

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Grievous Angel didn't disappoint. As regulars of Love Bird's Chicken, we were excited to try this concept from the same team--and it delivered. The "Somewhere in Texas" burger is loaded with flavor, and the ranch slaw really sets it off. Add jalapeños if you want an extra kick. The standout, though, was the "Revival" hot dog--topped with cheddar, chorizo chili, and onions. The snap on the dog was unmatched, with a balanced, subtle smoky flavor. We also tried the fried pickles and dipped our fries in the jalapeño sauce--definitely worth it. Only heads up: parking is limited, so plan to park across the street and walk over. Excited to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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We came in with VERY high expectations. Love Bird is one of the best around, they can do no wrong. We wanted this next endeavor to meet the same standards, but it fell short. They were out of a few things on the menu: egg rolls, chorizo chili, and ranch slaw. I opted for a grievous angel burger, chili cheese fries, and fried pickles. The burger was lovely. The top layer of fries were great, then they they were just plain fries. And the fries pickles were a disappointment. Pickles chips are superior, pickle spears will work, random tiny pieces of fried pickle, many of which were just skin? Eehhh, no thanks. The service was pretty good. Most of the staff went above and beyond. Making conversation with those waiting in line, and answering questions to help speed up the process. And then there was the cashier who had no interest in helping, answering questions, or even being polite. Maybe she was having a bad day. The ambiance is fun. Nice decoration, clean bathroom, easily accessible drinks and condinents. The bar is super cool (though horribly placed),but theres Definitely not enough seating at the bar or otherwise. Ill go back and hope they've worked out the kinks, and also hope they have the eggrolls and chorizo chili in stock. Those have to be better than the fries and pickles. I hope. read more

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After reading reviews on Yelp our family made the short drive to downtown Lakeland to try Grievous Angel. Parking was easily found in the public lit across the street. The venue is small but cosy. A few Yelp'ers talked about the music being loud but it wasn't too bad for a Friday dinner rush. We placed our order (three Weekend Hero burgers, two orders of fries and three drinks) and were then lucky enough to find seating inside to avoid the humidity outdoors. Our order was delivered to our table within a few minutes and was fresh and hot. The burgers are more of a smashburger style and were well seasoned. The fries had seasoning on them which wasn't overbearing. Discounting one star because it's a little on the pricey side (our meal ran $53.50). read more

Grievous Angel - Weekend Hero burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Although this place has Just recently opened, this place is already a serious contender for one of my favorite spots. From the owners of Lovebirds (the hot chicken spot we all love and swear by), and somehow they've struck gold again. The Revival Dog is loaded and ridiculous in the best way -- juicy, flavorful, and just messy enough to know it's done right. Every bite hits. And the Somewhere in Texas burger? Absolute knockout. Smoky bacon, juicy patty, great sauce balance -- you can tell they didn't cut corners on anything. The whole menu feels intentional, the quality is there, and the execution is already dialed in -- which is wild for a brand new spot. Ambiance had great music. The service was just too notch If this is how they're starting, yeah... this place isn't just good, it's going to be a problem will be back often. read more

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Grievous Angel- devious burgers and a kickin' vibe that are here to stay! The plot of land where Grievous Angel has bravely stationed has struggled to keep business- place after place has tried and fell through here, but I think this one is finally gonna stick. From the same minds who dreamed up LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken-(if you haven't been you must also visit) this place had high expectations to live up to. And it served every bit of anticipation with hot fresh and delicious food. It's set up similar to fast food joints, where you order at the register, then sit and your food will be brought out. They also have a full service bar for those eating at the restaurant. The vibe is funny- kind of a western/revival type feel. Just as with Lovebird they did a great job with the decor and feel of the place. Now, the menu is primarily burgers and hot dogs. But the burgers are smash style, and I don't exactly know what that means but they are so much better than a lot of burgers places out there. Juicy and cooked and seasoned perfectly. I tried the peppercorn saint which was basically their take on a mushroom & Swiss burger. Absolutely mouth-watering and so good. My friend enjoyed a burger that came with slaw on it, unique and a success. Since they just opened (literally today, 2/16/26) they have a limited menu until they get into a better rhythm. With the full menu, there's yummy sides and a few desserts. Fries don't come with the burger or hot dogs, you order them as a side. All of the workers were super lovely and it's a great experience here. It does take a long while waiting in line to order, and especially while it's new be prepared for that. But located just off of Lake Mirror and downtown Lakeland, the Grievous Angel is in a prime location and is ready to wow your taste buds! read more

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The Smashburger's were cooked perfectly! The edges were crispy and crunchy, and the burger was juicy. Good job! we will be back!

The burger was amazing and flavorful! With the price of five guys you're better off getting something like this here! Although the fries tasted like those from the frozen bags so I wasn't too crazy for those. But the burger was 10/10! read more

Grievous Angel - Somewhere in Texas - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

First visit to Grievous Angel after seeing all of the hype on the socials. We ordered the Weekend Hero Burger ($11) two smashed patties filled to the brim with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles and the Somewhere In Texas Burger ($11) which is two smashed Pattie's, bacon, cheese and a ranch slaw and a side of Krinkle cut fries ($4). We sat outside where the majority of seating lives on large picnic tables made for sharing. Our food was delivered to us and I have to say, while it was warm, it was not hot. The burgers were both quite tasty and ample in size. I usually done care for lettuce on my burger, the ranch slaw was perfect and I really enjoyed it. The Krinkle cut fries were barely warm and way over-salted. Next time we will order without salt. The staff is nice and the location is nice too. I'm not a huge fan of outdoor dining as it's hit in Florida and we have lots of bugs. Today around noon was nice, somewhat overcast and a decent breeze so our dining experience was enjoyable. There is only a couple of tables inside and of course they are full. They do offer some special event like a movie night on the lawn and a Mother's Day out event coming up on Mother's Day. Will we go back....yes we will. Should you go? These are some pretty fine burgers at a little bit of a higher price. I can recommend them. When we got there, there was a short line inside, and by the time we ordered the line was outside on the sidewalk almost down to the street. There is no parking at the restaurant but there is a public parking lot across the street near the lake. read more

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Been twice. Loved the Peppercorn Saint-mainly cuz it's messy. Second time got their signature burger which was "ok". I'm not a smashburger fan but this was the better among them. Roughly 10 min wait outside, 10 min wait once line goes inside, then 10 min for your order to come out. Not bad. Too crowded inside, too hot outside, we ate with a/c in our car 2nd visit. Parking is a bit of a walk and you will get towed by local businesses. Music is much better (reasonable) than their too loud counterpart, Lovebirds. And enjoyed the music selections. I do want to try their hot dogs but won't be an addict like some are to burgers & fries. Didn't enjoy the hustle and bustle of order delivery and movement among the crowds. read more

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I recently visited Lakeland's newest burger joint with a friend for lunch. I tried The Grievous Angel Burger with a side of Crinkle Cut Fries. The burger had a soft bun filled with a pair of nicely charred burger patties, gooey American cheese, caramelized onions, tangy pickles, crisp pickled jalapenos, and a creamy salty sauce. The fries were crisp and nicely seasoned. Overall Grievous Angel is a nice addition to the Lakeland food scene. read more

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Sooo good! We got some basic burgers and fries and the egg rolls. The burgers and the buns are the perfect smash burgers. The fries were nice. Egg rolls were definitely worth it and just pour the sauce all over them. Full bar was an awesome touch too. Would return often if we lived down here. Outside seating and inside. Fun decor and noisy inside but because of some great music playing. The service was great. It was a busy Friday at lunch and we had people coming to check on us, clean up for us and just making sure we were set. Awesome place! read more

Grievous Angel - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Great smash burgers, as well as the service. Very well organized, and love the variety of both the food and drinks.

Great burgers cooked and seasoned perfectly. Really good fries fast service and very friendly. These burgers are a 8.2 if you are in the area and want a great burger. This is the place. We will be back soon. read more

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Think Lovebirds only burgers. So I got there right around 5:15 it wasn't busy not really but it did start getting busy later on the food was absolutely fantastic one of those pictures showed an empty container because we ate the chili fries so fast, both burgers were very good we got the Grievous Angel and somewhere in Texas chili cheese fries cowboy caviar egg rolls and drinks honestly it was all very very good. And as you can see from all the art on the wall it's decorated quite nice and they play some good music in there too. read more

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Checked out Grievous Angel in Lakeland. Not a ton of seating indoors, but plenty of picnic tables outside. I ordered the Grievous Angel burger and added lettuce. Burger was pretty good, a little greasy. I also ordered a side of pickle fries with jalapeños. These were definitely my favorite. I will be back to try the hot dogs next! read more

Grievous Angel - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

After hearing so many people rave about this place and enjoying lovebird, I expected to have a new favorite for burgers. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Not a fan of the minimal service provided while the toast POS system suggesting a 20%+ tip while the person ringing up your burger watches expectantly, but that food service today... Burgers were way over seasoned and the grocery store like crinkle cut fries are a poor substitute for fresh cut. Drinks looked OK, but too much ice taking up the space. Lakeland deserves better. read more

Absolutely incredible! The food, the service, & the cleanliness was immaculate. Always enjoy Chef Rocco's creations. read more

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The Grievous Angel smashed burger is amazing!! The place is very well done and the staff are great. Good pri read more

Grievous Angel - Grievous Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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From the owners of Love Bird comes Grievous Angel; and if you love Love Bird, you'll love Grievous Angel! While Love Bird does chicken, this place focuses primarily on beef, serving up hotdog dogs, and hamburgers that are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The hot dog was in fact, snappy, hamburgers are for sure hamburgering, so gooey and saucey with a nice char taste. The only thing I didn't care for too much was the chili. It had a sweet, almost ultra processed taste, kind of like it's store bought. The cole slaw is amazing as well as the fried pickles. It is very busy here so I would expect to wait but everything does move pretty quickly and I'm sure with time the line will go down. One of my favorite things here was the open bar and the music they had playing. It felt like a perfect way to enjoy your meal and the location is very open and spacious. I was very relaxed while enjoying my beer and burger and I could probably spend a good hour or so here just lounging around talking. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is so chic and cute. My burger was epic! I can't wait to try the soft serve. read more

Grievous Angel - Chili cheeseburger angel dusted fries and pineapple cream soda - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

AMAZING!! We've been twice and I think about the Daisy Doolin' most days. The burgers are stellar and fries are always must. Everyone was very kind and service was solid. read more

Grievous Angel - daisy doolin', somewhere in Texas, eggrolls, an fries - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Um yum!! Went for a girls night. The line was long, but it went fast. There are limited tables inside and more outside. It flowed easily. Our friend had a menu when we caught up to her in line. There was a friendly person manning the door and making sure inside wasn't overly crowded. You order at the counter, find a seat and then someone brings your food out (they call your name as they find you like Waldo). I had the Peppercorn Saint (white cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, peppercorn sauce and arugula) and a pineapple cider. So good. Your best bet is to get it to go while it's busy, but we got lucky and found a table just in time. read more

Oh my Goodness this place checks off all the boxes. I got the Daisy Doolin with its house chili, Chipotle crema, charred union rings pico de gallo, and Fritos is full of flavor and not too spicy as some might think. The bartender was very attentive and struck up conversation with ease. The decor, music and pictures were all amazing. Great work y'all I'll be a regular. Oh yeah the a fountain drink too. read more

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Pretty good menu. They have gluten free buns now so that's great. Seating inside and out so if it's hot out and you want ac go a little early to lunch and dinner. Great ownership. read more

Had to try the burger joint since I love Lovebirds. Got the Daisy burger and fries. Burger was very good and the seasoned fries can't be beat. Atmosphere is fun and reminds me of Lovebirds with a western feel. Service was excellent and I can't wait to go back and try more of their burgers and dogs. read more

Food- 5/5 Price- 5/5 Value- 5/5 Vibes- 5/5 Service- 10000/5 I WISH I wasn't an hour away because this would be my new favorite date night spot. The staff was phenomenal, the food was delicious and HOT and came out fast, the ambiance was relaxing and not overwhelming and the prices and what you got for the price was unbeatable. We will be making to drive over more often because this place is one of a kind. read more

My husband and I visited during the soft opening, day 2, on Feb. 17, 2026 around 6:15 pm. Staff were engaging with us and explaining the menu while we waited in line, offering cocktails/mocktails. Atmosphere so welcoming and the smell of burgers in the air was intoxicating. The outdoor seating is perfect for small and large gatherings allowing you to eat and socialize without feeling rushed. Inside the layout is similar to the sister store LoveBird, but its own vibe. Burgers are outFREAKINGstanding! We can't stop talking about Grievous! read more

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Great friendly staff checking on us and delivering food to the table. The burger was great and the hot dog was solid. Will be back when in Lakeland. read more

Grievous Angel - Burger and pickle fries - Burgers Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Line went very fast , servers friendly, food out fast , very fresh and flavorful. Try the cowboy caviar . Outside seating was nice ! read more

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I have to say the atmosphere is pretty great. They do have a bar. You can sit at with pretty good selection of whiskeys and spirits along with IPA beers and a few standards. I have the abbreviation burger very tasty at 11 bucks. I feel like it was a good value I did have the chili cheese fries which I asked and they said that was homemade chili but tasted more like canned chili so not a favor of mine I would probably not order that again cold Guinness to finish off the meal servers came around and dropped off your food and checked on you pretty frequently which was nice while not being pushy. The outdoor seating has long basically community benches lots of seating but if you don't get there by opening time, you could be waiting. Will I return? I have to say yes. read more

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Went three times during opening week. I've tried three of the five burgers and two of the four hot dogs, including The Lutheran, which is not pictured. I ordered the fried pickles every time. There wasn't a single bad bite. I'm especially excited that they're staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The front lawn is a smart addition as well. It's a great space for kids to run around while families relax and picnic. This is absolutely a must-go spot for burgers. read more

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The line was out the door, and after tasting the food, I see why! I must admit, I'm not much of burger person, but I devoured the Daisy Doolin' smash burger. The crinkle fries and fried pickles were crispy and delicious. Despite the long line, it moved quickly and the food came out in no time. Definitely worth the trip from Tampa. read more

... what went well?? A fantastic lunch!! Everything from the service to the ambience !!!the food was delicious my burger was cooked just the way I like it and I loved it I had the weekend hero !!!tasted some fried pickles some of the best tasting I ever had yummy , chili cheese, fries, Yum Yum ..! beignets with a strawberry sauce. delicious ! Can't wait to go back ! Do yourself a favor and try it you won't be disappointed! read more