I took my wife out this week to Texas cattlemans for a nice dinner. The service was top notch, the…read moredang bang shrimp was great and the wife got the Ribeye as always. We will be back soon. Thanks for a great evening. Ben Barnes

Went to to Texas Cattle Company for dinner with friends and was blown away with the amazing service…read morewe received. I had problems with the Chopped Bison being extremely overcooked, they explained that it is often cooked well done. My waiter jumped into action and got with the manager to offer me another meal of my choosing. I told him since he had been there so long that he could choose just make it med. rare. He didn't disappoint. The t-bone was perfect with lots of flavor. My husband ordered the pork chops and was immediately transported to flavor town. It will definitely be out onto our steakhouse list of go back often.

My boyfriend and I decided to stop at this establishment for brunch on our drive back home and are…read moreso happy we did! The workers were extremely welcoming and they even greeted us with a complimentary dry champagne because it was our first visit. Nate our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The maitre'd Neal checked on us as well and that made us feel even more at home. I ate the eggs benedict and it's a nice twist using jamón ibérico and melt in your mouth biscuit. My boyfriend ate the prime rib that had a dry rub and made specifically only for brunch which he said was divine. We can't wait to come back and checkout what more they have to offer. If you're ever in the Lakeland area definitely be sure to give them a shot!

My second dining experience at this restaurant and I was not disappointed. My first time was in…read more2024. The reason was the restaurant just happened to be the year of my birth. How sweet. Not knowing what to expect, we made reservations and were greeted with pleasantries, immediately seated, and welcomed. The octopus was smoky and tender. Just right-at least that's what little red riding hood said . I don't remember much else because food kept coming and I kept eating. We had the best service that night and the owner came and spoke with us. He told us the reason behind the name which is when his family came to the US. Fast-forward to July 2, 2026, I visited Lakeland, to see my mom who lives there. The hotel happened to be down the block from Nineteen61. My mom's appetite had waned. I was concerned but knew if she got what she wanted it would help her to regain her appetite. She wanted an entire snapper. Not many restaurants serve the whole fish (head and all). I called and, what do you know, they serve deep-fried yellowtail snapper. The whole fish. Reservations for 8:30pm the same night and we arrived at 8:10 p and were immediately seated. I had the miso salmon, hubby had the rack of lamb, and mom got her fish. We added ripe plantains and started with the calamari. It was not bready. Just the right amount of dusting for a crunchy texture. But the sauce was tangy and sweet-so good. Oh, the salad-nix the cheese. The dressing is amazing. My husband ordered the Riesling, and I got the moscato. Mom went with a strawberry daiquiri. Here is where things get interesting. We are sweet wine drinkers and the Rieslings we are used to are sweet. This was dry. So the server gave him a taste of the moscato and he went with that. I don't know what they do with wine when you send it back-so I opted to keep the glass of Riesling and mix it with my Moscato. I cannot explain the result. Suffice to say we both enjoyed the mixture. The restaurant was busy. That is always a good problem to have. The servers and bus teams worked swiftly and maneuvered among the diners, crisscrossing through the ravines created by the tables with finesse. We received a ample attention and we needed it-adding and asking for condiments to which they supplied. The bar was amptly stocked and the decor inside the restaurant captures the history. What was more appealing was the size of the restaurant made it feel like you were dining in your own private nook. Yes, I would return to Nineteen61 again and again. Worth it!

The burger was tasty, the service was fast, and the restaurant is decorated like an upscale sports…read morebar.

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!

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.

The restaurant and decor were all very nice, beautiful even. There was music but it wasn't…read moreoverpowering. Service was a bit slow getting our food. I had the skirt steak and it was very delicious, cooked perfectly. Sides were the Parmesan fries with were just ok, and the mashed potato which was on the sweet side and very creamy, wasn't a fan but not bad. Mother had the pork chops with green beans and mash, she said it was one of the best meals she's had in a while. We will return!

Harry's is always amazing each time I go! It's a nice looking restaurant in downtown Lakeland,…read moreright in the middle of all the action Munn park has to offer and events on this strip. Service is always great with the waiter/waitresses always being playful and friendly, though I don't recommend sitting in the back room; it has a funny smell. For the food, you always get free delicious bread with their specialty butter that is good enough to eat by the spoonful. Harry's may be known for their seafood but they can do it all; Land (steak medallions are perfectly seasoned and cooked to your liking), Sea (incredible Shrimp and Grits with the sweet corn grits being a real knockout), and Air (Chicken Jolie Blonde is phenomenal! This dish is served on their famous grits cake smothered in a Parmesan sauce.) Trust me me and always order the Grits Cake as a side! Ended the meal with their Oreo Beignets, another "must get" dish!

We came here because we've heard it's a Lakeland staple…read more Atmosphere: The restaurant is located in Downtown Lakeland. It was a nice, big indoor space and a lovely coveted outdoor patio. The place was very clean. Restroom: They have a male and female restrooms with multiple stalls. The female restroom has a changing pad in it for little ones. The restrooms were very clean. Service: Our server Greg was very friendly and welcoming. You can tell he is very passionate about what he does! He was very attentive and service was quick. Food: The food was ok. I ordered the 'Shrimp & Grits'. The dish had some good flavor but it didn't blow me away. I've had better shrimp and grits. I've been to New Orleans and this doesn't really compare to the food there. The complimentary bread was good. Overall, it was an okay place to come for lunch. The food didn't blow me away but the service and atmosphere was great. The prices were reasonable.

We got to the restaurant at 12:25, and thought it would be full. Maybe Thursday is slow for lunch…read morebecause only two other people were eating inside. Husband and I got the half pork platter with one side. He got beans, which he said were delicious. I got a fresh garden salad with honey mustard. Our friend got brisket (looked moist) with side salad and coleslaw (not creamy). We all got cornbread and liked it. All of us enjoyed our meals, and savored them. Salads were fresh. Pork was just right. It was quiet and peaceful so we were able to catch up in normal speaking voices. Didn't have to shout to be heard. Our waitress was attentive and kept checking up on us. We appreciated that kind of service. We only had to get one to go box for our friend. Husband and I got clean plate awards! Friend paid her bill with a credit card. We used Apple Pay after scanning the QR code. I don't remember paying a surcharge for not using cash, which was refreshing. When we left an hour later, more people were in booths, and the bar area was no longer empty. This is a really nice place, with good food and service. It should be full all the time!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.

I was meeting a friend for lunch in Lakeland FL so I looked for a highly recommended option. Cob &…read morePen came up on a number of lists. It's located in a nondescript building that's basically one large dining room with a bar in the back. Since we got there at the top of the lunch hour, it was not busy so we were served very quickly. The menu had lots of interesting options - I went with the Beer Braised Pork Street Tacos and could not have been more pleased with my choice. They are made with shaved pieces of pork topped with lettuce, Muenster cheese, honey mustard, and pickles. The taste of all that together is excellent. If you are in the area, this is an excellent choice for a good lunch!

A renovated Tudor historic home, now a bistro with craft beer/bar and crafted eats…read more We chose the cheese board alongside a couple drinks. The cheeseboard includes meat and cheddar, Kalamata olives, naan bread, pickles, Brie cheese, a mustard sauce and a raspberry spread. The grapes on the board were super fresh and also tasted great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is a nice option on a beautiful day. I highly recommend!

Talk about a hidden gem! Very low key entrance on a quiet street. Not the largest place which…read morecreates incredible ambiance. I knew exactly what I wanted for the entree but the server (she was incredible) also suggested the poached pear and caprese salads to start. While the poached pear was very good the caprese, with fresh buratta was out of this world! My companion orderd a unique take on chicken cordon bleu and the portion was huge. What brought me here was the roast duck with cherry sauce and it did not disappoint. In fact, it instantly became one of the top 5 entrees I've had in my entire life. Yes, it was that good! They were even kind enough to exchange the potato for the risotto of the day. Finished it off with a scratch made Lemon Blueberry cake. While their wine list is ok and reasonably priced, take advantage of their $20 corkage fee and bring a great bottle to pair with their incredible food! If you don't live in Lakeland, make the drive! You won't be disappointed!

We were looking for something a little different and the Bistro was exactly what we were looking…read morefor. The food was excellent, the steak was perfect !!!

For my Birthday my sister took me there. Wonderful in every way. Food fantastic service was…read moregreat,no rush.Small but cozy host was great and caring . Wonderful experience.Will be back.

Food and ambiance here are usually very good. Before I…read morewrite the rest of this bear in mind I am a big city person so I have a slightly different view in regards to reservations. I arrived for my reservation and was told that I would have to wait between 30-45 minutes because people were staying longer and they'd taken a few walk ins. One if you know you have multiple reservations don't take walk ins... there were a few parties behind me with the same issue. Two there is no where covered to wait for a table (inside is too small; outside has 0 protection from the elements). You have one of the nicest restaurants in Lakeland; however there is no excuse for treating customers this way. I have been here several times and my close friends in Lakeland have been coming for years. Do better.

Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits is definitely a cute spot with a lot of character. The décor and…read morehistoric building give you the feeling of stepping back into the early 1900s, which makes the atmosphere one of the highlights of the experience. The food was very good, although the service was just okay--nothing particularly above and beyond during our visit. The beef brisket is a must-try, whether you get it as a plate or a sandwich. It was one of our favorites. I also highly recommend upgrading to the onion rings. They are huge, crispy, and absolutely worth it. We also tried the St. Louis spareribs, which were okay but didn't stand out as much as the brisket. The Fresh Spicy Chicken Sandwich was another hit, although be warned--it definitely has a good kick of heat! Overall, we enjoyed our visit. I'd definitely come back for the brisket and those onion rings, and the unique atmosphere makes Mojo Federal a fun place to check out in downtown Lakeland.

Our order: Salmon, Smoked Chicken, 2 meat: smoked turkey and brisket; Sides -- side salad, sweet…read morepotato, green beans, smoked corn, coleslaw, and an extra side of fries The Review: The best thing was the smoked chicken and dipping it into the many different sauces. Ya caught me, this is a guilty pleasure of mine. Other family members agreed that the chicken was the most tasty of the meats. Another positive, there are a lot of gluten-free options if you eat meat! They even have a special menu that tells you the items that do have gluten. The fries are GF but in a shared fryer, but if that doesn't bother you I highly recommend them. The fries when they were fresh were amazing, but they tried to give us old fries first, which we ended up sending back because they were cold and mushy. Luckily, the next batch pulled through! As for the sides, the smoked corn was good but pretty salty, the sweet potato was so delish, the coleslaw was fresh and sweet and creamy, and the green beans were just green beans. They made a mistake on our order, fixed it, and then charged us extra for it. When we asked them about it, they said it was because they gave us extra food on accident, and therefore we would have to pay for the extra food. To me, this seems like something that should not have been charge because we did not ask for the extra food, but we still paid because we did not want to make a big deal of it. The customer service is not great, and you may need to advocate for yourself at this restaurant.