Fantastic food and service... From the sweetest hostess to…read morethe lovely server. We had the blacken chicken which was two chunky pieces that could be cut with your fork. A whomping side order of red beans and rice which came all steamy hot. Sadly, the sweet tea was just sweet enough to settle a craving for dessert. Managers are always running around interacting with the servers and bus people. Well done Lakeland

August 12,2026 They have huge Flyying Roaches!!!!!…read more A Waitress was fighting them with a Newspaper and we trying to get it out, as they were closing. Very disappointing disturbing on my 1st visit, and after finishing our meal, paying for it. Both Hubby and I ordered some meal, and couldn't finish so we put the TWO together for take home. Traveling from California I've never seen nor experienced,them they are length of baby finger and wider than my finger. I was so disturbed and immediately got my belongings practically ran out of there, SO upsetting !!!! Who thinks of speaking with management at that time I experienced ANXIETY,& upset stomach. Next morning went in with our leftovers spoke with Person in charge,requesting a refund, unfortunately this person very unprofessional speaking loudly and constantly referring to flying ROACH as a Palmetto Bug, really!!!! A Roach is a Roach, and flying one at that!!! I was refused a refund. This will be reported to Health Board, etc. This has affected remainder of my trip of course experiencing this, now having difficulty trusting other Restaurants!!!

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

We order and pickup from this place weekly. Service is friendly-be patient at the drive through,…read moreand you'll be rewarded with food that is always hot and delicious! You can't beat the Riverside Bowl- we like ours with crispy or grilled shrimp, or grilled chicken. It's seasoned yellow rice and black beans, onions and green peppers and your choice of proteins on top. SO MUCH FOOD- I've never been able to finish a bowl! Great portions, delicious food- can't go wrong!

Liz was an amazing for our large group . And the food was amazing I would come again .read more

Liz was awesome and the food was great, too! We enjoyed the Mondays at GrillSmith special menu.read more

If you go soon, ask for a waiter named Barry and his homemade cocktail syrups. The three of us…read moreenjoyed our choices. My favorite was the mashed potatoes & gravy and campfire vegetables. It truly had a tavern ambiance. Seating was comfortable and we enjoyed the light coming in from the windows.

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!

The overall vibe and everything was amazing for a cute little night out tonight! The Cuban Eggrolls…read morecaught our eye on the menu and when the waitress mentioned them as well I knew we had to try them and they didn't disappoint! My partner said they were the best eggrolls he's ever had and he is a picky one. The Buffalo Mac & Cheese was delicious and how crispy the chicken was made it even better! My partner ate their Okee Smash burger in probably under a minute too, he was so ecstatic about this place! We found a new hidden gem in Lakeland! We can't wait to go back!

Small portions for the amount of money and messy meals…read more That's what everyone on the table stated.. One person counted 14 fries for his meals. I did the simple burger and it was way too simple. A 4 for 4 from Wendy's. Lol This place should be rename "just beer".

The food was awesome. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. I had the Bama Chick sandwich 4 days…read morein a row.

My wife and I stopped by Love Bird at 2101 Florida Ave S in Lakeland, for a late lunch, and it was…read moreperfect timing. It was 2:00 p.m. and there was no wait to order and our food arrived fast! My wife ordered her favorite, the Southern Classic Salad, which is 2 citrus grilled chicken tenders on a bed of lettuce with a scoop of house-made guac, sliced egg, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, smoked gouda, cilantro corn, croutons and a citrus vinaigrette dressing. It was delicious as usual and a huge portion! She ended up taking half of it home for later. I went with the 2-piece Perfectly Fried Tenders, medium heat with sides of So Gouda Mac and Bourbon Baked Beans. The chicken pieces were quite large and were perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat. The pieces were served on a piece of white bread with a pickle on top! The fried chicken is so good that I could eat here every day! We were both stuffed, so we skipped the Peach Cobbler and Banana pudding this time. It was a beautiful day, so we ate our lunch outside on the patio, entertained by the great 80's music and occasional police siren (since Florida Ave is a busy street). All in all, we had a fantastic time and will be coming back again soon! We both highly recommend Love Bird!

Great food and service! Quaint and elegant! My friend had a great time for her birthday party.read more

I had a lot of hesitation when We pulled up and saw the outside condition of the building but We…read morehad a reservation so in we went. The inside atmosphere was quite nice. The service was good and the food was great. I was very impressed and must say that it was the most enjoyable dining experience We have had in Lakeland. If you are looking for a quiet romantic experience then Chef T's is the is a winner

HEALTH WARNING: Read before you visit…read more We stopped in for breakfast, drawn in by what the reviews describe as a "quaint Japanese-style eatery." What we found was something else entirely. FOOD & VALUE We had two glasses of tap water (which tasted sour), a sandwich with fries, and an American breakfast. The sandwich was just okay. The fries were actually good. Everything else failed: the scrambled eggs were flavorless and visibly undercooked, the bacon came as two thin, unevenly cooked strips, and the toast was served without butter. When we asked, the cook had to search for some -- only to return with butter that was frozen solid and jelly so dried out it resembled fruit leather. They were also out of hash browns, which seems remarkable given how few customers were there at the time. SERVICE When the bell rang signaling our food was ready, the bartender was on his phone and didn't move. I walked up to collect it myself (signs do say "Pick up here"), only to find half our order wasn't ready. The bartender then told the cook he couldn't help look for butter because he had to "go put down the steaks" -- at 10:30 in the morning. The cook himself was pleasant and genuinely tried to help. The front-of-house staff, not so much. SANITATION A live cockroach was on the floor next to our table when we sat down. We're from Florida, so a stray bug doesn't automatically send us out the door -- but in hindsight, it should have. More alarming: the return tray held plates of pot stickers that had clearly been sitting there overnight, since the restaurant only serves a breakfast menu in the morning. That is a food safety issue, not a quirk. HEALTH INSPECTION RECORD After leaving, we looked up the inspection history. A report from May 2026 -- just three weeks ago -- documented four violations at this location, three of which were classified as High Priority. You can verify this yourself at floridafoodsafety.org. THE REVIEWS The overwhelming majority of reviews rate this place 4.7-5 stars. Based on what we experienced firsthand -- and what the health inspection record confirms -- we do not understand how that is possible. Draw your own conclusions. We left after a few bites. Save your money and your stomach.

What a cute and unique dining experience…read more Working nearby, my coworkers and I decided to try something new, and one of the girls had recommended this place. The airport itself is small so we knew it wouldn't be too chaotic. From the moment we walked in to leaving the restaurant, it was pleasant, quick, and the food was delicious. There is a kiosk where you order, you're given a number, and then you pick up your food when they call out your number. It's a great seamless operation! The people are also wonderful and kind!!! I will definitely come back. So for those of you looking for something new to try, head to SORA!

This place has grown on me because of its fresh-tasting items and unique recipes. Some are bland…read morebut most are masterful. Staff is friendly, parking is ample, coffee is available at nearby Concord. This is a to-go or picnic table eating spot so no "ambiance". Most waits are relatively short for made-to-order. Some daily specials. They are still very weak promoters of their food, changing menu, etc, making me a rare user.

Stopped at Good Thyme this morning, I got an order of donut holes and a crispy chicken biscuit. The…read moredonut hole were so good, nice and fluffy on the inside. They came with some sauce drizzled on them , not sure what it was but all I can say is yum!!!! The chicken biscuit was great. The biscuit was crispy yet fluffy and the chicken was crispy and juicy. It came with honey on the chicken. The only thing I could have had more honey but other than that everything was very tasty.

Great Food and Great Service! The breakfast special is the Best Buy in Lakeland. We are in for…read morebreakfast at least three days a week.

We finally made it to Dena's Place! I've read the reviews before but never had the opportunity to…read moreeat there. We were so glad the first place we stopped at was closed! I had the Philly cheesesteak which was very good. I chose onion rings for my side. They were the BEST o ion rings I've ever had! I would go back just for them!! Hubby had a grilled chicken, bacon and Swiss sandwich with fries. Chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Fries were fresh and perfectly cooked. On top of it all, Dena herself was our server!! Friendly, helpful, and sweet as the tea! We will be back!