My brother in law wak kind enough to treat us to dinner here. It is a little off the beaten path…read moreand was surprisingly small. It had maybe 20 tables if that. The decor was minimal but nice. I ordered the Penne Vernazza which had scallops, shrimp, crab, lobster and muscles in a vodka cream sauce. It was over the top delicious. You must make reservations if you want to get a table as their hours are 5pm -9pm nightly.

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.

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!

Sign said open and was lit up but it was clearly closed. Sign on door also states to deliver…read morepackages to another business in the same location.

Went out with my friend from out of town. We were in search of drinks and something different. This…read moreplace has a lot of potential but needs to advertise the get the word out. Great atmosphere, great drink selection, good music but dead The music was also wayyy to loud. You couldn't hear each other talk. Music should be loud enough to promote dancing but not so load the bartender can't hear me when I'm yelling. I would definitely recommend to a big group. Saturday nights are Latin nights but it seemed to be an older crowd. Hopefully that tidbit helps someone lol

This is a super cute restaurant in downtown Lakeland. It feels like you are at your friend's house…read morehaving dinner. The staff is very attentive and well trained in the menu. Our server described the dishes perfectly. I tried the Beef Wellington and loved it. I was not crazy about the mashed potatoes I felt like they lacked flavor but the Beef Wellington was the star. We also had the Cherry Roasted Duck. Again cooked perfectly I just wish it was a larger portion. This is on the pricey side so be ready to splurge a little.

Small European style bistro on the north end of downtown lakeland, there can't be much more than…read moredozen tables. Reservations are essential on busy days. The menu is french inspired but portions are over the top even by american standards. The cordon blue must have used two chicken breasts as it was easily 10" long and at least 3" across. Honestly, it's enough for dinner, lunch, and dinner again the next day and that's coming from a guy. The cooking was well prepared, chicken and fish were cooked to the correct doneness, but there's a few places for improvement. Too many things were overly salty and the chef seems to favor garlic to the point that it impairs the flavors of the rest of the food. I would never have described the brussel sprouts as "pan fried", they were boiled and then hit a pan for like 30 seconds. One of the heavily salted items, between the texture and the salt, they were nearly inedible. One quick side rant - do restaurants not understand that we all have cell phones and can google the retail price of a bottle of wine? I'm not paying $10/glass for a wine that is $11/bottle (and probably not buying $11 wine anyway). Cut your prices in half and you'll actually sell so much more that you'll make up the profit in volume. Win-win. For a french menu, I didn't see a single french wine on the list. Hmmm Desserts sounded great, the only one we had was the creme brulee. The custard was perfect with a strong vanilla flavor and you could see the beans in it. The caramelized sugar was too thick. You should be able to crack it by tapping it with your spoon, not have to stab it to force it to break. Anything more than 1 mm is too thick. Getting all frenchie and metric on you. Still, a respectable place. I'd like to see a wider variety of herbs and spices used and tone down the the salt and garlic. This place has michelin potential, but is held back by Food Prep 101 mistakes.

Seating was available soon after entering. The entrance was stylish and inviting…read more We were seated and the staff is very professional and eager to assist. Believed to be a "Scratch Kitchen", this amazing find has a menu that I find myself excited about returning to try. We ordered a drink and an order of the Frescos Egg Rolls. The drink was spot on and the Egg Rolls amazing. We opted not to order a main course due to eating just a couple hours prior but I knew right then and there that I'd be back to try other selections from the menu. Pricing seems to be below average with "happy hour" pricing at specified times daily. Highly Recommended!

On the menu everything looks amazing, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. There were four…read moreof us, and anyone who ordered a hot dish was served something either lukewarm or cold. Appetizer of fried green tomatoes was marred by slices of tomato that were so thick that the knives on the table were incapable of cutting them. This same issue carried over to the green tomato blt, which was almost impossible to eat bc of bread that was also too thick. The bacon was so overcooked as to be dry sticks that shattered into tiny bits when you tried to eat the sandwich. The fries were allegedly hand cut, but looked & tasted like (cold) seasoned frozen steak fries. The FSKB chicken salad croissant was just a soggy mess. And the eggs Benedict featured "Canadian Bacon", which is a US marketing term for round slices of bacon, not Back Bacon or Peameal Bacon that is actually served in Canada. Overpriced & not worth a second try.

We had the best lunch with our cousins from New Mexico at the Terrace Grille. The grouper sandwich…read morewas grilled to perfection and the salads that were ordered were delicious. My husband and I have dined there a number of times over the years while our son was attending Florida Southern University. Their food is consistently excellent. It is one of our favorite places in Lakeland! Our server, Paige, and the manager, Jade, were very professional. They gave us plenty of time for the six of us to make up our minds to order our entrees and to choose the perfect wines. They were very attentive but not at all hovering. The Terrace is so charming and classy. It just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Everyone must experience The Terrace Grille!

First, the service was impeccable. Bailey could not have done a better job and all of the team went…read moreabove and beyond to ensure I had a great experience. The food was so amazing that I had to ask about the recipe. Like...I need this again and I'm from another state! Lovely ambiance rounded out the experience. I will definitely be back!!!!!

Wonderful spot to relax. Lots of smoking and overage options. Mario, Patty, Jim - all true gems in…read morethis Lounge! We will be back!

Awesome place to relax and smoke a cigar.. very nice selection of smokes to choose from...read more