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.

The food was amazing, service was a 10/10, and the ambiance was clean and well kept. 10/10 would…read morerecommend!

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 amazing. Service was fast and very good. Highly recommend. The ambiance was great and the…read morefood was amazing.

Food was very good, service was stellar. Our server was very helpful, attentive and had the…read morepatience of a saint with our table. Everyone ordered something different and all enjoyed. The fish tacos were delicious!

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!

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!

So came here because I thought it was a brewery pub, but unfortunately for me it is more of a…read morerestaurant with beer. Looked at what they had on tap, a few local beers like Swan, regular domestic and a few from Cigar City. For me, nothing special. And since we were about 5 minutes from Swan, we went there instead.

I ordered from LoveBird through DoorDash, and I'm so glad that I ignored the 1-star ratings and saw…read morefor myself! My order arrived prepared as requested. I had the Music City sandwich, delish!!! The mac and cheese and apple cobbler were on point!!!!! I look forward to my next order!!! P.S. About not having pics, I demolished the food.

Lovebird is a phenomenal place to get a bite to eat…read more The ambiance is rad, quirky, and fun. The music selection is on point. The service was friendly and professional. They came out to clean our table and were so cool about our little ones being there. We had everything from the chicken meals to the salad. It was all flavorful and full of love. It's great to support a family business as awesome as this one!

Quiet and intimate dining. Every entree ordered was superb with wonderful flavors. Service was…read moreexceptional. Looking forward to another visit.

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

Made a quick stop to try the Asian fusion. They had the Tokyo drift burger, which was amazingread more

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 would we do with our Good Thyme? We live nearby and…read morewhile our kitchen has been torn out for a renovation, we have leaned *heavily* on their breakfasts and lunch options. The great thing about GT is that they're food is fresh cooked and they package up to go orders very quickly. Some of our faves are: *biscuits with egg and cheese *BLT *breakfast tacos *chilaquiles *veggie burrito *stir fry We love you all!!! Thank you

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.

Omelet wasn't as fluffy as other diners and the ham was cubed portions instead of shredded. There…read morewasn't a lot of ham in the omelet. Home-fries were fresh cut potatoes and not the frozen variety. There was a mix up when I ordered the home-fries as we were talking about the serving that has grilled onions too and that was what was on my plate. No big deal as they were very good.

We went back to Dena's today for lunch. Thursday is the Turkey & Dressing special with two sides…read moreand cornbread. We all got it and it was amazing! So fork tender, so flavorful and filling. We had to wait a few minutes for a table, but it is worth the wait. Our server was so friendly and kept our iced teas full. The place is really cute with fun decorative signs and a country charm decor.