We have had this place on our bucket list to try and decided to hit it up after leaving the…read moredisappointing Strawberry Festival, wanting to spend our monies locally. This restaurant is pretty cool and there were plenty of people already indulging, so our hopes were high. Three of us ordered the chopped brisket plate, with x2 sides. The menus listed the cost at $17.49 which seemed reasonable. We ordered a few appetizers, some drinks and a plate for the kids (who ate at the festival) to split. They were very short staffed with only two people working the floor, one of which was the overworked (as far as we were concerned) bartender who took our order at a table. The bartender did her bartending and the drinks were very good. However, whoever was working the kitchen did a subpar job; and the bill was fouled up. My brisket plate included sides of onion rings and fried okra, along with cornbread. I personally was not happy with my selections, taste-wise. The brisket was fairly flavorless and seemed "old" to me. The onion slices within the rings were watery, albeit the rings themselves were firm (not much flavor however). The okra, again, did not have much flavor to them and I failed to finish them. The cornbread was nothing special either. The others felt their food selections were "okay", but this is my review and I disagreed with them - it could've (should've) been better. Upon getting the bill we discovered that we were charged $20.49 for those advertised $17.49 plates. There also was an added 'Florida Tea' cocktail that was not only not delivered, but never ordered. I recommend you check your bills thoroughly before paying. This may have been an anomaly, but maybe not. As for me personally I won't choose to return here anytime soon, unless I am outvoted by the company I keep.

Overall pretty good I'd say...The place was clean...Friendly workers....Had classic rock playing…read morefor music...I got a double smash burger....I'm really not the biggest smash burger guy as I prefer just regular ole fat burgers,lol, but this was pretty good...You can afford what you want to their burgers...Burger basket comes with shoe string fries which were good too. I'd give them 5 stars but the ingredients in their BBQ sauces were not the cleaners ("natural flavors" being one)....That being said the Raspberry Chipotle sauce was my favorite and I put that on my burger....Also, for the mayo freaks out there all they have is Kraft...Yuck !

We stopped at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland for lunch and had a really good experience. The kids'…read moremeals were the perfect size for our 5- and 3-year-olds, and the adult portions were generous without being excessive. I ordered the moist brisket, and it absolutely lived up to the name. It was incredibly tender and juicy. My wife ordered the lean brisket but was given moist instead, which was the only issue with our meal. The fried okra was awesome, and the sauces were really good too. Our kids especially loved the soda fountain because it had some unique drink choices they don't usually see. The ordering process was easy to figure out, even on our first visit; the staff was extremely friendly, and both the restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We'll definitely be back.

I had a good experience this time. The food was good, lots of options. The burnt ends are a must…read more So tasty! Open and bright indoor seating area. Lots of free parking. Staff was helpful and walked around making sure you had everything you needed. Much better than the first time I visited!

First time visiting and wow it was delicious!! The service was great and plenty of seating…read more Everything was amazing, and we can't wait to go back. The wings and shrimp were crispy, cooked to order and served with a delicious mild sauce. They were perfection! The corn nuggets and cheese curds were fresh and amazing as well. I wish this location was open on weekends but we will definitely find time to come back.

The food was good. The waitress, desiree, was amazing and very nice. There was an adorable bird…read morenear our table.

This was my first time here. I ordered the Bacon & Cheddar Omelette, home fries with pancakes. I…read morereally didn't like the Omelette. It tasted like the eggs were old. There was very little cheese, but a lot of flavorless bacon. My Mom ordered the Traditional Eggs Benedict with the hollandaise sauce on the side. It came out with hollandaise sauce, that broke. It was an unappetizing meal, according to my Mom. My Brother Bill really enjoyed his Layered Breakfast. The servers were friendly, but were very busy and overworked. The ambiance was very small tables with hard chairs and a man singing songs with his guitar at 10am. My Mom said she doesn't want to come back.

I may have already done a review for Charlie's but now it's 2026 and this place keeps getting…read morebetter. From the Tigers Baseball memorabilia to all the amazing people cooking up the best breakfast in Lakeland, Charlies somehow exceeds my expectations every time

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.

The buffalo chicken wings were top tier!…read more We will be back. Was able to speak with Chef Demarco about his process in the kitchen. Very delicious food with good portions.

I love a good "greasy spoon" diner, especially for breakfast. I was hopeful after seeing a few…read moreglowing reviews on another FB page (one that doesnt allow negative reviews.) For Blue ridge grill in bartow. So we decided to grab breakfast there on the way home from Ft Meade. The first experience as we walked in the door was to be greeted by the strong stench of old urine comming from the bathrooms (they are near the front door..so that explains that.). After we were seated and had a look at the menu (which honestly looked great.), I settled on the chicken fajita Omlette, home fries, and grits, with a biscuit. My wife ordered a 2 egg combo with scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. My 16yo daughter (who wasn't hungry) had a side of fresh fruit. When our food came out, it was quite obvious that both my wifes scrambled eggs and my omlette were "egg product" out of a carton rather than fresh eggs. My grits were so salty that I couldn't eat them. The omlette was thin, small, flavorless and filled with cooked onions, 2 slivers of pepper and zero jalapeños. The chicken. Was laid on top of the omlette rather than in, it like it was forgotten till the last second and couldn't tell if the chicken was fresh made or microwaved (it had fake grill marks on it...so i assume the latter)the homefries were missing...but thats fine because i had a bite of my wifes and im glad they were missing. My wife was put off by the "egg product" scrambled eggs and said that her homefries tasted like nothing but "dirty griddle" after having a bite, i definitely concoured. We were both supposed to get a biscuit (the waitress said she would be right back with them...she never came back with the biscuits or to even refill my coffee.) But they never came. That was fine because the rest of the food was so awful, I dont think the biscuits would have been any better. My daughter ate a few pieces of her fresh fruit side and made a face that made me try a piece of the cantaloupe. "Fresh" may have been the case 5 days ago....but definitely not today. This was one of the first truly awful diner experiences we have had in about 5 years. Give this place a miss.

This was our 5th time coming... I love BBQ... This is some of the best.. The BBQ bowl, is so…read moreyummy... The Burnt ends are the real deal... The people are so friendly... We were treated like family..

Located in historic Lake Whites, this local Barbie-Q restaurant is a good choice if you are craving…read moresouthern Barbie-Q. The daily specials are reasonably priced, but the meals are a bit on the pricy side. The Brisket meal included 2 small slices of meat and your choice of two sides and either toast or cornbread. The cornbread was really a unique cornbread pancake. The beans were really sweet and flavorful. The Brisket was well seasoned with a nice dry rub and smoked. Three Barbie-Q sauces, regular, tangy, and spicy. Banana Pudding was made fresh and was yummy. The ambiance was no frills, order at counter, pay, sit at and wait. The wait was a bit long, and for no reason I could understand, as there was only one other table and a person picking up takeout. The staff were nice.

Nice place for some yummy BBQ! service was friendly, dining room and patio were spotless (so was…read morethe bathroom!) We enjoyed the pork plate with collards and mac and cheese. Loved the mustard sauce!

The food tasted very good! There was outdoor dining, indoor dining, and drive thru- very…read moreconvenient. Also, the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the bar b que wing plate with potato salad, greens and sweet tea. Peach Cobbler for dessert. Highly recommend!