Love coming here. Great lunch and pleasant staff. Had the salmon BLT with the naan pieces with…read morehummus and was very pleased all the way around.

Disappointed in my recent visit. I had the special of the day and believe it was the special as…read morethey wanted to "use up" the chicken salad and hummus. The croissant and naan bread were very toasted in an attempt to hide the staleness. The hummus tasted vinegary and upset my stomach. I have eaten here many times and usually the food is great, the view of the lake lovely, and the desserts yummy. 4 days after Independence day the only dessert they had was half of a (clearly old) red, white, and blue layer cake.

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.

I visited this quaint establishment when I was celebrating my parent's anniversary. Upon arrival I…read moredid miss the parking lot because the drive way into the lot is pretty small but managed to quickly turn around and park on the gravel lot. The outside patio is beautifully decorated with lights, tables and chairs and greenery with foliage to create that natural outdoor vibe. When you enter, it's like walking into a small home where you greeted and seated by a hostess or server. There's a main great room and 2 smaller rooms that have seating as well and ambiance lighting throughout for intimate gatherings. The bathrooms are clean and fully stocked with necessities. As for the food, I got the Brussel sprouts salad without goat cheese which was delicious . It was about the size of my fist for $13. I assumed it was more of a tasting menu. My mother got the gnocchi which was described as delicious but lukewarm in temperature. She loved the beet salad however and the side of sour dough bread. My dad got a 13oz steak with potato purée. His steak was good in flavor however he described it as a bit too tough, and could have been more tender. Since he is a retired chef of 40 years I value his input. My other family members ordered the egg yolk ravioli which seemed a bit of a strange combination but certainly worked out in flavor. The labneh that was with the beet salad was also paired and eaten with the sourdough bread which seemed to be a great idea. Unfortunately the bolognese pasta was not tender enough for my family's liking. If you like pasta that way then you should be just fine. Over all it was fine dining and good. If you would like to go to a place where the portions are a bit larger I would suggest another place. But this is a nice casual dining intimate place for any special small occasion. Last but not least, Beth our server was kind and sweet. She was patient and very accommodating with great table manner and should certainly be recognized for her gracious nature and hospitality.

I recently visited Nutwood with co-workers for lunch and tried the Open Faced Steak Sandwich. Crisp…read moretoast was topped with a creamy aioli, crisp arugula, tangy pickled red onion and tender nicely salted steak. The side of chips were nicely crisp and salty. Overall, it was a quality lunch.

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

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.

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.

Wow! This was our first time here and this was the BEST prime steak sandwich that I have ever had!…read moreEverything was perfect from the seasoning, cheese, bread, au jus...perfection! Fries were hot and perfectly seasoned. Sophie was our server and she was incredible as well. My husband had the smash burger with the onion rings and it was huge! We will be back for sure!!!

We had no plans for dinner and happened to see on Instagram that Cafe 51 in Lakeland now serves…read morebeer and wine, instant decision made. We both agreed a cold beer with dinner sounded perfect, and it absolutely was! We started with Modelo beers and an order of their cheese garlic bread, made with the signature Segreto 51 cheese blend and Italian spices. This was so good. Warm, cheesy, and the perfect pairing with a cold beer. For dinner, I ordered the special: Chicken Nunzio with a side of mixed carrots. It was grilled chicken topped with a white wine lemon cream sauce, provolone cheese, and artichokes. Absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My husband went with the Cafe 51 Charbroiled Chicken with sweet potato fries, which came highly recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. The chicken was marinated, lightly breaded, served on skewers, and was incredibly juicy and tender. We finished with a slice of Chocolate Dubai Pie, and honestly... I don't even have the words. It was the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. Great food, great service, and now beer and wine? We'll definitely be back!

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!!!!!

I was surprised this place didn't have better reviews. Located in the Terrance Hotel in downtown…read moreLakeland, this place was a cute surprise! The restaurant is small and designed with beautiful architecture to match the hotel. We really enjoyed the Pistachio Espresso Martini's (not creamy if that's your vibe like me!). The grouper sandwich was delicious and I loved the slaw. My boyfriend really loved the burger as well. Our server was so sweet, but service was a bit slow. We went on a Sunday and they only serve the brunch menu since they close at 2 PM on Sundays. The restaurant wasn't overly busy when we got there, so it was disappointing to have slower service without really seeing how/why. Overall food was delicious and we would definitely be back to try a few of the dinner options next time.

We recently had lunch at The Peach House. Here is what I thought…read more Atmosphere: The Peach House is located inside what looks like an old home. It is cutely decorated on the inside and outside. It has a beautiful covered front porch with lots of plants. The inside was quaintly decorated. I loved the atmosphere. Restrooms: It had two single use restrooms. The restrooms were nice and clean. Service: Our service was great overall. I gave four stars because it was a bit slow at moments, but the waiter apologized for the wait times. Food: I loved my food and drink. I got their 'Tropic Thunder' mocktail which was delicious. It is such a fun drink for the summer! I had their 'Whipped Ricotta Toast' as my lunch entree. I wanted something cool and not too big to eat for lunch. It was the perfect portion size and very flavorful. Everything was beautifully presented. If I'm back in the Lakeland area, I will definitely come back here! It seems like a great spot for brunch or lunch. I did see someone bring their dog, so it must be pooch friendly!

We stopped in because it was within walking distance of our Airbnb and ended up having a great…read moreexperience. It was our first time trying gator bites, and they were so good that we ordered a second plate. Everything came out fresh and full of flavor. The cocktails were just as impressive. There were so many unique options that we couldn't help but try a few different ones, and every drink was excellent. The service really tied everything together. Both the bartender and our server were friendly, attentive, and happy to share local recommendations, which we really appreciated as visitors. Great food, great drinks, and great people. We'd definitely stop by again.