Whether you grew up with Filipino food or not, you are going to love Pinoy Cravings. Skewers are a…read moremust. Hands down. But I've never been disappointed by any of the food I've gotten. Great service; very friendly. Catch them at the Lakeland Curbside Farmers Market. Well worth it.

Piniy Cravings is always a must-stop for us at the Lakeland Farmer's Market on Saturday's and the…read moremonthly First Friday events. The chicken skewers are so flavorful and are always top-notch taste and their staff is always friendly when we visit. Can't wait until our next visit.

Duuuuude... holy king crab and oysters…read more This was hands-down one of the BEST dining experiences I've had in a long time. Everything was incredible--but the undisputed star of the show is their proprietary "dirty butter" for the crab. I'm not exaggerating when I say this stuff is borderline spiritual. Like somehow--some way--they got their hands on water from downstream of Jesus Himself being baptized in the River Jordan and turned it into butter. That's the only explanation. It's rich, complex, perfectly seasoned--absolute insanity. The kind of flavor that makes you stop mid-bite and just sit there in disbelief. Honestly, it's the kind of dish that's worth planning a trip around. I would 100% fly back here just to have it again. If you're anywhere remotely close--GO. And do not, under any circumstances, skip the crab with the dirty butter. You'll be thinking about it for weeks.

I went there with my daughter and we waited about 15 minutes to be seated, which was fine…read more However, the experience changed the moment our waitress approached us. From the start, her attitude was rude, dismissive, and unwelcoming. As one of the only Black families in the restaurant, the way we were treated felt uncomfortable and discriminatory. It was enough for me to decide not to order any food at all. I chose to leave with my daughter rather than spend money somewhere we didn't feel respected. I'm sharing this especially for other Black families if you value being treated with basic kindness and respect, you may want to think twice before visiting. No parent should have to feel that kind of energy while out with their child.

Our meal was phenomenal. Located inside the Ritz hotel our group of 3 had outstanding service and…read moreI'm still thinking about how delicious everything was. Scallops and burrata, beet and strawberry salad were amazing. Cocktails creative and well executed, I thoroughly enjoyed the heat wave which had watermelon and pepper ice cubes. I recommend!

Our family of four had dinner at Highball & Harvest last night. This was our third dinner at the…read moreRitz/JW Grande Lakes and possibly one of my least favorite meals. Let's focus on the positives first: the atmosphere is incredibly fun and the live music Saturday night was a perfect touch at the bar. There were plenty of fun activities for the kids and there was an all-you-can-eat buffet for the kids with fried chicken and shrimp, macaroni and cheese, fries, and red velvet cupcakes. $25 is a deal if your child would chow down on shrimp, but it might not be a great deal if your child is usually full after four bites. Our server was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We started off the dinner with some fantastic deviled eggs and a lemon cello cocktail. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was really disappointed with the tiny, overcooked shrimp and crawfish that accompanied the slightly bland grits. The shrimp on the kids buffet was at least four times larger than the sad little shrimp in my dish. I think the sausage was cut into smaller chunks just so it wouldn't be so obvious how small the shrimp was. My husband didn't love his heirloom tomato salad and said the Wagyu appetizer was disgusting. Dessert was mediocre. The macarons that accompanied my crème brûlée were stale and chewy. This is a fun spot for a drink and appetizer, but I would skip eating dinner at Highball & Harvest.

The boba is very good. I would recommend the Dubai chocolate strawberry's very well blended mix of…read morechocolate strawberry's and kanafa easily the best choice to go for if you're looking for a nice sweet snack.

Amazing treats and trendy snacks. Their tanghulu strawberry is very delicious. Good balance with…read moresweet and freshness. They make it fresh on spot and it's nice and crunchy. Other than that I love their onigiri, it reminds me of the snacks they eat in anime. I highly recommend this spot.

Came for the first time tonight and had no idea how many times I've passed by as it's very…read moreunassuming in a strip mall. The vibe is very small and intimate run entirely by a husband and wife staff of two. They had 5 parties dining at the same time and seemed to be their only searing for the Friday evening. The wife was our server and was super friendly. They had reached out to me ahead of time due to my crustacean allergy originally saying one of the courses was shrimp which they had no substitute for and so I asked if I could double up on something else and they said they would see what they could do. Not only did they have a substitute (we got to be the first ones to try a brand new chicken dish) but they made sure everyone at the table also got a serving. The meal was 3 courses made up of 5 dishes and they had a 3 and 5 wine glass pairing. The shrimp were huge and I loved the crunch kernels in the salad. The chicken was juicy and had a nice kick. The steak was so tender and the mushrooms were crunchy and flavorful. The sauce in the dessert was also surprisingly flavorful. The meal took a couple of hours and the portion sizes were pretty large for a tasting menu!

Had to reserve and pay the entire bill in advance, which is weird in that even tip/service charges…read morewere included, but it was nice not having to worry about paying at the end of the meal. The only time available for reservation is at 7pm, and only a set number of tables are served at that time. We start with olives as the appetizer, which were surprisingly enjoyable, I normally hate olives but these taste more like olive oil rather than actual olives. Only thing was it was a little saltier than I would have liked. Next was the salad, which was one of the better dishes. It was light, refreshing, and different tastes and textures with the crunchy corn. For the proteins, overall lots of great flavors and is cooked to perfection. My only complaint, again, is that too much salt is used for my liking. The first bite is the best, but then you start to feel it, the need for water. Finally the dessert were picarones, fried sweet potato with a fruit syrup. I was not a fan of the donut to syrup ratio, theres way too much syrup, but at least it's a nice contrast of sweet and crispy golden on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside. I also liked the quantity of the food, had leftovers to take back which is a lot for a Michellin star restaurant.

This is your neighbor local bbq spot. My friends and I arrived on a busy Sunday right when they…read moreopened. Shortly after the line was close to the door. Recently acquired Michelin Guide status this place lives up to the hype. We loved the pork sausage, burnt ends, Dino rib brisket and the Mac and cheese. All of the bbq was made fresh and tender. We liked the bbq sauces offered at the table as well. The interior features dining room tables, condiment station and memorabilia. The line moved quickly and is recommend coming early in the day or pre order if you plan on ordering a lot. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other seasonal items. Prices were fair and we paid around $30 per person for 5 bbq items and 3 medium sides.

I have to be honest I wasn't impressed by my visit to Smoke Made Meats on Crystal Lake Drive…read more I had the brisket sandwich, but the meat was almost a paste, and the BBQ sauces didn't really deliver, super watery. The mac and cheese also left me wanting more it just wasn't as rich as I hoped. That said, their collard greens were outstanding truly the star of the show. And the butter gooey cake? That was a sweet win. I also tried their Frisco fries, and they were decent, but I wouldn't rush back just for those. The ambience is really laid-back. It's like any regular barbecue place. I saw at least 3 to 4 tables of people sitting down and enjoying their barbecue and they seem to have a steady stream of traffic. The cashier who is also getting our food order together seemed really nice. She had a great personality. I honestly don't feel the need to go back and visit again. I feel like I would enjoy barbecue more from four rivers.

Chose this place to eat the other day after running some errands out Inverness way…read more It was a beautiful day, and I decided to eat outside, despite the wind off the lake. I ordered their loaded baked potato and salad combo, and it was AMAZING! The baked potato was humongous! Loaded with bacon and cheese, like nearly whole strips of bacon! I requested extra butter and the nice waitress brought me that and extra sour cream. Their ceaser salad was delichtful, fresh and crisp! I plan to come back in the future!

Liked almost everything about this place. We will return…read more Fun little ride from Tavares Prices are very reasonable They have Coke Zero I would get the Absolutely Huge Potato again (but I would get a.different version than the Cheesy Shrimp). Indoor and outdoor seating Friendly staff

Gastromancer was outside of Redlight Redlight the other night and I was able to try their corn…read more Mmmm, so much freaking flavor on corn. (I know right?) Get it, it was great. There are only a few items on their menu, but per the friends that purchased the other items, those were all great too. So maybe just try them all! Super nice people!

The food and bakery are very good. Check your take out orders to make sure all items are in the…read morebags.

This place was recommended to me for the pastries, and they did not disappoint. They have a display…read morecase filled with a great variety, and the coco flan was especially delicious. They had some hot food on a buffet display but I went during breakfast time so it wasn't all out yet. I ordered breakfast to go, including a sampler combo, which was more than enough food. The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was just okay, but the café con leche was classic and enjoyable. The service for to-go orders was quite slow, with multiple individuals and groups waiting for their food. The restaurant itself is very spacious, with plenty of booths and seating available. The cashier was friendly and spoke enough English to take my order without any issues. One downside was the strong smell of Fabuloso or floor cleaner throughout the restaurant. If you're sensitive to chemical smells, dining inside may not be ideal. I didn't take pictures but it's worth a try for something different!!