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.

Been here multiple times and each time been disappointed. Most recently was there with a larger…read moregroup for a holiday celebration. We found the reservation and ahead of time and told them how many so that they would be prepared for us. We got there they didn't have enough seating so some of our party had to sit in a booth that wasn't at the main table and they weren't included. The service was very slow. Understandably we were a large party but they still didn't have enough servers to cover the party because we had to wait a very long time to have our orders taken and waited even longer to get our food. Once we FINALLY got our food there were multiple people that did not like their food because it came out cold, or it was prepared wrong. The fries were unbelievably cold and tasted like rubber. The burgers were ice cold, and the burgers werent better than a fast food burger. Food was awful and the servers tried but it took so long to order and get our food. They were closed before we were able to finish and we got there 1.5 hours BEFORE they closed. So we shouldnt have had to race to eat because they were closed. I told them to take my food off because I wasn't eating cold nasty food and the kitchen was closed because of how long it took. So they took the charge off, which the charged me the wrong price to begin with, but because we were a party over 6 they charged me a service fee to sit there and not eat. I literally had to pay a fee even though I wasn't able to eat anything and didn't get any food. I also can't believe that they serve $18 cheeseburgers on a cutting board! You can see where people have cut into the boards and germs can live for a very LONG time on surfaces. Not to mention you can't really clean or sterilize a wooden cutting board. Especially since it's passed around with who knows how many people have eaten off of them. Why would you serve an $18+ burger on an old beaten up wooden cutting board!!! This was the second time we've gone and both times the food was awful. I wouldn't recommend this place, EVER!

Such a friendly welcoming place even the cook smiled and waved at me from behind the counter…read more Chantelle was so sweet with a beautiful smile. The hote manager Kristina was also available, very helpful and friendly. The bar had a drink special pineapple Upside-Down it was tasty

This restaurant is located in the Hilton Garden Inn at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. I've…read moregiven it a one without tasting the food. That's the problem. It's open seven days a week but has limited hours. On Sundays, I can now tell you it's closed between 12 and 5 (serves only a brunch and a supper). I had gone to eat at the airport and learned ITS restaurant has closed. So there's NOTHIN' way out Dranefield unless you hit one of the 3 meals this restaurant serves during it's limited time. I will hopefully raise the rating when its hours increase. How disappointing! Call first.

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This is a restaurant where you order and pay and then sit down and they bring it out to you. I…read moreordered the petite ghetto lobster roll with garlic butter and for my side I got the lobster bisque. I thought the lobster was really good. I don't eat the roll, so it is a light meal. Only two ounces of lobster meat. I got it with the lobster bisque, which was really tasty. My brother Jonathan got the fish & chips with a side of barbecue beans. He thought the fish was made from an inferior fish and it was a bit dry. His barbecue beans were tasty, but quite oniony. Pro tip; We sit in the cushioned seating with the pillows. There are some uncomfortable seats with no padding or pillows. There are TVs with no volume and closed captioning. Overall, it is a good place to go, but keep in mind it is on the pricey side. I'm not sure the value is always there.

My girlfriends and I were having a much need GNO. Our night started out with dinner at Harrys. It…read moretook 45 minutes between drinks (bar & refills of water), Other people who sat down after we did were getting their food, eating and leaving and we at for 2 1/2 hours waiting for ours. When it did arrive, everything was undercooked and/or cold. Everything was blamed on someone else (kitchen) when it was quite clear that she forgot to put our dinner orders in after our apps came out. This set the tone for the rest of what was supposed to be a fun night out with friends.

Harry's is my Spring Training must-stop. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Cocktails…read moreare top notch, and we have never had service less than outstanding. One complaint: each table features a card advertising happy hour. Although we were there during happy hour, drinks are not available at the happy hour price. Our waiter was as confused about that as we were. He said the cards had been there quite some time. Misleading if not downright deceitful. I love this place too much to make a fuss, but I felt like my loyalty had been betrayed.

Because of the outstanding customer service, food quality and quantity and the atmosphere this is…read morenow our favorite restaurant in Florida. If you are in the Lakeland area and you are hungry then this should be your first choice. We had "Sean" as our server and he was beyond outstanding. He was very attentive and very friendly and he took time to inform us about the specials, most popular items and was able to make suggestions based on our wants. We started with a dozen grilled oysters, half cajun butter and half garlic butter. They were very delicious. They were tasty, fresh and a nice size. My wife went with the grilled wild caught salmon which was described as the wagyu of the sea. And she said it was the best salmon she has ever had. I went with the pick two combo which included catfish, shrimp and cod. And I know that's three but instead of two pieces of catfish, I got one and two piece pieces of cod. My sides were hush puppies and red beans and rice. Let me tell you first of all it was a lot of food, everything was absolutely delicious. But the red beans and rice were amazing, plenty of flavor. And the sweet tea was excellent. We were to full from dessert but we will try some next time. We also met a manager and the owner and they were both very personable and friendly. They both acted like regular people and they both made us feel welcomed. Lastly we sat outside because we had our service animals with us and they also took very good care of them. They provided cold bowls of water and we order a chicken breast for them. Which they cut up in small pieces and provided them with to go bowls for them to eat out of. We live in Tampa which is about 1 hour away but our experience here was worth the drive. It is in a nice area with shops and stores. Definitely try this business if your in the area

We came here looking for something a little different for a special meal. Really happy with the…read morefood and experience. We came on a weekend and was pretty busy but we got right in. Service was friendly and good. Southern charm feeling. We ordered 3 meals. Sea Bass, Redfish and Pick 2 with fish and shrimp. I had the redfish blackened and it was super flavorful with a kick. The crawfish sauce was excellent with 2 big shrimp on top. Everything was cooked well. The green beans on the side were nice and fresh. Rice was great to get that extra sauce. Wife had the Seabass and it was delicious as well. Great portion with a very tasty chimichurri sauce. I will try that next time as it was a hit. Green beans and potatoes on the side. Kid had the pick 2 and it was also very good. I actually liked the coleslaw. It was not mayo based and had a great taste. I ate it all! To start we had the fried pickles. Huge portion. Pickles were a nice thin slice with a seasoned coating. One of the better fried pickles we have had. Fighting for that last piece. Convenient location in an outdoor mall. Plenty of parking and can take a stroll after eating. Highly recommend this place!

Stopped in for a preconcert meal with friends…read more First time visit. The building is quaint and unique, quite lovely for a group outing. We beat the rush hour so service was excellent. Every one was very happy with both the service and the food. Drinks were excellent! Appetizers came out quickly and were very good and perfectly sized for sharing, Main course followed shortly. Again, all was great. On a side note, not a fan of Lakeland's electronic mobile parking system. Pretty pricey. I guess this is a sign of the times of cities going after revenue every way possible. Just a downer for the merchants and their patrons.

Smith's American Tavern is in historic downtown Lakeland and located in a converted post office…read more It is spacious inside, has a nice size bar area and plenty of TVs to watch sporting events. The atmosphere is dive bar friendly and there are so many cool niche areas for photos. Really loved the raised unfinished ceiling and the naked white brick wall which covered the side wall of the tavern. When you enter there is a hostess to great you. And our server almost appeared immediately. She explained the menu to us and the specials. What a great first impression. Unfortunately, there was a key piece of info we missed. There is a full bar, draft beer options and a decent wine selection. I ordered a draft beer and a flight of Mimosas. The beer was good, the mimosa flight not so much. Oh, and they have brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday, including unlimited mimosas at a 2 hour limit. For food, ordered the classic breakfast plate and a breakfast burger. Food was pretty good, but the burger was from a frozen patty, so not the best. Unfortunately they have some policy where they charge an extra $1 for the eggs. It is posted in the front, but nowhere on the menu. Suffice to say that experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Pun intended. They did remove the $1 but it took more effort that I would have liked and unfortunately the review and the server's tip suffered as a result.

Although it's a "sports bar" I would consider the food and service slightly above what you would…read moreconsider an average good sports bar. Both times we went there that week had very attentive servers, and the food was better than expected at a sports bar that we had not been to before.

Picture perfect - huge- side salad. World's best jalapeño ranch. Pairs nicely with wing night.read more

Went to Dena's for the first time. The little hole in the wall was awesome. I have country fried…read morechicken. Everything including the corn bread was awesome. However, I was jealous when I saw my wife's chicken salad sandwich and onions. Run...do not walk to this place. yum Yum

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.

We were looking for something local and we sure found it! This is great BBQ!…read more We ordered the brisket plate and the Grouper sandwich. The brisket was sooo tender and flavored perfectly. My blackened grouper sandwich was moist and seasoned! I loved it! The fries were crunchy and hot! Everything was delicious. The venue is easily reached off of I-4. Service was quick and efficient. And boy did it fill up quickly with locals for lunch. Highly recommended!

So we moved nearby three months ago... and I'm a little frustrated we never tried this place…read moresooner! We've tried a lot of bbq in the Tampa area, and Smokin Aces blows them all out of the water. We tried every meat - and every single one was good on its own without sauce. The standouts to me are the smoked sausage and chicken wings. The ribs are fantastic too, and this is the very first time I tried brisket I would actually order. At bbq places, it tends to be either great meat and sub-par sides or the other way around. Here - everything is amazing! We tried a few this time. Amazing crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside hush puppies. The potato salad was good - had a deviled egg kind of taste to it. Their bbq beans are heavy on tomato flavor - really good. I enjoyed their collards and corn nuggets. The okra was standard. We ordered take out so it might be even better fresh and hot. The mac and cheese does the job but isn't a standout to me. I'd probably forgo it for some of the other sides. Their menu is more expansive than a standard bbq place with steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and interestingly fettuccine alfredo. Best bbq in the area and close to home. We'll be one of your new regulars.

Two words: chicken & waffles. Probably the best I've had. It came with a sweet and spicy syrup…read morethat was icing on the cake. Nice friendly service in a nice atmosphere made this a great experience. I wish I had one of these closer to home.

My brother and I went to Keke's today for a late breakfast. We wanted high quality food and…read moreservice. We asked for our iced teas to have no lemons and they had lemons. So we had to deal with those pesky seeds. I ordered French toast with bacon and home fries. My brother ordered the sausage and cheese omelet with home fries and sourdough toast. When the food arrived the home fries were stale and cold. I told our server when she came back and she said she would replace them. We were done eating by the time she came back with new home fries. It just seemed like the service and food were lacking on this visit. We were not that happy.