Born & Bread Blakehouse, Lakeland Boston Cream Cruffin. Who doesn't love the best of both worlds? The creative artisans at this bakery, which specializers in 'slow dough', have taken their signature layered, flaky croissant, formed it in the shape of a muffin, filled it with vanilla pastry cream, and topped it all with a decadent [...]
LoveBird, Lakeland If you have every heard of the phrase 'everything buy the kitchen sink' then you know where this tasty, eccentric dis get its name. Dirty Fries with hot chicken, bacon, house made cheese sauce, green onion, and buttermilk dill ranch dressing are taken to the next level with the addition of the eatery's [...]
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar, Lakeland Spicy Chicken & Waffles This popular downtown gastropub, know for its Southern fare and creative cocktails, is not just for dinner,, it's a destination for breakfast and brunch too. Come for that all important first meal of the day and other their sweet & savory signature chicken & Waffles. [...]
Grove Roots Brewing Co., Winter Haven This craft brewery opened in 2016. It was the town's first and set the standard for what is now a thriving and creative brewing scene. Gather around a communal table in the indoor-outdoor tap room and order one of the flagship brews, Wakes of Grain. The draft amber ale [...]
The Brack Shack, Auburndale Brisket Mac Eggroll. The downtown favorite is known for its mouthwatering renditions of classic barbecue dishes, but don't overlook its creative spin on the eggroll. They load an eggroll wrapper with mac-n-cheese and fall-apart tender beef brisket that's been cooked over cherry wood before frying it to perfection. Pair it with [...]
Crave & Copper, Auburndale Raise a glass at this brewpub by the Florida Brewery, where sharable plates from beer cheese and pretzel bits to smoked fish dip pair perfectly with the signature later on tap.
Lucille's American Cafe, Winter Haven This casual eatery has been serving comfort food classics since 1999. Menu favorites include chicken pot pie, patty melts, and a classic chocolate malt.
The Terrace Grill, Lakeland At this upscale eatery in the Terrace Hotel, Executive Chef Patrick Baird makes everything from scratch daily. Don't miss dishes featuring wild-caught seafood and sustainably raised meat.
Canon Lake Steakhouse - Bowling Green Spectacular views of Canyon Lake are rivaled only by the hearty presentations of dry-aged prime steak and seafood at this stately restaurant at Streamsong Resort.
Scarpa's Italian, Lakeland Locally owned by a husband and wife team. This charming trattoria serves classic dishes such as shrimp scampi and linguini with clams using fresh Florida seafood.
