Barnhill's Buffet 5216 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-619-6365, Extensive buffet bars of delicious, homestyle American cuisine, as well as salad and dessert bars, are featured at this family dining restaurant which is open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Cherry's Bar & Grill 4231 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-701-0272, Items to satisfy anyone's palate are on the menu at this fun and festive restaurant with items such as hamburgers, sirloin steaks, chicken wings, and fresh salads available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Cracker Barrel 4343 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, FL 33809, 863-853-5405, A combination country restaurant and country gift store that offers an extensive menu of delicious, down home cooking, as well as a wide range of unique country gifts and collectibles. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Rib Crib 4960 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-709-9090, A full menu of award-winning barbecue complemented by an array of appetizers, side dishes, and desserts is served at this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q 3611 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809, 863-607-9445, An award-winning barbecue restaurant that offers a full menu of slow cooked beef, pork, chicken, and ribs complemented by an array of side dishes such as garlic bread, coleslaw, barbecue beans, French fries, and baked potatoes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  more... 

Belly's Cafe 1747 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803, 863-687-4661, Great fresh food. Try a Cuban. 

Deli Delicacies 4110 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-644-3363, This cozy and quaint deli offers a wide selection of choice meats and cheeses on their sandwiches plus they serve fresh salads and tantalizing desserts. Catering services, specialty cakes, and wedding cakes are also available. They are open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner; closed on Sundays. more... 

La Palma Ristorante 3333 Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803, 863-701-7000, Both traditional and contemporary Italian dishes prepared with a wide variety of meats and several choices of fresh fish are featured on the menu at this upscale restaurant that has the atmosphere of a Tuscan country villa. An extensive wine list which includes wines and champagnes from regions of Italy, France, Germany, and California is available to complement your meal, as well as a classic Italian bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille 101 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801, 863-686-2228, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this fun filled, New Orleans style restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and fish and offers an extensive menu of seafood specialties, as well as classic American dishes. more... 

Red Lobster 3706 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809, 863-815-0774, This well known seafood restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers a large menu of traditional and specialty seafood dishes, complemented by a basket of their wonderful cheese biscuits, as well as by an array of beers, wines, and tropical drinks. more... 

Golden Corral Family Steakhouse 4532 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-646-3433, Known for their mouthwatering steaks and delicious fresh baked breads with honey butter, this family steakhouse also features an extensive buffet of American favorites, as well as a salad bar and a dessert bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Outback Steakhouse 5255 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-648-1019, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this Aussie inspired steakhouse serves a full menu of mouthwatering, cooked-to-perfection steaks, as well as salads, soups, sandwiches, chicken dishes, and pastas. more...