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1 / 29#29. Love Bird Almost Famous Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803
- Categories: American (Traditional), Southern
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lakeland, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lakeland using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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2 / 29#28. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4014 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Barbeque
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3 / 29#27. Nineteen 61
- Rating: 4.5/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 E Main St Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Latin American, Spanish, Southern
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4 / 29#26. Fresh Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4520 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: American (New), Gluten-Free
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5 / 29#25. Chef T's Garden Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 E Gary Rd Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: American (Traditional), Wine Bars
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6 / 29#24. Riverside Express Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 E Memorial Blvd Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Seafood
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7 / 29#23. Taqueria El Perico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 615 W Daughtery Rd Lakeland, FL 33809
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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8 / 29#22. Palace Southside
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 4780 S Florida Ave Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wineries
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9 / 29#21. Zarza Latin Food & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4648 Cleveland Heights Blvd Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Colombian
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10 / 29#20. Cafe Zuppina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4417 S Florida Av Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Turkish
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11 / 29#19. Sweet Cup Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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12 / 29#18. SW Caribbean Delights
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 W Daughtery Rd Lakeland, FL 33810
- Categories: Caribbean
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13 / 29#17. Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 E Main St Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Delis, Coffee & Tea
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14 / 29#16. Purrology Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5343 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Themed Cafes
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15 / 29#15. MyIndiKitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2810 Lakeland Highlands Rd Lakeland, FL 33803
- Categories: Indian
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16 / 29#14. Subs 'n Such
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1008 S Florida Ave Lakeland, FL 33803
- Categories: Delis, Diners, Sandwiches
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17 / 29#13. Marlene's Take-out Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 813 W Memorial Blvd Lakeland, FL 33815
- Categories: Caribbean
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18 / 29#12. Hana Tea House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4525 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion
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19 / 29#11. Black & Brew
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 100 Lake Morton Dr Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American (New), Desserts
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20 / 29#10. Wafu
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 502 E Main St Catapult Lakeland Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Waffles, Food Trucks
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21 / 29#9. Cuban B's Burgers & Bakes
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Lakeland, FL 33801
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Cuban
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22 / 29#8. Manna International Street Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, African
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23 / 29#7. Savory Thai
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 5109 US Hwy 98 S Lakeland, FL 33812
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea
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24 / 29#6. Krunchy Krab
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1142 Texas ave N Lakeland, FL 33805
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
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25 / 29#5. Subway
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 County Line Rd Lakeland, FL 33815
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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26 / 29#4. Tea RX Cafe Lakeland
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3114 Florida Ave S Lakeland, FL 33803
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese, Cafes
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27 / 29#3. Dena's Place Diner & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4525 S Florida Ave Lakeland, FL 33813
- Categories: Diners
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28 / 29#2. Fire Hot Pot & BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4250 US Hwy 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809
- Categories: Barbeque, Hot Pot
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29 / 29#1. Nyammins Kitchen And Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 428 W 10th St Lakeland, FL 33805
- Categories: Caribbean
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