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Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Catering service Lounge Southern us restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Lounges in Lakeland


Address

132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Website

www.frescoslakeland.com

Contact

(863) 683-5267

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) nice (11) Lakeland (10) service (10) great (10) amazing (8) ordered (8) menu (7) delicious (7) atmosphere (7)
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  • 5/5 Melissa P. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places for brunch & bottomless mimosas in Lakeland! Very reasonably priced, the bread basket is just amazing and everything on the menu is so delicious it's hard to choose! The different choices in juices that you can mix and match for mimosas is such a fun treat! The service is fantastic, even on a busy weekend! Love the vibe and atmosphere! Definitely recommend if you want a southern style swanky place to go!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Demetrios Mina (Jimmy M. 7 months ago on Google
    Frescos in Downtown Lakeland is absolutely amazing! I really like this Restaurant, It’s perfect! The food is Awesome, the service is right on point, everything was just great. I will definitely go back again.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcy 2 years ago on Google
    The food is very flavorful. We had good service. My husband really enjoyed the Draft Kentucky Bourbon. The short ribs with the cauliflower mashed potatoes was amazing. My husband kept going for my dish! He ordered the Tea Brined Chicken which he really liked (just not as much as mine) we got the deviled eggs as an appetizer, they were good with bacon on top.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxana L. 1 year ago on Google
    Judging by my Shrimp & Grits dish, I would give this place 6 stars if I had the option. These were probably the best grits I ever had, perfect texture, amazing flavor. Shrimp was fabulous, and so was the gravy on top. My husband's Cobia was very good too. The place looks great and the service was nice. We will return for sure!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorelei H. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cute place! We had brunch and bottomless mimosas and everything was divine! We had so much fun together for our FIRST date and also had great conversation and laughs with the staff despite how busy they were! Def plan to come back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank Di L. 2 years ago on Google
    My travels for work took me through Lakeland today and the doctor I was working with highly recommended that I eat at Frescos for lunch and I'm sure glad he did.My all time favorite sandwich....the Reuben was on the menu and I must say it is one of the best I've ever had. It's a simple sandwich but isn't always done right, but Frescos has nailed it. The next time I'm here I will definitely be back to sample the rest of the menu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MrSam Berries (. 2 years ago on Google
    Out of all the places my husband and I went to for our “The kids are in school let’s have lunch dates!” This was my absolute favorite place. We loved the building (and we were seated all the way in the back next to a busy door). Our waitress was amazing, the food was amazing. Loved this place. I got the BBQ chicken pizza. It’s the best thing I’ve eaten. Would absolutely go back everyday if I could.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erik R. 2 years ago on Google
    The Egg-rolls were goods the flat chicken bread was good the hamburger was the quality of a burger from Dennys not impressive at all. price of the food and drinks are little high, customer service was excellent and the restaurant is nice and has a nice atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly T. 7 months ago on Google
    We were in Lakeland on business from Orlando and decided to look up a place to eat. We came across this place and decided to try it. The food was really good. The shrimp and grit had a good flavor (only con is that they were not super hot, just warm). We also ordered the souther Benedict which I was told was really good, and he enjoyed it. My son ordered chicken with a side of loaded fries. I think the waitress misunderstood and she brought him loaded fries with chicken strips cut up in it. Nonetheless, he said it was good. Our waitress Zoey was really good and attentive. When we asked for anything she came back quick and overall, the service was really good. If we were ever in Lakeland again we would return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caribbean P. 9 months ago on Google
    It was my first time at Fresco Southern Kitchen and it was truly a wonderful dinner experience. The food was great, the waitress was extremely attentive to our needs, and the atmosphere was extremely relaxing which helped make the meal even more enjoyable. I will certainly be returning, because the online menu is truly extensive, and I do want to experience some of the breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes. So should you find yourself in Downtown Lakeland, needing something to eat, stop by Fresco Southern Kitchen located at the corner of Lemon and Kentucky Streets, I'm sure you will find something you like, and leave feeling refreshed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, service, and atmosphere! We had the buffalo cauliflower, t-bone pork chop, and sweet tea marinated chicken (yes, you read that right!!). All were amazing dishes. Pork was a little under flavored, but the apples and stuffing with it more than made up for it! Drinks were great, and the dessert was too! Extra bonus for being a dog friendly patio, including bringing a fresh water bowl and multiple homemade dog treats for our pup!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant in downtown Lakeland. Wide variety of fresh tasting creations. Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Nice ambience and friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 tracy B. 2 years ago on Google
    We ate here about 5 years ago for our anniversary and it was loud and food was terrible. So today we decided to try it again for breakfast. The quiche was so bad . For 13.00 dollars i got a tiny round container of dried up food. Fruit on the side was terrible. My husband's plate had a over baked biscuit that was hard, but the real kicker was the grits. It was a bottle of garlic salt and thats all you tasted. The waitress was sweet and nice but I do prefer my waitresses hair up and not swinging long hair over peoples food. Having garlic in everything is not southern cooking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elandros 1. 1 year ago on Google
    This wonderful restaurant offers a great selection of tasty foods. But best of all they offer a wide selection of gluten free options they are absolutely delicious. highly recommended if you are ever in the Lakeland area.

  • 5/5 Leonie D. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited Frisco's on a busy Saturday morning, but we were still able to be seated pretty rapidly. We were dining with baby and stroller, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating and gave us an easy to access. The mimosas were very delicious with good seasonal options. I tried this seasonal prickly pear of mimosa and would definitely recommend it as it is a unique twist on a traditional brunch beverage. The menu was lacking in strict vegetarian options, but it was easy to edit some of the other options and I ended up ordering off of the lunch menu a beyond burger. I also enjoyed eating the sweet bread that we ordered for the table. Overall, a lovely place to dine outdoors, great service, and fresh food!

  • 5/5 Jon G. 1 year ago on Google
    What a nice brunch location tucked in downtown Lakeland. We got lucky and beat the crowd. By the time we left there was an hour wait. Service was great, restaurant was clean and very nice, and facilities were clean. Food was great and drinks were well made. Was able to get a waffle dish even though it wasn’t listed on the menu. Waffle were crispy outside and soft and moist on the inside. Eggs were prepared as ordered, bacon was nicely cooked and smoked, and pancakes were fluffy and very good. Both pancakes and waffles came with a unique honey cinnamon butter that was a nice treat. Whether local or being adventurous this is a great spot!

  • 5/5 Ebony H. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed eating here! We visited on a Wednesday night, so the traffic was minimal (ideal for us). The restaurant looked and felt clean and had a calm atmosphere! Friendly staff! Great service! The food was delicious! We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Greg B. 6 months ago on Google
    Our food arrived at the table hot and good. The flavor was good, and the server was very attentive and nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal and a nice dinner atmosphere. We actually tried the breakfast a couple of days later. I would recommend this place to anyone looking. They also have outside seating that we took advantage of to enjoy the nice day.

  • 5/5 Crystal M. 6 months ago on Google
    Everything was amazing!! The staff were all nice and friendly and the food was definitely worth all the experience. I sat outside and ordered the dirty chicken biscuit with grits. AMAZINGLY delicious. This was my first time and I will definitely be back. They also have bottomless mimosas as well. The house breakfast was delicious as well.

  • 5/5 Brittany L. 5 months ago on Google
    Incredibly tasty. Bottomless mimosas with 6+ flavors for only $16. Fried green tomatoes were on point. The potatoes were crispy. The biscuits were soft. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Angela C. 8 months ago on Google
    Simply UHmazing! We arrived to have breakfast and it was pleasantly not too busy. We asked Melanie for a high top near a window so we could enjoy the city view. We were unsure of what to order (it's been 10 years since we've lived in Lakeland), so Melanie gave us the popular choices. My son ordered the steak bowl, and I ordered the shrimp and grits. I can't say enough about this restaurant. At first glance of the website, I was unsure of the prices for breakfast, but when you see the portion size and you have a chance to taste this unbelievable cuisine, the price flies right out the window. Brava to everyone at Frescos. This was a wonderful experience to have with my son.

  • 5/5 Noah H. 7 months ago on Google
    Really good atmosphere and food. I recommend the Traditional Benedict for breakfast. My partner recommends the Mimosa as a drink. Love how they replaced the parallel parking spots with more outdoor seating. Very people friendly

  • 4/5 Cameron B. 2 years ago on Google
    My first day coming here was today. The staff were super sweet and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. They were pet friendly so I was able to bring my dog which is awesome. They even had bones for him and brought out water. The only thing I would say I didn’t necessarily like is I felt the waitress could of been a bit more attentive but I understand it’s easy to get distracted so I didn’t take it personally. The other thing I didn’t like was the fact our card was denied because of the system they have. I spoke to the waitress and she said their system is very old so that occasionally this happens. To be safe we called our bank and they said it was on their end as we had enough funds. Over all though our experience was good and I’d go again, just maybe with cash or just hav multiple cards on me (which I normally do anyways.)


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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