Lakeland’s comfort food leans Southern and sunshine-bright—fried catfish and hushpuppies, biscuit-forward breakfasts, creamy casseroles, and barbecue that perfumes the air.
These local favorites deliver hearty plates with a friendly, small-city vibe.
Fred’s Market Restaurant
Fred’s does Florida meat-and-three with farm-kitchen warmth.
The MarketTable setup means you load a plate with classics: fried chicken with shattering crust, country-fried steak under peppered gravy, slow-cooked pot roast, and sides like mac and cheese, collards, black-eyed peas, and sweet corn casserole…