Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar

132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

4.5 · 3812 reviews

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About this business

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar is a southern restaurant in downtown Lakeland, Florida, serving authentic regional cuisine across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch menus. The establishment is known for weekend boozy brunch with bottomless mimosas, handcrafted cocktails, and signature dishes like spicy chicken and waffles. Diners consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and generous portions.

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What are Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar's weekend brunch hours in Lakeland?

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar serves brunch on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The business is known for its weekend boozy brunch experience with bottomless mimosas.

Does Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar offer outdoor seating?

Yes, Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar has outdoor seating available for guests. The restaurant is located on the corner of Lemon & Kentucky in downtown Lakeland and welcomes families and groups of various sizes.

What is Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar known for besides food?

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar is recognized for its handcrafted cocktails, bourbon and whiskey selection, and happy hour specials running Tuesday through Saturday from 3–6 PM. The business also features specialty promotions like Tito's Tuesday and Whiskey Wednesday.

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar at a glance

Hours · Wednesday: 8 AM – 9 PMClosed · opens tomorrow 8 AM
Phone: (863) 683-5267
Address: 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Directions →
Rating: 4.5★ from 3,812 reviews — #25 of 30 restaurants in Lakeland (city average 4.6★)
Details: Price $$Website →

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Michael

Google reviewer

"Fantastic waitress, Olivia!!!"

aeroxinc

Google reviewer

"Can is awesome! Great food."

StylezByEl

Google reviewer

"Both meals amazing potatoes soooo goood ‘ ! And meatloaf 10/10"

Diana

Google reviewer

"Delicious food by the chefs and excellent service by Brian!! Our first time and we will be back...especially for the egg rolls. 😋"

Jason

Google reviewer

"Great place for a good meal, great atmosphere and exceptional service."

Rolando

Google reviewer

"We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Frescos! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a great meal. Our server, Haley, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The service was truly top-notch. The food was incredible! We had the grilled chicken, the burger, and the special of the day, which was the egg rolls. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. And the cheesecake desserts were absolutely amazing—we tried two different kinds, and both were incredible! Between the great atmosphere, exceptional service, and delicious food, Frescos definitely delivered a five-star experience. Haley was wonderful, and we will absolutely be back!"

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