Grillsmith - Lakeland

So I was in town for some training and decide to try this place based on reviews. It was easy to find in a plaza and of course had plenty of parking. The decor was warm & wood, I thought it looked very nice. I grabbed a high top at the bar and the service friendly.I wanted some steak and to eat a little bit lighter so I ordered the steakhouse wedge salad. It came out fast and looked great! I was sad to find the steak was over cooked. I ordered it medium but it finished as well. Of course with a wedge I'd expect to cut up the lettuce but on this one I also had to cut the tomatoes and bacon too. I would of preferred if those two were done for me. The dressing it came with was a ranch blue cheese which was so delicious. All together, I really enjoyed it and it had a really good flvaor. Even with the steak being over cooked, which I did expect better. I wpuld give them another shot and see if the cook was just having an off night. I even considered coming back another night for a different steak, but didn't. If you're in the area and were considering trying them, I'd say swing by and do it.

Great food, service, environment, and overall experience. Everything was delicious and most certainly worth the price. Would recommend this great establishment to anyone!

Coming from California and I knew I had to come check this place out again . The food never fails .The restaurant is located in a perfect spot . I ended up doing reservations in advance because I've heard this place sometimes has a long wait time.Our waitress was such a pleasure and explained everything and what dishes are popular ...Always a full house here from what I saw . Love the woodsy decoration Everyone at the table loved their dishes all were very tasty and none of them were bad at all. The drinks were a hit also. All the steaks were for sure a stand out . The bisque could have used a bit more help when it comes to density and flavor.Burgers were for sure a great choice.Overall a great spot to have dinner , will be coming back here to try out other dishes 9.2/10

Reservations are recommended F-Sun. Parking can be challenging but the trick is to target the outlier lot by the two hotels and have a nice walk to the building. Last visit: Coca-Cola Ribs were dry and didn't fall off the bone. So thank goodness for the sauce but I ran out since the container was small. Green beans were firm, maybe a bit too much but better than the ribs. Side salad was perfect and adds an extra $2 charge if selected as one of your sides.A good choice is the sea bass. Price is fair. Sauce is good. Salmon is also good. Both are recommended for the seafood lover.Service was great by Brett, who has been at this location for many years. He was the highlight of the visit. Ambiance is nice, as is the case at most Grillsmiths, but we were placed at the table nearest the bathrooms so there was a lot of foot traffic.

The food was fabulous. I had the wedge salad with the 8 oz steak. The steak was very flavorful and cooked correctly. The service was good. The only negative was we sat under an AC vent and our party liked to froze. We had heard good things about this place and they were correct. We will definitely be going back.

Outstanding. We met for brunch for my daughters birthday and we made a good decision. Our food was delicious, the server was kind and efficient. Between the family we ordered two appetizers, fish tacos , salmon , margarita flatbread and the bang bang shrimp were poppin . To finish it off her birthday desert was bananas foster, omg to die for. The decor in the restaurant is nice and intimate, football showing in the bar. Good stuff as we will return again soon for that desert !

We come to GrillSmith Lakeland very frequently and it's because Ryan our server is always amazing and takes great care of us, the food is consistently delish and the restaurant is always very clean!

This review is for our favorite server Brandi D. This young lady always makes sure that we are well taken care of, pays attention to details, ensures that we are comfortable and happy with our choice of menu items and how the items are prepared. She is very cheerful and extremely pleasant during each of our dining experiences. Always greets us with a smile!! If you are visiting during the weekdays, be sure to ask for her, you will not be disappointed!Jim & Donna M.Auburndale

Great food and great service!!!Lindsay is awesome!!! My favorite restaurant in Florida!!

Our server, Brandi Demalignon, was amazing and super friendly-- she knew the menu well, was attentive and efficient. We'll be back!