Welcome to Lakeland, Florida, a vibrant city with a population of 259,498, nestled between Tampa and Orlando. Known for its picturesque lakes and historic architecture, Lakeland also has a rich culinary landscape. However, like many cities, it has seen its share of closed down restaurants. From beloved venues that have permanently closed to those that have simply shut down temporarily, this page explores the stories behind Lakeland’s dining scene that once flourished.
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The Mexico Corner – Lakeland – 1801 George Jenkins Blvd
1801 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
Mother B’s & Sue’s Restaurant – Lakeland – 1401 Lakeland Hills Blvd
1401 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
Status: Permanently Closed
Planet Grilled Cheese – Lakeland – 3757-4113 Southside Frontage Rd
3757-4113 Southside Frontage Rd
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
Louie Mack’s Steakhouse – Lakeland – 5700 Florida Ave S
5700 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Bubu’s Burgers РLakeland Р3114 Florida Ave S
3114 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Wendy’s – Lakeland – 2520 Us-92
2520 Us-92
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Shane’s Rib Shack – Lakeland – 1529 Town Center Dr
1529 Town Center Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
The Hot Spot Diner – Lakeland – 1625 Shepherd Rd
1625 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
Status: Permanently Closed
Shari’s Restaurant – Lakeland – 2844 Lakeland Highlands Rd
2844 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
El Bohio – Lakeland – 1302 N Florida Ave
1302 N Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
Status: Permanently Closed
CupPasta Lakeland – Lakeland – 3800 Us-98
3800 Us-98
Lakeland, FL 33809
Status: Permanently Closed
Just Larry’s – Lakeland – 3415 E County Rd 542
3415 E County Rd 542
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
2 Amigos Bar – Lakeland – 4210 New Tampa Hwy
4210 New Tampa Hwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
Mt Fuji Japanese Steakhouse – Lakeland – 2607 Florida Ave S
2607 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
City Pizza – Lakeland – 4266 Us Hwy 98 N
4266 Us Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809
Status: Permanently Closed
The Far Corner Kitchen / Far Corner Pizza / Haitian Creole Restaurant – Lakeland – 943 E Memorial Blvd
943 E Memorial Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
A-Train BBQ – Lakeland – 2844 Lakeland Highlands Rd
2844 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Mi Casa Cafe – Lakeland – 710 Longfellow Blvd
710 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Crane’s Crossing at the Gardens – Lakeland – 1037 Dixieland Mall Ln
1037 Dixieland Mall Ln
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Colombian guys latin food – Lakeland – 2625 Us Hwy 98 N
2625 Us Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33805
Status: Permanently Closed
Hot – N – Box Chicken Wings & Fish – Lakeland – 817 N Massachusetts Ave
817 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Biscuits and Benedicts – Lakeland – 1212 Florida Ave S
1212 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Brick City Bistro – Lakeland – 825 Florida Ave S
825 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Unfiltered Lakeland – Lakeland – 801 E Main St
801 E Main St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Oishii Bento – Lakeland – 6595 Florida Ave S
6595 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway Restaurants – Lakeland – 933 W Pipkin Rd
933 W Pipkin Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Village Inn – Lakeland – 3770 Lakeside Village Ct
3770 Lakeside Village Ct
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Little Greek Fresh Grill – Lakeland – 4756 Florida Ave S
4756 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Anna’s Diner – Lakeland – 5221 Us-98
5221 Us-98
Lakeland, FL 33812
Status: Permanently Closed
Sorrel Bistro Lakeland – Lakeland – 1560 Town Center Dr
1560 Town Center Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Sazon Fry & Grill – Lakeland – 1401 E Gary Rd
1401 E Gary Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
taquitos el gordo – Lakeland – 3979 New Tampa Hwy
3979 New Tampa Hwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
Fill Up Station – Lakeland – 1037 E Main St
1037 E Main St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
WACO Kitchen – Lakeland – 3900 Don Emerson Dr
3900 Don Emerson Dr
Lakeland, FL 33811
Status: Permanently Closed
Fat Elberts Family LLC Motor City Style Coney Island – Lakeland – 5565 New Tampa Hwy
5565 New Tampa Hwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
Mimi’s Cafe – Lakeland – 3770 Lakeside Village Ct
3770 Lakeside Village Ct
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Palm Cinema 3 – Lakeland – 4226 Old Rd 37
4226 Old Rd 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Tokyo Steak House – Lakeland – 2607 Florida Ave S
2607 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33803
Status: Permanently Closed
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill – Lakeland – 5216 Florida Ave S
5216 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Zohra’s Restaurant – Lakeland – 101 Lake Wire Dr
101 Lake Wire Dr
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
gabby’s Caribbean and American Restaurant – Lakeland – 521 W Memorial Blvd
521 W Memorial Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815
Status: Permanently Closed
The Back Nine – NORTH LAKELAND CLOSED – Lakeland – 7331 Us Hwy 98 N
7331 Us Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809
Status: Permanently Closed
Ben’s Soft Pretzels – Lakeland – 5800 Us Hwy 98 N
5800 Us Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809
Status: Permanently Closed
El Bohio Restaurant – Lakeland – 518 E Memorial Blvd
518 E Memorial Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
Status: Permanently Closed
Smoothie Squad – Lakeland – 5121 Us Hwy 98 N Suite 2
5121 Us Hwy 98 N Suite 2
Lakeland, FL 33809
Status: Permanently Closed
Us Foods – Lakeland – 330 N Ingraham Ave
330 N Ingraham Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
Plenty – Lakeland – 640 E Main St
640 E Main St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed
The wooden spoon – Lakeland – 6960 Florida Ave S
6960 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Ruby Tuesday – Lakeland – 3635 Florida Ave S
3635 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33813
Status: Permanently Closed
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue and Restaurant – Lakeland – 204 E Orange St #102
204 E Orange St #102
Lakeland, FL 33801
Status: Permanently Closed