Nineteen61 - Lakeland (FL)

5 /5 Andrew Polaskey: Solid experience, food was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Cocktails were spectacular as well, nicely mixed and well balanced. Outdoor seating is available however be mindful that trains run just across the park and can be quite loud with the horns. Little bit on the slower end for food to come out of the kitchen, wait staff were highly communicative though on the delays and kept our table up to date. Likely simply due to the holiday season in regards to this though.

5 /5 Stephen Mutz: One of the best restaurants in Lakeland with great flavors, strong service, and a nice ambience, especially for a business dinner or date night! Not ideal for kids. Brussels sprouts are must have appetizer, and the salmon is very strong.

5 /5 Jennifer Le: Nineteen61 has been on my list of restaurants to visit and I got to enjoy it my first time last night. The service was nice & friendly, the Japanese bourbon drink hit the spot, the seasonal Grinch cocktail was interesting, and I love that they start off with the little Brazilian cheese bread while you wait for your meal. The croquettas were delish, I loved the sauce they sat on. The only complaint I would have about my short rib & rice meal was that the sauce was a little too salty, and the meat portion was small for the price justification. I enjoyed the crunchy white bean rice that was served with it. I would love to come back and try again to find a favorite meal here.

5 /5 Jane Bongo: Nineteen61 is hands down one of the best dining spots in Lakeland, Florida—a sophisticated Latin-inspired restaurant that blends modern Spanish influences with Cuban roots and Southern touches . What truly elevated my visit was the exceptional service, especially from our server Leah. She was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made thoughtful recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes . And Dean, the maitre d , has a very professional, warm, welcoming demeanor. His extended knowledge set the tone for a wonderful dining experience.

5 /5 Jeanna Parker: The grouper soltada was phenomenal for my lunch. The flavors were amazing. The host, Marcos, Emerson and our server were fabulous and made sure we were cared for and enjoyed our lunch. Also the ceiling is beautiful and the upgraded chairs are lovely. The whole experience made our lunch divine.