Best Date Night Restaurants in Lakeland Highlands

My wife and I celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary at the Y-bor city Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida. We had reservations and arrived a few minutes late and were seated almost immediately. Our Waiter "Keith" anticipated our needs and was very good. When Keith found out that we were there to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary he alerted the Manager who came to our table introduced himself and presented us with a congratulations card which was very thoughtful. The food was very very good, the Sangria was excellent and the "White Chocolate Bread Pudding" was to die for. We will be returning to the Columbia every chance we get for the food, service and ambiance. Regards, Greg and Brenda

Always stellar quality. The steak was perfection. A number of the brunch Salads are perfect portions for a started. The fall and winter months afford the outdoor seating opportunity. Only downside - the high table seats are awkward and do not adjust in and out easily, and the way the seats are made make it feel a little tight. (and we are a slender group). Maybe ask to sit in the lower tables if you have kiddos with you. Service 10/10, food 10/10. They stay consistent which is key.

First time diners and we had a great dinner at Predalina! My party tried raw oysters, zucchini chips, blue crab pasta, 1899 kebab, salmon, lamb orecchiette, risotto, and roasted carrots. The food is delicious and there were zero critiques. Our server was also very attentive. The inside tables are a little tight, but once the restaurant filled in our neighbor’s conversation was less noticeable. My only disappointment is that I noted in the booking we were celebrating a birthday and there was no acknowledgment of this. However, it’s not a deterrent and we can’t wait to dine again.

Very popular and busy restaurant, we made reservations ahead of the time, but the check in was still a bit messy. Service was great, she was very helpful and on task. There were 3 of us and we ordered a sushi platter, Pekin Duck for 2, and appetizers including ribs and shishito peppers. The sushi was OK, but the duck and ribs were amazing. The duck was perfectly toasted with crispy skin and very tender meat. The menu and taste is more tailored to American taste. Definitely highly recommend and make sure make reservations ahead of the time. They also have a casual Street Food stall outside, very interesting concept for quick bites.

The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious