§ 05 · Dining directory
Twenty-three verified restaurants.
A working directory of independently owned and locally significant restaurants in and around Lake Wales. Confirm hours before visiting — small restaurants change schedules seasonally.
Downtown Lake Wales
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address | Phone | Hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokin' DJ's BBQ | BBQ | 122 N 1st St | (863) 799-2551 | Wed 11–3, Thu–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–6 | 4.7 |
| Vibin' Vinny's | American / 50s Diner | 230 E Park Ave Ste 24 | (308) 206-8239 | Tue–Sat 11:30–8 | 4.8 |
| Melanie's Seafood Company | Seafood | 120 E Park Ave | (863) 949-6879 | Hours unverified | 4.6 |
| Market Cafe | Breakfast / Lunch | 20 N Market St | (863) 676-8510 | Mon–Fri 8–2 | 4.4 |
| The Ranch Taproom & Coffeehouse | Coffee / Taproom | 247 E Park Ave | (863) 589-5100 | Tue–Fri 7:30–3 | 4.5 |
| Kua Lao — Lao Thai Cuisine | Lao / Thai | 114 W Central Ave | (863) 456-4100 | Wed–Fri 11–2 & 4–8:30, Sat–Sun 12–8:30 | 4.7 |
| Brake Burger Garage | Burgers | 206 E State Rd 60 | (863) 456-4771 | Daily 11–8:30 | 4.6 |
| Locorrito | Southern / Mexican | 218 E State Rd 60 | (863) 456-4697 | Mon–Sat 11–8:30, Sun 11–8 | 4.4 |
| Lake Wales Latte Lounge | Coffee / Cafe | 229 E Stuart Ave #7 | (863) 296-8827 | Hours unverified | — |
Around Town · US-27 · Waterfront
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address | Phone | Hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'incontro Restaurant | Italian | 35 State Rd 60 W | (863) 676-7400 | Wed–Sun 12–8 | 4.4 |
| Taco Riendo | Mexican | 1099 E State Rd 60 | (863) 241-0551 | Mon 11–5, Tue–Sat 11–8, Sun 11–5 | 4.5 |
| El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant | Mexican | 740 State Rd 60 W | (863) 223-8010 | Hours unverified | — |
| El Pilón Loko | Puerto Rican | 823 Eagle Ridge Dr | (863) 899-5660 | Wed–Thu 12–7:30, Fri–Sat 12–10 | 4.6 |
| Crazy Fish Seafood Shack | Seafood | 802 Henry St | (863) 678-0098 | Tue–Thu 4–8:30, Fri–Sat 4–9 | 4.4 |
| Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak | Steak & Seafood | 3100 Canal Rd Lot 12 | (863) 439-2031 | Call ahead — remote waterfront | 3.9 |
| Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern | American / Bar & Grill | 1010 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park | (863) 589-5887 | Hours unverified | — |
| Sizzling Grill | American / Steakhouse | 21400 Highway 27 | (863) 676-4898 | Hours unverified | 4.3 |
| All Star Grill | American / Bar & Grill | 2019 State Rd 60 E | (863) 679-9689 | Hours unverified | — |
| Lake Wales Family Restaurant | Diner / Greek | 109 State Rd 60 W | (863) 676-8799 | Hours unverified | 4.5 |
| Sayless BBQ | BBQ | 907 N 2nd St | — | — | 5 |
| Woody's Bar-B-Q | BBQ | 19501 US Hwy 27 | — | — | 3.6 |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Fast Casual / Burgers | 23525 Hwy 27 | (863) 949-4072 | — | — |
| Panera Bread | Bakery / Cafe | 23710 US Hwy 27 | (863) 657-4770 | — | — |
A note: Ratings and hours change. Confirm details directly with each business before visiting. These listings are community information, not paid endorsements.