HAVEN Magazine published its 2022 Best of Lakeland list , and we’re obsessed. Keep reading for our recommendations for a few spots from each category below.
Food + drink
Nineteen61
| Best fine dining, wine menu, and romantic restaurant
- Finish your meal with the guava cheesecake and a cappuccino.
Reececliff Family Diner
| Best diner
- Try the classic Original Reececliff Burger.
Gaskins Barbecue and Lobster
| Best new restaurant
- You can’t go wrong with lobster grilled cheese.
Retail
Pressed Books & Coffee
| Best book store
- Explore new and pre-loved books with a coffee in hand.
Top Buttons
| Best thrift store
- Book a personal shopping appointment.
Scout & Tag
| Best gift shop/boutique
- Shop for home goods, kitchen items, books, and paper goods.
Home services
Springer Construction
| Best contractor
- Bring the team behind Streamsong, The Yard on Mass, and more along for your next home project.
The Terrace Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
| Best hotel
- Dine at The Terrace Grille during your stay (or anytime).
One Clean Mom Cleaning & Organization
| Best cleaning company
- Book a move-in or move-out clean to eliminate stress during your next move.
Professional services
Bloom Shakalaka
| Best florist
- Make your own arrangement at The Bloom Bar.
Haus 820
| Best wedding venue
- Book the courtyard for your cocktail hour or reception during cooler months.
DayDreams Day & Med Spa
| Best spa
- Treat yourself to a Signature Tranquility Journey.
Health + wellness
Yoga Pointe
| Best yoga studio
- Take a Yin yoga class.
Anthony’s Health Hut
| Best wellness store
- Order the Tabouli or a signature protein smoothie.
Lakeland Regional Health
| Best hospital, rehabilitation services, and mental health services
- Book a telehealth appointment to talk to a doctor from your own home.
Arts + entertainment
Bump Galletta
| Best visual artist + local maker
- Commission a house portrait.
Union Hall
| Best live music venue
- Put on your boots and try some line dancing lessons.
Polk Museum of Art
| Best museum
- Take a guided curator tour to learn from the experts.
Ready for more? Check out HAVEN Magazine for the full list of 2022 winners — and thank you to HAVEN Magazine for putting this list together.