Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Lakewood Ranch

Pricey, but the service and food were excellent. We had reservations and arrived early, so we went to the bar for a drink. Happy hour prices and selection are very good for such an upscale restaurant, and we decided to have dinner in the bar booth.

Always a great experience! Had dinner with a friend who had not been to Libby’s before and she loved it. Felicia was amazing in taking care of us. This is a good local favorite.

Sunday Brunch at UPCC! We have been members for 6 years but have never been to Brunch! It exceeded my expectations. Everything was so fresh and prepared well. Especially loved the Flank Steak w/ shallot sauce. Only complaint was around 1:00 many of the desserts were gone and not replaced due to the Brunch ending at 2:00, but we were still able to find delicious Brownies and Carrot Cake. All in all, a great experience!!

My wife and I had a spectacular dinner at GROVE in Lakewood Ranch. From the moment we were seated, the evening felt incredibly special. We were tucked into a gorgeous, crescent-shaped half-moon booth that brought a distinct air of elegance and intimacy, setting the perfect mood for a wonderful dinner date. The culinary side of our evening was just as impressive. I started with their rich, comforting New England clam chowder, while my wife thoroughly enjoyed a perfectly crisp, flavorful flatbread. For the main course, she chose the chicken—beautifully prepared—while I went with the tuna, a standout dish cooked to perfection. Between the refined, upscale ambiance and the top-tier scratch-made food, GROVE delivered a flawless, romantic night out. We will absolutely be returning!

Superb service by Dino. Food was excellent. The almond joy bead pudding was outstanding. A hidden gem that is consistently superb