Fred's Market Restaurant

Category: Southern restaurant (US) in Lakeland, Florida

Address: 2120 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Phone: +18636037080

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Amanda Jones

Jul 16, 2022

Buffet, home cooked food and a dessert bar?!?! Sign me up every time!! We opted to not bring our toddler with us for this meal and honestly they are super toddler friendly, we should have! The food smelled amazing the moment we walked in. So many options for lunch it was hard to choose. There’s no way to go in and only get one plate!! The waitress was attentive and helped keep the table cleaned off and our drinks filled to the brim. My only downfall was not going once more before we left the area. They did have a hand washing station (loved even before Covid) and a glove section before you touch the plates. This is no golden corral or ponderosa, you will not be disappointed!!

Ryan sells Cars

Jul 8, 2022

Living an hour away, we don't get to come here often. Whenever we are remotely in the area though, we do make it a point to come here and eat. A lot. Being from NC and growing up on country cooking, Fred's Market ALWAYS checks off the home cooking box for me. The pulled pork is on point, the fried chicken, tasty. Tonight they also had ribs, turkey and gravy, country fried steak and gravy, and they seem to always have crispy fried catfish. Like country veggies? They have PLENTY! They also have a salad bar, but who comes here for salad?

Nathan Browder

May 11, 2022

How a Buffet SHOULD be done! I will say, I was a little worried at first when I saw the price ($18.49 for unlimited buffet trips at time of writing), but was pleased to see options such as "veggie only", or even a single plate option for much cheaper...That being said.. Anything that you remember your grandmother cooking for you, that took all day to cook... well, its phenomenal here! Pot roast, BBQ, and collards were all cooked extremely well, making this place live up to its motto of Slow Food, Fast. Add to the phenomenal food, some of the best service I've seen in a long time, and you have the makings of a 5 Star Buffet. Well worth the stop if you're in the area.

C J

Jul 11, 2021

We enjoyed the Southern experience in this small town restaurant. Our server was great. There is buffet option with plenty to choose from. They have a sink to wash hands along with gloves. We could taste the freshness. Great value for money as well. Good ambience with wonderful country music in the background. Lot of seating area and well spread out. Would love to come back!

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Questions & Answers

Is there enough parking for a 38 ft. motor coach.

Carolyn Wells | Sep 3, 2018
Aaron Davis | Sep 3, 2018

Yes Carolyn there is enough parking

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How much are the eat in and takeout dinners on Thanksgiving?

joy jones | Sep 3, 2018
Jean Mosheim | Sep 3, 2018

18.98 for The buffet

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How much is dinner and what time does the dinner buffet start?

Elson rivera | Dec 6, 2021
Karen Conklin | Dec 6, 2021

I have breakfast there and the most expensive is just over$11.00 for to go on week days.

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Is there a discount price on children?

Amanda Garvaglia | Sep 3, 2018
Shawanda Bonner | Sep 3, 2018

Yes there's a kid's discount.

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Is this restaurant all. U. Can eat

Tina Mcpherson | Apr 5, 2022
Michael Ashley | Sep 2, 2022

What's price for buffet

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Can I make reservations for a group?

Capstone Project Rosa Cambridge | Apr 5, 2022
Shanna Debusk | May 5, 2022

Yes

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Is the buffet open or menu items only

Sherry Bell | Dec 6, 2021
Tiffaney Keaton | Dec 6, 2021

Yes ,the buffet is open and the have a hand washing station and gloves at the bar

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What time do you start serving lunch on Sunday?

Pam Colding | Nov 6, 2021
Jer Zee | Nov 6, 2021

I think they start switching breakfast for lunch at about 11 am

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Are there any birthday specials?!

Sandra Cortez | Sep 2, 2021
Rick Black | Sep 2, 2021

They also do discounts for ex military and present military and first responders as well as an early bird punch card

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Love the fried chicken

NORMA GARCIA | Sep 2, 2020
Roy Taylor | Sep 2, 2020

The fried green tomatoes we're out of this world!

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How much is it for an adult.

Erik Liston | Sep 3, 2019
steven stewart | Sep 3, 2019

For full buffet plus drink it is around 13-14 dollars

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What is the Saturday menue?

Pauline Hieronymus | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Pauline, You can find our entire menu, including our weekend options at www.fredsmarket.com. -Mike

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If yes to Thanksgiving Dinner, can you make a reservation

Bernie Conlee | Sep 3, 2019
June High | Sep 3, 2019

If you have a large party, like a dozen or so, it is recommended you call the restaurant, let them know so they can sit you all together.

What's different on menu during week. Was there.meal excellent just can't remember dailychanges

Brenda Adams Adams | Sep 3, 2019
Grace Foster | Sep 3, 2019

I don't know was only there once I enjoyed the buffet the fried green tomatoes are great!

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Are they still having the blue plate special until 10:00 Monday thru Friday including the drink

Martha Boles | Sep 3, 2018
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2018

Hey Martha, Yes, we are still featuring the $5.00 Blue Plate Super Special. We will always have a Blue Plate option, but this special is for a limited time. -Mike

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Is there free coffee on the weekend prior to 8:30?

Jimmy Reed | Sep 3, 2018
Dan Burch | Sep 3, 2018

Not sure on the coffee

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Do I need to make a reservation for Thanksgiving

Gina Hetherington | Sep 3, 2018
Natalie Campos | Sep 3, 2018

No reservations required

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Do you still do the birthday free lunch?

Shirley Schmidt | Aug 3, 2022
Donna Himschoot | Aug 3, 2022

Free dessert only

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 2, 2022
Allan | Sep 2, 2021

Mask when not at your table Must wash hands and put on new gloves each time you go through the line

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What is cost

Kathy Johansen | Sep 2, 2021
Quentin Lewis | Sep 2, 2021

The main item here is the buffet which comes at two different cost depending on the amount of food that you want, there's the Blue Plate special and then the all-you-can-eat special which varies is in cost of about 3 to $4 difference. The buffet starts usually at $14.99 or $15.99

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What our the hours around Christmas

Jerold Herb | Sep 2, 2021
Mike Thomas | Sep 2, 2021

I think they are closed Christmas day but serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every other day

Is Fred's market open Christmas?

A Google User | Sep 2, 2021
Jayleen Cummings | Sep 2, 2021

No they are not!

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Can you tell me what precautions you are taking at the food bars?

Carolyn Foyle | Sep 2, 2021
Gen Neg | Sep 2, 2021

You have to have your mask on of course. They have you wash your hands at the washing station and then put on gloves before you serve yourself.

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Is the Sanford store open?

Kat Ayers | Sep 2, 2021
rich And | Sep 2, 2021

No

Is Fred's still operating on regular hours

Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 2, 2020
Baylis Gatlin | Sep 2, 2020

Yes at this time

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What time is the breakfast buffet at

Steve Miller | Sep 2, 2020
Kelly Lowe | Sep 2, 2020

6am to 10:30am

How much is the breakfast buffet per person

Jariel Delgado | Sep 2, 2020
S. Parker | Sep 2, 2020

Weekday Full- $8.27 Single Blue Plate- $6.27 https://www.fredsmarket.com/weekday-breakfast-menu Weekend- Full- $9.98 Single Blue Plate- $7.97 https://www.fredsmarket.com/weekend-breakfast-menu

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do you guys cater?

rafieqa rahiman | Sep 2, 2020
Jamie Herkel | Sep 2, 2020

Yes they do. https://www.fredsmarket.com/copy-of-take-out-menu

Is there enough parking for a tractor trailer?

Harding Bailey | Sep 2, 2020
Jamie Herkel | Sep 2, 2020

Just the tractor yes. If they are slow you might get a trailer in the distant part of the lot to the right of the building. Or behind the building there is a cut thru road.

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What age do you hire?

Grayson -igotohottopic- | Sep 2, 2020
Dan OBrien | Sep 2, 2020

definitely an hr question

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Hi are you open Christmas Day?

Janel Brown | Sep 2, 2020
Flora Eldridge | Sep 2, 2020

They are not. Closing at 3 pm Chromebook eve.

Are you open on Thanksgiving

Debbie Dek | Sep 2, 2020
Eva Hill | Sep 2, 2020

10am to 6pm dinner only

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Does any one know if they will be open Thanksgiving?

Adam Colley | Sep 2, 2020
Antonio McCoy | Sep 2, 2020

Yes, all locations will be open from 10-6.

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Will Fred's be open thanksgiving day ?

rougedogr2 | Sep 2, 2020
Jessica Aponte | Sep 2, 2020

Yes they will

How do I sign up for free birthday dinner?

Jeanette Clark | Sep 2, 2020
Dennis Black | Sep 2, 2020

Call the restaurant to ask if they offer this or how to get on a possible list.

Can I park a bobtail semi truck ? Would love to try their food

Fifthwheel | Sep 3, 2019
Richard Petersen | Sep 3, 2019

Yes as its next to the farmers market..great food

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Is there truck parking there

Mark Weld | Sep 3, 2019
Margie Patterson | Sep 3, 2019

No semi parking area..but regular size trucks can

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Up till what time is lunch?

Lillian Tirado | Sep 3, 2019
Floyd Chapman | Sep 3, 2019

I think 11:00 but 11: for sure they are changing stuff over slow starting at 11for sure if not alittle befor

What's the price for the dinner buffet

floyd mcmillan | Sep 3, 2019
Steven Howell | Sep 3, 2019

Its between twelve to fifteen with a drink included. It varies from the weekday to the weekend. Enjoy your time there👍

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Is today when the kids eat free?

Sadys Figueredo | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Sadys, Yes, we offer Kids Eat Free today after 5pm. For full details visit our website at www.fredsmarket.com.

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Is there fried fish

Sue Bird | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Sue, We offer our famous fried catfish in addition to a grilled trout! We hope you will try both and all of our other offerings. -Mike

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How much os a take out plate?

Grace Carrasquillo | Sep 3, 2019
Bacilio Pena | Sep 3, 2019

About 7 bucks for Breakfeast dinner it's more

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Are you serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Bernie Conlee | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Bernie, We are serving all your favorite Thanksgiving fixings, Thanksgiving Day, 10am - 6pm. You can see the full menu at www.fredsmarket.com. We hope to serve you! -Mike

Is this all you can eat if so how much

Samuel Vickers | Sep 3, 2019
Dawn Andrew Wilkes | Sep 3, 2019

Yes Buffet breakfast and lunch and dinner different prices for one time buffet visit blue plate special or unlimited trips with white plates but excellent buffet prices

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What will you serve on Thanksgiving Day

Linda Washburn | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Linda, You can find our Thanksgiving Menu by clicking the link below. We hope to serve you! https://www.fredsmarket.com/thanksgivingmenu

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Is there a private room for groups?

Nora Connell | Sep 3, 2019
Kojack1863 (Kojack) | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

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Will they. E open for Thanksgiving?

Shirley Barnes | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Sherley, Yes, we will be open on Thanksgiving, with limited hours. We hope you will choose to dine with us! -Mike

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What's the cost

Laraine Schamel | Sep 3, 2019
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2019

Hey Laraine, We have different pricing options, you can find all our options with prices at www.fredsmarket.com. -Mike

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What steps must be taken to reserve the banquet room for a party of approximately 60? Is there a cost to reserve the room? Do you have availability for December (any weekday - 11:30ish)? Would the blue plate special be available for the attendees?

Rhonda Thurner | Sep 3, 2018
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2018

Hey Rhonda, We would love the opportunity to host your event and one of our team members at the Lakeland location would be able to best answer all of your questions and discuss pricing. Give us a call and ask to speak with a manager. We look forward to hearing from you. -Mike

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Is there an all you can eat breakfast buffet ?

ROBERT EMERY | Sep 3, 2018
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2018

Hey Robert, We feature all you can eat breakfast daily! -Mike

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What is the recipe of the turkey or chicken & gravy type dish.

Dan Schafer | Sep 3, 2018
Willie Mcnabb | Sep 3, 2018

It's a southern style gravy you have your choice of white gravy are you the brown gravy

Do you guve free birthday meals

Audra Bouldin | Sep 3, 2018
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2018

Hey Audra, Yes, we offer a Free Dinner on your Birthday with proof it's your special day. We hope you will choose Fred's Market to celebrate! -Mike *Dine in only, after 5pm.

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Is there enough room for a bobtail truck to park?

A Google User | Sep 3, 2018
M Payne | Sep 3, 2018

Yes

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Does Fred's cater?

Bruce Crump | Sep 3, 2018
Chasity Autry | Sep 3, 2018

Yes Fred's offer catering.

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Are they open on Easter?

Nick Teri (KiNgDeeM) | Sep 3, 2018
Kelly Jersey | Sep 3, 2018

Closed

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Is there a special menu and pricing for Easter

Donna Engasser | Sep 3, 2018
Fred's Market Restaurant | Sep 3, 2018

Hey Donna, We were closed. -Mike

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Open on Easter? Cost?

Susan Moon | Sep 3, 2018
Tricia Gust | Sep 3, 2018

Yes, open Easter. Prices vary by time of day.

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Is freds open Christmas day

Rick Ford | Sep 3, 2018
Rev Dr Bruce McCabe | Sep 3, 2018

Day before and after

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How much is the breakfast buffet

Lee Moore | Sep 3, 2018
Glen Gary | Sep 3, 2018

The weekend breakfast table is $9.98 and blue plate breakfast is $7.97. During the week the prices are $7.98 and $5.53

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What are your hours on Thanksgiving?

joy jones | Sep 3, 2018
Laughlin Armstrong | Sep 3, 2018

Closed

Do you offer birthday dinner for free

Telisa Burton | Sep 3, 2018
Winfield Solutions | Sep 3, 2018

My wife's meal was free on July 28th on her birthday. The last time I there about a month ago the sign was still there. Your meal was free on your birthday.

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Wasn't this another restaurant at one time I remember going to it on Monday night with my husband and family for all you could eat crab legs for 10.00

Vicki Smith | Sep 3, 2018
Dolores Smith | Sep 3, 2018

I remember a place like that, same area, about 30+ years ago. I forget the name! And, yes, it was very good!

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