Nineteen61

4.8 (780)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

1212 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Latin inspired restaurant that uses locally sourced products when available. We raise our pigs in Ocala at Mt Citra Farms with specific diets. We do not always have our pork available but when we do its epic. We are know for our Pulpo, Ropa Vieja, Ceviche & forward thinking approach to food. The chef team is committed to excellence & delivering great tasting latin inspired foods!
Recently 2018 GOLD SPOON AWARD RECIPIENT

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://nineteen61.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marcos Fernandez
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1212 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803
Area
Lakeland
Cross Street
Belmar
Parking Details
Parking is located behind the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Fresh Fruit & YogurtUS$9.00
Yogurt, Pecans & Seasonal Fruit. Suggested Pairing: Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc-New Zealand
House PastriesUS$10.00
Chef's Daily Selection. Suggested Pairing: Milk
Spanish Country Ham & MelonUS$16.00
Sherry Reduction, Fresh Goat Cheese, Jamon Iberico, Melon. Suggested Pairing: Alto Adige Pinot Grigio-Italy
1961 Buttermilk Biscuit & GravyUS$12.00
House-Made Country Sausage & White Lily Buttermilk Biscuits. Suggested Pairing: Pazo das Bruxas Albarino-Spain

Salad

1961US$13.00
House Lettuces, Serrano Ham, Manchego, Tetilla, Olives & House Dressing. Suggested Pairing: La Joya Sauvignon Blanc-Chile
Peach & Fresh RicottaUS$9.00
Arugula, House-Made Ricotta, Pickled Peaches & Sherry Reduction. Suggested Pairing: Terras Guada Albarino -Spain

Eggs

Vegetable QuicheUS$14.00
Vegetable & Cheese with Half 1961 Salad
Breakfast AmericanoUS$12.00
Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, House Bacon & Toast
Eggs Benedict (Local Farm Eggs)US$15.00
White Lily Biscuits, Jamon Serrano & Aji Amarillo Hollandaise
Two Kinds of OmeletUS$15.00
Spinach & Feta or Jamon con Queso Served with Breakfast Potatoes

Entrees

Corned Beef HashUS$13.00
Potatoes, Farm Fresh Egg, Slivered Onion, Caramelized Fennel & Corned Beef. Suggested Pairing: J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir-California
Benjamin's Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.00
Stacked With Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Vanilla Bean Butter. Suggested Pairing: La Joya Sauvignon Blanc-Chile
El Cubano 1961US$13.00
Mt. Citra Pork, Pickled Tomato, Mojo Aioli & Jamon Serrano. Suggested Pairing: Green Man Porter-NC
Hanger Steak & EggsUS$17.00
Aji Panca, Sunny Side Up Eggs & Papas Con Chorizo. Suggested Pairing: If You See Kay-Italy
Short-Rib Vaca FritaUS$16.00
Garlic Chips, Caramelized Onions, Fried Farm Fresh Egg, Black Beans, Jasmine Rice & Plantain. Suggested Pairing: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc-New Zealand
ALR Farm Chicken SandwichUS$13.00
Smoked Chicken Breast, Pickled Cucumber, Mahon, Mirasol Honey Mustard, House-Made Bacon. Suggested Pairing: J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir-California
Carnegie SandwichUS$10.00
Buckhead Pastrami, Artisan Lettuce, Pickled Cucumber, Huacatay Mayo, Mustard, Sour Dough Loaf. Suggested Pairing: Coppertail Free Dive IPA-FL

Sides

Dos Huevos (Local Farm)US$4.00
Fresh YogurtUS$6.00
House BaconUS$8.00
Logan Turnpike GritsUS$5.00
Black BeansUS$4.00
Two Biscuits with JamUS$5.00

Desserts

Daily GelatoUS$5.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nineteen61.

4.8

(780)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

780 Reviews

RA
RichardA
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Only the noise was the issue. I do a lot of business meetings over dinner and would not bring them there for that reason only.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 August 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I felt as though I missed out on something because I went based off the pictures of food they post and others experiences. Mine however was nothing like that for me or my guests. One of my guests said the hamburger was good but I wanted the “Culinary experience” I saw the chef was capable of. I may try once more for a lunch or something but not likely in the near future. My guests stated they weren’t impressed with the food either.
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LyleP
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The menu gives great variety and is well priced.
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Johnson676
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience that delivers on all fronts. This restaurant is fantastic and simply the best that Lakeland has to offer.
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JWMG
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
looking forward toward the opening of your new location
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Royal1 Gold
New Orleans / Louisiana53 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There is no question that Nineteen61 is the best restaurant in Lakeland and would be an exceptional restaurant even in a major city with numerous fine dining restaurants to compete against. The food is outstanding and the service at a very high level. Once Nineteen61 opens at its new location on Munn Park in downtown Lakeland, I am sure the level of food and service will rise to an even higher level. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant without any hesitation or qualifications whatsoever. Whether for lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch, this is the place to be.
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JordanB
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Excited for their new venue downtown!
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kaelibh
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the food and services, but the noise was a bit loud due to a big group of party. So it was hard to speak to my father and hear him at the small table we were at.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday Family dinner concept. Plenty of food and variety.
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ImpressMePlease
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the Sunday family dinner. It was s great way for the whole table to share the experience as well as the food. Our waiter was very attentive. Food was excellent. Will look forward to a future visit for sure.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://nineteen61.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marcos Fernandez
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1212 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803
Area
Lakeland
Cross Street
Belmar
Parking Details
Parking is located behind the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Nineteen61

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Menu

Apps

Fresh Fruit & YogurtUS$9.00

House PastriesUS$10.00

Spanish Country Ham & MelonUS$16.00

1961 Buttermilk Biscuit & GravyUS$12.00

Salad

1961US$13.00

Peach & Fresh RicottaUS$9.00

Eggs

Vegetable QuicheUS$14.00

Breakfast AmericanoUS$12.00

Eggs Benedict (Local Farm Eggs)US$15.00

Two Kinds of OmeletUS$15.00

Entrees

Corned Beef HashUS$13.00

Benjamin's Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.00

El Cubano 1961US$13.00

Hanger Steak & EggsUS$17.00

Short-Rib Vaca FritaUS$16.00

ALR Farm Chicken SandwichUS$13.00

Carnegie SandwichUS$10.00

Sides

Dos Huevos (Local Farm)US$4.00

Fresh YogurtUS$6.00

House BaconUS$8.00

Logan Turnpike GritsUS$5.00

Black BeansUS$4.00

Two Biscuits with JamUS$5.00

Desserts

Daily GelatoUS$5.00

Reviews

Additional information

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