Sebring offers an
array of dining choices
By Brandon Tucker,
Staff Writer
Should you decide to take a break of the golf course, Sebring has two major shopping and dining areas worth looking into.
The 'circle' downtown is host to specialty shops and restaurants in
a quaint, small-town atmosphere. U.S. Highway 27 is host to most of
the rest, extending more than seven miles from north of Highway 98.
Lakeshore Mall anchors this strip in the middle. Like most Florida towns,
Sebring has an abundance of seafood, but the town runs the gamut in
style offering everything from Mexican to Italian.
The area is especially known for its variety of popular tea rooms,
including the Rose Room and the Oaks Tea Room. Some offer accommodations
and full dinners, while others simply have tea and snacks.
The town has also seen an increase in American chains, most of which are off Highway 27, in case you feel like having your old favorite rather than trying something new. Among the chains in Sebring are Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Barnhills and Ruby Tuesday.
Here are some of Sebring's most unique and popular choices for dinner:
Chicane's: The main dining attraction at the Inn on
the Lakes, Chicanes serves gourmet dinner, as well as breakfast and
dinner. The atmosphere is festive and the lakeside views at sunset are
romantic. One of Sebrings finest and most popular dining establishments,
Chicane's has a large menu and wine list, with a variety of seafood
entrees, including tuna, grouper and shrimp. The cocktail lounge at
Chicanes is open nightly until 2 a.m. for night owls.
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| Inn On The Lakes
3100 Golfview Road
Sebring, FL 33875
(800) 531-5253
Sebring Lakeside Golf Resort and Tea Room
500 Lake Sebring Drive
Sebring, FL 33870
(888) 2-SEBRING
Spring Lake Golf Resort
100 Clubhouse Lane
Sebring, FL 33876
(863) 655-6215
Blue Lagoon Saloon
4120 US Highway 27 N
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-6001
The Santa Rosa Hotel
509 N. Ridgewood Dr.
Sebring, FL 33870
(866) 385-0641 |
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Sebring Lakeside Golf Resort and Tea Room: The Tea
room here is located in the recently restored historic ballroom of the
old Lake Sebring Casino which opened in 1926. The room features panoramic
views of Lake Sebring. An all-inclusive lunch is served for $12. Entrees
include chicken salad, croissants, asparagus, rolled ham and hot seafood
au gratin. The tea room, which is open for lunch only from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m., specializes in hosting groups and associations.
Sunset Grill and Yacht Club: One of three restaurants
at the Spring Lake Resort, the Sunset Grill serves up fine steaks and
a variety of seafood. The restaurant's deck lets you enjoy an icy-cold
drink and bask in the lake's sunset. Also at Spring Lake is Michael's,
slightly more elegant than the Sunset Grill. Spikes Sports Bar, downstairs
from Michael's, is the most relaxing and casual of the options and is
the best place to catch a game on TV.
Blue Lagoon Saloon: This is a fun little restaurant
on Highway 27. They have some of the town's best chicken wings and also
serve everything from oysters to half-pound burgers. Blue Lagoon's 16
TVs also mean it's one of the more popular spots to check out a Buccaneer's
game.
Rose
Room at the Santa Rosa Hotel: Located in Downtown Sebring,
the Rose Room offers traditional cuisine with a southern flavor in a
classy atmosphere of an earlier time. The chefs are among the most creative
in Highland County and the seafood and steaks are among the best as
well. The Rose Room features live entertainment on Thursdays and Fridays
and Downtown Jazz Night on Saturdays. This makes The Rose Room one of
Sebring's most classy, upscale nights out.
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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