Dining

Be Our Guest!

The Lakeland Center and ARAMARK welcome you to discover our great on site dining opportunities.

Jenkins Arena and Youkey Theatre Concessions
Yummy quick service concession options are available at most events. Enjoy family favorites like popcorn, hotdogs, nachos sandwiches, beverages, candy, Pizza Hut products, smoothies and more. Please note: our concession areas are cash only.

Center Stage Café
If you are coming to enjoy a Broadway or Entertainment Series evening performance be sure to enjoy a delicious buffet meal at our Center Stage Café. Inspired cuisine, chef-hosted entrée stations and scrumptious desserts are a Center Stage Café tradition.
Open 2 hours before all Broadway and Entertainment Series evening performances. Let us have your table waiting. Reservations are accepted with a credit card, call 863-834-8131 to make a reservation and for more information.

Center Stage Lounge at Youkey Theatre
Come early and enjoy a relaxing cocktail, exotic frozen drink or hand shaken martini

Cocktails, Beer and Wine
We offer several full service bars areas at most events for your refreshment needs. 

Dining Around Lakeland
Make your event a wonderful memory and dine at some of Central Florida’s best restaurants. Downtown Lakeland and nearby Lakeside Village are only a short drive from The Lakeland Center and offer a ton of upscale and family-friendly options.

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