$9,113,776. That’s how much money was awarded to Polk County restaurants in federal COVID-19 aid. The funds went to 72 establishments, 50 in Lakeland and 22 in Winter Haven, all of which applied for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Applications were open to restaurants and bars, as well as bakeries, food trucks, caterers, taprooms, breweries, wineries, and inns.

The fund, which was established under the Biden Administration this March and ceased operation in July, provides restaurants with funding that is:

Equal to financial losses directly related to the pandemic, up to $10,000,000 per business
No greater than $5,000,000 per physical location
Required to be used for approved uses by March of 2023, giving restaurants and bars 1 year to put the funds to good use.

Approved uses for the funds include payroll, mortgage or rent payments, utilities, construction of outdoor dining spaces, raw materials, and cleaning supplies, to name a few.

So, who got funding? 50 Lakeland establishments, including Grillsmith and Mr. & Mrs. Crab. Priority was given to businesses at least 51% owned by women, veterans, socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, but anyone was welcome to apply.

See if your favorite Lakeland restaurant, bar, or food truck received funding in the list below. ⬇️ Want to see what Winter Haven establishments made the list? Click here.

Restaurants — Northside

China Meiwei Buffet, 4250 US Hwy 98 N. | $326,446
Subway, 4296 Hwy 98 N. | $172,711
Panda World, 6214 US Hwy 98 N. | $143,684
Asian Chow, 3800 US Hwy 98 N. Ste. 672 | $85,268
Ocean Poke, 5353 N. Socrum Loop Rd. | $41,591
Brasa Latina, 3123 US Hwy 98 N. | $38,250.85
Great American Cookie, 3800 US Hwy 98 N. Lakeland Square Mall #0640 | $24,408.38

Restaurants — Southside

Grillsmith, 1569 Town Center Dr. | $445,123.62
Mr. & Mrs. Crab, 3770 Lakeside Village Ct. | $357,289.77
SB&B Seafood Bar & Grill, 1801 George Jenkins Blvd. | $191,138.03
Egg Station, 1625 Shepherd Rd. | $123,712
Il Forno, 3615 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 1310 | $96,332
Cuban Delights Cafe, 1039 E. County Rd. 540A | $89,790
Pizzeria Valdiano, 1610 Town Center Dr. | $83,792.02
Cravin' Cajun Seafood, 3615 S. Florida Ave. Ste. 940 | $64,476
Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 4525 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 31 | $53,591.50
Cicis, 4271 S. Florida Ave. | $50,444
Shanghai Express, 2914 S. Florida Ave. | $44,013
The Juice Box Cafe, 4295 S. Florida Ave. | $41,888
Garden Deli, 3342 Winter Lake Rd. | $3,207.67

Restaurants — Downtown

Reececliff Family Diner, 940 S. Florida Ave. | $156,809
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi, 114 N. Tennessee Ave. Ste. 101 | $142,871.24
The Chop Shop, 118 S. Kentucky Ave. | $122,007.71
Cafe Roti, 116 S. Tennessee Ave. Ste. 110 | $100,588
Pita Pit, 127 S. Kentucky Ave. | $69,561
Black and Brew Coffee House & Bistro, 205 E. Main St. | $52,169.08
Mitchell’s Coffee House, 235 N. Kentucky Ave. | $15,518.01
Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop, 128 E. Main St. | $4,388.45

Bars

Galaxy Bar, 5153 US Hwy. 98 N. | $326,831
Linksters Taproom, 209 E. Main St. | $232,423
Snowbro LLC, 4204 S. Florida Ave Ste. J | $191,230
The Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Dr. | $163,182
Wally’s, 1136 E. Main St. | $141,956
Federal Bar, 124 S. Tennessee Ave. | $133,770.50
The Poor Porker, 801 E. Main St. | $107,361.38
Barside Sports, 804 E. Memorial Blvd. | $37,175.89
The Boondocks, 8515 US Hwy. 98 N. | $34,876
Gary Roadhouse, 1401 E. Gary Rd. | $25,941

Food trucks, stands + carts

Manna International Street Food | Food truck | $82,325
Mrs. Tee’s Soulfood N Seafood | Food truck | $33,381.92
Something Sweet Lemonade | Food stand | $31,205
Cuban B’s Burgers and Bakes | Food truck | $30,835
All Racked Up BBQ | Food truck | $26,205.09
Caribbean Queen | Food truck | $23,087.05
The Chick’s Coop | Food truck | $9,754.29
Cult Legume | Food stand | $3,251.01

Other

Jerel Williams | $91,667
Lkld Food Tours, locations vary | $14,870.24
Kitchen SixtyThree LLC | $6,057
Ebony Pleas | $4,808