Davison&#x27;s Steaks

Just left the restaurant - Genuine 5 star experience…read more Alyson C was our server - couldn't have asked for a better server! Sooo friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, & accommodating. Solely based on her recommendation, I ordered the Brussel sprouts (and I have not eaten a Brussel Sprout in 40 years). They were delicious - especially with the balsamic glaze (ask for it on the side). Everything we had was delicious: crab dip, fried oysters, scallops, rib eye, fillet tips, strawberry shortcake... wine.... Our steaks were definitely high quality & cooked as requested. Everything was perfect. We WILL be back. I don't give 5 stars unless the food is nothing like chain restaurants, the staff is friendly, and the experience made me feel special while I was there.

Im from Dallas my expections LOW!…read more The food is awesome the only people who can gripe imo are people who think it costs too much. Wedge, Grilled beef tips, fried oysters, grilled scallops, bang n shrimp even all Awesome! We go every 3-4 weeks. Imo there is no better option in Sanford for a special meal.

Prime rib with baked sweet potato

Seafood bisque

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Medium prime rib

The Smoke and Barrel

4.0(234 reviews)

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My husband had the Cuban, he said it was good. I had the grilled chicken pita and it was good.read more

We came here to see a band we really enjoy and they were great! We hadn't been to S&B before and it…read morewas quite the drive to get there. Even tho we planned to arrive well before the band would start playing to have dinner, we were lucky to find a parking place, let alone a table. The interior inside is really lovely. The staff is terrific and the food was very good. I had the pastrami Ruben with the tomato & cucumber salad. Both were very tasty. My spouse had a BLT and a salad which she enjoyed. For dessert we shared the butter toffee bundt cake that has a caramel glaze and is topped with a small scoop of local ice cream. It was absolutely incredible!! We wanted to order another, it was so good! If we're in the area sometime I'd like to stop in for lunch and that mouth watering bundt cake. I would hesitate to come back in the evening, only because as the night went on there were some patrons so drunk that the atmosphere started feeling really amped up in a concerning way, like a fight was about to break out at any moment. It's not a big place inside so it could quickly get out of hand. I can say when something like that happens anywhere, it's not a situation to find yourself in as an innocent bystander. Had it not been for that element it would have been a really enjoyable night out, but alcohol and aholes don't mix well together. I'm still going to rate it high for the delicious food, friendly and attentive service, the beautiful interior, and the great music.

Brisket sandwich - not good

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Monthly bottle choice. Solid local cider.

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great food and best catfish in the area and the bbq is also 2nd to none id say also great employees…read moreand they are always super nice and friendly.

It's okay. If you're in a pinch and craving bbq and in the tramway area and not want to go far this…read moreplace will do. I will say the fried okra is the best there.

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Pulled pork sandwich

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Food looked great on the website, but the actual experience was a letdown. The vibes were off the…read moresecond we walked in. We weren't greeted warmly at all--the waitress saw us, and when I smiled, she looked genuinely annoyed that she had to serve us. Instead of a proper welcome, she just asked, "How many y'all have?" and pointed us to a table with high top(half of the people I went with are short including ) chairs near the back. Definitely expected better customer service.

Food was horrible. Fried mushrooms were cold, hush puppies didn't taste like any I've had before…read more The hamburger was recommended, not sure why. That all being said the service was good along with the IPAs.

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Our 8oz Hamburgers...built the way you want it

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Friendly service- great food The fried chicken was great!…read moreThe banana pudding was amazing!!!

This is an adorable old-fashioned establishment that reminded me of a Tastee-Freeze or 50's diner…read moreinside. What made the experience good was the customer service. We informed the server of our food allergies and she was able to accommodate. The orders were exactly what we asked for and delicious. Try the chicken and potato soup! My kids enjoyed getting ice cream to go. What made this a five star review is that one of my kids left their wallet. They didn't realize where it could be until a few days later. They called and someone had held the wallet in a safe location. I was able to go pick it up and everything was intact. Thank you for being trustworthy and helpful.

Counter with stools reminiscent of diners, Howard Johnson's, Friendly's and other family restaurants in the 1960s and '70s.

Fairview Dairy Bar - Turkey with dressing and gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, corn bread, cranberry sauce, and sweet/unsweet tea mix

Turkey with dressing and gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, corn bread, cranberry sauce, and sweet/unsweet tea mix

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Ichiban Bistro

4.1(53 reviews)

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If you're looking for sushi in Sanford, check out Ichiban. It's a cute little bistro in the heart…read moreof downtown Sanford. The decor is minimalist and place is very clean. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We ordered the Love Boat for 3. The portions were super generous and the quality very good. The only feedback I have is that the sashimi while very generous, they were sliced too thick which made it harder to eat.

Fresh, high quality fish and seriously amazing rolls. Everything we tried was so good. Definitely…read moreour favorite sushi spot in Sanford. We'll for sure be back!

Inside of the restaurant

Lovers boat for two. Quality fish.

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Strawberry Sake

La Montesina Pizza & Grill

3.9(34 reviews)

5.5 mi

Everything! Our favorite Italian place in and around Sanford! Food is awesome! Best sauce, best…read morepizza, best service! Ambiance is cozy and warm. It's a little drive but well worth it! And they always treat you like family! Love!!!

The staff is absolutely lovely, accommodated my weird request for a half pepperoni half white pizza…read morewith no trouble and it was DELICIOUS (peep that cheese pull) polite attentive employees always making sure you're comfortable and delicious thin crust new your style pizza (stated from a certified Brooklyn New Yorker) The dough is soft and crisp the sauce is savory and rich, just a delicious experience. If you're in Sanford look for this hole in the wall, La Montesina pizza, pasta and grill, you WONT be disappointed!

La Montesina Pizza & Grill - La Montesina was kind enough to accommodate my weird request for a half white half pepperoni and LOOK at that cheese! Fresh and delicious!

La Montesina was kind enough to accommodate my weird request for a half white half pepperoni and LOOK at that cheese! Fresh and delicious!

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Chocolate cake

Tramway Diner

4.2(96 reviews)

0.5 mi

Alright y'all! who else loves a good local mom-and-pop restaurant?…read more Tramway Diner is truly this special place. You'll always see the same friendly faces serving, who often know their customers by name, and serve everyone with genuine Southern hospitality. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and full of Southern charm with touches of biblical inspiration--a true reflection of the owners' values and heart The food is good old-fashioned home-cooked food that will never fail to fill you up and leave you satisfied. Come for the pancakes, French toast, one of their omelets, or the country fried steak with eggs--but honestly, whatever you order, you're going to leave pleased. If you appreciate great food, kind people, and that hometown feeling, this is definitely a spot worth visiting.

Stopped here for breakfast when passing through town with my husband, son and son's girlfriend. It…read morewas busy on a Sunday morning but we were seated as soon as a table became available. I ordered the Mama's Garden Fresh omelette with hashbrowns. Delicious. Hashbrowns were cooked perfectly and omelette was stuffed with veggies. Diet Coke had just the perfect amount of carbonation and waitress was good about bringing refills. Husband ordered the Hungry Man breakfast and it was an impressive amount of food! Overall a great place for breakfast if you're in the area.

View from our booth

Little cakes instead of potatoes or grits.

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Diet Coke

Bay Breeze Seafood

3.5(82 reviews)

3.9 mi

I'm sorta new to the area and never heard of this restaurant before. I was w/2 good friends (a…read morecouple) from my church. It was a Sunday around 1pm. The place was very crowded, but we got a nice table in a "far corner" where we had some space in a quiet area. The large array of foods on the menu was amazing, imho. Our waitress was lovely: friendly, patient, helpful. Her service was quick, but calm & our environment was relaxing, which was really nice. The food was elegantly served and attractively plated; The other lady & I chose the same item: a (3 choice) platter of (all fried) flounder, small shrimp, and oysters served w/round slim donut shaped hush puppies & Cole slaw. Her husband chose a hearty large shrimp salad (boiled shrimp), fresh veges & greens. Yum! We all agreed that our meals were really delicious. Our beverages (sweet tea and diet colas) were just right. The hush puppies "style" was unique and the flavor ~ delightful. Unanimous rating : 5 stars * * * * * Voila ! We took our time, and enjoyed our fun, delicious, & delightful afternoon together.

It's a busy restaurant it's decorated nicely and the server was really sweet. it seems like a more…read moreelderly clientele very quiet and nice.0The restaurant feels very cozy and comfortable..Our salads came out very quickly. I ordered the fried platter combination of three oysters, sea scallops, and deviled crab. They also give you onion rings. My husband ordered the clam strips. We also got a baked potato. The devil crab flavor is good, but I can't taste any crab in it. The scallops were cooked a little too long and not in a flavor in those or in the clam strips. I wish they would've seasoned that a little bit better. The oysters came out very good. I paid $27 and I got six oysters, six scallops and one deviled crab, four onion rings and one baked potato, and the salad on the side I had to pay an extra two dollars for the salad. I would probably come back here and just order the oysters just because I like the atmosphere and I thought the oysters were good, but only if I was in the area. I rated it at three because of the flavoring in the seafood, but the service and the restaurant itself is a five. I have to make a correction those aren't onion rings there hush puppies shaped like onion rings lol but they taste pretty good.

Salad

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Sultan pepper catfish, jumbo shrimp and popcorn shrimp! Delicious!

Ruby Tuesday

2.7(71 reviews)

4.8 mi

Allison is always great she really knows how to take care of her customers and always serves with a…read moresmile!

Our server Jordan was amazing, attentive and fast. He made our dining experience spectacular…read more Definitely, going back. We ordered the smash burger, and ultimate crispy chicken sandwich. Delic!

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Thai C.

11 years ago

We were traveling through Sanford and saw this place and decided to try it. I had the ribeye and it was one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. The flavor was very good and so tender that it was too easy to cut. My wife got the double pork chops and they were good although she didn't care too much for the sweet taste but I thought they were good. My son got the blackened salmon and he thought it was very good. If you are in the area this is an excellent choice. The staff were all very friendly, service was great and the owner or manager came by our table and every table to check on everything. read more

Michael F.

302

1 year ago

This place was awesome ! Finished a golf round at Tobacco Road and was looking for some solid dinner with my girl , we found it here! Everyone was super nice and the place was clean and welcoming . Definitely Recommend read more

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