The ambiance, service, and food were outstanding!…read more Kyle was our server, and couldn't have been more attentive, and pleasant. It was the beginning of dinner time, and a little slow, but the wait staff was very responsive to all the diners in the restaurant. We started with the focaccia w/ leftover oil, and it was quite good. For dinner, my wife had the chicken pot pie w/ grilled chicken, and I had the shrimp and grits... delicious. I highly recommend The Old Jailhouse!

We had a good experience here with a group of 7 of us . Our server was nice but a bit aloof and…read moremundane . I wish he would have told us about the tip already included on the bill but our friend pointed it out to us to make sure we didn't double tip. It was extremely hot in the restaurant for whatever reason and they played murder she wrote on the tv. They had a good selection of drafts and it was pretty busy as there was a festival happening in downtown Sanford . The food was the star of the night . We got the deconstructed bruschetta which was divine and then a pasta and mushroom dish . Mushroom gnocchi. Wow ! It was soooo yummy ! Really good flavors . Rich and I love mushrooms so it was a win win. I'm not rushing to come back, but the food was good!

Such an amazing representation of how a local community can thrive alongside a successful business…read more It starts with an amazing selection of delicious options on the menu, served by the greatest possible level of friendly service team that are being backed up by a wonderful kitchen staff... The Combination of this level of excellence within the establishment, along the creatively effective leadership from the owners, has blessed the community with a powerhouse in the dining industry. Additionally, the availability for on-site private functions and their catering capabilities has led to their exponential growth and now the move to their new larger location. If you are ready to step up your dining experience with a true local hot spot for hospitality and hearty meals, Angels is your place! I personally know customers that order through Door-Dash and Uber Eats to have their food delivered as far away as Geneva, Oviedo, Chuluota and East Orlando. That alone speaks volumes when you consider the increased wait time and expense of such a great delivery distance. Pure Proof of Product Perfection! *10 Out Of 10* Highly Recommended

I stopped by and got two meals to go. The person who greeted me made sure my order was carefully…read morepacked and hot. I ordered from Too Good To Go where you pay a reduced rate for surplus food. You order a surprise meal through the app. It was Sunday and they offer a Sunday dinner so I had high hopes for my order of two dinners. One meal was three pieces of jerk chicken along with sides of rice and black eyed peas. The second meal was baked chicken with mashed potatoes and white beans that seemed to be northern. The chicken was freshly prepared and hot and the meals stayed that way until I got home. I liked that the jerk chicken was not too spicy. Definitely full of flavor and the peas and rice was a nice combination. The second meal was a comforting meal. Two dark pieces of chicken and a scoop of mashed with the simmered northern beans. Each meal came with cornbread which probably was my favorite part. I was happy with my meals and definitely would eat here again. I want extra cornbread and to choose another dish from the menu.

I have been here twice,first time it was good the second time it wasn't as good as the first time…read moreand I felt like I got sick from the food after our second visit. On our last visit the restaurant was pretty empty with probably only one more couple eating there. The service is ok ,the food didn't taste as good as our previous visit but they do have a nice ambiance and some days they have a live band. As of May 2026,this business is closing. Also this business has been on the news many times claiming it was closing or struggling to stay open. I have read that this business had many violations in their restaurant,for that and other reasons such as lack of taste in their food I choose to give them *** three stars.***

The taste of the overused fryer grease really comes through with an overpoweringly heavy punch to…read morethe guts with the chicken wings and fries. Even the fish was mushy and greasy tasting as well, yet it managed to hold the disturbingly present background texture and taste of being freezer burnt meat. Overall, the aesthetics of this local establishment leaves much to be desired in regard to cleanliness. There's a distinctly stale, musky smell in the air. Additionally, the somehow sticky, yet greasy feel to the main floors, left me questioning the level of cleanliness in the kitchen. The overall pricing is equivalent in comparison to most of the other dining establishments in the area, but definitely not worth the actual expense considering the low quality product being served to the community. Not sure why the local residents and political leaders in this town have invested so much time and money with their continued efforts to keep this establishment alive. * Zero out of 10 * To Be Absolutely Clear... I Do Not Considerer To Be This Business As A Recommended Dining Establishment. !!!Save Your Money!!!

Fantastic, home cooked meals and the owners are so nice. My food was fresh and delicious.read more

I love supporting local small businesses. Bbee's had been a bookmark of mine for quite sometime…read more This past weekend my husband and I stopped in for breakfast. We were immediately greeted by an older gentleman who I assume is the owner. He was friendly and chatted with us a few times during while we dined it. Customer service - B. My husband had to wait a good 15 mins for a refill on a cup of coffee while the gentleman was in the back. Food - Ugh. I ordered the Jack - double home fries, onions, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and cheese. My husband ordered the frick frack - large portion of home fries topped with onions, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy with cheese. Unfortunately, both are meals were disappointing. Neither dish had onions. I did hear a blender at one point so perhaps they were blended and were not visible. Also, "sausage gravy." I didn't see any meat in my meal. Again, maybe it was blended? The frick frack didn't come with any sausage links as the description on the menu stated. Overall, our experience was very disappointing. We ordered our meals based on their descriptions and unfortunately, we did not get what we ordered.

Food was tasty, hot and quickly served. I thoroughly enjoyed the staff helping me pick the right…read morebeer to go with our dinners. I went for the chicken and waffles and the syrup was just right. Cant say enough about the ambiance

The Local Hen is a local gem! I am 100% hooked on the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. But don't sleep…read moreon the chicken and waffles, and don't miss out on BOGO chicken and waffles for Sunday Brunch! Easy to order from your Food Factory table and get a text when your order is ready, or dine at the tables inside. Friendly service, fresh food, and all of the ambience of the Food Factory on a hopping Friday night including live music from Scott Hongrell.

A very enjoyable dinner…read more Restaurant was neat and clean. The dining room and tables were all tidy. Service once were seated was prompt. Our chicken fried steak was tasty. The smothered pork chops were also very good. Both portions were generous. Our meals were very well done. We enjoyed splitting a Coca Cola cake with vanilla ice cream. A sit-down dinner for 2 for under $50 including a tip for our server is PDG these days. Especially when compared to a cold flavorless burger and limp fries served in a paper bag along with a flat soft drink that cost upwards of $15 at the popular fast food place right next door. This Sanford Cracker Barrel is well-run with good food at a reasonable price. We'll be back.

Feeling a little road trip nostalgia after spending the day in Sanford, we decided to stop at…read moreCracker Barrel for some good old southern "home cooking." It had been years, and I was genuinely excited. Unfortunately, that excitement faded pretty quickly. It was freezing inside, and that's coming from two Floridians who appreciate strong AC. The service started off rough. Our first server seemed irritated from the beginning. Somehow even asking about the soup of the day that was listed on the menu felt like an inconvenience. The whole vibe felt tense. Ordering took forever (to the point we were questioning if they realized we were there), and the food took just as long to come out. My sister was so excited for the hashbrown casserole that she ordered a double portion, which made it even more disappointing when everything came out bland. Truly bland, to the point that neither of us could finish our meals. I was honestly so thrown off by the server's attitude that I forgot to ask for a corn muffin instead of a biscuit, although she did not ask either (which is typical). The only reason this is not a 1-star review is because our server was unexpectedly switched out after we ordered, and the second one was a total night and day difference. The gift shop staff were also beyond sweet and helpful, and the store itself is still fun to browse. They have such a unique selection of treats you do not usually see. I could not resist trying the bubble gum soda and loading up on candy. Overall, not the cozy comfort meal I was hoping for, but the shop and the second server kept it from being a complete loss.

We arrived at our reservation time on Father's Day and were immediately seated at a window table as…read morerequested- we were not promised this but so happy we got a seat by the window to look at the beautiful water view. We were approached right away and drink order taken. Waitress explained they had a "shared" serving system. Drinks came soon and then app order was taken. And then literally nothing for almost half an hour. We had to flag down another waitress to take our order. Then we waited another half an hour. The food was good. The apps we got for our meal (Bang Bang Shrimp) portions were huge. The blackened Mahi fish tacos were good--I liked the planks of fish on top and the choice of pico de gallo or mango salsa. All in all a positive experience but I guess due to the busy day, service was slow. If you like big portions, this place is for you! All staff super friendly!

First time for me here at St John's River Steak and Seafood. Lovely place and the dining room…read morelooks out over the water so very peaceful views. Katie, one of our servers greeted us immediately and got us started with drinks and appetizers. We ordered the special spicy mango margarita and a classic lime margarita. The margaritas arrived quickly and the spicy mango was delicious! Mango with shaved ice and some pickled jalapeños and carrots. Tahini on the rim added to the wonderful flavor. Cant beat a classic lime margarita on the rocks, cool and refreshing on a warm day. We split a crab cake appetizer with house made remolade. Just one crab cake but big enough to split. Cooked perfectly and crab very fresh. Sauce was great as well. Server Justin took our meal order. We opted to split the fresh 2 lb. Snapper special. Choice of blackened, fried or baked. We choose baked and he advised baked takes a little longer but we were in no rush. The snapper arrived with mixed vegetables as our side. Snapper was perfectly done, falling off the bone, tender and flavorful. The fish was so fresh, delicious and didn't require any additional sauce or seasoning. Mixed tender crisp veggies; squash, zucchini and broccoli were a wonderful complement to the amazing snapper! Afterwards, Sarah stopped by to check on us and brought a lovely slice of Key Lime Pie for our dessert. It was perfectly tart and a fabulous finish for a delectable late lunch! Amazing food, great service and friendly staff make St John's River Steak and Seafood a "must stop" in Sanford, Florida. Highly Recommend! Kate the Artist

Can't believe we haven't found this quaint 'lil restaurant before now. This is definitely going to…read morebe a regular spot for us. Had to get bloodwork done at 6:30am, so afterwards we were close to here and craving breakfast, so it was a no-brainer to stop in here. Having been born and raised in Mississippi, I am always on the hunt for some good southern homestyle cooking and I for sure found it here. First, everything about the outside and inside of the restaurant reminded me of all the lil mom and pop restaurants I was raised going to. Great nostalgia for me. Now was the food going to live up to what the place looked like?? YES! So I went in craving breakfast and then what did my little eye spy on the menu? An open-faced roast beef sandwich and they service breakfast and lunch all day? Well, yes, please and thank you! Forget brekkie, I went straight for that open-faced roast beef with fried and all of it covered in gravy. OH MY! I'm talking this is the kinda food that (as we say in the Deep South) makes you wanna slap your momma! The bread was piled high with fresh roast beef. The fries were steak fries which are my favorite. The gravy topping everything was just the chef's kiss to set everything off! So many things I want to try on the menu, but I think it's going to be a while before I order anything other than that open-faced roast beef! Hubby had scrambled eggs, toast, hash (his fav brekkie food and he asked for it crispy - they delivered), and breakfast potatoes. He said everything was great and that it's the best hash he's had. I have never been a fan of hash, but I always try it. This has I would definitely eat. It was good. Can't say I'd order it myself because I'm just not a fan, but if this is the breakfast that was served to me, I definitely wouldn't turn my nose up at it. Anyway, two big thumbs up from hubby. Wheelchair friendly. Clean restrooms. Great service from our attentive and sweet server. Food came out very fast. I also much mention the Diet Coke. You know how some are just better from certain fountains? Yes, this was one of those cold fountain Coke's that was just so good. It really hit different. I ordered water as per usual because I try to not drink soda too much, especially while I eat, but hubby mentioned how good it was so, of course I had to try it. He was right. Very good indeed. If you are in the area, don't miss out on this lil restaurant. You will not be disappointed! The only negative thing I can say is they are only open until 3pm on weekdays and only until 2pm on the weekends. Guess that's a good complaint though. LOL Sure wish they were open for dinner too b/c we'd really be eating here a lot!!

Finally stopped in and was so glad I did. I knew they did breakfast all day so wanted to give the…read morerest of my party the option. Cute family dinner, a throwback to easier times. We started with cheese curds and both decided on sandwiches. I did a tuna melt on rye with Swiss, my sister ordered the market club. Both were delicious. Fries, tots and onion rings are side choices. Daily specials and soups are available. The service was spot on, def a place to become a regular at! Can't wait to go back and try something else.