Nice wine bar that offers glass, bottle, or even flights of wine. We were a little snacky so we…read moretried the hummus with pita and the bruschetta. There was a lot of hummus which we enjoyed. I thought the bruschetta was well balanced flavors as well. There were a few wines we each wanted to try so we did a flight where you can pick any 5 wines for a 2-3oz sample of each. We did one dry and one sweet flight so we could try many of the different wines available. The whites were not quite chilled enough for my preference, but they were very flavorful. The reds were bold and flavorful as well. The server was attentive, but allowed us to sit and relax and enjoy our evening chatting and catching up. Great place for a quite date night or friend gathering.

finally made it here. It's one of the gems in Sanford, Florida located right next to the jailhouse…read morerestaurant. Houses was very nice. They had wine flights which I really enjoyed and you had a choice of about 20+ wines that you can add to your five flight. We also got a charcuterie board, which had some good cheese and meats on there too. Definitely will go back.

Cool bar located in downtown Sanford. I have been to their Ivanhoe location numerous times, but a…read morefew weeks ago was my first visit here. The bar is also part of a furniture shop. Be careful where you put your drink, especially without a coaster as there is good chance that table you are setting it on is for sale. You may come for a drink and leave with a new piece of furniture for your house... On this visit I got one of their special drinks of the day. It was a variation on the Manhattan. It was ok, I think the bartender made it well, I was just not a fan of the flavoring. Sounded better than it was. It is a cool spot to hangout for a drink or two and worth a visit next time in Sanford.

I loved this place! They have amazing cocktails, the bartenders definitely know what they are…read moredoing. Both drinks I had were delicious. I also love the atmosphere of the place. They have a bunch of thrifted furniture and home decor items around the place for sale. I thought that was a cool concept.

Another great night at Ellen's, great wine selection and great management. Live music Friday and…read moreSaturday nights

Service was excellent! The staff member was really knowledgeable about the wines and had great…read morerecommendations based off of your preferences. We went around Christmas time, so the ambiance was extra beautiful!

This very cute restaurant is right behind the German place. It is perfect for date night…read more The servers were so nice and helpful. Chris and Ethan were some of the friendliest waiters I have ever had. The food was SO good. We loved everything we got but the Ropa Vieja arepas were amazing. I will be getting those every time I go.

The decor in this place is so chic and cool. It felt tropical and like they hired an interior…read moredesigner to make everything feel sleek and aesthetic. The service was good, and we were in and out. Granted, we sat at the bar and got one drink each before the dinner rush was in. The only reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is due to the small portion sizes. The drinks were quite expensive for how little beverage was to be had in the little glasses. Ik restaurants like to say it's all the same, but definitely felt like they priced us out of buying another drink due to the small serving. Onto the drinks, I really enjoyed the Crush Crush. I'm a big cosmo girly and this was spectacular for being used to tasting the vodka in a martini drink. I was very happy with the flavor and enjoyment I got from it. My boyfriend got the margarita and he enjoyed it, but also was a bit disappointed with the portion. I still recommend this restaurant if you're wanting to have a swanky cocktail outing, but maybe have a few other places lined up and don't depend on spending your day/night here. The food looks great too. I will be bringing an office event here to try the food next.

My husband and I went to The Vineyard for dinner and it was an excellent choice. We had…read morereservations and were seated immediately and our server was extremely attentive as well as courteous. The vibe was dark and romantic, which was perfect for our date night. We ordered the Spinach Rolls for an appetizer and they were delicious. Tender enough to cut with a fork and the crispy bread crumbs added flavor and texture. My husband ordered the fresh fish dish of the evening and it was light and flavorful. It had unique flavors that were delectable. I ordered the Lobster Asparagus Risotto, and it was the best lobster I've had thus far in Orlando. The lobster was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The risotto was creamy and the asparagus tender which was a perfect complement to the lobster. For dessert we ordered the Banana Bread Pudding. The bread pudding was warm and had the texture of a French toast. It was delicious and the whip cream was fresh. The food, service, and ambience were a 10/10. The quality of food is next level and for a fresh/flavorful meal I will always choose The Vineyard.

Well, I must say that I am very disappointed! My husband and…read moreI have dined here many times and the food and service was always impeccable; however, today was very disappointing. Service was slow, the barmaid was definitely slow. In the past, as an appetizer, we would order the Fried Olives...so delicious! Unfortunately they have changed the way they are made and not for the good! I ordered the Key West grilled Maui wrap. Very tasty and generous on the Maui; however, it was on the dry side. Hubby ordered the French Dip with a Caesar salad. French Dip Rib Eye good, but the Caesar salad limp and wilted. I am so disappointed to see that yet another restaurant that once was wonderful has gone down hill! We will no longer go to this restaurant or recommend it.

What an absolutely fantastic, surprising find in the heart of downtown old historic Sanford. " Make…read more2nd your 1st choice," is the perfect slogan! In town on a work trip, my husband, and I decided to try this place out! What a wonderful surprise! From the moment you walked in the eclectic, industrial, modernized, warm, cozy feel welcomes you in. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we knew right away that this place was a find! A wonderful happy hour menu, led us to a full menu of what felt like a farm to table experience. I sadly didn't get to snap a photo of the excellent appetizer buratta, but it was a perfect blend of balsamic tomato and creamy cheese! I am a true foodie, and this was hands-down the best burger I've ever eaten. My husband absolutely loved his shrimp and grits, perfectly cooked and well balanced flavor. Well, I know everyone recommends the chocolate cake, I can't rave enough about the crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to enjoy a " private chef experience" meal! You will be glad you did!

Went there last night with another couple. My friend had the honey glazed salmon and a beet salad…read more Her husband and I both had the Blackened Redfish, crawfish grits and gravy. My husband had the Bean, kale soup which he said is probably the best soup he's ever eaten! Everything was Amazing 5+ stars on the food. The service was pretty good. The restaurant is nicely decorated but the acoustics were horrible. It WAS SO LOUD that it made the dining experience suffer greatly. We sat upfront to avoid the noise but could barely hear one another across the table. But again the food was wonderful. Not a single dish disappointed. Many, many complements to the chef and his staff.

Such a hidden gem! My husband and I decided to try a little bit of everything on the menu and…read morehonestly, not a single thing disappointed. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and you can tell there's real thought put into the food and presentation. We ended up staying for well over two hours just enjoying the whole experience -- the vibes, the music, the drinks, and the overall atmosphere were just so good. It felt cozy, lively, and welcoming all at the same time. The drinks were beautifully made and paired perfectly with the food, and the staff and crowd made the space feel fun and relaxed. It's one of those places you randomly find and then immediately want to gatekeep (but also tell everyone about). Truly such a great experience from start to finish. Can't wait to go back!

Came here after a night of activities in Sanford. The place is usually packed, but we were able to…read moreget a table for two, luckily. The ambiance is about half of what this place is all about. It's very Trader Sam's, including a lot of neat Disney memorabilia on the shelves on the walls behind the bar. Dark and stormy tiki bar vibes. The service was super friendly, and the food and bev came out very timely. The drinks were great, and they had a really nice mocktail menu. You can come and enjoy a nice drink without getting alcohol. We also ordered a burger from their limited food menu. It was very good. Not in competition for best burger in Orlando or anything, but the flavors were on point, and bun was nice and soft, and the furikake dusted crinkle cut fries were the perfect side item. Overall, this place was very cool, and if you haven't come here yet, you need to.

This was our first visit after hearing great things about this restaurant. We really enjoyed our…read moremeal here! The restaurant was a little quiet when we arrived and we were greeted right away to a table. The staff were very kind and gave great suggestions. I ordered the gnocchi bolognese and it was very delicious. I had the limoncello spritz requested less sweet which came out perfect. My group also had the fiocchetti appetizer which was a nice balance of cheesy, sweet and salty. It's filled pasta bites of cheese and pear purée with a cream sauce and crumbled prosciutto. For dessert we all shared the chocolate lava cake with extra ice cream. The flavor was exactly what we hoped and it was nicely warm. We are excited to come back!

We had a wonderful date night at this hidden jewel. It is unfortunate that others have not found it…read morebut for us it made for a quiet cozy night! The server was friendly and knowledgeable, the owner introduced himself and was very pleasant and helpful too. I have a gluten allergy and they are very accommodating. They have a lot of options. We had a fried calamari that was done separately and either gluten free breading, tasted delicious. I also had a tricolored beet salad with pecans and goat cheese that was so yummy! Plenty of each ingredient and dressing! The Chilean sea bass was a great choice to split bc there was plenty for both of us. It is a 6 ounce filet and the sides were mashed potatoes and asparagus. Others should search this place out because it is worth the find, as you can see in the other reviews! That's how I found it! Thank you Yelp!

Cute little family owned wine shop in Lake Mary! Original owners for 20+ year or something! We met…read morethe owner Olivier when we came in and he was a joy to talk too! Nice little selection of wines and some gifts. Even some cold ones ready to go. They do wine tastings every other Thursday, Olivier invited us so we decided to try it out. You can book ahead of time, it's $10 and includes 7 times tastings and some meat/cheese snacks. It was fine to relax for an hour and try some new wines!! I recommend stopping in here if you are local and definitely try out the Thursday wine tasting! They post on their IG what the theme will be for that tasting!

Friendly, helpful owner that was a pleasure to talk to. It was a great way to spend a Holiday…read moreafternoon.

Came here on a Tuesday evening, specifically Cinco de Mayo, and it was surprisingly empty. Not sure…read moreif Tuesdays are usually quiet or if everyone in town was off getting tacos and margaritas elsewhere, but honestly it worked out great for us. The atmosphere was really laid back and comfortable. It had that casual downtown brewery vibe without feeling loud or chaotic, which made it easy to actually hang out and talk. Definitely felt more relaxed than some of the packed spots nearby that night. Trevor was the only server/bartender working and he was absolutely hustling the entire time. Even while juggling the whole floor and bar, service stayed friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. They have a really solid selection of house-brewed beers, plus a full bar if cocktails are more your thing. The biggest surprise though was the food. Everything tasted really fresh and homemade instead of typical "brewery food." We started with the Brussels sprout appetizer and it was SO good, super flavorful and a great portion for sharing. The chicken quesadilla was more of a classic/basic quesadilla, but still really tasty and packed with toppings. The fish and chips ended up being the table favorite. The fish was crispy and fresh, the tartar sauce was excellent, and they served it with this red pepper-style sauce that was also amazing. We also ordered loaded fries and loaded tots. Both came covered in beer cheese, bacon, and chives. The tots especially were incredible, they were super thick and potatoey inside while still crispy outside. This ended up being such a pleasant surprise stop for us after skipping a few overly crowded places nearby. Great food, great service, relaxed atmosphere, and by the end of the meal everyone at the table had already said multiple times that we wanted to come back.

Beer was delicious, service was great, price seems about the same, but the food quality is not as…read moregood as Sanford Brewing Company was. My fiance and I came here on a Saturday afternoon before meeting with some friends. We ordered the blonde, Belle Isle and IPA, Knights Night. Beer was cold and in good portion. We shared the pork tacos and brussel sprouts. The pork was on the drier side and the sprouts didn't have the bacon that I loved with SBC. Overall, we'd just come back for the beers.