I have been here twice,first time it was good the second time it wasn't as good as the first time and 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.*** read more

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The taste of the overused fryer grease really comes through with an overpoweringly heavy punch to the 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!!! read more

Ooooh Ms Shantell put her foot in it (figuratively yall, not literally) I had fried catfish greens Mac and cheese AND cornbread. And I ate it all. Left NO crumbs. Hubby ate the jerk shrimp and rice w/greens and corn bread. The music playing was just the perfect vibe. (Neosoul and some jazz) Each night is a different theme (reggae karaoke, TED talks, etc...) Ms Shantell wears many hats at her place (chef. Server, cashier, hostess) and wears each hat with sass.. Can't wait to come back and have some oxtails read more

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I ordered yams. Didn't get that. Mac and cheese has no taste. Chicken was ok. After 2 bites I threw out the plate and ordered something else. Open until 3am. I ordered this at 11pm. Never again. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Two piece chicken. Mac & cheese. Yams - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

My friends and I found the experience disappointing and pricey if you wanted a full meal. I just settled for a bowl. The waitress was sweet, but not very knowledgeable. There was no real ambiance. read more

This place came highly recommended by one of my clients. I decided to visit today. Ordered fried fish. Was asked how many pieces after the gentleman that took my order said I could get 2,3,5...I said 3. I also ordered fried chicken for my daughter, a three piece dark, Mac n cheese and collard greens. Got my food to go and left only to open the container when I got home to see fish strips or fish bites it definitely was not three pieces of fish I ordered. Then I bit into the chicken and it was like no seasoning was on it. I honesty couldn't believe it. Soooo disappointed. Not sure what was going on today but the food DID NOT hit. read more

What can I say, this place is open till 4 AM on the weekends and that is crazy but wonderful! Came here late at night and ordered a burger and a fried chicken meal with sides and have to say that it was absolutely phenomenal with lots of flavor. The fried chicken was nicely crisp and the skin and batter had a wonderful seasoning flavor. The burger was ample and had a light soy sauce flavor so it was very delicious and definitely not lacking in seasoning. I got the Jamaican meat patty as a side and also their mac & cheese, which is that traditional southern style with a little cheese crust on top. Had a great meal here just know I had to wait a little bit for the food to be cooked freshly, so give them a little bit of time to prepare your phenomenal meal. Great service and food! read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Ordered online only to show up and the place is closed but still accepted my order and store hours are still open

Wife and I went this Saturday for lunch. Place was great. Lots of fun comfort food options. We split the jerk chicken and rice and both got fried chicken wraps. Both very good. We also got the cornbread and my wife and I agree it's the best we've ever had. Service was friendly and the place is eclectic and comfortable. It was fun reading about Shantell's motorcycle history/journey. We'll be back! read more

Food excellent, service AMAZING... being open till 4am is definitely a big plus.... food came out piping hot..... worth checking out!!!! read more

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I love it here. The food is amazing. Love the fried chicken and the fried catfish. Shantell and family are very pleasant and the conversations are always insightful. Great music. read more

We've been here a few times over the past 4 years, but our most recent trip was the best yet. We typically go around 3-4pm, and get our food to go. This time, we arrived about 630 and decided to stick around and enjoy our meals. They had live music, we got to talk to so many locals, and we had a good time just mingling inside. The best thing about this place is the fried chicken. ITS TO DIE FOR, and I always want to order more to go. (And you can do like a 20 piece of you don't mind the wait). Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the Sanford area and looking for great food and a good time! read more

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I love it there!! The food , environment, service , love , happiness & joy flows from her restaurant like a furious river !!

I've been wanting to try Shantell's for some time now and I was able to go there yesterday with a friend. We decided to go after lunch rush so it was 1pm when we showed up. Only 3 other tables were being occupied (one couple was paying, the other two tables were already eating). We both are thinking ok this is a good sign we missed the busiest time for the day. The host/waitress told us to sit wherever we liked and so we did. She took our drink order and after a few moments of trying to decide we both ordered the meatloaf since it was Monday and it was the special of the day. My order was meatloaf with rice and collard greens (the waitress said they were the best), my friend ordered meatloaf with mashed potatoes and collard greens. The place wasn't busy were we the only 2 people who needed to order. It took approximately 15 mins to get our food. The plate looked good coming out until I took the first bite. The meatloaf was BURNT on the other side of it. Whoever cooked it decided it would be ok to put the best side of the meatloaf facing up with hope of the rice THAT WAS COLD, lack of flavor soften up the burnt side of the meatloaf. It was still crunchy, hard and nasty. The collard greens taste as if they were out of a can because it had a metal tin taste. No cornbread was offered or given but at that point it was too late I was DONE with the meatloaf and this place. read more

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This is the friendliest restaurant I've ever been to. And the food is banging. Love the art work on the walls. And Ms Shantell is so sweet and motorcycle legend. read more

Fried catfish and fried chicken were good. Jerk chicken or shrimps were not even close to the real thing. We saw deserts in the display case expired a week ago. The waitress seemed so nervous, did not know what she was doing, never came to fill water. I did see the efforts but not all that. read more

Amazing service even better food. Shantell wings was made by god. This wine #1 place to go. They even open up earlier for us very accommodating phenomenal service. read more

Cute little restaurant that should have more traffic! Soul food at its finest! The collard greens are amazing!!! My other favorite was the toasted cornbread. O.M.G was it good!!! If cornbread was identifying cake - it would be THIS cornbread. So good! I had the jerk shrimp and rice. Amazing spices. Cooked perfectly. My husband had the same. We also had the Meat patties - WOW! They had a dipping sauce, too. Mouth watering! The Hummingbird cake was perfect- it was just a tiny piece for $9. Usually a piece of cake priced over $6 is bigger in my past experiences. I'm a dessert/ cake expert LOL. Definitely try this spot! Do something different for date night! read more

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I really loved how homie and authentic her southern style food was. I can't say much about the ambiance and we ordered take out today. But based of this experience Weill definitely come back to eat in. The fried chicken was bomb and the ration of batter to chicken was perfect. I hate breast chicken when you feel you bought breading and not chicken. The corn bread was so light and flavorful. A must try for sure. read more

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Man, I came here and was so excited to be able to have some amazing soul food. As there are not many good soul food spot in Orlando/surrounding area. When I first walked in the employees looked at me like they seen a ghost. I had to speak to snap them out of their trance. Prior to ordering I asked if they had gravy to go with the mashed potatoes. They said yes. So I ordered a fried chicken plate with greens and mashed potatoes and gravy. When I opened my food there was no gravy. lol. I was clearly being punked BUT I kept it moving because everything was hot and seemingly fresh. In short, the food was so salty that it was inedible I couldn't finish it with out putting my blood pressure at risk. It seemed like someone dropped the salt bucket on my food and thought "eh, no biggie" because the salt was visible on the chicken. Im sure this place has potential. I know it does. But this first impression was not a good one. Not in a rush to come back. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - The salt was visible on the chicken. Way too salty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This restaurant is a Sanford gem! The location is charming with eclectic decor and the server was super nice. I had the chicken dinner and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend. read more

Shantell's is very good! I have been here a few times. I usually just drop by to sit outside and order the beef patties which are some of the best I have ever had. They are hot, tasty and not overly breaded. It's comes with this sauce that just compliments the already perfect patties. I came here for brunch and had shrimp and grits. It was amazing. Soft, creamy and most importantly tasty! This place does not disappoint. The food is fresh and good quality. The wait staff can be a little confused at times but very nice and considerate. The food is worth having the patience. The only disservice is that I have not tried all the other things on the menu. They have fried chicken, fish and other meals I look forward to trying. If you are thinking about trying it, do it, you won't regret it. Just make sure you have the patties as an appetizer, they are a must have. read more

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We arrived at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. I couldn't figure out the ambiance of the place. There's a lot going on in the location. It took forever to get menus. They're paper menus. They were out of collards and hummingbird cake. It took our food forever to come. It took so long that my boyfriend wanted to ask for dessert while we were still waiting on our food because he didn't want to risk the cake taking so long. We got our food and it was not hot. He ordered the chicken and waffle and I got the 2 piece fish and 2 sides. The food was not cold but it also wasn't even warm. It was like room temperature, which I don't understand. The fish is like fiber nuggets or fish fingers and not filet. I was expecting filets. The macaroni and cheese was nasty. The yams were overly sweet however I would try those again. We are definitely not in a rush to get back. Really only giving it a 3 because the owner is a sistah and we support black-owned businesses. read more

Shantell's Serves up some of the best local home-style Southern cuisine found in Sanford. I have been to Shantell's for breakfast on several occasions but never for dinner. A few friends and I stopped in last Saturday night around 10:00 pm and were delighted to find the restaurant serves food until 4:00 am! (Friday and Saturday) Wow, no one does that in downtown Sanford. Another thing no one does in Sanford is BYOB, but you can do that here too! I ordered the 2-piece fish with 2 sides ($13) and the Tiger Woods Tea ($2.60). Our food was ready in about 15-minutes, and everything was freshly cooked. I was expecting two whole pieces of catfish but received fried nuggets instead. Regardless, decent-sized chunks of fish were cooked to perfection in a light crispy batter. The Fried Okra and Mac & Cheese were also delicious and complemented the dish nicely. The Tiger Woods tea was refreshing, lightly sweetened, and had a natural peach flavor; very tasty if you love a good sweet tea. My friend ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles and stated that the chicken was better than the infamous Eastside Fish Fry in Lansing, Michigan. This says a lot for Shantell's recipe, especially since Eastside Fish Fry is Guy Fieri Approved! A DJ was playing when we arrived, and the music continued throughout our meal. Although it was fun interacting with the DJ and other customers while dining inside, it would have been wise to eat outside then come in to enjoy the music. Our Server, Saleema, was so friendly, attentive, and helpful. Saleema helped make the evening memorable for my friends. I highly recommend requesting her if you decide to dine at Shantell's. I will be stopping back into Shantell's soon. After getting caught up to speed on the whole East Side Fish Fry comparison, I definitely need to return to try it for myself. If you are in the area and are looking for a great Southern home-cooked meal in a friendly environment, look no further, you will find it at Shantell's Just Until. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Delicious two piece fish and two sides for $13 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This was my first time here, even though I had heard many good things about it I still was pleasantly surprised Food was outstanding & customer service was on point. The whole experience was a complete vibe. I plan to visit again especially when the live band is there & of course for some more delicious food. I highly recommend!! read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Jam Facian Veggie Patty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I have been here in the past and the service is slow and the prices are high . The carrot cake and the beef patty with cheese is a 5/5 . read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Jam Facian Beef Patty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This place is a hidden gem in the Sanford area that I can't wait to visit again with my entire family! The food was cooked fresh and came out piping hot. The servers were friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. We have a strict diet and were very pleased that the sides (collard greens, black eyed peas, etc) did not contain pork. The music set the right tone and was not overly loud. Great experience across the board, I highly recommend! read more

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The pound cake and carrot cake were both tasteless. The strawberry pound cake was hard, I'm pretty sure they were old and just sitting in the display case for some time. read more

Service was okay, food was underwhelming. Prices are a big high which is understandable, but the food wasn't worthy of the pricing. Ordered fries, looks like they were cooked in overused oil. They were VERY oily, their sweet tea is really good and the lemonade tasted like it is powdered lemonade. The inside is cute, and the staff is nice. The rice was bland and the sliders come on sliced white bread. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Side of fries $5.50 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

This place is so good! I did take out, so that my husband could try the food and he was absolutely delighted. He really enjoyed the beef patties and the jerk chicken. I ordered fried green tomatoes and jerk chicken for myself, and I loved it all! The fried green tomatoes were absolutely wonderful and the jerk chicken was very flavorful! I'm quite picky about fried green tomatoes, but these were great. Just how I like them! When I went to pick up my order, I really enjoyed the vibe and they were all very nice! Even the desserts look amazing. Overall, it was a great experience and had some delicious food! read more

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My son recently brought up the idea of wanting to try "real" southern food. Not fast-food quality/grocery store stuff - honest to goodness true southern food. My research brought me to Shantell's Just Until. And I am grateful. First we walk in and are immediately greeted by (I must assume) Shantell herself. She welcomed us with a big smile and invited us to sit wherever. During our entire time there, she was talking to another couple of ladies who were there first. They seemed like family or old friends. That homey feeling added to the dinner. I'm not sure what the building was used for before Shantell and her family moved in, but it felt like an old house had been converted into a restaurant-on one side- and a deli/bakery on the other. Immediately after sitting, we were greeted by a nice young man eager to get us fed. I apologize for not catching his name, but he was great. Their choices of drink; iced tea or lemonade. That's it. They said they didn't have soda. I found that a little odd. Not even cans? But it didn't matter because we were there for genuine home cooking! So lemonade it was! The lemonade was an interesting twist from what I've ever had. It tasted more like a creamsicle than a glass of Country Time. Not that sweet really. Nothing wrong with that. Our food came out- My son tried the Jerk Chicken Philly. It was absolutely steaming fresh when he was handed it. He tried his darndest to hold it, but it just stayed too hot. He did his best, and eventually resorted to eating the chicken with his fork. The Philly part was great, a little bit of spice and had a great 'chili' type flavor. I ordered a 2pc chicken with a side of mac and cheese and biscuit. Oh my. The biscuit was buttery and toasted and was absolutely freshly homemade. Be warned tho, eat it quickly because if you don't, it became a little tough to bite off. The Mac and cheese- I can't think of any place where I have had it better. Nice and creamy and cheesy and perfectly cooked. The chicken. Ooooooh that chicken. I definitely need to get like a full bucket from Shantell. That breading. I will dream of that crispy, flaky breading forever. If the breading were offered as a side, I'd probably take it. So dang good. The boy then ordered a piece of pineapple upside down cake and I believe finished it before we got home? He also ordered, for lunch the next day, a beef patty. I checked in today and he loved it. All that goodness and it was around $55? Not bad with dessert and lunch for the next day. Definitely give Shantell and her family a visit. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - 2pc 2 Piece Chicken with 2 Sides - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Let me start by saying, I was so excited to come here and support a black owned business with great reviews. We were visiting from Manhattan and wanted to find a great place to eat. It was supposed to be Open Mic night (Friday) and we arrived to find a desolate and totally empty restaurant. We were seated outside and figured, who cares... the food could be great. I ordered a glass of white wine and we ordered the fried green tomatoes as a starter. My wine arrived and was warm, as in its never been chilled or refrigerated. It was also old and seemed like it came from an open bottle that sat waaaay to long. I think I was able to get a few sips down. As for mains, my partner ordered fried catfish w/mac & cheese and greens. I ordered the 2 piece fried chicken with Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes/gravy. We also ordered a side of cornbread (which never came, yet we were charged for). The fried green tomato's were so salty it was hard to eat and the tomatoes were ripening so they were red and mushy. Our mains arrived and to our disappointment it was inedible. My fried chicken was totally bland, the Mac & cheese seemed like processed/powder cheese. It was awful and still haunts me almost a week later. The mashed potatoes were equally dismal and also tasted like instant mash. My partners fish were actually nuggets (he didn't know that before ordering) and it seemed they used the same salty cornmeal batter as the fried green tomatoes. He couldn't eat more than 1 and shared my view on the sides. We asked for the check and no one, NO ONE questioned why we wanted to leave within minutes of receiving our food. We paid and walked to a brewery on the corner to have a second dinner. Overall, weird vibes (no music or anything... just sterile silence in a cold colorful space), bad wine and truly overrated food. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Our meals... that's all we ate before walking away to find another restaurant. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Hello community just to let you know that I have dined at Shantells in Sanford Florida several times. Miss Shantel has the most amazingly delicious Soul Food pretty much anything you would want: for example, smothered pork chops, fried chicken, delicious fish bites, and to top it off homemade greens, homemade macaroni and cheese Potato salad she has an amazing way she makes cabbage you've got to try it not to mention her delectable, desserts, cakes and pies etc. is your mouth watering yet? Ha ha so if you're ever in the Sanford area I definitely would recommend stopping in at Shantells, you will be very happy that you did. read more

DELICIOUS! My friend and I sat outside since it was a nice day and we had the best time! Though we went for breakfast, we both ended up getting catfish dinners so worth it! The fish, mac and cheese, yams - ALL FIRE! Our server was great as well and very attentive! She makes the banana pudding cheesecake and OMG - it's a must try! I definitely will be back! read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - 3 Piece Fried Fish with 2 Sides - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Saw this restaurant on TikTok. Food looked delicious so I decided to drive an hour over to Sanford. The restaurant was nice and clean. There was a reggae band playing as well. But the food was awful. I asked and paid for white meat and got dark meat not seasoned at all and rubbery. Mac & cheese was dry as the Sahara Desert. Candy yams were pretty good, but nothing to brag about definitely would not return or recommend. As you can tell i didn't eat it. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Fried chicken Dry Mac N Cheese and unsweetened Candied Yams - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Very Nice establishment. This off the path restaurant is perfect, not far from the Marina. Love the feel of the place. Greeters were friendly. One of the employee recommended a scrumptious dessert . Looking forward to going there again. read more

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All I can say is that this place is a delicious hidden gem. The hospitality of the owner and staff is second to none. My husband and I found Shantell's on a recent trip to FL and we definitely were not disappointed. If are ever in the Orlando, a drive to Sanford to visit this restaurant is worth it! My only regret is that I was too full to get dessert. I'll make sure to make room on my next visit. read more

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This is a really good soul food restaurant. There weren't many restaurants in Sanford when we stopped here. It was a great choice. The owner makes all the meals from scratch so it took a while but it was worth it. I had the shrimp along with yellow rice. It was really good. They also called their sweet tea/lemonade mix a Tiger Woods which I thought was pretty clever. read more

Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge - Jerk Shrimp and Rice with Yams - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I was pleasantly surprised at the food and friendliness of the staff. First off let me start by saying I was shocked that it wasn't crowded. We went on a Friday night and it was only two other couples in there and when I tasted the food I was even more shocked! The beef Pattie's were so good I had to order another order. The fried green tomatoes were good as well. We also ordered the wings, can't remember the flavor but it was kind of like a Carolina sauce. They were very welled seasoned, only thing is they were not fried hard enough for us. But definitely didn't lack flavor. It was open mic night so we did a few karaoke songs along with some other guests. Our waitress even joined along. Come give this place a try, it is intimate and fun! read more

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Quoting my husband, "The best fried chicken I've ever had!" I had the chicken and waffles and enjoyed every bite. He had the jerk chicken and reminisced about the homemade jerk chicken he used to get in NYC. This is authentic and delicious food. read more