Tried out this local restaurant in historic downtown Sanford. There is indoor and outdoor seating with friendly staff. Prices are pretty neutral and the serving sizes are filling. We shared the mussels which was served with toasted buttery bread. The sauce that the mussels were cooked in was nice to sop up with the bread. Very tasty. I enjoyed my Jumbo gulf shrimp which I ordered blackened with green beans as my side. The shrimp are huge and the seasoning was great. We also got the shrimp and grits which were great, but if you order grits as your side they serve that literally on the side and not mixed into the dish. Finally we ordered the sidekick steak which we ordered medium with French fries. Unfortunately their medium was too well down for us and it was tough to eat. There is some love music outside, but overall the place was okay. Maybe we will order something different next time and try sitting outside. read more

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2 stars for a disappointing experience. The potential is clearly there. Live music, outside seating, cute downtown Sanford, but this trip was not a good one. I showed up for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation for 8 people called in for 7:30. It took dang near 45 minutes for them to get the table ready. This was not a spur of the moment call ahead thing. The reservation was days old. Once we were seated we were told the server would be there shortly. She was not. Eventually she came and asked us if we wanted any drinks. After placing the order we were left to wonder what was taking so long as she went MIA for a curiously long time. Eventually she came back with menus, which we should have had all along. We ended up ordering muscles and fried mushrooms as appetizer, neither of which were impressive. For an entire I ordered the shrimp and grits, while others got the cheese stake, a friend chicken sandwich, friend shrimp, some sort of chicken pasta and a filet of haddock. Surprise, another EXTREMELY long wait for the food! The Cheese stake was way too dry and was replaced with a decent burger. They took the cheese stake off the bill but really should have completed the burger becuase after that super long wait the 1st time we had to wait again for the burger. The only reason I gave 2 stars and not 1 is because the shrimp and grits were actually pretty good. There were 6 large shrimp and some chopped up sausage of a decent portion of cheese grits. At least those were good. The others in the party did say they though the food was ok, but not worth the wait. With so many other choices in downtown Sanford, you may want to try another spot before you end up here. read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Breezeway is a local's favorite. Unlike most of the reviews, i believe the service here is actually pretty good, especially considering how busy they always are. Every time I've been seated, within the first couple of minutes the server always gets our drink order and brings it back pretty quickly. Seating inside is limited, but the BREEZEWAY has a pretty good amount of seats and it's pretty cool. The ambiance is almost one of a kind (well in Sanford anyways) Food: it's primarily a seafood restaurant but they have a good mix of American dishes, soups and salads. I wouldn't give it 5 Stars, i tend to reserve that for restaurants that knock my socks off. But the staff and uniqueness gives this place a solid 4 Stars in my book. If you want to enjoy a night under the stars in the bustling streets of downtown Sanford lol, give this place a shot read more

The Breezeway - Jumbo shrimp - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I have wanted to go by this place for a while, but every time I end up on First St., the place is packed! Today, we were walking around and saw plenty of seats available at lunchtime, so I figured it would be a great opportunity to give it a try. I had my eye on the Mahi with Dirty Rice and it did not disappoint! I chose a side of garlicky green beans with it, and I thought it was terrific! Something I would definitely go back for. One of my favorite things about the restaurant was the Kid Menu. As a single dad, who eats out way too much, I always cringe at most of the kid offerings when we go out. Yes, it drives me nuts that the meal of choice is going to be half a box of Kraft Mac and Cheese! My daughter ordered some Fish Sticks and French Fries. Instead of getting some warmed up Mrs Paul's, they served a plate with two huge homemade fish sticks and thick fries. She absolutely loved it, and I love a place that will go the extra mile for the kids! Service was friendly, and we will definitely be back! read more

The Breezeway - Kid's Fish Sticks with fries - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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get here now! amazing food, atmosphere, staff! if you have missed this gem as you walk around sanford definitely double back!! so worth it! read more

The Breezeway - hidden gem of Sanford! Louis made a Thin Mint martini & knocked it out of the park!!delicious!food is fantastic, great atmosphere - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Great food, nice service. Went on a Sunday not crowded. It was very nice, the sandwich was huge! The chocolate cake was very good and the cheesecake was great too! This a great spot for great beer and sandwich! read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Everything we experienced was just ok. Ambiance was less than that. Looks like a nice place but we were less than impressed.

Went here not too long ago they have the nicest staff, Daisy and Murl were amazing! Definitely coming back! The fish was great! read more

Such a cute little cafe with great vibes. The food is good, pretty average American cuisine with average pricing. This is the kind of place you go to for the environment. The live music is amazing, such talented musicians. Will go again to hear them play! read more

I have visited this restaurant three times in the last week and all three times my dishes have been delicious the first time I had the Chilean salmon in the last two times I had a mahi-mahi over dirty rice with a twice baked potato. The servers were great and the atmosphere is casual. read more

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Went there for lunch. The hostess was charming and very personable. We were seated quickly but had to wait for a waitress. We ordered and my friend chose the tomato and mozzarella caprese salad. When it was served, my friend noted that there wasn't any basil on it. The waitress reply was "we're out of basil" to which my friend replied that would have been nice to know before she ordered it. The waitress just left then. No, I'm sorry. Would you like something else? Nothing. She didn't come back until we were done and asked if we wanted dessert or the check. POOR service and the food wasn't that good. My chicken salad was ok but the chicken was over grilled and dry. Probably won't try it again unless there isn't any place else to eat in Sanford.....(and there is!) read more

No Bueno place had a limited menu due to an Art festival going on downtown and was not serving the Sanford Special breaded tenderloin sandwich because they wanted to have the kitchen run faster and due to the size of the tenderloin they make and only having 3 fryers it was not on the menu. With the festival going on it would have been nice they placed a notice on the website as I drove from Lake Mary to check out the BPT and had no idea this was going on guess next time I will call. Oh wait even better I tried to make a reservation on there website the night before and it said there were not taking reservations online WTH. read more

The food was plenty. The kids meals were good portions for my kids. The kids received a drink included with their meals. The special that my husband tried was the pork tacos. I ended up getting the big fish and it was so big that it laid over the bun. So I shared some with the kids. And shared half the fish with my husband while I stole 1 of his 3 tacos. I got the fish fried. The batter was not anything exciting, but the fish was good. If I were to go there again I probably would get the pork tacos. read more

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Went recently. Good service. I assumed all of outside was smoking but apparently they have a non-smoking section in the inner part of the outside which is nice. didn't see any signage on this but I appreciated it. There was a bit of an odd interaction when I asked about it in my opinion when I moved my chair lol. All I did was move away from a direct line of smoke. Food was decent but kind of pricey. The balsamic vinegar was sickly sweet but the fish was good and market price so as a consumer we never know what that means. Quick service. read more

Having been here a few times, sometimes for lunch and once for dinner, there is one 5 star item on their menu. Its their cobb salad. At a price of $12.99, it literally has everything. And its gigantic. There is lettuce, egg, tomato, onion, olives, bacon, bell pepper, ham, blue cheese crumbles, cheese, and I am sure I am missing somethings. You can add chicken for an additional price. But its so good I really can't express it in words! The is also a nice area to eat outside between the restaurant and neighboring building that is a breezeway. The wind funneled by the buildings make the temperature nice and comfortable. Service is good too, even on lunch hours. read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Food was pretty good but the service was super slow. We had to keep reminding them we were there.

All I gots to say... Perfect meal... Mussels in a heavenly broth to die for and a fresh crisp salad. Soooo simple, soooo fresh, soooo good. Thank you! read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Terrible service and terrible food! It took over an hour and a half to make 3 burgers, a kids burger and a ham and cheese sandwich for me. We waited a long time to get a waiter to come to our table. Then it took a long time to get our drinks and refills, mind you we ordered 4 waters and one sweet tea. It took even longer time to get our food! I will never go again. If you don't mind a long wait for terrible food, this is the place to go! read more

Stopped in randomly for lunch, as it was close to our parking spot and looked open and casual enough for a couple of worn-out toddlers. What we found was a hidden gem... love when that happens. We chatted with our server who told us the owner is a big fan of New Orleans cuisine - who can fault a person for that?! - and that he takes the menu very seriously. Everything is made in-house and that's always music to my ears. I had the catch of the day (grouper) - so fresh - but the star were the homemade tartar sauces -yum! My husband had the shrimp and grits which was pretty all-time. You can tell this is a low-key fun place to drink, with a nice drink menu, an indoor-outdoor scene, and a fun group of bartenders that, while casual, are really very enthusiastic ambassadors of their restaurant. read more

Service good shrimp good but the calamari was the worst like eating rubber bands and they wouldn't take off the $15 bill not coming back over priced place read more

For me, The Breezeway was always one of those restaurants that I passed by and wondered about, but never really felt compelled to try. Situated in the heart of downtown Sanford, they have a prime location for both indoor and outdoor dining, with a full outdoor bar that often features live entertainment. I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon, and found myself drinking and eating in their outdoor area. Although it was a very hot day, their signature breezeway was shaded and cooled by fans, and it offered the perfect spot to take a break and grab a drink. The service was excellent - we were brought menus and ordered drinks within minutes of seating ourselves, and our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered several different beers, as well as some mixed drinks (The Grand and a Mojito), and I was pleasantly surprised by their strength. The food was standard bar fare, which I expected and was the main reason I'd never really made a point to stop in previously. We ordered fried mushrooms as an appetizer, and they were crispy and flavorful, served with a bold ranch sauce. I understand that a lot of places serve fried foods on a bed of lettuce to soak up some of the grease, but there was a lot of lettuce underneath this dish and it felt kind of wasteful. I ordered the garlic wings as my main dish and was satisfied with them. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the garlic flavor was not overpowering. While I can see myself bringing friends here to grab a drink and some standard pub grub, I didn't find the food to be anything to go out of my way for. The location, atmosphere, great drinks and friendly staff definitely put The Breezeway higher on my list for a casual hangout spot, though. read more

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First time in the Sanford area for the restaurants...the green tomatoes ...fish and chips and shrimp dinner were all very good..would reorder....we will return soon.. read more

The blackened grouper everyone mentioned was decent... Nothing to write home about. The server recommended a shrimp poor-boy of some sort with mozzerella and tomato sauce to my wife. Those poor shrimp died in vein! They were good quality, but completely tasteless. I tried their signature rum drink, don't remmember what it was called, but it was served in those chiller machines and was again recommended by the waitress. If you enjoy coconut flavored mouthwash, I suggest you order two. Nothing was bad, but my problem was that nothing was good! The fish sandwich was cooked and seasoned well, but an un-toasted bun offered no texture and the fish was lost in the sea of bread. Done correctly, they'd have a signature dish. read more

The Breezeway - Haddock, blackened - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Had a blast. The bar and karaoke is outside in the breezeway. The restaurant seats inside and outside. You can order at the bar, too. We sat at the bar. The bartender Jess, was friendly and took good care of us. She sings, too. She did a pretty good rendition of 'White Rabbit'. All the singers were good, some really good. I think I held my own with them. read more

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I usually always read Yelp reviews beforehand and plan, which restaurant we go to. I didn't with this one, as we happen to walk by and it looked inviting. I agree with previous reviewers, that the service lacks extremely. I don't expect much but certain things are just a given. It took forever for the server to take our drink order, it took forever for him to bring the drinks, it took forever for him to take the food order and over 35 min to bring the food (sandwiches and kids fish sticks). Then he brought the food without silverware and when we asked for ketchup, he brought mayo. By the time he brought the mayo, I had flagged down another server to bring us ketchup and he was even faster than our guy. We never received refills and it also took a long time to get the bill. The food was 4 stars and the two musicians were great. I am just very disappointed in the service and it looks like I am not the only one. There are other great places in Sanford and we will definitely chose somewhere else next time. read more

The food is decent, and the atmosphere is certainly unique. But the best part of the Breezeway is Jess the bartender outside. She is as adorable as she is great at making bar folks, like us happy. It's really a pleasure to come and hangout at the bar when she is in charge. She seems to have a loyal following, and We're certainly among them. Whenever Jess decides to leave, we'll be very sad, although this seems like what she was born to do. read more

I had read the reviews and thought a little before comming here. I am from out of state and this place was referred to me by some of those I was working with. I'm all for giving the benefit of the doubt and it paid off. I can only assume like any other restaurants they have their off days. The hosts seem very laid back and in their ways but everyone was pleasent. 1- the restaurant inside is not so spacious but the bar is happening you need wide selection of beer,wine and hard liquor they have it. The decor is nice and the outside seating is perfect. 2-the waitress was very responsive and they were not to busy but she dang well took care of me yeah stephie im talking to you. You were awesome and super friendly thank you. 3-... now if ingot a fish sandwich out in California like this they would of charged me 25 bucks.. which makes me love this place more.they give you what you pay for and then some. The fish had some good flavor and mixed with some lemon and their sauce .. it was delicious. The fries were perfect , brown crunchy with enough seasoning on them. The side salad made easy happy.. the romaine and cucumbers were crunchy along with the veggies ad spinach. The tomatoes were a little squishy but I got over it once I used there balsamic. . I would come back with out question I really enjoyed my meal. I could not finish it all but dang it was good. read more

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I never leave these type of reviews but here we go. We went to the breezeway with our daughter for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't crowded and we liked the idea of sitting outside. We ordered a chicken sandwich, chicken salad sandwich and kids cheese quesadilla. The food was absolutely horrible. Cold with no taste. The kids cheese quesadilla was tiny, had little cheese, tasteless and chewy (and cost $7). The chicken sandwich was slimy. Our waiter was nice but that's about it. Live in the area and will never go back there. read more

We stopped in for lunch around 12:30. It was hot so we sat outside. Being from Illinois I had to try the tenderloin. It was huge and good. I passed on the horseradish sauce and opted for the traditional mustard. I can't wait to dig into the leftovers. The drinks were cold and good. And the servers were very attentive. read more

Ordered a few beers and a burger. I had the fish nuggets 1/2 of a order and fried mushrooms for appetizer. Everything came out at the same time. Mushrooms were good. The fish bites were the absolute most disgusting fish I have ever had. Maybe the were old, bad batch I don't know the smell was so strong it was unbearable. My boyfriends burger he said was good but got pretty bloody and juicy towards the middle, he ordered well done. I have had the haddock sandwich before and it was good. This time I just didn't feel like such a big meal.. Do Not Get the fish nuggets until they change it up. Beer was good and cold!!! read more

We had the pleasure of trying this restaurant today for the first time and we were blown away. The food recommendations our server Jacob gave us were amazing. We will definitely be returning! Thank you Jacob for your amazing service! read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Took the wife out for lunch in downtown Sanford and a neighbor had mention this spot to me previously but I showed up on a day they were closed for some remodeling. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is the AC didn't work well to the point it was cooler to sit outside on a late June afternoon. Both my wife and I went with the Big Fish sandwich...she went grilled and I did it blackened. It's a huge portion of haddock and both the Sammy and fries were delicious. Our waitress did a nice job of making recommendations and staying on top of our drinks. I'll definitely be back but for the love of god get that AC fixed or it won't be until Nov. read more

The Breezeway - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Too casual when a lady comes with her small dog and allows her dog to jump up and sit on the table.... she doesn't take the dog off the table till the wait staff talks to her to remove the dog from table .....disgusting customer! TOTALLY GROSS! hopefully they disinfected the table after she left! read more

Thank you for being a stop on our Tortuga Pirate Invasion Pub Crawl. It was so great to see your servers participate and dress up. Great music playing and quick to get a cold beer. We'll see you again! read more

Having lived in Tampa for some 20 years and Atlanta for 4, I can say I've been to my share of lousy restaurants. The Breezeway is anything but. Great portions, great service and an amazing atmosphere. Outdoor dining is wonderful here with the Lighting and music. Our server, Jacob, was a genuine treat! My wife got the Sanford Special (a massive pork tenderloin) and I got the Breezeway Burger with cheddar and mushrooms. Delicious is an understatement. Both cooked perfectly and plenty of flavor. We WILL be back read more

Got the philly cheese steak sandwich and the burger and fries. Great food, great location, great dinning area.

After searching high and low for a decent place to eat that is open on a Monday night, we came across this place and decided to give it a try. We'll we were not disappointed one bit. Our waiter was awesome! He made us feel at home and was constantly checking with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our party was overly hungry, so we by-passed the appetizers. I tried the blackened mahi-mahi over dirty rice. The dish was seasoned to perfection and has decent heat to it. Some of the other orders in our party were the crab cakes, which were delicious, plenty of crab and lite on the filler. The pastrami sandwich and burger over-sized and delicious. This is my new favorite the Sanford area. read more

The Breezeway - Great decor. - New American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Great outdoor seating area the inside is small but a great vibe with the wood and lighning. The service was fast the crab soup creamy and favorable. Thw bacon sandwich was loaded with bacon and crispy. The pork sandwich was to thin and was 11 by 5 and served on a house size 4 inch bun was ok read more

Great atmosphere, I love the grilled chicken sandwich and the wings, my boyfriend had the BLT and we really enjoyed the service. Love this place. read more

Excellent food and drinks...love sitting on tje outside patio with friends listening to the live music and relaxing.