Tramway Diner

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.

The Flame Steakhouse

4.0(130 reviews)

3.2 mi

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

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

First time here. Food was good. The team there was on point. Nick was so informative and helpful…read more He went through the menu and talked through the favorites. He was there to refill drinks. He even came back after we were done eating to ask us how we enjoyed our meal and wanted to know specifically about each side and the chicken fingers. It was literally four star service in a fast food restaurant..

Smithfield Chicken is a trusted local spot that never disappoints. One thing I always appreciate is…read morehow friendly and attentive the staff are, constantly making ppl Look sure your drink is topped off and that you have everything you need. The restaurant is always clean, welcoming, and consistently delivers good food. The chicken is crispy, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for every time. Even though I don't usually eat pork, this place always has some of the best pulled pork around. The sides are fairly average and nothing that really stands out, but their sweet tea--and even the ice--are truly some of the best. Sometimes it's the little things that keep you coming back.

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Catherine Ann’s Filipino American Grill and Sweets

4.2(21 reviews)

4.4 mi

My daughter and I swung by there before heading home. We got the ube milkshake and some cookies…read more Let's just say the milkshake didn't make it home, and the cookies were super tasty too!

So hard to find Filipino food in this area but Catherine Ann's does have a few select menu items to…read morefill that need. There's plenty of seating inside (looks like a remodeled fast food restaurant) with a bakery case full of cookies & an ordering counter. Service was friendly. Our food was pretty good overall.

Catherine Ann’s Filipino American Grill and Sweets

Filipino BBQ Skewers, Lumpia & Pancit Classics

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

2.7(26 reviews)

4.5 mi

September 2nd 2024 3:00pm. Went today expecting the…read morewonderful food . Was so disappointed on so many levels from the start. Entered and took our place in line, no one at the register. Had to get the to go cups as nothing else was available. No sweet tea available and all soda was inop except for two or three. Found a table which wasn't difficult. However when going up to get food, there was very little! No shrimp,no steak,no ham etc. choice was chicken or a hamburger. No crouton's and the salad bar looked old. Very disappointed and will never go back. Note we were not the only ones saying this.

Night and Day between this Golden Corral and the one in Fayetteville. You would think they were…read moredifferent restaurant chains. I loved the one in Fayetteville and was surprised that the prices were so different, and the quality of food here was miserable compared to the Fayetteville Golden Corral. Will never come back to this Golden Corral.

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Local Joe's Tap & Grill

3.7(46 reviews)

3.8 mi

We visited Sanford recently and had a great time at Local Joes. Drinks were fantastic and we loved…read moreour server. Chips and Salsa went along very nicely with our drinks as we didn't have time to eat a meal. We definitely would visit again while in the area.

This is one of the worse restaurants/bars in this town. Avoid unless you want HIV, Roaches and…read moreFleas. The entire place smells like an astray as well.

Old Fashion

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Bar seat view

Mrs Wengers Restaurant

3.7(21 reviews)

3.9 mi

Simple old time cafe with amazing service. I had their breakfast platter and the serves was so…read morenice. You can tell the foods good here by the amount of regulars that come here.

The history and tradition here is pretty cool. Small town USA with tons of locals that are…read moreobviously regulars. The service was very friendly and it felt like you were eating at your grandmas house. The food is so incredibly cheap but the portions are very small. They have specials most days of the week that are on a board in the restaurant. The food wasn't bad but it was nothing special either. Don't expect anything fancy and order a few sides to make a larger portion for yourself. The food arrived within 5-10 minutes and everything was prepared quickly. The server was taking care of the entire dining room and was working so hard to take care of everyone. Overall, very classic diner with cheap small portions.

Hot cakes and bacon

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Two biscuits with sausage and gravy

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

4.1(68 reviews)

4.6 mi

Great service. Greeted quickly upon entry and waitress came to the table. Food came out correct and…read moreonly a short wait. The fried pickles rocked and they have really good ranch. Burger special ordered with toppings, fried chicken sandwich with pickles, grilled cheese and hotdogs all came as ordered and enjoyed. Ambiance is a mix between fast food and diner.drive through option.

The food is always excellent. My problem is with mobile ordering. I put in my order around 5:30 for…read more6:30 pickup. Arriving, I proceeded to drive thru and was told online orders must be picked up inside. (Upon double checking site, no such notice is stated). So I parked went in only to discover that their system doesn't post online order til pick up time! I sat I. Resturant til my order came up. . Lesson learned. Just go to drive thru next time.

Restroom

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.0(90 reviews)

3.7 mi

Arrived tonight seated In back right of restaurant near to Go. Thought it might be a little…read morequieter. Server very nice , gave us PLASTIC UTENSILS! Really!! Took our order we both ordered unsweetened tea, mine sweet partner unsweetened. Prior to food arriving a man walked back sat down across with obviously a waiter or worker or friend with a DOG PUPPY!! Not one employee said anything, this man sat there the entire time 20-30 mins vulgar, profanity words, stories, on and on. Not sure if a manager was even there. Like a free for all. My meal soup was like warm, Caesar salad undesirable. Will not go back.

Haven't been to an Applebees since moving to NC, 5 yrs ago! Loved them in Ohio! This one is much…read morebigger than any I have been in, service was great! Specially because I was with a group of 12. (Separate checks!). Our server kept our orders strait and was very helpful by changing out an order of soup when the first one didn't seem like the one ordered. We all ordered differently but all the food was great! I'd happily return.

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Lisa D.

11 years ago

I usually go for breakfast on the weekends, and love it food service always great. Decided to try dinner and it was just as good,restaurant is always clean good food and service. love the different theme for days of week. read more

Tammy D.

9 years ago

Huge fan of diner food, and this place doesn't disappoint! The portions are very generous and the prices are amazing. Servers are friendly and attentive. I'm a regular! read more

Mark G.

10 years ago

Love Love Love this place! Awesome waitresses! Awesome food! Good prices! We eat here at least 2 times a week! Highly recommend!! You will love it! read more

Berry N.

9 years ago

Had lunch on Tuesday and it was great! Now we are having dinner tonight...Italian night...trying the Lasagna! GREAT PLACE!

Alpha B.

7 years ago

Me and my family always come here and always have a nice time. If you come here you will have nice food with great service.

Brad H.

11 years ago

Bad waitress said I smell like gas food was bad !

Rita L.

12 years ago

Good Food and Great Staff.

Tramway Diner - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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We went for a late lunch today. all in all it was good. We sat ourselves and the server approached…read moreus immediately asking what we wanted for drinks. They checked in on us and we ended up ordering. The food did take a little more time than we thought it would to come out. When it did it looked great. I got the Philly cheese steak and the person I was with got a trio appetizer plate. Hers was on a large pretzel with fries, fried cheese, and fried pickles . It came with a beer cheese and a marinara sauce. All in all it was a good experience. We were out of drinks and it took a while for the server to come check and refill .

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