15 Best Steakhouses near Lake Mary

“If you’re lucky enough to have Jay as your server, congratulations - you’ve already won dinner before the food even arrives.

We came to F&D Steakhouse for a work dinner expecting a great meal, but Jay turned it into an experience I will remember. He was attentive without hovering, genuinely funny without trying too hard, and somehow knew exactly when to check on us. We even got to learn a little about him, which made the evening feel personal instead of just another night out.

The food was outstanding (compliments to the kitchen!), but Jay was the highlight of the night. He has that rare ability to make every table feel like they’re his favorite guests. By the end of the evening, it felt less like we’d been served by a waiter and more like we’d spent dinner with an old friend who just happened to know the menu inside and out.

Jay, thanks for making our work dinner one we’ll actually remember for all the right reasons. We’ll definitely be back, and next time I’m requesting “Jay’s section” before I even look at the menu!

F&D Steakhouse has incredible food, but employees like Jay are what turn a great restaurant into a place people can’t wait to return.“

“My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and everything was perfect. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and service was excellent. Our server Taylor took such great care of us and multiple managers came over to wish us a happy anniversary.“

“Dined w/friends, Saturday evening, 1-28. Had such good service from Brandon. In spite of being very busy, we were quickly seated and orders taken. It took a bit (I think) for our food to arrive, but Brandon was so pleasant, we hardly noticed. Thx Brandon! 😀“

“Carla is our FAVORITE server ❣️We love her ❣️“

“Figs Prime provided a wonderful setting for our anniversary celebration. The tuna tartare and rack of lamb were delicious, cooked just right. The bread pudding was a delightful end to the meal. Overall, a great experience worth repeating.“

“Eli was awesome!“

“We visited the restaurant on Saturday to celebrate my Mother's 80th birthday. It was a spur of the moment decision so we didn't have reservations but we were still able to get a waterview seat right away. We have visited this restaurant several times over the years and it has always been excellent food and service from your entire staff. This visit was amazing. The serving staff was very attentive but one person stood out in our minds. Sue was excellent.. she attended to all our needs but most importantly she made my Mother feel special on her day! My mother has been talking about this meal and service we received for days and is looking forward to celebrating with you again very soon.“

“excellent very good attention very rich everything“

“We were in Altamonte Springs for a few days, and on Tuesday we had dinner at Longhorn's. Have not been disappointed and always look forward to returning. Great atmosphere and service. We had mostly appetizers, wild west shrimp, lobster and crab chowder, house salad, wings, and spinach dip always delicious.“

“Does LongHorn steakhouse was just as expected. Our server, Camden, was sweet and attentive. Our appetizers, the wings and the fried shrimp, were good, particularly the shrimp, and all of our entrees came out hot and to our liking. Our liking. A few things, such as the lamb, were a bit saltier than expected, but that was the extent of any complaints we would have had. We will likely return next time we're looking for a decent steak or salmon meal for the family.“

“Waitress was great! Atmosphere great! Good great! Enjoyed it very much!“

“If we could, we would give this place a 10! We had the best experience. Excellent food and service. Hannah was a wonderful server and the manager, Kim was very attentive to the guests and helping the servers. We've been there before, but this was the best time. Food was hot and delicious. A great restaurant with a great team.] Thanks, See you again!“

“Got to try the 10 oz Hanger steak. Outstanding!“

“Had a great experience at LongHorn in Sanford. Everything came out fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed dinner.

Huge shoutout to Shelly, our server—she was amazing from start to finish. Super attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. She really made the visit stand out.“

“From the time we stepped through the door to be seated everyone and everything was perfection! Best prime rib I’ve ever tasted!“