The Tennessee Truffle

Name: The Tennessee Truffle
Address: 125 W 1st St, Sanford, Florida, 32771, US
Telephone: (407) 942-3977
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

$$ • Fine Dining, Southern, American

Hours:
125 W 1st St, Sanford
(407) 942-3977

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About The Tennessee Truffle

The Tennessee Truffle offers a unique and exceptional dining experience. The food is absolutely delicious, with standout dishes like spareribs, salmon over cabbage slaw, and cheddar biscuits. The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable meal. The restaurant's cozy, quaint, and romantic ambiance creates the perfect setting for an intimate dining experience. The menu is constantly evolving, making each visit feel like a new adventure, with dishes that are both approachable and sophisticated. The chef's attention to detail and passion for crafting flavorful, well-prepared food shine through in every course. Live jazzy, bluesy music enhances the warm atmosphere, making the evening even more special. Guests often enjoy the opportunity to meet the chef, adding a personal touch to the experience.

Recent visitors praised the emotional impact of Chef Nat’s food, describing it as soulful and memorable. The ambiance was described as quaint and cozy, resembling a home kitchen in a wooden cabin, yet still upscale. The service was consistently excellent, with staff being attentive and aware of guests' needs. The menu features creative dishes such as Tea Braised Sticky Spare Ribs, which are sticky, sweet, and earthy from the tea, and charred Corn and Scallion Hoecakes, which are soft and moist with a touch of sweetness from cane syrup and honey butter. One main dish, though not on the menu, was a well-loved Pan Fried Catfish, crusted with golden graham, pecan, and cornmeal, served with a flavorful chorizo cream, red rice, and braised collards.

Guests also enjoyed other offerings, including fresh tuna and Lemon Angalotti as appetizers, with the tuna melting in the mouth and the Angalotti being fresh, creamy, and umami. The salmon and pork tenderloin entrees received high praise, especially for their perfect seasoning and accompaniments like cabbage and bread pudding. The smoked brown butter ice cream was described as a must-try dessert, offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Overall, Tennessee Truffle is a place that can rival big city restaurants, making it a favorite in small-town Sanford and a destination worth returning to many times.