Restaurants in Sanford

“OMG….. LISTEN, I’M SO GLADLY I STOPPED HERE AND TRY OUT THE FOOD! LITERALLY, MY FIRST TIME HERE AND I’M A SATISFIED CUSTOMER…. THE FOOD AND DESSERT IS EXTREMELY DELICIOUS TO ME!!! I WILL BE STOPPING BY MORE OFTEN, SERIOUSLY. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!!!! TWO THUMBS UP.”

“Great family restaurant, cool vibe, general tso chicken is crispy and not greasy (served with an amazing sauce). We will be back”

“This place is pretty great! I like mangoes, if you do get mango anything. You're going to like it. It's very clean and also very friendly. Customer service rocks every time. They will see a lot of me this summer!”

“Best ceviche I’ve ever had and delicious shrimp cocktail! Really bright, fresh flavors. The fish tacos are also excellent. Highly recommend!”

“Great customer service & some of the best brews I’ve had! They have a great variety of beer & outdoor area. I would love to see a few tv’s added to watch games on Saturday & Sundays.”

“Great service. Super friendly. Food came out quickly--especially since there were several other parties who were sat at the same time. Fun atmosphere. A little loud, but it's not very big inside. Live music on the patio!”

“This is the best coffee place in Sanford! It is so good and the staff is super nice! Also the cheapest coffee in town I believe especially for a large! Definitely recommend”

“Great food, service and atmosphere.”

“first time eating there today. very clean. staff was very kind and sweet. food was very good. loved the chips and ranch. will definitely be back to try the shrimp tacos.”

“Great food, affordable prices and a friendly staff. It is now one of our favorites.”

“Delicious foods. Very Clean Restaurant and the costumer service is awesome.”

“Definitely the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to, the food is ready in 5 minutes after you order, very affordable.”

“Great atmosphere, amazing people and coffee as strong as you want it to be! I always stop in when I'm going through the area ☕️”

“Stopped in because we saw lots of cars here. Great find. Grayson was our server and he rocked!! Liked everything about this spot. Food and service were on point.”

“1st time being there was today. It was between lunch and supper. The Waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious and was worth every penny. I’m probably gonna order Take Out Pizza tomorrow.. If you have never tried it. I really urge you to. Thank U4 Reading David Barner”

“Very good! Sushi takeout was great!”

“very good!! I love pizza but have gotten weirdly picky about it over the last few years, probably due to my medication dulling my senses. So now I only like a couple places. We decided to try La Montesina tonight because I wanted somewhere I could get thin crust. It was really good! My husband and daughter said it was very good too. My 3 year old actually ate a lot of her chicken tenders. I tried a bite for review purposes, they were good too.”

“It's your typical strip shopping mall Asian restaurant that is big enough to seat maybe 12 customers. Definitely more geared towards take out orders.

What's not typical is the food quality and variety on the menu. I ordered the hibachi steak and shrimp and was very pleased with my decision. Quality cut of meat with a generous amount of various veggies and the white sauce was on point. More than enough to get your fill and maybe even some leftovers depending on how hungry you are at the time. I would recommend you give them a visit but plan on takeout if you're looking for ambiance.

Parking: Shopping mall parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible but small restaurant with close quarters.”

“I come here often because the portion sizes are amazing and the prices are good.
The family trays are a great way to feed a family get together or celebrate a safety goal meal for work.
This place is a must attend.”

“the service was great, they were SO nice to my kids. a lady named Brenda, wasn’t even our server & went above and beyond for my kids. My oldest wanted to play the claw machine but only had 50¢. she gave him a dollar, wouldn’t even take his change. then he was sad he lost & she came up with a plushie for him, and for my youngest son too. Brenda seriously made our whole night! our server was good & attentive also, the food was good & affordable. but the service was impeccable! they didn’t even act bothered over my son sobbing, we’re just helpful. 10/10 recommend & will be back!”

“Consistently great food. Orange chicken, shrimp with broccoli, egg rolls all good. Usually rice is hit or miss at various places but these guys hold it down all the time, haven't disappointed after multiple orders!”

“I asked for my General Tso's to be super spicy and boy did they deliver!! Egg rolls have a decent amount of meat and were great! Lo mein had plenty of veggies in it. The bourbon chicken is great as well. I can't comment on their seafood boils but the asian/chinese food is great! Portions are quite generous for what you pay. The dinner meal is easily 2 meals for me. At one point they wouldn't allow you to sub lo mein for rice with the combos even if you offered to pay extra but now they do which awesome. That was a deal breaker for me previously but now I'm very happy to dine here again! Well done Star House!”

“So happy to find this restaurant today, service and food is spectacular 👊🏻”

“Great food and service by the staff”

“10/10 experience at Waffle House! The food was delicious, fresh, and cooked perfectly. Everything came out hot and flavorful, and you could tell care was put into the meal. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. Our waitress Candy was incredibly sweet, helpful, and friendly the entire time. She created such a warm atmosphere and made sure everything was just right. Definitely one of the best Waffle House experiences I’ve had!”

“Today is the second time we have purchased Happy Meals and when we got them home there was no toy inside. Let’s face it, we’re not buying them for the “haute cuisine “. It’s hard to explain to a pre-schooler why she didn’t get a toy. Should call them unhappy meals. The Spring Lane store needs to take better care of business.”

“got a very dark pink undercooked burger after waiting for 15 minutes to recieve it! 🤢 When I got a chance to finally eat it, I bit in and took a few bites. I didnt realize it was raw until I set it down bc it wasn't hot anymore ( this is not their fault I was working). I'm totally used to eating cold food so it didn't dawn on me to look at the center. I am no nauseated by this and cannot even eat anything. I hope this does not happen to anyone else. raw hamburger should be cooked to at least 165°F to avoid any sicknesses. Ground hamburger touches many exposed surfaces during processing and hence why it has to be well done to kill bacteria.”

“Relaxing atmosphere. Multiple seating options (inside and outside). Friendly baristas, knowledgeable, and willing to offer suggestions. Great menu selection”

“I’m glad the food is really good because I was dead set on leaving a good review based on the service alone. Took time to walk me through the menu and make thoughtful recommendations. I don’t have any gripes about anything I had but the brisket is worth a special mention. If I’m ever here again I’ll forget about the sauce. It’s good but the meat doesn’t need any help. Good value too. I’m used to paying $15-20 more for significantly less food. Kinda wishing I had not grabbed takeout. I’ll bet the fried apple pie and ice cream is super.”

“EDIT: Thanks for the response! Good to see someone else takes priority in that 😊

Fantastic place! I've been to dairy bar sorts of places before, but not anything local or small business.

My mom and I both had the Bang'N Shrimp Wrap (I am a sucker for shrimp!) and we both enjoyed it!

Their menu here is very varied, as they have all sorts of options for each meal of the day, daily specials, burgers, ice cream will be the first thing you see when you walk in the door, and they even make grilled pimento cheese sandwiches?

I might have to come back just for that!

Sadly, what keeps this place from getting a fifth star is...NOT anything related to the bathroom for a change.

Nope, this time it's the amount of torn up and ripped seats and booths that were in this place. I've certainly seen far worse, but this was way too noticeable to not mention

But if you're not off put by that, take time to visit here!”

“This restaurant serves the meal cafeteria style. Pick your options and it's put on the plate by the servers from the hot pans. My first time here, I had a two meat meal with fried chicken wings and a BBQ thigh (pictures attached). Both ways the meat was tender and hot. The wings had the home cooked fried flavor you would expect and the BBQ was nicely favored with the sauce, I didn't taste a smokey grilled flavor though, but the sauce worked well with it. They also had sliced ham, fried shrimp and fish and pulled pork. (I'll try two other meats next trip) The side of fried okra and broccoli with cheese sauce had good flavor and were also served hot. They have many other side choices to try on another visit. The prices are down to earth and there are good portions on the plate or box, if you get a to-go tray. A worthwhile home cooking food option in my opinion. I'll be back with friends.”

“Good burgers and hotdogs, fast and friendly service. Summer is the best! Christian music.”

“best service around. great tasting food. great daily specials during the week. a must for anyone in the Sanford area looking for fast fresh great tasting peruvian food.”

“The ice cream was amazing. The worker that waited on me was not so amazing. He hates his job clearly and has no customer service skills including communication. He was more than rude! The lady that waited on the next customer was awesome! So I would return to give it another go. Hopefully next time someone who likes working there waits on us.”

“I am always happy with this restaurant”

“This place is awesome food and service great also! Definitely worth stopping in!”

“Their cheeseburgers are better than any I have ever had! I look forward to my cheat day going here with fries and ranch dressing oh my goodness! It’s worth the trip to deep river, trust me!”

“If you are looking for a great place to chill and relax, Wana Navu Kava Bar is it. They have an amazing product selection, featuring unique and customized mocktails that you won't find anywhere else. What really sets this place apart, though, is the atmosphere. The owners are absolutely wonderful and go out of their way to foster a genuine sense of community and family. It feels like a home away from home!”

“Fanatic food, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic staff! I’m not super social and a fellow bar person said “give them some more ranch cause it’s good!” Omg was it good! I will be back!!!”

“Excellent food and service!”

“Went in for lunch and got a Pesto turkey and a brisket grilled cheese. Both sandwiches were very tasty. We also got some pretzel bites. They were good as well. We will be going back to try some of the other sandwiches offered.”

“Glad Jersey Mike’s returned because it has the best subs.”

“I love Libations 139 ❤️ I have good memories”

“Best dive thru authentic Mexican food. I waited for my food maybe 10 minutes after I ordered it and it was worth it, way better than fast food drive throughs. The staff is super friendly. I look forward to going back”

“Best barbque,slaw , hush puppies, fried fish okra, …these are a few of my favorite things. Lots of other good things including banana pudding.”

“So the place looks grungy for sure and it was a deterrent. Some our friends ordered from there and the pizza was cold (due to our friends driving to our location 20min away). We thought it was decent but figured might as well try it hot.

I will say this place is a sleeper. It was damn good pizza. People were cool and the atmosphere was the same as the outside. A little remodeling could go a long way”

“Everything is delicious!!!!”

“Had the Butterbeer coffee - YUM! Also had the Crock of French Onion soup. It was excellent.”

“Been eating at Scoops since I was a kid and hands down Scoops is the best place to get hot dogs and sausage dogs!”

“best place I've been in around here !!!!”

“It’s great! Everyone that works there is 👍🏾 great! Food is amazing!”

“The fries are just as I remember from 40 years ago. This is the only P.D. Quix left. it was worth the hour drive”

“Tried the cafe for lunch today and had the southwest chicken wrap with pasta salad. It was so good! I’d highly recommend them to anyone for a quick lunch!”

“We love going there whenever we are in town. The food is delicious! Portion sizes are huge! My husband and son ordered the baleada which the tortillas were handmade and big! We also ordered the carne con tajadas and it was 10/10 delicious too! Honestly nothing we have ordered has been disappointing! It’s a go to stop every time! Not to mention it’s extremely reasonably priced! I would also point out the service is amazing, we always feel welcome.”

“I’ve been going to Joe’s on and off since it opened. If you’re nearby you have to stop for the food, especially the pizza. You won’t be disappointed.”

“Such a great random find! Wanted to stop for a late lunch date and was so surprised. Mezcal margaritas were amazing and the birria tacos were perfect! Staff and everyone was great”

“We drive from Clayton, NC to Sanford, NC just to eat at San Felipe. The service is always exceptional and everything we order is always delicious.T\nThey even allow me to replace the refried beans in my taco salad with grilled onions since I am not allowed beans. All the wait staff is friendly and quick and knowledgeable. We are elderly, and it is important that they speak English understandably and have patience. We LOVE the courtesy of this staff!”

“After 3 years of consistently getting my cookie fix here this place is STILL my favorite spot and never disappoints!”

“Always super friendly. Gave great ideas and suggestions for which flavors to pick. The frozen grapes are worth it on their own then you get drawn to the candy apples, candy kiwis and the delicious hand made fudge. This has quickly become a weekly trip for my daughter and I.”

“This is an awesome place to hang out and bring your dog. Nice people, nice atmosphere.”

“Came in from Charlotte visiting my boyfriend. 10/10 recommend. Super nice and helpful with amazing positive vibes. Definitely what I needed to get my day started. Thank you!”

“Super Friendly staff! Great Subs!”

“Unassuming from the parking lot, this diner is an example of “it’s whats on the inside that counts”. Hands down the best steak and eggs I’ve had, with a plate full of delicious grits and two fluffy biscuits. The staff are warm hearted, salt of the Earth people. Low prices too, remember to tip generously. Will visit again.”

“Only place I’ve found in or around the Sanford area that makes a pizza that’s worth ordering again and again. In other words, this place makes great pizza and subs.”

“Family owned and operated for decades. Main staple for DT Sanford area. Food is delicious and the staff is great. We have dined there since I was a young child.”

“Whoever drew Stitch on my cup this morning deserves a raise 😭💙 As a regular customer, it’s little thoughtful moments like this that make this Starbucks location special. Thank you for starting my day with a smile! The drinks are always great, but the kindness and attention from the staff make this location special.”

“Doesn't look like much from the outside, but seems to be a local favorite. Service was great, food was delicious and prices were so reasonable. Would go back here in a heartbeat!”

“Ordered pick up. It doesn't even make sense how great this food is!! 10/10!”

“Great store! The staff are friendly and helpful, and the product selection is outstanding. If you're looking to cut some household costs with products as good as chain grocery stores, I would definitely recommend you take a look.”

“Nice Environment. It was clean. And the staff was very kind and attentive to my order.”

“La mejor tlayuda que he probado en este estado, los chapulines le dan el toque especial 🤤recomendado 100/10”

“Like another reviewer said this food is blam additive! The quesabirrias is awesome, also ordering quesabirrias on a torta with the Consomme (broth) is amazing. Tortas are not usually my go to but this is so good dipping it in the broth. Don't say I didn't warn you, it will be hard to stay away from this place after you've tried it.”

“Your Spicy Southwest chicken salad used to be great in quality and quality. But recently you have shrunk them in size and they don’t fill me up anymore. What are you doing? Will you make them bigger again at some point? I sure hope so.”

“Today is the second time we have purchased Happy Meals and when we got them home there was no toy inside. Let’s face it, we’re not buying them for the “haute cuisine “. It’s hard to explain to a pre-schooler why she didn’t get a toy. Should call them unhappy meals. The Spring Lane store needs to take better care of business.”

“There is a new manager at this location. (She is amazing , kind and very knowledgeable). The store has turned completely around. It’s clean, fill with beautiful decorations. There has been a new staff hired, they are friendly and very fast. They are always full of product. The bread is the best in Sanford. The subs are amazing. I saw a 97 A on their health inspection. This is my to go to store from now on.”

“Jackie is our favorite server! We love to come in and will request her table because everything is always perfect and served with a great attitude.She always makes it a fun experience!”

“best service around. great tasting food. great daily specials during the week. a must for anyone in the Sanford area looking for fast fresh great tasting peruvian food.”

“I am always happy with this restaurant”

“I work here, I don’t know if I am supposed to or allowed to make reviews but after reading some of these reviews, I have tons and tons of questions because I’ve never heard of a large percentage of what they’re saying. Overall, Marcos pizza is a great pizza place with friendly work colleagues and I love seeing customers over and over, really makes me feel at home, doesn’t even feel like work.”

“Food was amazing and the service was on point!!! Definitely recommend. New manager is very personal and ensures your dining experience is first class.”

“This place is pretty great! I like mangoes, if you do get mango anything. You're going to like it. It's very clean and also very friendly. Customer service rocks every time. They will see a lot of me this summer!”

“Like another reviewer said this food is blam additive! The quesabirrias is awesome, also ordering quesabirrias on a torta with the Consomme (broth) is amazing. Tortas are not usually my go to but this is so good dipping it in the broth. Don't say I didn't warn you, it will be hard to stay away from this place after you've tried it.”

“Super Friendly staff! Great Subs!”

“1st time being there was today. It was between lunch and supper. The Waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious and was worth every penny. I’m probably gonna order Take Out Pizza tomorrow.. If you have never tried it. I really urge you to. Thank U4 Reading David Barner”

“Jackie is our favorite server! We love to come in and will request her table because everything is always perfect and served with a great attitude.She always makes it a fun experience!”

“Great steak & shrimp,scallops and talipia
Salad bar fresh
Server John was excellent
Daniel cook and soon to be manager was very friendly. Came out to check if our meals were good.
We come here often.”

“I’m only giving this place 5 stars because it has a “Candace”! Very friendly atmosphere when the bartender Candace is working. Great personality, makes awesome drinks. The food could be better, it hasn’t been that good in over 6 months.”

“Your Spicy Southwest chicken salad used to be great in quality and quality. But recently you have shrunk them in size and they don’t fill me up anymore. What are you doing? Will you make them bigger again at some point? I sure hope so.”

“Relaxing atmosphere. Multiple seating options (inside and outside). Friendly baristas, knowledgeable, and willing to offer suggestions. Great menu selection”

“got a very dark pink undercooked burger after waiting for 15 minutes to recieve it! 🤢 When I got a chance to finally eat it, I bit in and took a few bites. I didnt realize it was raw until I set it down bc it wasn't hot anymore ( this is not their fault I was working). I'm totally used to eating cold food so it didn't dawn on me to look at the center. I am no nauseated by this and cannot even eat anything. I hope this does not happen to anyone else. raw hamburger should be cooked to at least 165°F to avoid any sicknesses. Ground hamburger touches many exposed surfaces during processing and hence why it has to be well done to kill bacteria.”

“I love Popeyes you guys food is good I love the chicken tenders always get them sometimes get chicken sandwich I might try the fish sandwich and those pickle poppers”

“Today is the second time we have purchased Happy Meals and when we got them home there was no toy inside. Let’s face it, we’re not buying them for the “haute cuisine “. It’s hard to explain to a pre-schooler why she didn’t get a toy. Should call them unhappy meals. The Spring Lane store needs to take better care of business.”

“ba ba ba ba I'm loving it”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friendly service and great food!”

“Nisha was awesome, we had a mistake on our order and she went above and beyond to make us happy customers and turned it into a good experience. We will go back because of how much she cared.”

“This place is pretty great! I like mangoes, if you do get mango anything. You're going to like it. It's very clean and also very friendly. Customer service rocks every time. They will see a lot of me this summer!”

“The cashier was awesome. I didn't catch his name but he answered all my questions about chicken livers and gizzards. They dont sell them anymore and I was disappointed but it's not the stores fault but the customers complaining that it took too long for the orders. But they are cooked fresh and yes 6 minutes. Wow what a wait . Really people.”

“Want to definitely shout out an employee by the name of Bryanna, she is absolutely amazing. Made my experience exceptional, is the reason I will be returning back to this location. Her positive attitude, and beautiful smile; as she made sure my order was correct. Really made my day, she is definitely someone you want when it comes to food services. Felt as if it would not be right, if I did not take the time to show my gratitude. By not only letting the company know, but sharing my experience with this amazing young woman. Really hoping she’s able to see this, or they share the following with her.”

“I won't be supporting this establishment in the future. 1. IMO The seating policy is too rigid= "All guests must arrive before anyone can be seated." I understand management not wanting to tie tables up, waiting for late arrivals- but there should be some flexibility (all food ordered at once - time limit etc, extra fee etc) We could have lived with that. But... things devolved... 2. We ordered a bottle of wine that was obviously "corked". This happens from time to time in all restaurants that serve wine (hence - the tasting - when the bottle is opened to make sure it is good) When this occurs it is not the fault or a poor representation of the establishment. Sometimes wine goes bad. It's a thing. -What IS a poor reflection of this establishment, however, is the management's unwillingness to admit that pinot noir isn't supposed to fizz and have a slight vinegar flavor. We were told that sometimes wine is fizzy ... ummm NO - it isn't. (unless of course if it's Champagne -Proscecco or Moscato- a wine that is designed to be that way.) We asked for the bottle to be replaced- management initially declined stating they wouldn't be able to serve the rest of it to others because it had started aging? HUH???? A "corked"/ "bad" bottle of wine needs to go back to the supplier or be disposed. Not served to other unsuspecting patrons. The manager explained that we were "mistaken" about the integrity of the wine. He knew this b/c he has numerous years of "mixology experience" and "knows these things" Mixologist perhaps... Sommelier- definitely not. Contrary to management's nasty comment to one of my guest's feedback... We were not unruly, trying to bribe, throwing tantrums etc... we were simply trying to support a local business - celebrate our friend's birthday and have a bottle of wine worth consuming while we waited. 3. I was shocked and appalled after reading the owner/management's response to my friend's feedback. Snide- condescending- accusatory comments Wow! All I can say is - La DV - hope you guys are saving your cash. The " tough guy - my way or the highway" philosophy you currently employ will not serve you as our area grows. People moving to the area that have experienced true quality food, drink and service will not tolerate what you are dishing. Enjoy the rest of your reign... it won't be as long as it has been...”

“My favorite bar, my fellow fans are good company, and great servers make it FUN - bring your friends and family”

“Really good Thai food and pretty fast. Will be going back often. Medium is the perfect amount of spicy.”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“My family went here after a rough day. My son wasn’t having the best day and was tired from all his medical appointments. We went in and he chose an ice cream and a mix in. I was excited for him because I thought it was going to be the day he tries mixed textures! Well when he sat down he had a meltdown because it was mixed. To an outsider someone could say was acting ungrateful…but the reality is he’s on medication to make him hungry and eat..he has struggled with eating and had feeding tubes the first year he was born (born 1lb 6oz). He was crying about the ice cream and without judgement the kind woman asked if we would like her to remake his ice cream plain. I was embarrassed at first and told her it was okay…but she asked again insisting it was okay and she just wanted him to just enjoy himself. She made him a new scoop plain and he said thank you and was the happiest boy, ate the WHOLE THING! Thank you for the lovely experience and kindness really makes an impact.”

“Truck driver from Jacksonville fl shutting down in north Carolina sending the reviews made me go. I showed up late in the day but the chicken was still hot and fresh. Not a big fan of the biscuit but the chicken was hitting. The cashier had a real cool vibe 💪🏾”

“LET ME TELL YOU
I came to this wingstop location they was playing them tunes on the intercom. I was dancing and eating, mostly because of the service that was given to me by Ty, Kevin, Jennifer and Katia!! The flavors and the friesss, omggg the fries! 😮‍💨 These employees doing they thang, ALL of em. Yall be nice to these people and wish them a good day like they are wishing you.”