17 Best American Restaurants in Sanford

“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.“

“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.“

“We have a church group that goes about once a month and it’s always a great experience. We enjoy the food and our waitress is always so pleasant and on top of everything! Great place to go!

Parking: I usually park across the street! The restaurant parking lot is mostly full!“

“I really wanted to love this spot. And maybe it was because I visited on a Tuesday evening which in most restaurants is a little on the slow side.

So the positives: the waitress was spot on. Attentive, friendly, and folks genuinely loved her interaction and service. The greeting at the front was phenomenal. It was raining and they even had small towels to dry your things. The atmosphere is also really comfortable and feels like a small-town steakhouse should. Inviting and relaxing. The salad bar was on point, even for someone who doesn't eat much rabbit food, and the baked potato was super smooth.

The improvement: The steak was a good portion but seasoning seemed off. Heavy on one side (left/right) and missing on the other. Ordered medium to medium rare. Likely was closer to medium well with some well done. A few others nearby seemed to echoed the same sentiment with the steak so a little coaching to the chef with a thermometer might be helpful or maybe it was just an off night.“

“Absolutely amazing!! I’m a Sanford native and I’ve been coming to eat here for 20+ years!! The menu has been updated with new items over the past several years, with a variety of choices!! Good fresh southern food! The wraps and salads are delicious!! Compliments to the cooks and servers! This place is well ran! Also this restaurant is always so clean!“

“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!“

“The food is always very good here. If you come at night they do close the kitchen and they just have a bar, but the drinks are yummy too! It's a cool atmosphere and the servers have always been nice. It's not a BBQ place, but their BBQ is still pretty good.“

“Excellent food, exceptional service. Great overall! We will be back.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful lunch today at Hwy 55. Service was excellent and the food was fast and delicious. Julia I believe was our serve and she was awesome. Super friendly and went above and beyond.“

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

“The general manager/cook was a very nice gentleman come out and asked how our meal was. The waiter was awesome. Kept all drinks full. Kept a check on our food and us. Both guys made my 81 year old father inlaw that had never been to a Ruby Tuesday's welcomed and picked and joked with him. A very awesome nice pleasant atmosphere. Will definitely be back.“

“The service tonight was exceptional. We haven’t been in a while and I do not remember the staff being as attentive as they were tonight. We ordered 2 combo plates which came out quick, the young man brought them to our table. The young man and several others checked up on us throughout our meal. Customer service was better than most sit down establishments in town.“

“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!“

“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!“