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’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.“

“The food delicious!! Wesley the prime rib. However, we waited watched as group after group were seated and served as we sat and sat waiting for our food . We ordered the special prime rib and were told it was quickly prepared so she wasn't putting our order in right then. I think she forgot to put it in later. Several other folks got their food who came in after us.“

“First time visiting; a little bit of a long wait to be seated with visible empty tables but other than that, service was great & quick, food was good (10/10 mini corn dog bites!), and the overall atmosphere was comfortable! I had our sleeping, almost 2 year old, on me through the entire dining experience - a wonderful lady held the men’s bathroom door for me so I could wash my hands as the women’s as occupied, the lady who sat behind us later was ever so courteous to our sleeping baby (when she didn’t need to be! Kid will sleep through a freight train), and the family who came to sat down as we were finishing up with 3 very excited older kids quickly went to hush their kids when they saw our sleeping baby (we told them thank you but really no need!!). We also grabbed ice cream cones on our way out while paying the bill. Cookies & cream was delicious.“

“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!“

“My favorite restaurant in Sanford! Lots of great sandwiches on the menu, but they have some plates and salads too. Good NC beer selection on tap (12 or so) and in containers. I highly recommend the Cuban, cheese steak, and especially the Ahi Tuna Tacos when available on the specials. My only negative is they don't have french fries, but they have many other sides to choose from.“

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

“I took my parents here on Monday, April 13th for a birthday dinner, and we had a good time. They had people call out so there were only two people and only the bar area open. However, Daniel and Jaelyn both did a really good job (we tipped them both). They were checking on people, acknowledging people as they entered, so they were greeted.
Jaelyn seemed to be new, she was not sure of some things and soft spoken, she was very kind though and passed the table off to Daniel to ensure our order was done correctly due to the gluten allergy, which meant a lot. We received food recommendations that were not disappointing.  My mom wanted that for her Birthday dinner, so I took her and my dad to eat. It has been a long time since I have been in there due to an old manager there that would always hit on me while I was in there and did not take no for answer, he is not there or at least was not when we went, there; which was great!
Excellent food, service, and prices.
Thank you to Daniel and Jaelyn for making my mom's birthday dinner great!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 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!“