Historic Downtown Sanford: Craft breweries, restaurants, gastropubs, events, things to do in Sanford, FL
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Restaurants
You may think we’re biased, but we are not kidding when we say Historic Downtown Sanford’s food and drink scene is phenomenal. Award-winning, well-known chefs have fallen in love with Sanford and they are not above wooing you with their delicious offerings.
Using fresh and local ingredients are a top priority at The Tennessee Truffle, The Smiling Bison, and The District. In addition to the farm-to-table fare, you’ll also be able to eat your way around the world; just walk a few steps to find hearty cuisine from Germany at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe and Magnolia Square Market, colorful food of the Mediterranean at Zorba’s, the flavorsome dishes of Jamaica at Negril Spice, the fun fare of Mexico at El Zocalo, and the comforting soul food of Shantell’s.
Quintessential American dishes are served at the Colonial Room and The Original Christo’s. Both The Corner Cafe and Taste of Thyme Cafe offer salads and sandwiches for lunch or dinner. And we won’t let you leave Sanford without trying Fuel BBQ’s burnt ends.
Surf and turf are on the menu at The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar with another unique-to-Sanford location – a courtyard between two historic buildings. Want to dine with a view? St. John’s River Steak & Seafood’s patio on the waterfront is where to go for a Martini and seafood platter. Our tip: make dinner reservations for sunset!
When you just don’t want your day in Sanford to end, late night fare, including pizza and sandwiches, can be ordered from Mr. Z’s. Other late night offerings include Da Kine Poke’s super fresh bowls of ahi tuna or salmon, and Best Fish and Chicken Wings (order from their amazing Korean menu!).
The Tennessee Truffle
A Fresh Spin on Southern Cuisine. Always enticing. Never boring. Those words don’t simply describe The Tennessee Truffle’s cuisine, they define the heart and soul of a restaurant committed Read more [...]
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe
Herzlich Willkommen! Christina, Linda and I are delighted to welcome you to Hollerbach’s – the place where Gemütlichkeithappens in the Historic District of downtown Sanford, Florida. Linda Read more [...]
The District Eatery, Tap & Barrel
Our restaurant showcases local artisan décor throughout the rustic dining room and industrial bar highlighting the existing architecture of Sanford’s Historic District. The kitchen strives to com Read more [...]
Shantell’s Soul Food
Fuel BBQ
The Alley has been the home of Live Blues in Central Florida for over 13 years. Fuel is our attached award winning Old School, Low and Slow BBQ restaurant.
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant
Indulge your taste buds with authentic Mexican food at El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant. From fajitas and burritos to enchiladas and quesadillas, we bring you the best in Mexican cuisine. Our Read more [...]
The Smiling Bison
A great restaurant requires far more than great food. It requires a great dining experience that stirs one’s emotions. It makes its community and points beyond a better place. It places the utmost impo Read more [...]
Buster’s Bistro
Belgium has more breweries per head than any country in the world, over two thousand to put a number on it. Of these many about seven-hundred sell beer outside Belgium’s border. Of these we have a vast Read more [...]
Sanford Brewing Company
It started with a burning shoe and now it’s a BREWERY-Gastropub-Taproom in Historic Downtown Sanford Florida, serving fine craft beer and southern comfort food menu items. More than a bar, more than a Read more [...]
The Old Jailhouse
Seasonal ‘Sun Belt’ inspired menu and bar in a polished casual atmosphere within the historic downtown Seminole County old jail built in 1890. HOURS Monday – Wednesday: 5pm Read more [...]
Riverwalk Pizzeria
Riverwalk Pizzeria strives for excellence in our products and service. We make our own dough and sauces to ensure a quality product. Our menu is full of items made to your order, so it is fresh and ser Read more [...]
Negril Spice Jamaican American Cuisine
Mr. Z’s Cheesesteaks and Pizza
Colonial Room Restaurant
Zorba’s Greek Restaurant
Chef Tony is a native of the island Lesvos, Greece. He has worked, operated, and owned several restaurants in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He brings his 30 plus years of expertise to Central Florida. Read more [...]
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
The Original Christo’s
“The Original Christo’s” in Downtown Sanford is our best effort to create a state of the art family oriented restaurant. Real Food For Real People is our mission! We don’t claim to be a health food res Read more [...]
St John’s River Steak & Seafood
Our wonderful service staff are here to provide you with courteous, professional, service so that you can enjoy your casual night out, a romantic evening, or even a night out with the family in Read more [...]