Restaurants in Sanford

“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”

“Poor service, food was ok beer selection was good but many selections not available”

“Ordered from here for the first time yesterday for our anniversary dinner. Davidson Steakhouse was a decent place to grab take away from to celebrate the occasion.

The service from the order and the interaction for the pick up was wonderful. The gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable and personable and overall polite and gracious.

The atmosphere of the restaurant seemed very comfortable and relaxing, and the grills were open, so you could see the cooks working them, which is a very nice touch. I only really stood at the front, so couldn't soak in all the details. I will say there is plenty of ADA compliant access from parking to ramps there which was another amazing detail to see.

My husband and I got the same meal of 10 oz strip steak, mine cooked rare and his medium rare. Both were cooked to order and seasoned well, with butter on the side to top the steaks with. My steak was a bit grizzly, but that happens from time to time with that particular cut, still fork tender steaks. What was disappointing was you got one side, so one of us got broccoli, which was green and fresh and still a bit crunchy, so very well cooked and presented nicely. The other side was a loaded baked potato, which they placed the cheese and bacon inside, so it was all melted goodness, and left the sour cream and butter on the side. The dinners also included french bread, steamed onions, and a side salad. We got side salads with ranch dressing, I can't comment on those because they forgot to pack it in my order. The bread was meh, a little burnt around the edges and not rubbed down with any herbs or garlic, plus only one slice about a fingers width wide. The steamed onions were on the meh side as well, they were well cooked, but just missing something for me anyways, my husband said they were okay once he mashed them into his half of the baked potato.

All in all our take out experience was good. Steaks are good, sides are okay, with what they remembered to include. Price was fair, could include two sides though and make the onions an add on, and also maybe give out an extra slice of bread. Staff was the selling point though, very good people.

Parking: Plenty of parking along the sides of the building, and a few slots up front.

Kid-friendliness: They have an incredible kids menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Several ramps, at least 4 van accessible parking spots, wide door frames, and sufficient stall space in the female bathroom (sorry I'm not a male so can't comment on the men's room)”

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

“Kristin D was absolutely an amazing bartender last night on 7/26 she was attentive and extremely kind to let us finish our drinks even after closing and didn’t rush us at all. She checked on us many times while we sat outside making sure we didn’t need anything at all and if we did she took great care of us. Thanks for being an awesome place to go hangout with the best service around!”

“Love joes! Come here weekly!”

“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 tried another Dish this last time , It was Delicious , don't remember the name of it , but can remember it when I see the Menu ! It is definitely worth a Visit ! P.S. GO HUNGRY !”

“Sarkus has the Best Hibachi Steak and they have it as a special on Tuesdays. If you haven't tried it you're missing out. we have always had great friendly service there! 👍😍”

“Such a great experience here! Herat location, perfect coffees, and the owners are friendly and pleasant! Can’t wait to go back”

“Delicious food, friendly staff, beautiful murals, jugos naturales! Need I say more?”

“I don’t often write reviews. But after dining here I had to. This place is a solid 10/10 on all fronts. From the incredible (and generous) drinks, to the perfect chips and salsa, to the mouthwatering menu. Everything is delicious. Delicious doesn’t even begin to describe how good the food is here. Honestly I’m blown away. This has taken the #1 Mexican spot in Sanford and it’s not even close. Congratulations to all the employees and owners. Yall did it.”

“Delicious. Everything except the burger. It was dry and no flavor. Every other time we have been it’s been very enjoyable.”

“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.”

“Ordered the gluten free fried chicken, burger, and fries and tried all the sauces. We were very impressed with the quality of the food and will be back for sure!

Dietary restrictions: Safe for Celiac's here! Enjoyed a burger and a fried chicken sandwich which were delicious. I recognized them using o'dough's buns. Most items on their menu are or can be made gluten free and you can request they change their gloves as an option when ordering online.”

“OMG!!! I just had the best Baklava, EVER!!! This is my first time trying...and it's definitely not my last! Everyone here (@ my job) can't stop talking about how amazing everything (donuts, muffins, baklava, elephant ears) is since it walked thru our doors. Kudos to you and your staff!!! You are all amazing, special shout out to the young lady that took my order, I believe her name was Penny (sorry, if that's not right). #Customer4Life #SandrasBakery deserves 4 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼..co-worker allowed me to borrow 2 thumbs 😊”

“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”

“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!”

“I’ve been going to Yarborough’s since I was a kid. It’s always the best ice cream and fast food. The best!”

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

“Very good! Sushi takeout was great!”

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

“Amazing food!! Best BBQ around!”

“Had lunch here today! Got the club wrap and pickle chips. Both were great! The wrap was packed full of meat and veggies! I could only eat half.”

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

“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.”

“This place captures the hometown spirit of Sanford. It's been around for a while and it's because of the delicious food, friendly service, and great ice cream. We had a great family dinner. I got the turkey special, and my partner got the pot roast, both equally delicious and tender. We enjoyed the family-friendly atmosphere. The history here is unique and worth the visit.”

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

“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 ☕️”

“This is my Go-To restaurant every time I am in the town of Sanford after hiking at Raven Rock State Park. Good food, service, large parking lot, nice country atmosphere and good prices.”

“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.”

“The food selection was good. It was more home style cooking, but some of it lacked seasoning/flavor. The chicken dumplings looked like no effort was made. The broccoli wasn’t impressive, neither was macaroni and cheese. However, the hush puppies were good and the fresh fries.

The shrimp and fried chicken was delicious, I must add. Their desserts tasted well also. Some foods you can tell were dedicated, and some neglected.

My server was ok, we needed refills, to go boxes and straws, so she forgot it all. This place is what it is, for the retirement age.

They do not offer military discount.”

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

“Great food for a good price. Have been going here since it was B&Ds. But the real value is in Paul and the service that is given back to the community. It's like going home. He always makes it special to eat there. A TRULY GOOD man.”

“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.”

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

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

“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”

“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.”

“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”

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

“This is quickly becoming one of our office's new go-to take-out lunch spots in Sanford. The pulled chicken salad, Greek salad (with chicken), rotisserie chicken plates + pizza are among our favorites. Super easy to place an order online and I love that they give you an option to put a name with each order. When we pick it up, each lunch is bagged separately with our names on it. Thank you for outstanding to-go service!”

“Best burger I’ve ever had! It”

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

“Good food and lots of. A great place to share a meal.”

“Super Friendly staff! Great Subs!”

“Comida tradicionalmente mexicana echa como en casa para consentir ami estros clientes”

“Been here for a quick beer (or 3) and for dinner. Every time the experience is great. We've had much of the food menu and it never disappoints.
Specifically we love the fried pickles and the buffalo chicken wrap.
The IPAs are clean and fun, and the Kölcsh is awesome.

Kid-friendliness: It's a family atmosphere and kids are welcome.”

“Awesome! There was not a very long wait to be seated. ( About 15 mins) The service was excellent, she was very quick and knowledgeable. Live band also, 80 's music .

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

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

“I came here a couple times with my husband, I remember their loaded potatoes were really loaded with cheese and delicious. But the real staple is their 28” pizza. We got it a couple times to surprise our guests and it worked. It looks impressively big and tastes good.



Parking: I think there’s usually enough parking for everyone.”

“Although my experience this morning was not great, I would still recommend. 1 person trying to do in person orders and online orders. When I got there, I was the only one in the store, one person was outside waiting, 4 minutes after just standing there, I asked if she could just take my order. My order was started after standing there for 7 minutes and then when I got it, I had chunks of fruit that did not blend.”

“I Highly Recommend Nonno’s Kitchen & Grill! They have Wonderful pasta dishes, Stromboli, Calzone and More. They’ll create the pizzas of your choice and even do special requests like we do, order half cooked, uncut then bring home to finish cooking and cutting, Simply Amazing! Their staff is also Very Friendly and the desserts are Amazing!!”

“Outstanding Service. Great Food.”

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

“I absolutely love going here!! They treat you like family. The owners are wonderful and knowledgeable, I always get my Aries tea with fake blue. They knew exactly what I was talking about and it is always consistant with the taste. I have been other places where they started out great and with time the taste went downhill. Also, if you haven't tried the muffins you are missing out. They are homemade and yummy!! I've tried every one so far. These people really care about what they are doing.”

“Lady and man at bar was rude and very unprofessional. Loaded nachos were amazing! It was a great atmosphere just the waiter and waitress at the bar I was at was very impolite and rude. Maybe they were just having a bad day.”

“The food is delicious! Very generous portions. Guac was so fresh. Loved loved loved the papusas. Great shrimp tacos. Very friendly folks. Clean restaurant. We will definitely be coming back on the regular.”

“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.”

“The lady that works here is the epitome of what you expect from someone in small town NC. She’s genuinely friendly and easy to talk with. Buying bread here is worth the stop considering bread is just over $1. On most loaves here you are saving $2.50-$3. This place also has buttermilk pies and other snacks.”

“Wana Navu Kava Bar is not just a place. . .it is a whole vibe, an experience! The concept is delightful and the atmosphere is top notch. If you have been hesitant to go or just procrastinating a visit -- do so no longer! Definitely go. Again, this isn't just a place. . .it is a growth and knowledge opportunity. Love it!”

“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”

“The man was really nice. I had no idea what I was ordering and I just handed him. My phone and he read the text message and got the order perfect. It's nice to have people in the world like that still...”

“Amazing food and service!! Nicest owner!❤️”

“Everything is delicious!!!!”

“My aunt makes the best cakes ever and they be good not even cake but cupcakes too and candy apples and she just doing her thing keep doing what you doing aunt yo-yo love you 💕”

“Good food but they gotta work on timing. The people getting spaghetti and a wrap shouldn’t get their food 10 minutes after the pizza comes out”

“The best place in North Carolina to get a hotdog by far no comparison and dam it is dirt cheap”

“I am so impressed and appreciated by the activeness and friendliness of all Sbux people at this location. I was greeted by entire Sbux crew when stepping in to the store. Not to mention about the store itself, it is a very spacious and clean store with lots of tables to sit for work.”

“amazing food check them out!”

“Fast service very friendly staff and hot and ready food to go.”

“My go to place whenever I'm craving Chinese. The only thing I can add is the wait is never just 10-15 min. My orders are almost always over $50+. When I'm told 15-20 min till I can pick up, I add an extra 10-15 min to that. My order is then always ready, I'm in and out (besides for the line that's already there)?? Great place, great portions”

“Best smoothies around. Made to order with all fresh ingredients. Food is also prepared fresh and is delicious. My family highly recommends Jose's!”

“Greatest place for mexican food I have ever been”

“The atmosphere is like home and the place is simple and it makes it easy to adapt to the atmosphere. The family that works here is very friendly and welcoming and the cashier lady always remembers my order. I recommend going here for gathering and you can place big orders before hand for like take out for your coworkers at your jobs. I come here often for like soups and appetizers.”

“employee Shatara was very polite at drive thru. my biscuit was hard she fixed it without a problem..I recommend more people like her”

“Great pizza! The buffalo chicken was excellent.”

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

“Muy rica las pupusas se los recomiendo probarlos ya hacia falta otro restaurante en salvador”

“Best authentic food. You ever taste some food and was like you know it had to be some older lady cooking because the food was that good. Well yeah it was THAT GOOD. Walked in and didn't expect it to be that good. You hear the old saying " Don't judge a book by its cover". Well even though the store looked older but the food makes up for that. Was amazing. Highly suggest getting food here. Thank me later.”

“Sarkus has the Best Hibachi Steak and they have it as a special on Tuesdays. If you haven't tried it you're missing out. we have always had great friendly service there! 👍😍”

“La comida está muy rica y el servicio de la mesera muy amable!”

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

“Biscuitville is great. Love the different types of biscuit sandwiches you can get. They only serve breakfast items and they are only open until
2:00 pm.”

“Smithfield's has some awesome fried chicken. The barbecue sandwich was good but it overtook the bun and I ended up eating it with my hands. (Get plenty of napkins. )”

“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.”

“Best grilled chicken salad around for the money, and the steak biscuits are pretty good, too. There’s a lot of options for good, tasty food besides their staple, chicken. Plus, the dining area is usually clean, and the line staff almost always keeps customers served quickly with a smile.”

“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...”

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

“Best part about their pizza? You can get it well done so the veggies are cooked evenly and the CHEESE on the Works pizza! First time we ever tried one my husband said “what is it with the cheese they use?” Never had it before on ANY other kind of pizza! Love their coupons they offer and their delivery employees are always friendly. Dang close if not the best pizza in Sanford. 👏🏻”

“Food is fantastic! Always hot and fresh! Made to order! My wife and I would love to go back to pre covid days here. Dine in would be nice and update some interior decor ?”

“All the foods I've ordered here in the present and in the past has always had wonderful flavor and they are very friendly towards the customers.

Parking: Business is part of a strip mall with multiple parking spaces throughout a very large parking area.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ♿️ accessible from the front”

“I love this Hardee’s communication & helpfulness! Had 1 situation where my food was wrong & the manager & other staff took care of it with no problem!”

“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.”

“The bar and primarily the bartender Candance is the only reason we come to Applebee's. She is attentive, friendly and makes you feel comfortable whether your a regular or a first timer. If it wasn't for Candance we would drive to Fayetteville or Raleigh, and would no issue doing so.”

“They have always had great food until today. Not sure what is going on but menu changed and prices even higher. Food was nothing compared to before. It was bland and missing a lot of flavor. Very disappointing. Hope improves!”

“Gooooood

Parking: Took forever to get a parking spot

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly give me my cousin a Waffle House hat

Wheelchair accessibility: They have it where disabled can get around and Abel people can get a ground around”

“I went here for my lunch break. They were very quick. The food was pretty good. The place was kind of quiet, but the employees were pretty chipper and were even cracking some jokes.”

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

“We love their food. Pizza is good. Alfredo pasta is tasty. Turkey subs are my fav.”