Restaurants in Sanford

“The absolute BEST all around food and customer service! Love this place!!”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“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 ☕️”

“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.”

“Very good! Sushi takeout was great!”

“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.”

“Like my 7 year old grandson said in his Earth day homework question of what is your favorite place on Earth? A= BS Barbeque!”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“Absolutely amazing menu! What a hidden gem!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“I eat Chinese food in areas all over NC and South Carolina.
This was the BEST General Tso's chicken I have had in years.
Very old school place.”

“An honestly good Chinese take out joint. Lunch special with pork fried rice is about $8. A steal in my opinion. The food is delicious and quick. Glad I decided to try this place.”

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

“Went here with my daughter-in-law yesterday, and even though the atmosphere is nothing special as soon as I walked in, the man behind the counter was very accommodating and showed us right away that there was a lunch menu, which I appreciated that he showed us. We did order off the lunch menu and went to go sit down at the table, There are approximately five tables I think inside and you can tell that it’s an old sonic restaurant before that.. But we felt very comfortable inside and the man brought our lunch to us which for under $20. We both got the main course fried rice and a soda so that’s actually not too bad.. The food came out, hot and plentiful as I took about half of it home and my daughter-in-law did too, and then the man behind the counter also brought an extra bag for us to carry our food home with us. Definitely see myself going here again..”

“The food was very good! Not a huge selection but what they did have was fresh and well done. Pepper chicken was my favorite.

But the cleanliness and service was above and beyond. They were attentive and constantly cleaning. We never had an empty cup and everyone, including my 4 yr old was happy.”

“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”

“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”

“I’m a coffee lover and this is my far the best coffee house I’ve ever been to. Specialty coffee and drinks are just unbelievably good, staff knows you by name and gets your “usual” espresso started when they see you walking in! It is truly a family. God bless you Family Grounds!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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”

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

“my go to lunch place. I appreciate the great menu and service”

“The beer and atmosphere are great, but it's the food that sets this place apart. The quesadillas are huge and delicious! The fried pickles are amazing. In fact, everything I've had here has been wonderful. I highly recommend Camelback for dinner or appetizers + drinks. Sanford is lucky to have you, Camelback!”

“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)”

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

“LOVE this small resturant! Good food and service. Mike and his cooks know how to cook. I've noticed they do a lot of call ins and take outs. Parking can be limited, but you always seem to get a spot. Be careful pulling out, cars are moving fast on Hawkins Ave. Limited seating. 1 large group table other seating is for 4. I'd be surprised if you don't see some one you know eating there.”

“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.”

“Best burger I’ve ever had! It”

“I am always happy with this restaurant”

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

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

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

“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”

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

“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...”

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

“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”

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

“Great pizza! The buffalo chicken was excellent.”

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

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

“Super Friendly staff! Great Subs!”

“just got pizza, garlic knots, and salad! so good as always!!! love getting a meal we dont have to cook from 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”

“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.”

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

“We were wanting to try something different than our usual here in Sanford. So we tried this place out after seeing it on social media being recommended when people ask where to go. We are not drinkers so we did not have any alcohol but the food was great! Every single thing we had was amazing! The prices were very good that we even got two appetizers. I don't know that we'll eat in again, but we definitely would order to go food. The AC definitely was not the best. We were not hot but we were not cool and if we would have been doing anything we definitely would have been sweating. Overall, the food will definitely bring us back whether eating in or ordering out.”

“Everytime I’m here the workers are nice. BUT MILAH WAS THE BEST! She was super nice at the speaker and drive thru and she told us her recommendations and she really made our day! She definitely needs more attention!!”

“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!”

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

“Everything is delicious!!!!”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Celebrated our anniversary. We ate and early dinner. The salad bar is always great. My husband and I ate the New Orleans Seafood with rice and zucchini. The temperature of the food was just right.

Wheelchair accessibility: My husband is in wheelchair. Very easy access.”

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

“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...”

“I’m a coffee lover and this is my far the best coffee house I’ve ever been to. Specialty coffee and drinks are just unbelievably good, staff knows you by name and gets your “usual” espresso started when they see you walking in! It is truly a family. God bless you Family Grounds!”

“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.”

“I Do No Recommend This Hardee’s To Any At 10:31 7/21/21 I order my food and forget to ask for an upsize so I ask at the window the lady is obviously a Manager so I ask can she make it a medium she then tells me no ur food it’s already up and cashes me out then says my food Will me out shorty like wth ain’t no way never again just wait I get corporate number I work at Hardee’s 4 year I ain’t never heard a manger tell someone no we can’t upsize very unprofessional Food was good u just don’t talk to ppl like that”

“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...”

“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”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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!”