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The Old Jailhouse, Sanford, FL

The Old Jailhouse

4.5
4.5
608 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 608 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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The Old Jailhouse in Sanford offers a unique dining experience with its historic ambiance and delightful menu. Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "delicious food," with highlights including the NY Strip and beet salad. Friendly service and a charming atmosphere make it a must-visit destination.
608 Reviews
  1. Razvan

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and also the service was amazing. Nice experience

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  2. Erin

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and as expected. Standouts for appetizers were the pork belly and pretzels. The steak Mac had so many layers of flavor and was unctuous. The pork tenderloin was a bit too overcooked but still a great bite. Polenta cake that accompanied the poke was crispy on outside and creamy within. Lovely dinner.

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  3. Paul

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food,but slow service,to the extent that our dining experience was not enjoyable.

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  4. Shane

    Tallahassee7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Varied menu and great tasting food. Drinks were good. Appetizers and entrees were presented well with little wait. Service was outstanding.

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  5. Jeff VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 7, the service was incredibly slow. The appetizers we ordered were good but the meals were just average. Nice atmosphere

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  6. Marquel

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic! The specialty drinks are absolutely amazing!

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  7. Matt

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Old Jailhouse was highly recommended by a co-worker and the experience lived up to the recommendation. Very helpful and attentive staff, great service and food. Drinks were outstanding! Our group of friends were getting together for the first time in a couple of years and the staff was very accommodating, allowing us to stay long after we would have worn out our welcome in a less friendly and enjoyable establishment.

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  8. Dallas

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely time out at the old jailhouse, food was perfect, staff was kind and helpful. we had the chicken gnocchi for our main and it was big enough to share between two people! The creme brûlée was perfect way to finish the meal. We will definitely come back when we’re in the area again!

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  9. Julie VIP

    Cincinnati44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the shrimp skewers with mashed potatoes, a steak sandwich which was so big, he had leftovers, chicken, and gnocchi. Food was good. Server was not very attentive, so we had to flag her down several times. The building is really an old jail with the bars and cells still there. It wasn’t very crowded, so noise level was very low.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my go to for dinner when hanging in Sanford. We all enjoyed our meals and the delicious apple pie dessert. Service was perfect. It's not easy dealing with a large group but we had no issues. I had the steak which is always good. Never disappoints.

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The Old Jailhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
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113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sanford
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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