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The Old Jailhouse

4.6
4.6
319 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Phone number

    (407) 548-6964

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. RobertB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    1st time at this restaurant and were very intrigued with the set up..
  2. RobertaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service Food was delicious. We had a great evening. It was our first visit. Staff was very attentive, professional, kind, patient and helpful. Definitely recommend
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Love the setting and our wait staff was fabulous! Lucy was outstanding. The kitchen delivered our salmon dish being a little Room temp and the green beans were old in appearance or very overcooked with high vinegar levels. They did correct it all which was then the quality it should have been to start with. Ribeye was just ok. Again, Lucy was great and then at had nice cocktails, too.
  4. ZuladiaPrice

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    100% recommended, good food, good service and good price!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The croquettes were delicious! Love the truffle flavor. The pork was good but nothing special could’ve had more flavor. They were out of two of the items that really caught my eye. The ambience was great definitely…Service was a little to lack for me..I would give it another try
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taylor, our server, was amazing! Food was exceptional. Great atmosphere for dinner of 16!
  8. AprylC

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We love the Old Jailhouse. Good food and amazing craft cocktails. Our waitress, Sierra, was lovely and very attentive. The food is always good and today was no exception. I was feeling basic and just had a burger but even that is elevated with an onion jam and flavorful beef mix.
  9. Kimfr

    Vancouver

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my parents to this restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed our meals - tenderloin skewers and chicken winner lunch. My dad said his was outstanding and that’s unusual for him to say. He especially loved the potato’s that came with the tenderloin. My mom loved the sauce on the tenderloin. We shared a raspberry cheesecake and it was one of the best desserts I have had in awhile. We will be back!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super friendly server, great food
  11. MarshaS

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is consistently excellent. Great service! Steak was perfectly prepared.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely Valentine’s Dinner in the “solitary” jail cell. What fun! Service was great and the food was exceptional. We had oysters, beet caprese, gnocchi and salmon. Each were excellent. We also had an espresso crème brûlée. Fantastic. We also had a bottle of the house bubbly which was an excellent value. Will return.
  13. StaceL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, a little loud But a great place
  14. lovefinefood

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dining on a Thursday evening we were promptly seated in a small room with one other couple who left shortly after we arrived. So basically a private dining room. Our waiter Tres was courteous & helpful. Portions were generous.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it!! I’ll definitely be back!
  16. KaiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The jail house restaurants ambience was great! The food was amazing and the blue clues cocktail was delicious!
  17. RACHAELB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Unfortunately our service was terrible. It was like we were repeatedly forgotten. The food was good and luckily another server helped us.
  18. Glory

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food, and of course excellent service.
  19. TDC6

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great first time here before a concert at Tuffy’s
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great food , great service and the history was amazing. I can’t wait to go back
  21. NaCob7144

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This a cute place and our server was very nice. We went for brunch and I think they must’ve just started a brunch menu because the options were limited. The food was ok but food portions of some of the menu options were small (i.e. chicken & biscuits).
  22. TerryB

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and food. The drinks were creative and delicious. Prompt friendly service.
  23. AudreyM

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner there last night and it was fantastic. We started with the pork belly as an appetizer which was huge, then the pumpkin curry soup, then the pork shoulder. Everything was incredible. We would highly recommend it.
  24. MattL

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Booked New Years reservation due to online menu… got to restaurant and was told they were NOT doing the menu!!! Menu was fair food was too salty.
  25. JohnD

    Orlando

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Amanda did a great job. Food was hot and delicious.
  26. Tourist

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Celebrating Christmas
  27. Annie

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great place to meet with friends or celebrate an occasion
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a very cool place with the decor and history. Food was good and service was very good. My only negative was that I made reservations and felt like I was seated at a high top in the bar almost as an afterthought. Reservations were made weeks in advance. I would have expected a regular table.
  29. Cdrez

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food1service1ambience3
    Burnt food veggies crumbled into dust very dissatisfying
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for the leadership team! Awesome service and waitress!
  31. KBall

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Visited Sanford for a Friday nite dinner before seeing the Asian Lantern Display at the Zoo. Sat outside on the sidewalk tables as it was a nice evening. Ordered pork loin. It came out different than I expected. It was on a skewer over some rice and red cabbage. It was ok . Red cabbage was very bland (how does that happen. My wife got the sweet potato Gnocchi. I wish that I had, The cream sauce was delicious and the gnocchi was plump and tender. A home run. We also ordered a large side of Brussel sprouts. This was huge (enough for 4 people) and they were delicious. Overall a pretty good experience. We probably will return but I will order differently.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The jailhouse is always a wonderful place to go in Sanford. The gnocchi is to die for and made in the house. We had a nice meal after the Holidays Homes Tour. I had a Moscow mule but served in a regular drinking glass. Was a little off. My friend had a dish where Brussel sprouts were a side and they tasted amazing just under cooked. Overall great experience.
  33. sfbee99

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We dined in one of the front rooms where there were 3 other tables seated. Our server was fantastic and had great recommendations - we ordered the black and blue pasta dish and the seasonal gnocchi with cream sauce both of which were delicious. The cocktail list is fun and imaginative and the wine list has some great options. The ambiance was festive although it can get a little bit loud. The location is fantastic, we love downtown Sanford there are so many things in walking distance of the Jailhouse and parking is pretty easy there is street parking and several lots nearby.
  34. RhondaS

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This is a gem in Sanford! Food exceeded expectations- food was fresh, very nicely presented, reasonably priced and tasty. They have a limited menu but do it well. Service was attentive and informative. The decor and layout of restaurant is unique and interesting- we will return and recommend to others!
  35. SherrieB

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Limited menu. They will not do substitutions however they did omit the Starr he and added more vegetables instead. Very bright
  36. Sporticus

    Orlando

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service Great food
  37. MichaelT

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time experience here for a birthday dinner. Overall experience was awesome.. loved the atmosphere and the food and service was exceptional.
  38. PhoebeB

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Courtney was our server she was excellent. The food and cocktails were amazing. We will definitely be back.
  39. semjenole81

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The building and restaurant are a really cool concept. The decor was fantastic for Halloween and being that we were about to do a ghost tour it really started the night off for spookiness. However, was disappointed the cocktails are “batch made” so nothing can be done if you don’t like gin or whisky because they are the only option. The wine pour was a little less than generous. The fish dip appetizer: The pita chips stole the show AMAZING. Fish dip was so so. Burger- asked for medium, was on the medium rare side. Fries tasted like they came from frozen. The sweet potato gnocchi with sausage was amazing- delicious for fall. A little overpriced for Sanford- I live in Winter Park and prices were the same we see around here. Probably wouldn’t make a trip back due to having so many great things around us, but a fun night out just the same.
  40. CesarB

    Key West

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything except the table was good. They sat us by the bathroom and kitchen so lots of traffic

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The Old Jailhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Old Jailhouse

113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771-1331

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Sanford

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Phone number

    (407) 548-6964

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