Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orlando / Central Florida East
  4. Orlando
  5. Sanford
The Old Jailhouse, Sanford, FL

The Old Jailhouse

4.5
4.5
569 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Coming Soon!

Dining areas

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
    (407) 548-6964
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Jailhouse offers a "unique atmosphere" with its historic charm, creating a memorable dining experience. Reviews praise the "excellent service" and flavorful dishes like the salmon and beet salad. Despite some minor service hiccups and occasional menu inconsistencies, the "ambiance and attentive staff" make it a favorite for many.

569 Reviews
  1. nicole

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Prices were expensive for the quality. Food wasn’t hot, coffee wasn’t hot.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Stacie

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Katina, was ok. The cocktails were awesome! The food was good, they were out of orzo, which was strange because we were there when they opened for the day and you can go to the grocery store and buy orzo if you are out. If you are considered an “upscale” restaurant, you should know how to fix that problem. They were also out of shrimp skewers, also strange. I will come back because I like the atmosphere and the food is pretty good.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Denise

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place. Definitely will be going back. The food was amazing I had the New York strip and my husband had the salmon. The restaurant was super cute! Plus they had my favorite dessert crème brûlée. They also had the best old fashion I have ever had. Can’t wait to go back.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Karen

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a larger party of 9, placed in the room next to the bar, which was super quiet and pleasant. Food was lovely, the server not so much. She didn't seem experienced enough to handle a large party and was not very personable at all. Long wait time to get it, but the food was great!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Michele

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was good. This restaurant is very unique inside. The service was good but the food was a little bland. There wasn’t a lot of flavor. We had the buttermilk chicken and flank steak with pasta. We may try it again and get something different.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Ted

    VIP

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very nice experience, good food and service. will go again for sure.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Todd

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal with friends. Portions were generous and everything was delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Leigh-Ann

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience was good and it was cool to see it set up as an old jail. The server was great and very attentive. However, the food was average and the prices did not match the food quality. The calamari was bland and tough to chew so I’m sure it wasn’t fresh by any means. The gnocchi was ok but not worth what I paid. I mean all in all it wasn’t a terrible experience. I just wasn’t blown away by the food.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Yadira

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So beautiful. Love the history and service. But the food was the most amazing!!! Drinks were awesome too!!!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Kelly

    VIP

    Orlando

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had to explain to the bartender how martini was made, and that you don’t put a shot of vermouth in it. Q stop stop stop come leave it. I ordered a steak, medium rare. It came out medium. Well I sent it back. It came out, medium well and tough as a boot we will not be returning.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Old Jailhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Old Jailhouse

113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (407) 548-6964
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo