The Old Jailhouse

SCRATCH KITCHEN & SPIRITS

Dine Behind Bars In One Of Central Florida's Best Rated Restaurants Located In Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida

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Come Dine Behind Bars With Us At The Old Jailhouse Located In The Historic District Of Downtown Sanford, FL. From The Moment That You Step Into The Old Jailhouse, The Experience Is One Of Comfortable Elegance.

Immerse Yourself In The History Of Our Building Dating All The Way Back To 1840, Amplify Your Taste Buds With Our Chef Inspired Menu Designed To Engage All Of Your Senses, And Indulge In Custom Created Cocktails Hand Crafted By Our Master Bartenders.

We Know That After Your Dining Experience At The Old Jailhouse That You Will Be Left Wanting To Serve A Life Sentence.

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LUNCH & DINNER

Come Visit The Old Jailhouse In Sanford, FL For Our Unique Dining Experience Featuring Hand Selected Options From Our In House Chef For Both Lunch And Dinner.

BRUNCH

Not Quite Breakfast, Not Quite Lunch, But A Truly Unique Mix Of Premier Dishes To Enjoy. We Also Provide A Free Mimosa With Every Meal During Our Sunday Brunch.

LIBATIONS

Try Our Thoughtfully Crafted Artisinal Cocktails And An Extensive List Of Fine Spirits, Wine, And Craft Beer. Happy Hour Available Tuesday – Friday From 4pm-6pm.

SCRATCH KITCHEN

As a favorite downtown sanford restaurant, come to the old jailhouse sanford where you can experience our ever changing seasonal menus that are inspired by Florida-fusion cuisine, made from scratch with local ingredients, and brought to you fresh from our kitchen.

FINE SPIRITS

When Visiting Downtown Sanford’s Unique Culture, Be Sure To come and Indulge in our Thoughtfully Crafted Artisanal Cocktails. At the old jailhouse we are known for creating a variety of our own in house spirits. We also feature a huge selection of bourbons, Wine & Craft Beer.

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SEE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

Blown away! Quality of food was exceptional, freshly made daily. I enjoyed the Gnocci Dokey. I loved it! The drinks were great. Our server Quentin was fabulous. He was informative and attentive. The style and decor of the restaurant is impressive and very intimate. Exceptional experience!

My wife and I dined here last night with another couple and it was MAGNIFICENT! Expertly crafted menu. Loved every morsel. There is a new standard amongst dining eatablishments being set in Metro Orlando, and the Oil Jailhouse is helping to lead that pack. EXCELLENT!!!

What a transformation is taking place in Downtown Sanford and The Old Jailhouse Kitchen is at the heart of it. Lets just start with the location itself. It was the actual old Seminole County jailhouse. They did an amazing job with the renovation. Its a beautiful place for an intimate dinner or for a small dinner parties. Then we have the menu, it has some unique dishes that are quite satisfying.

This place has great ambience. Beautifully decorated for the holidays. The service was fantastic. Everyone was incredibly nice. The food was very good. We had a burger, salmon, and an apple cobbler dessert. I would definitely give the food 4 stars but I gave the overall review 5 stars because of the atmosphere and service!