It’s not every day that Floridians have a chance to dine in an actual jail, which is what makes The Old Jailhouse in Florida such a special restaurant. This Sanford gem is a unique slice of history, with a fusion menu and handcrafted cocktails that are served in an old, historic building from the 1800s. Explore the history behind the building as well as an elevated menu of savory and sweet when you enjoy a meal in this extraordinary place.

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The Old Jailhouse in Sanford is a delightfully charming restaurant that has a history dating back to the 1800s.
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The building in which the restaurant operates was once part of the city’s original downtown commercial district. It was once a blacksmith and wagon shop, a feed and stable store, as well as the Seminole County Jail from 1914 to 1959.
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Today, this building houses a delicious restaurant that still has much of the same architectural details as it did over a century ago.
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But here’s the most surprising part - when we say you can actually dine behind bars, we’re not being ironic. There are still actual jail cell bars throughout the building and you can sit at a table inside the cell!
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The menu from this restaurant is whimsical and fun, from the Jailhouse Fries with herbed goat cheese, parmesan, and truffle oil to the Big House Burger featuring eight ounces of 100% Angus beef.
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There is also more upscale fare, too, featuring a bevy of local seafood and meat, plus seasonal ingredients prepared fresh.
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The Old Jailhouse also has crafted cocktails that are the perfect start to any meal or local craft beers from around Florida.
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So come dine behind bars in this historic restaurant and enjoy a memorable meal inside an old, historic jailhouse.
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To find out where The Old Jailhouse in Sanford is in Florida, click here to open the map.
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Have you ever dined in The Old Jailhouse in Florida before? Share with us some of your favorite menu items in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this historic restaurant, such as current hours of operation, visit the website or Facebook Page.

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The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits, 113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA