Loved the decor in here. I could tell it was an Irish pub just by the furnishing, so they hit the nail on the head with that. I got the absinthe mule and it was really tasty and unique. It tasted just like licorice, so a bit of a burst of flavor surprise there. I'm not a huge licorice fan personally, but I still enjoyed the novelty of the drink. The service was really fast and the waitress very attentive. read more

Buster's Bistro - Absinthe Mule - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

It's been eons since we last visited Buster's - going back to when Buster owned and operated this former good eats restaurant. Based on our lousy service and our terrible meal, it hasn't been nearly long enough. The food was miserable. How hard can it be to make crisp french fries? And the 'fish' in our fish and chips order was a complete mystery. And did we really have to ask for silverware and a plate? Twice? Tasteless food of questionable quality served incompetently earns the Triple Crown of a just flat-out bad dinner. To be polite, the bartender was a simpleton. He ignored not just us, but also the folks next to us - all of us who were sitting directly in front of him for 20 minutes without acknowledgement nor any eye contact in a mostly empty bar. No wonder there were no customers - combining his complete dearth of service and the trash food being served, it isn't a surprise why this place was empty on a Friday night. We miss Buster. Please take his name off the building. He would never serve the crap that was put in front of us. And Percy woulda run that loser masquerading as a bartender off faster than the diarrhea that hit us when we got home. read more

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This was a nice stop over while in Sanford. There were only two people working the chef and the bar tender so our party of 5 on a Sunday evening was a lot. There were out of many menu items. Overall it was ok for bar food. The poutine fries were pretty good, very clumpy melted cheese on the top, the French dip, however, was just roast beef with no flavor and melted mozzarella cheese. I think this is a good establishment if you're looking for a bar and a finger food to go with the drinks. read more

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We went here for Mother's Day. Great service and good mimosas. Small bar/ restaurant, but we had a good time. I was not a fan of the corn beef hash. I don't know what they did or added to a simple classic, but sometimes less is more. I'd return for the mimosas and vibe; not food. read more

Buster's Bistro - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Great looking restaurant inside and out, great salad with wonderful blue cheese dressing. Now the bad, any cook, chef or restaurant buyer that would serve a sandwich with a white tomato needs to be sat down by the gm and asked who bought this tomato, who did we buy it from and why did you serve it? Just tell me we don't have good produce so we can make it without that produce or I recommend something else. The men's bathrooms smelt horrible and the urinals we're build up with calcium and was the contributor of the smell. Maybe it was just a bad day so I will try again but this is just employee issues which is the fault of the manager. Get it together you have a great store in a great location. read more

Definitely a very generic pub. They were missing a lot of things that were on the menu which made ordering a little difficult. They are one of those few places open past 8 PM and Sanford so there aren't too many other options if you're looking to go late. Our server was good, but definitely had a lot on her plate. read more

Buster's Bistro - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Going here on a Monday, the place was dead, and I mean "shouldn't be open on Monday's" kind of dead. Thus, if you have trouble getting in on the weekend, maybe try another day. Inside, the atmosphere is fun. The food is okay, the Rodeo burger was worthwhile but the fries someone else had at the table were kind of limp. Service was great though! The pulled pork nachos were kind of average. So, with all of that, why five stars? Well, here on Yelp it says Buster's Bistro. On the bill, it is subtitled, "Buster's European Beer Hall." A place with that many beers from Belgium, etc on draught? Okay, five stars from me. Forget everything else. read more

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Visited for lunch on Wednesday afternoon because I knew they had $10 lunch deals and a large quantity of different beers on tap. COLIN was behind the bar. I asked him about a couple of recommendations and he was quick with his knowledge and his recommendation was delicious. For lunch I had a Swiss burger (not on the special list) and it was perfectly cooked, I paired it with a truffle fries, which was yummy. Yummy yummy. I tried a different selection of dark beer for my second and that was equally as smooth and delicious. Being a Wednesday afternoon it was quiet, just a couple of the customers in for a late lunch and a drink but there was plenty of seating for what I'm sure. Are they crazy times. COLIN was attentive through it all. read more

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We came here for game night hosting. It was Mario kart race night. My boys including hubby enjoyed the playful competition. It's free to play and they had gift card prizes. The atmosphere felt a bit more for adults though. There was other kids there and I got the fam friends vibes on this night just get the feeling it would not be like that always. Food was decent got the 10 wings half dry seasoned and the other half sweet salty which I forget the name but pretty simple general flavor anyone would like. Fries were a bit soggy. Other pics look like they have some good plates. I didn't get to taste much though... read more

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This place was awesome for brunch. Delicious food no matter what you pick you're guaranteed to enjoy it. Bottomless mimosas for $20 and honestly not once was our bottle or juices empty. We can't wait to visit again. We made a reservation online but honestly you don't really need one, the day we went it was flowing enough that everyone that walked in was sat right away. read more

We came here for trivia night on a Thursday. It was very quiet and the menu featured items that weren't cheap. We ordered two beers and were wondering if we should get the poutine, but the party we joined said it wasn't great. We opted out. They had a wide beer selection and some good deals on cocktails. The drinks were good, but on the expensive side. The bathrooms were nice and clean and the service was decent. A nice parking lot across the way for parking. read more

Surprisingly good for a very unassuming place. This bistro is on one of the main streets and I think most people come here to grab a cocktail or two, yet the food is really good not just by Sanford standards, but the Orlando area as a whole. I come here a few times and eaten, and never had a complaint. Furthermore, the food has always been great. The burgers are great, the wings are great also. There is a very well curated beer bottle menu, and other drinks are available. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff is on top of everything. I hope this place stays as laid back as it is, but if it blows up, good for them. Well deserved. read more

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I can't speak doll for the food but the selection of delicious Belgian beers is pure perfection and the service is always quick and friendly. It's a cute, dark little bar so I prefer it at night but it's also great for cooling down when bouncing around Sanford. read more

Buster's Bistro - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

We stopped by here for a drink because my husband's name is Buster! Bartender was very friendly and the beers were good. Food looked good but we weren't hungry at the time so we only had beers. read more

Buster's Bistro - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This place is amazing! We walked in and our server made us feel right at home. It is cozy and welcoming. Then we started eating, and everything we ordered was so good! We had truffle fries, croque monsieur, the salmon platter and bananas foster sugar waffles. And we had the poutine. Please try the poutine. It was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. As a matter of fact, it was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. We will definitely be back. Don't miss this foodie gem in Sanford! read more

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Place was cool steak tips was 10/10, wings I got half junky sauce and half BBQ, junky sauce wasn't for me and Bbq was ok all together 5/10, Frites fries 7/10, I had long island 2 of them they were 7/10. Service was good, bartender said they know for they burgers so I'll be back try a burger. Nice bar for drinks in downtown Sanford. read more

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On the road traveling, we wanted a place to watch the Lion's game. Buster's Bistro checked all our boxes - sports bar, cool beer selection, (& lots of them!), friendly bartender & the cook even brought out our food, so we had a chance to thank him. Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. I think the locals come here. My mushroom Swiss burger was great, & I skipped the frites & went with a vegetable - best decision as I got the sprouts! Those were crispy on the outside & just delicious. My hubby got the Italian sandwich & it was stacked on a nice bakery bun. We'll look forward to coming back. read more

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Cozy little brunch spot with unlimited mimosas for only $15! Cannot beat that. Overall though I would say the experience and food were okay. Service was not very friendly and my pork roll which was supposed to have a baguette came instead with bread resembling more of a hotdog bun (to me... lol). Not too bad but definitely would prefer to try other brunch places than return. Glad to have given it a go! read more

Buster's Bistro - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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We walked over from our Airbnb Monday, March 10th around 8 pm. We had just ate at Dixie Crossroads to celebrate my dad's birthday so didn't try any of the food. Our bartender was Cassandra G and she was friendly, funny and professional. I had the chardonnay and hubby a Lorraine Blond and a Carlsberg beer. The restaurant is very inviting, clean and has great swag. I bought an adorable blue tank top. We can't wait to return and try the food. read more

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What happened to this place? They used to be pretty good but Sunday's brunch was just awful! I thought I was treating myself to steak and eggs but it was like throwing 50 bucks away!! Rubbery ribeye and runny eggs. Not good. I couldn't eat them. Hell, could barely cut the steak! Same for the chicken. Rubbery and flavorless like it was flash fried boiled chicken in unseasoned batter. Both were accompanied with unseasoned heat lamp home fries. And nothing spells mediocrity more than that. Meh. We should have left after entertaining a big fat fly and a few fruit flies or gnats, I'm not an etymologist, but Florida; so we put up with it but shouldn't have. Bloody Mary was good, so cheers to that! I always smirk when a waitress pre-buses a table taking 95% of the food back to the kitchen and doesn't say anything. What, are we like vampires pretending to eat over here pushing food around a plate?! I guess it's not her fault. read more

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We arrived in Sanford on a Sunday and were looking for a dog friendly location for lunch. We found Buster's. They have about 6 tables outside and although the restaurant inside was very busy the outside was wide open. Service was fantastic and they even brought our pup a bowl of water. It was a brunch menu on Sunday. We ordered the Hash and the burger. Both were good. read more

Buster's Bistro - Hash - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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We have lived in Sanford for years and never thought to drop by here for lunch, but really saw it as just a bar. I urge you to get past the bar feel and come on in because we were pleasantly surprised. We came in on a mid morning Saturday and grabbed a Bloody Mary to start. After a bit we decided on the poutine and ham croque monsieur. We enjoyed both. While there we also saw the burger, chicken and waffles, and also a couple of the breakfast waffles at another table, which also looked delicious. The portions are very generous, so come in hungry and ready to relax. My only negative would be to mention that from the outside we weren't quite sure if they were open and did see one couple come by, then turn and leave. I am so glad we saw the staff put out the sign on the sidewalk as we were dining, so it was easier to see they are open. We weren't quite sure pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back to try that burger and the waffles:) read more

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Good food. Great service. Wide selection in Beer. Coming back for sure. The pouting was killer as well. Had the chix sandwich with brussle sprouts. read more

Buster's Bistro - Outside street view of building - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

A nice spot in Sanford for brunch. The Brussel sprouts were crunchy and the dipping sauce was really good. The board was good as well I really liked the sausage and spicy mustard, the brie was cold and should have been room temp. The meats were good except the mortadella ~ bologna with fat and almonds is a pass for me . We didn't like the pork belly it was very thick and dried out . Should've went with the steak tips on that one. The prices were pretty high we felt . 9-12$ drinks and the food was about 15$ each appetizer. The service was really good our waiter was nice and attentive. The ambiance is cool very German. We may come back lol who knows . read more

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Met some friends for lunch before they got on the Amtrak Auto train to Virginia. They had me when I read the menu for the fresh cut french fries. But better than that the toasted brussel sprouts were fabulous. They have an awesome selection of draft beers. Only had one but maybe the next time there I can try more. read more

Buster's Bistro - Nice lights - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Ordered Truffle fries but mayonnaise was squirted all over them - I guess the fries I've had before never included mayonnaise. They were limp and not tasty Waitress was very prompt but even the brisket in the sandwich I ordered was"tough". Basically, I didn't eat my entire meal- wasteful. read more

Solid Bistro Burger here at Buster's during my first visit for brunch on a (very) rainy Saturday. Buster's - a Sanford staple - is a huge bar with ample seating and plenty of screens to get your game on. Lots of imported beer on tap and - although not my beverage preference - I can see why patrons would be comfortable whiling away hours here. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. My one complaint? They overcharged me by $1 for my burger (menu said $15 - bill read $16). But that burger was delicious and I got a free refill on my soda. Good service here, too. At the bar, my server was attentive and my food was delivered fast and served hot. I was in and out in roughly 30 minutes after demolishing my meal. Next time, though, I'll just be sure to double-check my bill. read more

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The French dip was amazing. I'd order it again in a heartbeat the service was top shelf, ambience was nice...an old Irish tavern. read more

Buster's Bistro - French dip with fries. Mmmmmmmmmm - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Food was not good. The brunch corned beef hash was extremely oily we had to send it back. The coffee was gross. Definitely wouldn't recommend brunch here. The server we had was not very nice too. Very disappointing. read more

That was some great French Dip sandwich!! Many selections on the menu - pub food mainty. Great place, Sanford Florida is cool town.

Busters is always a good time. Their beverage selection is unmatched in Sanford, and I always forget how good their food is until I order something. The atmosphere is nice and the owner seems to be a good person too. I've been here multiple times, including drag bingo and private events - and it's just a great medium-sized space. read more

Cool place! Food is excellent. Loved the reuben and the burger. Poutine fries needed the cheese to be more melty, but was tasty. Brussel sprouts are amazing. Service is friendly and attentive. Thanks fir lunch, guys! read more

Went with a friend to Trivia night. Got there early, most all tables were reserved and several reserved table, the group didn't show. Ordered our food before the crowd came in. A large group that had walked in just before Trivia started, was receiving their food before we received ours. Our food took almost an hour. Only one waitress to cover the whole restaurant. DO NOT RECOMMEND ON A POPULAR TRIVIA NIGHT. read more

4th of July special menu, was not so special. We expected their regular menu, but alas and alack, not to be. Waiting for the northbound Auto Train, a yearly trip. Not on the return leg, buddy. read more

We came here for dinner after visiting the zoo. Unfortunately we were not impressed by the food. The poutine did not look very appealing, the steak was overcooked, the crab cakes looked nice but not tasty, the chicken wings were undercooked and the fish and chips were all batter. Service was friendly but very slow, after dinner we had a long wait for our checks. read more

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We truly loved this place! We went on a Friday night around 6pm, the restaurant was pretty dead but we could tell that this place gets pretty busy later in the evening and especially when its better weather! The bartenders and servers here are very funny and sarcastic which is my cup of tea. They were welcoming and attentive to our needs. They had CBD products here which was unique to me as they sold CBD rolled joints and CBD infused drinks. I had a CBD infused lavender vodka drink which was delicious! Not pictured here, but we ordered a tomato soup with grilled cheese which was just like my mom used to make at home when I was a kid. After dinner, we took our CBD joint and smoked it outside and talked to the person who grew the CBD. She was amazingly pleasant and we got to see their outside area which was very well maintained and looked fun to be in when it wasn't bad weather! EVERYONE was super friendly and inviting:) read more

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Great lunch at Buster's Bistro! The $5 lunch special poutine was rich and loaded with flavor and the wings were smoky, juicy, and coated in a super tasty buffalo sauce. The pickled onions and pickles on the side were a nice surprise. Great value, awesome food. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in Sanford. read more

Buster's Bistro - Poutine - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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While visiting Orlando for my friend's birthday, I was dining like a local. I recommend taking a detour to Sanford, which is usually out of the way if you are going to the parks. You can avoid the tourist crowds and get a great meal. I ordered the ham and cheese Benedict. It was different from your traditional eggs Benedict and it was delicious. It came with a sunny side up egg, ham, tomato, and smothered in Stella beer cheese. The home fries on the side were also perfectly crispy. They also had a great deal on bottomless mimosas. My friends told me it is also a great place to watch sports with a great beer menu. I will be returning when I'm in town because I have not stopped thinking about the ham and cheese Benedict. read more

Buster's Bistro - Ham and Cheese Benedict - Pubs Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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We went here last night to watch the UCF football game as they were hosting one of the alumni watch parties. Service was good, he recommended a good blonde beer from Germany. The group that we were with ordered lots of shots, those I don't partake in, lol. As for the food, this is why the 3 stars. Mine was good but it was just the Italian sandwich with fries. Can't really screw that up. The fries were really good and seasoned well. My friend ordered the Cesar salad with salmon on it. They came back and said that they had run out of salmon and the ones they had were still frozen. Then they said of yeah, we don't have any lettuce either for the salad. So she got the fish and chips. The fish was breaded very heavy and she was unable to eat it all. Once the game was over it cleared out pretty quick and the DJ started with some pretty good music. Would probably go back but it would not be the first choice in downtown Sanford. read more

I didn't find the food to be that outstanding. Middle of the road... IMO there are better places to eat within a stones throw. Service was good. Cute decor. read more