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    The Wildflower

    4.4 (148 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    THE WILDFLOWER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Romantic
    Happy hour specials

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    Brunch Burger
    Danielle J.

    I went to this place for brunch with my girlfriend to celebrate my birthday and had a really good time We tried a few different things and it was all delicious My waiter was quick and brought our food out. The service was good. I didn't have to wait a really long time for anything. The ambience is cute and totally screams brunch vibes. I didn't realize that they do a farmers market at the same time so after we were done with brunch, we walked around in Peru a few of the boots that they had. It was really a great time. I'm definitely gonna go there again.

    Ropa Vieja, white rice, black beans, sweet plantains, and tostones
    Ashlynn H.

    Really liked this restaurant. We were sat quickly and got our waters immediately when we sat down. Plenty of tables inside and they were all spaced well so it didn't feel cramped. More people came in and it got pretty busy by the time we got our food. There was only 1 waiter so service became pretty slow when we asked for additional items needed for our meal. The drink I got was delicious and mixed very well. The wings were pretty small and didn't have enough of a guava flavor to me. The burger was really good and the patty was thick which made it very filling. I was also able to try the Ropa vieja meal and it was juicy and flavorful. Definitely will be back to try other menu items!

    Breakfast Arepa, Tostones with Ropa Vieja, espresso martini
    Hannah H.

    While passing through town, we stopped here for a few drinks and tapas. The restaurant is beautiful and I really loved the decor + style. Our server was also very nice. It was pretty empty for a Saturday morning so our food came quickly. The Breakfast Arepa was okay, but literally so hard we couldn't eat half of it. It lacked in flavor and just wasn't a hit for us. The espresso martinis were just okay and I would opt for a different cocktail if I were to visit again. However, the tostones with ropa vieja were delicious and really saved the day for us!

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    Maria P.

    Easy parking in this sweet historic downtown Sanford area. Our first time here and I came with my boyfriend and friends from church. Very colorful decor and the design of the interior curated very well. I liked how spaced out tables were from other people. So you didn't feel on top of each other . Since we came in a large group, our server Alejandro was excellent and attentive waiter. Each person had different dietary needs and he accommodated our requests. The burgers. Chicken sandwiches to the Cuban bowls and Mexican breakfast. Everyone's dishes were flavorful, great value for the price and we all enjoyed our scrumptious and delicious meal. We will return soon. Gorgeous decor and a suggestion if the volume of music can be turned down a notch. Overall a delightful experience.

    Outside seating while the Saturday marker is going on!
    Kelly D.

    Well, on vacation, we spotted this place, while enjoying a walk around there green market. This place was pet friendly, and absolutely adorable!! The food and drinks were superb!! The service was great as well!! I highly recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice!!

    Chloe T.

    The Wildflower might just be our new favorite restaurant in downtown Sanford. The interior of the restaurant is absolutely adorable. Great vibes and atmosphere! We dined early on a Friday night and for a while, we were the only ones there. We received great service. For food, we had the chicken arepas for an appetizer. They were phenomenal! I had the chipotle chicken and my husband had the pork tacos. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. We will return!

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    Fran C.

    Brussel sprouts with chorizo was amazing as an appetizer. Then we followed up with a hamburger and a chicken burger with an egg, & yucca fries, which was also fantastic. For dessert we had the flan which was made very well. The service was great and the restaurant is decorated stylishly, with comfortable seating. Our Drinks were on the higher side at $14.00, but they tasted amazing.

    Jeannie M.

    Food was very good. Not too big portions. Portions aligned well with price point as Sanford continues to grow. The inside of this spot is truly beautiful and eye catching. We went for brunch where they have bottomless sangria and mimosas for $19.99. Drinks were ok, not amazing. Again aligned well with price point. Will definitely return

    The Wildflower
    Michelle H.

    Wow!! What a hidden gem!! The atmosphere (both indoors and outdoors) is very inviting and aesthetically peaceful. Our server Ethan was attentive, present, and personable. The Espresso Martinis were INCREDIBLE (Goose vodka)! We ordered the patatas parmesano (with bacon) were so delicious! We also ordered the birria quesadillas and chorizo grits with shrimp were also delicious!! Rich, savory, filling! I HIGHLY recommend The Wildflower!

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    Samantha B.

    A group of girlfriends and I made reservations here for a Sunday morning. We had a nice table towards the back of the restaurant, close to the bar. The place is decorated very cute and it's spacious. Parking in the area was easy we just had to walk a couple of blocks away since there was a farmers market going on but luckily the weather was nice. To drink I ordered the espresso martini which hit the spot! To eat I ordered the Bandejita. It came with so many different things, I loved it! The little arepa pieces were so cute and the beans were so flavorful. I really enjoyed this meal. Our server was Madi and she was great. The prices of everything were also very fair for the food and drinks, would love to come back next time I'm in the area!

    Raquel S.

    My friends and I were in Downtown Sanford looking for a nice bar in the area and came across The wildflower. The bar is really cute and big. We were greeted by the waitress as soon as we got in the restaurant. We were there a little before they closed so the kitchen was already closed and we weren't able to get any plates but we ordered drinks. All the drinks were delicious. Sadly, a few minutes after they gave us the drinks, they turned the lights on and the music off. I would've preferred to be let known that they were about to do that before bringing the drinks and we would've gone somewhere else because we had to rush and drink very fast without really enjoying our drinks.

    Huevos con Machaca
    Deana S.

    I've seen this location go through many changes over the years, and I truly hope this establishment thrives--it's such a treat to have a great Latin Fusion restaurant in Seminole County! The staff is friendly, the decor is charming, and the food is both original and delicious. We all ordered different dishes (see pics), and every single one was excellent. My husband had the chicken and waffles and gave it *** stars!

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    Lourdes M.

    Had a great time at The Wildflower in Downtown Sanford for our friends 25 anniversary. The restaurant is a nice chic modern restaurant, nicely decorated. They served tapas that were very good. Arepas, pork bites with chimichurri sauce and a diced potatoes with aioli sauce and shredded chicken. All delicious. They had a variety of specialty cocktail drinks that were very tasty along with the regular bar favorites. Very friendly service. The set up for the anniversary party was great.

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    3 months ago

    Alejandro made our girls brunch 10/10 he was so amazing and attentive! We will definitely be back

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    3 months ago

    Alejandro was fantastic. Great birria quesadilla and bottomless mimosas. Will be coming back with friends! :)

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    Nice atmosphere, I liked the birria quesadillas, and Alejandro provided great service!

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    We went for brunch. Food is amazing. The service was great too. I would definitely recommend them

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    Great food, great ambiance. A gem in Sanford. Great for a girls brunch. Tapas and Latin influence food.

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