Soul Food RestaurantSanford, FL
Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge
Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Sanford: 8:51 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (407) 878-7785 to confirm.
Location & directions
503 Sanford AveSanford, FL 32771
About Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge
Looking for a soul food restaurant in Sanford? Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is at 503 Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida. Our Sanford guide covers 99 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 3:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
The menu we have on file lists 8 items. Dishes worth a look include Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Fish and Chips.
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (407) 878-7785 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Soul Food Restaurant · American
- Address
- 503 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- Phone
- (407) 878-7785
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for soul food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge’s weekday schedule with 13 other soul food restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 69% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 85% of them (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 71.5 hours a week, 28 hours more than the local median of 44. 62% of soul food restaurants in Florida open on Sundays, and Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is one of them.
Compared with 13 other soul food restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for soul food restaurants in Florida
Based on 16 menus with 669 priced items from soul food restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.15 and $14.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Collard Greens | 38% | $6.00 |
| Red Velvet Cake | 25% | $4.75 |
| Chicken & Waffles | 25% | $20.00 |
| French Fries | 25% | $4.25 |
| Fried Fish | 19% | $16.00 |
| Smothered Pork Chop | 19% | $16.00 |
| Chicken Sandwich | 19% | $10.00 |
Calculated from 16 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge there are 51 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 56 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (13), Cafes & Coffee (6), Pizza (4), and American (4).
11 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeRaw Press Juice Co.< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsEl Zocalo Bar & Lounge< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Zocalo< 0.1 mi
- KoreanBest Fish and Chicken Wings< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanBuster's Bistro0.1 mi
What to expect at a soul food restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge open on Sunday?
Yes, Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge located?
Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is located at 503 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771.
What is the phone number of Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge?
You can call Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge at (407) 878-7785.
Does Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge?
The typical price range at Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is $10–20 per person.
Does Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge take reservations?
Yes, Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge accepts reservations.
Is Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge open late?
Yes – Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge?
There are 56 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Shantell's Just Until Restaurant & Lounge. Nearby options include Raw Press Juice Co. (< 0.1 mi), El Zocalo Bar & Lounge (< 0.1 mi), and El Zocalo (< 0.1 mi).
How much do soul food restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 16 menus with 669 priced items from soul food restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.15 and $14.00.
