We have celebrated every special occasion here for the past seven years. Yesterday was the absolute worst experience ever. Our waiter was extremely unprofessional. After waiting a considerable amount of time he Greeted us by hurriedly saying, "I'm busy with this these other tables, I'll be back to tell you the specials." No greeting, name, "hello". Just rushed off. We waited and waited and waited. When he finally came over we ordered drinks. He never came back with my martini, only water and my husband's beverage. Finally when he came to take our order my husband told him that I was still waiting for my cocktail. He rushed off to get it. Took our order. Delivered it. Never saw him again. Never came back to see if we needed anything or if our orders were correct. Mine wasn't! I had to get up THREE TIMES and ask the hostess if they could send our waiter over. The nice hostess offered to get the missing item from my order. Then to get our check. Then to get to go boxes. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! The waiter tossed the check on our table without a word and left. No apology for the awfully rude and neglectful service...nothing. Did I leave a tip? What do you think? After leaving my husband and I considered going back and tipping the kind Hostess that took care of our table; since she was doing all the work. We always tip 25%. We're going to go back and tip her. read more

We love this place. David the bartender is the best! Sam the owner is an amazing restaurateur and his attention to detail is on point. You have to eat the shrimp and grits! They are to die for! read more

4.5 stars.. Passing through Camden at dinner time and decided to give Sam Kendall's a try. The restaurant is inviting when you walk in. Has an old pub feel but upscale. We tucked into a cozy booth and started with the spicy shrimp appetizer. It was flavorful and the shrimp were meaty. Just a little kick so not too spicy. It was served on a bed of slaw and while that was unexpected it worked very well. I had the Montego chicken with steamed broccoli and house salad. The chicken was a tad dry but the sauce turned that around. It was good and well portioned. Sometimes the best way to judge a place is how well they do simple. SK's does it well. My broccoli was steamed perfectly and seasoned well. The salad was really good as well. Simple but served on a chilled late with honey mustard dressing that was delicious. My wife has the crab cakes and they were good as well. They were generous with the lump crab and the cake was flash fried for a perfect crunch. Served with a peppered mustard sauce they were delightful. Luna was our server and she was outstanding. I never had to think about a refill and her suggestions were spot on. She set the standard! Great choice. read more

Passing through Camden today and ended up at Sam Kendall's for lunch. Great service from beginning to end...Hostess and wait staff top notch!! Beautiful dining area that feels warm and cozy. Food was above average and worth the cost. We had the soup and salad and the sandwich of the day, both very good!! Thank you Sam Kendall's for a nice relaxing lunch!!! read more

New to the area and found Sam Kendall's to be a great find!! The soup and salad was great! Tomato basil with crabmeat was delicious and the healthy greens salad was really good. My husband loved the French Dip sandwich. Our server was attentive and the atmosphere was nice. Will definitely return read more

Awesome steaks, cooked to perfection. Stellar service by Michael. Extensive wine and cocktail menu, decadent desserts. Beautiful ambience. Love the warm woods and historic detail. It looks like I'm driving 45 minutes from Blythewood for a spectacular dining experience that Camden residents get to enjoy. Maybe someone will decide we need restaurants like this in Blythewood. read more

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Atmosphere, Servers & Cuisine especially "Shrimp & Grits" are absolutely the Best in Camden

SK was a beacon of light in an otherwise dreary culinary nightmare. After enduring a horrible meal at a nearby restaurant, I looked for somewhere else I could grab dinner on the fly. We were on our way and I ordered my food via phone. When we arrived, I parked in the rear and approached the front, where Michael (aka "Billy"), took very good care of us. I informed him that I ordered a few items over the phone. They have a nice sitting area behind the host podium where we were able to sit and wait. The dining room is beautiful. They have a large bar area with seating, and many booth tables for more intimate dining, as well as standalone tables for people watching and a more casual experience. While we waited, Michael graciously made us some drinks - my dirty martini was amazing. After a bit, Michael returned and said that there was no order in the works for me. It turns out that I accidentally ordered my food from their other location. He contacted them immediately, canceled the order with them and placed my order with this location. I apologized profusely and he assured us that it was no trouble. My food arrived quickly and packaged with care. We were close to where we were staying so it was still warm once we returned. Tomato Basil Crab Bisque - this was so flavorful and creamy. I ordered a bowl and could have had two more. I was hoping for more crab but there was a nice bit of fresh crab meat sitting atop a crouton. Mini Crab Cakes - these are bite-size crab cakes and they come with a jalapeño mustard sauce. The sauce was not my fave but the crab cakes were decent. Dinner Caesar Salad - I ordered this with lobster meat. The salad was OK. I was expecting a really elaborate salad for 20+ dollars. I have definitely had a better dressed ceasar, with thick ribbons of parmesan, housemade dressing with anchovies, and large croutons. This salad resembled more of a side side that they threw some lobster meat on top. I was a little disappointed. Even the lobster meat was quite scant. I'm sure had we dined in, my meal would have better. My family ate here the night before and said their meal was great. They were closing and I literally placed an order minutes before they were closing their kitchen. I'm giving grace because grace was given to me and the customer service and excellent drinks I received from Michael definitely improved this rating. I will definitely ask my sister to bring us back here on our next visit. I want the full experience and hopefully Billy, I mean, Michael, is working that day. read more

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The food is always excellent, the bar has great choices , the atmosphere is wonderful, the restaurant is always clean and the staff is second to none !!! read more

Came for lunch for the first time and enjoyed my dining experience. The atmosphere was vibrant, the service was great, and the food excellent. I ordered the Club salad and substituted grilled chicken for fried. The salad was fresh and delicious, but the highlight of this dish was the salad dressing. I couldn't decide on just 1 so I ordered the poppyseed and white balsamic vinaigrette. Oh my were they delectable! My lunch date ordered the fried shrimp. Oh my goodness! I had never seen such colossal shrimp. They were certainly jumbo. They not only looked great, but tasted amazing. My date said they were fried, a lovely golden brown, and seasoned perfectly. Hands down a great meal and wonderful service. Would definitely recommend to any locals or visitors to the area such as myself. read more

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Good food and service. Cool southern stop. We drive from Sumter just have dinner here often. read more

Stopped in for a couple drinks while waiting on the florist to finish my brides's flower order. This is a really nice place with a great bar and food. We have eaten here several times and have found the staff and the food 5 star worthy. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 38th anniversary at Sam Kendall's last week and it could not have been better. My wife had salmon and I had the ribeye. Our meals were cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. Our waiter was attentive and personable. We are looking forward to our next experience there. They have an extensive menu and we can't wait to try some more of their dishes. read more

My husband and I are in the area for the week of our 38th wedding anniversary and decided to have our anniversary dinner here. Everything was very good. Our server, Ada, was very attentive and polite. Service was very fast. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting an incredible dinner at a fair price! read more

Ribeye steak and pancetta wrapped scallops were on point, delicious! Waiters had their hands full, Friday at 7pm. Great place to eat! read more

Downtown Camden gem. Located on historic Broad Street, this restaurant has one of the best bars in the area. The bartenders are skilled and pour any requested selection well. Wonderful atmosphere and wonderful food. read more

We stopped here to get a breather and be able to eat outdoors. After we toured the Battle of Camden site we were famished. The ribs melted from the bone but the sauce I felt was just added onto the meat at the last minute versus being cooked with Barbeque. The server and staff were very friendly and we sat outside. When we looked inside this place looked amazing. It had comfortable looking booths and it was lit well to set the mood for a nice dining experience. read more

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Great all around place. Hometown feel with uptown food/service .. recommend highly.

We stopped by Sam Kendall's for dinner and a walk around downtown Camden. One of the nicer places to eat in the area. Street parking and plenty of parking in the rear is available. We had a lovely waitress- it was not a busy night so we were well attended too. She was attentive and helpful but maybe not as polished as one would expect for this kind of a restaurant. The service was quick, drinks were plentiful and served well. I had the crab bisque which was very different but still delicious. Highly recommend if you want to try something different. Then I had salmon on a salad and it was wonderful. My partner had a steak dinner and the pre-meal salad was frozen and not in great shape. We just sent that back to the kitchen. The seating was comfortable and overall it was a great meal. Ambiance wise it is a very warm and mood lit restaurant. The bar is studded with sport tv's though. Beautiful bar area, huge and long!!! Tons of different kinds of seating from bar, booth, and regular and high top tables plus outdoor seating as well. I would recommend this place for an intimate dinner or date night. It's not luxurious but it's comfortable, clean, and the steaks looked great. From what I understand there are two of this place, one in Camden and one in Florence. As a native, my dinner partner said the one in Florence is better but since I haven't tried it, I think the one in Camden is just fine. Check them both out and decide for yourself. read more

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Food is pretty good. Seems a bit over priced for what you receive. It's downtown so I'm sure that adds to the cost. read more

The ambiance is nice, the waitress was attentive, but the Montego chicken came out extremely dry and inedible.

This is a great date night spot in downtown Camden. My partner suggested it after a recent trip with her girlfriends. Rich wood finishings everywhere and exposed brick at the ample bar and hard wood seating areas. We had the broccoli cheese bites and rare ahi tuna and they were very tasty as well as perfect for sharing. But we were really there for the champagne menu. The Wild Horse Wedding Sparkling Wine I wanted was out so the owner upgraded us two to bottles of Tattinger's which we gleefully accepted. Our server was very nice and knew lots about the menu. We will absolutely be back the next weekend we head to Camden for antiques. read more

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Located in downtown Camden. Lunch menu around noon, 1 cup tomato basil crab bisque pretty tasty. 1 Reuben very good, bill around $20. No drinks were ordered; typical bar lunch menu, not bad. read more

Sam Kendall's - Tomato Basil Crab Bisque - American Near Me - Camden, South Carolina

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SK is on our regular rotation of places to go. The food is always outstanding and prepared perfectly. Our servers are thoughtful and professional. Generally we ask for the same person (Catherine) although they have all been great. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. read more

David was a great waiter. I got the chicken pasta and it was very flavorful. The restaurant is a very cute spot to eat.

My wife and I eat here once every couple of months and it never fails to impress. Highly recommend the Kingston Cut.

OMG, what could go wrong at Sam Kendall's? Nothing. Ever. Arrived very early (4:30 for drinks), then ordered Shrimp and Grits b/c the byline was 'a different take' on the classic menu item. It was truly a great dish. Wish I had made a pic. My husband made the Oysters Florentine his meal and he raved about it. The service was spot on. Always there in a timely manner. Cordial. This restaurant has one of the most beautiful bars in restaurantdom, really beautiful! We have eaten at S K's many times over the years. It somehow maintains its ole time class and amazing food. Wish it were a little closer to our home! read more

Sam Kendall's - Ole time beauty! - American Near Me - Camden, South Carolina

Great steaks, quick service (on a busy night), and the atmosphere/ambiance in this cute and historic building was the perfect setting for a birthday date night. They have a lot of options & a kids menu that my daughter definitely appreciated. Also loved the bread starter read more

Sam Kendall's - a steak and potatoes on a plate - American Near Me - Camden, South Carolina

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What a find right in the heart of Camden. Drove over from Columbia looking for a local gem - and found it. Excellent tomato basil crab soup, burger was perfect and the fries---perhaps the best I've ever had. They cut their own resulting in a freshness you just don't get anymore. Plus--very friendly staff. I highly recommend Sam Kendall's. read more

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Fish & Chips were fantastic! Fresh and flavorful! Cooked to perfection! Champagne was iced cold and refreshing! Service, our food & drinks impeccably served! Not a long wait and our server was very attentive, thorough and polite! read more

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The food is decent, I've had better in Camden. Prices are i consistent... $ 40 for two small crab cakes? Waiter was manically rushing through everything and wore way too much cologne to be working in a restaurant... I had to cut my dinner short as it was affecting my breathing. read more

The food was great and the service was outstanding. The price was reasonable. Highly recommend!

Service was great and the vibe of the restaurant is very cool. Food was okay. Expected more flavor from pretty much everything I ordered. Everything was extremely bland. Portions are usually small. Price is on the higher side. Tried to order a scallop dish one time at but the market price was insane. The only thing keeping me from rating it three stars are the wait staff. Very friendly and easy to communicate with. read more

My husband and I were in the area for a wedding. We pulled up yelp and looked for a hot spot for dinner. We came across Sam Kendall's for dinner. Right off the bat we were met by the manager super nice and quickly sat us himself. You rarely see that anymore and I feel it adds a certain something to your experience knowing the manger or owner is in tuned to his guest. Our waitress Reese absolutely amazing super nice and knowledgeable about the whole menu. We started off with the complimentary bread which was warm and super fragrant. Then the crab-shrimp stuffed mushrooms. Let me tell you they were delicious! My husband is still in awwww over there fancy lemons. My husband had the Kingston steak was cooked absolutely perfect and was like butter in your mouth. Salad came in a chilled bowl so was crisp and delicious. I had the seafood pasta it was full of lobster, shrimp and massive scallops. Super flavorful and delicious. For desert we had crème brûlée. Talk about a great ending to a delicious meal! I have never been somewhere and said wow this was worth my money. Let me tell ya every dime spent here well worth it. Another perk I like that the manager checked on us after the meal. If you haven't been here you need to try it!! read more

Sam Kendall's - Super full! Super amazing! - American Near Me - Camden, South Carolina

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The waitress for our table of 16 did an amazing job! And our lunch was out in a very reasonable time. They have a lunch and dinner menu with all the usual sections except dessert. Loved the interior exposed brick wall, tin tiled roof, wood tables, booths, and chairs. A few outside tables. read more

Excellent is all I need to say about this place. The atmosphere is very smooth the waitress was kind and informative, this was my first time eating here so that was a big plus . If your looking for a nice date night dinner this is the place for you . Tender steaks and delicious desserts to finish , try them you won't regret it . read more

Our lunch group with you last Tuesday. I've been there three or four times over the years for dinner I didn't realize they were open for lunch. There were five of us for lunch and three of us ordered the fish and chips. It came with three pieces of nicely light battered fish, some great coleslaw, and fries along with tartar sauce and ketchup. Everybody loved the fish. I read it what are the top three that I've had in the Columbia area. One of the guys ordered a hamburger which looked really good and another order of the Reuben sandwich which he thought was excellent. Service was great and I'm sure we'll be going back. Great atmosphere. read more

Sam Kendall's - Fish & Chips! - American Near Me - Camden, South Carolina

Excellent! Food was great, waitress was professional and attractive. Ambiance was nice! Unexpected in such a small quait town.

Got to tell you that if you pass on the experience here, you have missed out. Sam Kendall's ranks among my favorite meals in the road. I've been here several times and no guest who has accompanied me has left unhappy. Stop in, be amazed- thank me later. read more

Good seafood pasta the best cleanliness and service good and the restaurant has great vibe