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    Sam’s Southern Eatery

    3.6 (107 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Anthony L.

    This family run business is my goto for good fried seafood in Temple. The staff is always ready to serve and gets you what you need. Food is always cooked to order and delivered to your table hot. This is not your fancy candle light restaurant but a clean environment for having dinner with family and friends. Updated menu with same options. I do recommend trying the red beans and rice with your meal choice.

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    Esperanza M.

    The second trip did not disappoint! The food was just as amazing as it was the first time around. I am slowly working my way through the menu. Of course I had to get my fried fish fillets once more, and I convinced my husband to try the grilled fish (big surprise he enjoyed the fried fish more). He said the grilled fish was a little dry for his taste, but for me, it was perfect perfectly seasoned and cooked well. Their portion sizes remind me of the good old restaurants from my childhood. The portions aren't overwhelming, but there's enough to fill you up. The sides are pretty basic nothing special and I did have to add a little seasoning to my green beans but what can I say? I love spice. Service is fast, friendly, and efficient. They really go out of their way to make sure that you're satisfied this restaurant has quickly become one of my staples.

    Combo: shrimp, fish, crab cakes with sides: fries & hush puppies. They didn't have some of the side selections listed on the menu.
    Joanna V.

    Fried fresh, hot, and appetizing! My review is based off a first impression. Don't let the quite basic interior (mostly wood) cause any wrong perceptions. There are a few frames or artwork, with a TV and music for dining entertainment. The unused bar area at the front could use some spirit, but for a Friday night, their dining room was pretty packed. Good indication! Yep, their great fried food hit the spot! We called in for a pick-up order: shrimp, crab cakes, fish, hush puppies, and fries with a side of fried oysters. I was craving those fried oysters. They aren't dinky little pieces either. They serve up some pretty large shrimp too. Of all the fried goodies we ate, I'd definitely have their oysters, shrimp and fish again!

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    Patricia H.

    Great food , service and great value. Lunch specials M-F. Such a great price at 9.99 included drinks.

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    Trish A.

    Only thing that was flavourful was the lemon in my water. I got 3 fish and shrimp meal , huspuppies were rubbery. Tasted like they cooked them froze them then reheated it. The shrimp had no flavor, the catfish batter was gritty and had no flavor. The slaw was nothing but mayo and cabbage and the red beans and rice was just dirty rice. The po boy sandwich was put on a hot dog bun and was so small. The fries were unseasoned as well. Very disappointed in this place.

    Fried Pickles, wings, and gizzards.

    The batter is perfectly seasoned, and the food is outstanding. I've dined here four times in the last two weeks, and I can confidently say that nothing has disappointed me.

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    Delicious fish and shrimp plate. Very large portions. Restaurant was clean and staff was quick . We will be back!

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    We tried this restaurant for the first time. The appetizers, fish, shrimp and sides were really good and the service was pleasant.

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    The food is pretty good and not that expensive. Our next date will be back at this spot.

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    We have ordered take out on several occasions. The staff is friendly. Food is great.

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