Don't let the size fool you--this is a small but mighty sports bar that delivers where it counts. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and it was pleasantly good with great flavor and just the right amount of sweetness and heat. The fries were a little underwhelming and just so-so, but they certainly didn't take away from the overall experience. What really stood out was the service. The wait staff and bartender were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the atmosphere feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. If you're in the Woburn area and looking for a casual spot to grab a bite, catch a game, and enjoy good service, don't skip this place. I'd definitely stop in again the next time I'm back in Massachusetts. read more

Sam Walker’s - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

I came from having the best burger I've ever had in Long Island during the U.S Open. I come back to Woburn and have one of the worst burgers I've ever had. I asked for a medium rare burger and they gave me a well done burger. Looking back at this I don't know how I even ate 60% of the burger. It was borderline unbeatable. AND the fries were so salty I couldn't even eat those as well. The only good part about this meal was the f*cking ketchup. PS- I asked for a plain burger and they gave me some sauce on it. Therefore it wasn't plain. read more

Sam Walker’s - Burger and Fries. So bad couldn't finish and I was very hungry. - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a quick bite. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing loaded nachos. The nacho add ons were perfect and included all of the appropriate toppings, you can customize to your liking. The brisket was tender and delicious. I highly recommend the German beer and hot honey chicken sandwich. There are too many menu items I would like to return to try. Skip the fish and chips. The service was great even on a busy weekday evening and game day. For the Moms: Noise level: The restaurant is very loud. The restaurant is uncomfortably loud, be weary if you plan to bring a baby. Seating: They also have car seat slings which are an awesome amenity. read more

Sam Walker’s - Loaded nachos - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Sam Walker's is a local staple for a reason. The food is always fresh and flavorful, the espresso martinis are excellent, and the quality is consistently good every time. It can get busy and the wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. Great atmosphere for watching a game with tons of TVs, perfect for larger groups, and the service is always friendly. Definitely one of my go-to spots. And Rick Naples is doing a great job running the show over there. read more

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Sam Walkers is a great place to grab food and a drink. I would definitely recommend making a reservation. For starters we always get the nachos with pulled pork and guacamole. These are some of the best nachos you'll eat. For entrees my wife loves the Cajun pasta. I get either the smash burger or the chicken tenders. The food here is great, and they are great with allergies. A manager walks out the food with an allergy alert. If you're in Woburn, check out Sam Walkers. 10/10 read more

Sam Walker’s - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

i come to this place solely for their street corn, but that's usually at brunch on some toast, so when i saw it came with the guacamole i was IN. the guacamole was probably the best i've ever had, salted to perfection & the chips had a nice seasoning on them too. the chicken tenders were tiny for 17$, like very small. they were fine, but yea just overpriced. bartender was friendly enough & she made some great drinks. read more

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Fun environment. Great food and service. Ordered the harvest bowl will be back soon.

If you think mid-week tavern food is just an afterthought, Sam Walker's American Tavern is here to prove you wrong. We came here on a Wednesday evening to celebrate my wife's birthday. She had been here once before and insisted I would love the food. I'll admit I was a little skeptical, but I was absolutely blown away. The Vibe & Service: Logistics matter, so I was thrilled to find plenty of parking. Inside, the ambiance is wonderfully cozy with a mildly busy, comfortable energy at the bar. We brought our 1.5-year-old toddler, which can sometimes complicate dining out, but we were seated immediately. Our waitress greeted us before we had even settled into our chairs, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Drinks & Kids Meal: My wife ordered one of their mule mocktails, which was incredible. Knowing we were on a toddler's schedule, we ordered her the fish and chips right away. The kitchen was super fast--it came out remarkably quick and was fantastic. It kept our little one happily occupied the entire meal (she even learned how to dip her fries in ketchup and ranch tonight!). The Food: We originally planned to start with appetizers and order entrees later, but the portions were so decent that we never made it to the main courses! * Dry Rub Chicken Wings: A masterclass in execution. Decently sized and served at the perfect temperature. They were crispy on the outside, beautifully moist on the inside, and cooked to absolute perfection. Honestly incredible. * Buffalo Chicken Nachos: These stole the show. I have eaten plenty of nachos in my life, but these were unequivocally the best I've ever had (my wife wholeheartedly agreed). The secret? Even the tortilla chips themselves are seasoned! They were loaded with a highly generous amount of everything, topped off with fresh guacamole. We completely wiped the plate clean. Highly recommend! Dessert: We capped off the night with a warm brownie accompanied by their made-from-scratch ice cream. An absolutely incredible finish to the meal. The Verdict: I am shockingly surprised by the elite caliber of the quality, taste, and service here. Everything about this place fired on all cylinders. I will definitely be returning to see if they maintain this level of consistency, but for now, I cannot recommend Sam Walker's enough! read more

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This is a pretty short review because I got nachos and a cider. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was sports bar, but very clean and great energy. Nachos with pulled pork were delicious. Would absolutely return and do it again. read more

Sam Walker’s - Pulled pork nachos - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Rare to leave a 2 star review for me, but I tried to give this place a chance again and the food and ambiance is not worth it. We thought we were playing it safe and ordered the royale burger and green goddess bowl - both looked pretty good, but were a disappointment. We got the burger and it was mostly rare / very pink and essentially raw and cold in the middle - didn't finish it. The fries were also cold, which was a bummer because who wants cold fries? For the green goddess bowl we asked for a vinaigrette on the side, but got green goddess dressing on the side - I think this was a kitchen error as we saw the server input our substitute in the toast device. Acoustically this place is in dire need of sound dampening as it's one giant room mostly. It is very loud and difficult to have a conversation. Our server was good, but that's really the only positive comment I have. read more

Sam Walker’s - Royale burger - looks good but unfortunately was raw in the middle - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Went to Sam Walkers for the second time. First time I got Steak Tips while my daughter got the Chicken Pie. The tips were just OK and she said the Chicken Pie was so hot should couldn't taste anything. Second time I wanted to play it safe and got the Deluxe Burger done medium. My daughter got the Pesto Chicken Pasta. My burger was OK although it was a bit on the rare side. Her Pesto Chicken looked incredible when it came to the table. However, the chicken had a really strange taste and the pasta was so loaded with tasteless pesto sauce it was swimming. Needless to say we let the server know and she took it right off the bill. My daughter got a salad and a Barvarian Pretzel instead. The pretzel was very good but the beer sauce was very grainy and not much flavor. The mustard sauce was pretty good though. There isn't much of a seasonal drink selection. All in all not a place we will return. read more

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I've gone to San Walkers twice now, the first time was a busy weekend night. The place was packed and the energy was very positive. The bartenders were incredibly attentive and friendly given the amount of customers they were serving! I then went back on a weekday for lunch, I ordered a basic cheese pizza and had a couple drinks. The pizza was very good and I'd recommend it to others and order it again myself. This location is right off the highway and very convenient! read more

Solid place to go for food and drink if you find yourself Bermuda Triangle of Woburn/Wakefield/Melrose off of 93. I work in the area a few times a month and have popped by on various Tuesdays to wait out the traffic. To my surprise even on Tuesday it has always been very lively! I think a lot of commuter workers have the same idea + it's a shared lot with a hotel. Big space, really nice decor, casual elevated sports bar vibe. Good for groups but the bar areas could also be good spots to strike up conversations. The menu is enticing with some rotating dishes. My favorite so far was the steak Fajita bowl but everything I've tried has been pretty good including the smash burger and Shrimp Fra Diavlo, buff chicken dip solid. Good cocktails for sure. Staff has been courteous and professional and it's busy all the time- which tells you something! Check it out! read more

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Everything was awesome! Caroline is the best! The manager said he noticed my steak was overcooked before it went out and he had a new one made. Sent over a giant ice cream sundae because of the delay, but my friend and I didn't mind the delay at all! This place values customer service...and they didn't have a gluten free dessert on the menu so the made one for me! read more

Busy spot was full and had a solid 30 min wait on a Saturday night, so we were hopeful that it would be good. Highlight of the evening was a delicious Mango Peach hard cider from a Boston brewery - food was not that special. First, we saw "loaded tots" on the menu and were excited for traditional cylinder tater tots smothered in cheese and bacon, etc. What came out was NOT a traditional tot, but more of a mashed potato croquette stuffed with cheese and fried. It was very tasty, but way heavier and denser than we were thinking. Entrees were hit or miss, got some fish tacos that were VERY spicy (couldn't finish them they were so spicy) and a grilled chicken sandwich that was just mid. Service was great, atmosphere was great for watching sports, but we won't rush to come back any time soon. read more

Was packed so service took a bit, didn't really check in. Food was pretty mid lacking flavor on the fish but the sauce was so salty I couldn't eat it. Typical bar restaurant vibe din lighting read more

Sam Walker’s - Cod - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Showed up early for dinner with a friend and settled in with a Negroni while I waited. Not a bad way to kill time, honestly. The drink was excellent, and I used the opportunity to scope out the menu. Spotted the Steak Au Poivre Frites and knew immediately that's what I was getting. Sometimes you just know. My friend finally arrived (fashionably late, as friends do) and ordered a margarita up with sugar on the rim. Plot twist: it came with salt. Now, I've made this mistake myself after a few drinks, but these folks were stone-cold sober, so that was... interesting. But before we could even process this sweet-and-salty betrayal, they swooped in with a replacement faster than you can say "sodium chloride." Crisis averted, dignity intact. My friend mentioned she has a shellfish allergy, and the staff was incredibly careful with her order. The manager even personally brought out her lettuce wraps to make sure everything was safe. Really appreciated that level of attention. The steak was fantastic - perfectly cooked and seasoned. Meanwhile, our server struck the perfect balance of being attentive when we needed something but giving us space to catch up since we hadn't seen each other in ages. As always, I liked the lighting and it was crowded, but not too loud. Great food, solid service, and they clearly take allergies seriously. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Came on a Sunday and was surprised how busy they were. Solid food. Good customer service. The place is pretty big, but would put in a reservation to be safe. read more

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Awesome food selection. The Guac and the quesadillas are must try's. The Italian egg rolls are also great. This place easily knocks the socks off of your other typical American restaurants like yard house or TITS. drinks are slightly expensive but that's really all. read more

Spacious pub with a nice variety of breakfast, lunch and appetizers spreads! We couldn't decide between breakfast or lunch options, so we chose to get one of each and share. Service was prompt (note: if you order apps, the enteees do come out pretty quickly so you may want to space out when you order). The only item that didn't land was the caprese sandwich- the description looked a lot more alluring than it tasted! But otherwise you can't go wrong read more

Sam Walker’s - Artichoke dip and fried pickles - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

The fried pickles here are a must, fried to perfection! The sauce it comes with has a nice kick to it too. I got the hot bird - spicy fried chicken sandwich with fries. The flavor was good, but the coleslaw tasted a little bitter at times and the breading slid off the chicken making it messy to eat. The short rib plate was delicious, minus the short rib. The mash potatoes were well seasoned and asparagus well cooked. However, the short rib was not seasoned at all, the meat was tender though. Cute place to meet with friends, good music, and overall nice vibes read more

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Great spot! We stopped in for lunch and loved everything. Especially loved the wide range of options and care put into the gluten free menu. Our server was extremely nice and attentive as well. Over all a great spot to stop in for a meal or even just a drink at the bar. read more

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My family and I are from New York, so being in Boston was new for us. This was the best restaurant so far. The service was great, food was phenomenal, and drinks were just as great. Reasonably priced as well. Whenever we come back here, we will definitely be visiting Sam walkers again! read more

I really enjoy this place, the vibes and the food are both really good. This was my first time getting food and it was really good and large portions. Our server, Cameron, was so great and was so on top of it for our party of 7. He made sure we had constant refills and was very knowledgeable of the menu. read more

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Had some wonderful drinks for girls night. I previously have had not the best experience at Sam Walkers but tried again this evening and had a much better time. Came in and got seated right away at a high top. The host wasn't friendly or not friendly fly, just there. Our server was a peach and kept checking in on us to make sure we weren't thirsty, had some good and topping our water off. She was a great server. Had the painkiller and the drink of the month, $2 of the drink goes to a special foundation that they support. Pretty cool that they do such a thing. Drinks were nice and had a good amount of booze vs filler. We also had buffalo chicken dip, little expensive for what we were given but still good. The portion was small but loved how you got chips and veggies with it. All in all, had a wonderful time. Drinks are 10/10 and our server (forgot her name, sorry!) was wonderful. Glad I gave it another try. read more

Sam Walker’s - Painkiller - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Pretty full for lunch. Had the Thai lettuce wraps; big mistake; I can still taste the salt 5 hours later. Nothing about it tasted remotely Thai except for a bottled sauce on the side. Heading home, had a sudden GI event. Took a takeout bowl home for my partner and he couldn't eat it because of the salt and he eats anything. The server never checked to see if we were ok. I've alerted the manager through the website to take a closer look in the kitchen. I think the 99 beats them. A pretty low bar. read more

First thing we noticed that the chairs are super uncomfortable they really need to get new chairs for the tables and the benches are so hard. Brunch was okay, didn't taste that amazing, little flavor but I liked the tv and sport bar vibes. Drinks were good. read more

The good stuff: Modern bar atmosphere and service (Brighid) was good. Not so good stuff: Another place that caters to the bar flies. Not serious about serving good food, although the menu has great potential. Burger overdone, Thai chicken bowl underwhelming and Memphis Wings not really dry rubbed. Good stuff: Sangria and my German Hefenweizen beer were great. First time visiting, no reason to return at this point. read more

Food was great, drinks were amazing. Service excellent. I had the chicken and Waffles, so good. And the caramel iced coffee. Mmm so good. The audio was pretty loud so maybe not the place for Grammy. But we had a great experience read more

From the minute I walked in I loved this place! Hostess were extremely welcoming! The staff was great! The food was delicious we got the chicken tenders and our son got the kids Mac and cheese! Delicious! The martinis were great I got a lemon drop martini! The atmosphere was fun and lively. The music a nice touch to a great evening. Very fun! Loved every minute! Will definitely be back again! read more

Sam Walker’s - Lemon drop martini and corona with lime - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

A group of us came on a Wednesday night and it was crowded (make reservations online, especially on a weekend!). We ordered the fatman's fried pickles, and I got the turkey smash burger and sippin' on gin & juice. The fried pickles were good, however more sauce was definitely needed. The turkey burger was ok, lacked flavor, but the fries were good. My drink was light and refreshing. Service was good. I would come here for drinks and appetizers/snacks, but I wouldn't come here for a meal. Parking can be difficult on a crowded night and we ended up parking by the hotel. The hotel and restaurant are not connected. read more

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I was pretty impressed with Sam Walkers! I used to go here before it was Sam Walkers and from an appearance, layout, makeover/renovation standpoint, boy - they did a fabulous job!! They really turned this space around and made it into a nicer restaurant and bar. I went for brunch and it was very busy which was great to see. I will say the acoustics were not the best so it was very loud but it was not the end of the world - and I think there were some big sports games on so it may not be as bad on any given day. The food was decent - I would go back and try some other items. I did not get any adult beverages, but from what I read and saw they looked pretty good!! I found the service to be good and it was clean. Fun photo opp - they stamp their logo on the burger buns! read more

Sam Walker’s - Burger - logo pressed bun!! Love that. - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Joanna was an amazing server!! Super attentive and so sweet. The food and drinks were great. Espresso martini was AMAZING!! Will definitely be back! read more

Sam Walker’s - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Meat and alcohol dominates the menu; there seems to be only two vegetarian items on the menu. Wide selection of alcoholic and specialty drinks which I enjoyed. I ordered the Adult Iced Coffee that arrived in a huge mug with cream with iced coffee, vodka liqueur and sprinkled with chocolate chips. Creamy and not too sweet. It's a somewhat loud atmosphere with a bar in the center but the decor we found to be nice and inviting. Our server was prompt and friendly. Loved the Farmers market bowl and big portions. read more

Sam Walker’s - Adult iced coffee and mai tai - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Went here with two other people for a brunch/early lunch on a Saturday and was not disappointed! Amazing food options, good service and even better atmosphere inside! Plenty to choose from on the menu without breaking your budget. The portions are huge. My turkey smash burger came with two turkey patties! You definitely won't leave here hungry! Will be back soon! read more

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Even the tap water was great. I had the Thai Bowl, really good. Next time a burger, they looked fantastic. Great decor and great service. read more

Was in Woburn over the weekend & happened to come across Sam Walker's, didn't seem to be too many places in the area; so we went a few times. 1st time, staff was great, super accommodating. 2nd time, beer was nice & cold, food was delicious, 3rd time was as we were getting ready to head out. They had just opened, was quite empty but the bartender was just awful, saw us sitting but didn't come by, she did it multiple times & when she came to take our order, was extremely snotty & not pleasant at all. I don't know if it was just us, because she seemed pleasant to the other patrons. We had 2 drinks & left irritated at service. Disappointing as other 2 occasions, we had no complaints. read more

Had lunch with old coworkers and I must say that I love their nachos and Italian eggrolls. The nachos were perfect for me and honestly want to go back right now for them. The sauce and toppings were spread evenly on top and it wasn't crazy salty, or taste burnt. Appetizers were so good, there were high expectations set for the Royale Burger, but alas, I liked the stringy onions that came with it the most. So nice and sweet. As for drinks, they have alot of options, from beer to drinks decorated with candy. I kept it simple and ordered a Sam Adams and then a drink that a portion of will go to charity. Always do charity when I can. My friends loved the presentation of their dishes and noted the drinks were strong (thumbs up!). Parking was very packed all around, but we were easily seated even though we arrived a little earlier than our reservation time. read more

Located conveniently down the street from Lord Hobo and is right off the highway with a large parking lot. Was able to grab a seat at the bar without waiting. The service is really good and the bartender was quick to give us the menus. The restaurant feels modern and relaxed. Everything on the menu looked good, the Cue Combo caught my eye. The portions were generous and the sides were really good. Two different BBQ sauces came with the meal to pour on the barbecue. read more

Sam Walker’s - 'Cue Combo - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Party of 5 of us made reservations for 3:45 on 1/17. We were seated near the bar area to watch the game and have dinner. Server came over to us a short while after to explain that they also have 30 people reserved for 7 and that we had to leave by 7. She said " 3hrs should be enough ". If you're a paying customer, you shouldn't have to leave! The food and waiter was excellent, but we all felt rushed as we were told we had to leave by a certain time. Our group came from all different parts of the state and some had over a 2hr ride just to get there. They couldn't accommodate us to another table. Atmosphere was very loud and could barely have a conversation without yelling. Final thoughts, won't be returning. read more