When you walk in you notice this is a big room! There are a number of TVs that line the room tuned to sports of all kinds. The host(ess) greets your party and immediately escorts you to a table. As you walk into the restaurant you can feel a vibe that is lively, upbeat, young. There is music playing but not loudly. The furniture is dark and new, and comfortable for me to sit at a high-top, which is rare as my legs often swing in the air. I could perch on rungs on the chair which made things more comfy. The menu is clever and has some unusual and delicious offerings. I tried and loved the short rib grilled cheese--so tasty and savory. The French fries were good, and not greasy at all. The Giant Pretzel is exactly that! It came with queso and mustard dipping sauces. Espresso martinis were tasty and creamy too. The waitstaff were attentive but not hovering. Service was just right and friendly. I also recommend the Walker signature burger which comes with a branded bun! read more

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A CAPTAIN'S PORT O' CALL Quality of the food venue is EXCELLENT. I have been in eight times lunch & dinner with my clients. Service "TOP SHELF". I always sit at the bar. Douge the manager always takes time out to welcome me and my crew. The bartenders know their wine & liquor; the other food servers are also "TOP NOTCH". This is now my office anex. Captain Robert S. read more

Sam Walker's American Tavern - American Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

sam walker's american tavern is a new restaurant & bar in common square, part of their large remodel. i was in the area, and decided to give it a try, and i'm glad i did! i try to get into restaurants when they are new before the quality doesn't stand to the test of time, in general. this i sat at the bar and came in for the steak tips, but a woman next to me had ordered their cajun chicken pasta which i was also eye-ing on the menu. she said it was really good, and the bartender, timmy, said he gets it almost every day & it's good for leftovers too. the cajun chicken pasta was really delicious, packed with a ton of flavor, even though it doesn't look like it from the ingredients on the menu. i think it could use a little more veggies, maybe some peppers or something, but it was the perfect amount of spicy, not too much or too little. there were a few tiny pieces of sausage but not much. i was told the chicken was blackened but i didn't find that to be the case. i added parmesan cheese because it didn't have a ton of cheese flavor. overall, i still really liked it, just thought it could use a few tweaks. i ordered a sorry ms. jackson cocktail since i loved all the ingredients, and it was very good. timmy is a great bartender & attentive. cajun chicken pasta 8.2/10 sorry ms. jackson 10/10 overall, i'm surprised to give a tavern such a high rating, but i can't deny that the drinks and food were delicious. it is very big inside, very packed and very loud. i will return, and i'd recommend you check it out if you're in the area. ambiance: 4.7/5 drinks: 5/5 food: 4.1/5 service: 4.7/5 sam walker's american tavern: 4.6/5 read more

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This is a good addition to Vinnin Square. Since it's new, it's very popular. Staff is friendly, but service was awful. We had a visibly disabled person with us and they still tried to seat us in the back. Our server was friendly, but after she took our order, she disappeared. It took almost 40 minutes for food to arrive. We had to check with management. Even after all that time, my order still came out incorrect. They remade my chicken sandwich, but it was pretty bland. The Mac and cheese needed more cheese sauce. My folks enjoyed their grilled cheese. The food was lukewarm, so it had obviously been sitting. Cocktail list was underwhelming. I understand this place just opened, but I'd not return. read more

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This area needed a tavern like this! Great place to watch a game! Food is pretty solid and the service is great! Decent place for lunch, as well!! read more

Sam Walker's American Tavern - American Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

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Excellent place to stop for lunch. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon but we made a reservation so got seated right away. We never made it past the appetizers and wound up sharing a couple apps which were all delicious. My favorite was the guacamole. Service was friendly and attentive, we were impressed with how quickly the food came out. Loved the special St. Patrick's Day menu. read more

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Food , service was excellent, I definite go to spot for dinner or after work cocktails with friends

Insanely good drinks and cinnamon roll pancakes you need to try when you go visit, plenty of parking read more

Sam Walker's American Tavern - Bloody mary, adult iced coffee, not your average spritz - American Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

Came here to check it out for an early midweek date night- the service and ambiance were great! Definitely hit the modern sports bar vibe with awesome bar seating and great selection of drinks! Food was solid, but nothing super memorable. Overall, we'll probably be back and it definitely is a great addition to Vinnin! read more

Great Drinks, really good brunch menu and solid food. Parking can be a bit of an issue. Fairly loud inside. Definitely make a reservation. read more

Sam Walker's American Tavern - Espresso Martini and Banana Old Fashioned - American Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

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Just not a good experience. Mid-day on a Sunday. Must have their best staff working at high volume evenings.

The portions are a good size. I enjoy some of the food. The Bloody Mary cocktail is so peppery and spicy that I couldn't drink it. The pepper sits on your tongue. That's not how a Bloody Mary is supposed to taste. It should not be made in batches. The cosmo lacks vodka. The lobster Rangoons ($19.00) are lacking lobster. The fish dinner was delicious! I enjoyed the burger. I will go again and try other dishes. read more

The food is excellent, I have had a number of their dishes and not once have I been disappointed. But the drinks are weak at best, I don't even order hard drinks there anymore. For the price of drinks they should be much better. read more

We've been here twice and really enjoy it. The atmosphere is beautiful, modern, clean, and very well done. It's definitely a place you want to sit and stay awhile. The drinks, though, are pretty pricey... even the beer. Not a dealbreaker, but definitely noticeable. My biggest disappointment was on my second visit when I realized they removed one of the only vegetarian entrée options, the veggie burger. It was SO good (best one I've EVER had) and honestly one of the main reasons I was excited to come back. I was really bummed to see it gone. A lot of restaurants forget that not everyone eats meat, and when there aren't thoughtful or creative vegetarian options, it can feel like an afterthought. When there are good options, it makes us feel included and excited to be there. Great spot overall, but I'd love to see them bring back a strong vegetarian option!!! read more

Tried this new restaurant today and it was good. They were on a brunch menu, and everything we got was delish. The place is big with 2 bar areas. We scheduled a reservation, service was good a little slow but that might be due to being new, yet gave us time to relax and chat. We ordered the Italian egg rolls, they were amazing, highly recommend!! Entree orders were hot chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken pizza, Nashville chicken and waffles (spicy HOT) but so good, and harvest salad with added chicken. Nice portions on all the meals. Will definitely be back. read more

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Food and drinks very good Very friendly and efficient bartender Fun atmosphere We will be back read more

I went with my friend on a Friday early afternoon it was slow, we sat at the bar I ordered a glass of wine my friend ordered a white Russian it took 15mins to receive our cocktails my wine glass was not even 1/2 full for $15.00 my friends White Russian was in a tiny rocks glass not even shaken he asked the bartender to shake it that took another 10 mins we almost left but we decided to stay. I ordered the fish tacos they were soggy and no taste at all. My friend got some kind of chicken lettuce wraps they were ok. The place is nice inside it's very big. It was my second time going not impressed. read more

We were very excited about the possibility of another good restaurant choice, but were sorely disappointed. Two of us ordered the 'steak bomb,' which was anything but that. Flavorless, small, and with none of the usual features of a 'steak bomb' those of us are familiar with. The third person in our party went for a reuben, which was also incredibly disappointing. Barely 3/4" high, it clearly was inadequate, especially since the reuben at Periwinkles a quarter-mile away is so phenomenal. We MIGHT give it a second chance, but it'll be a while... read more

Sam walkers is a great space , and love the atmosphere. It was packed when we arrived so the energy was there. The waiter did a good job. It was the 2nd time we had been there and every time there was an issue with the food. This time the wings were very dry and the truffle fries had no truffle. The first time was brunch and the Benedict didn't come with eggs. They forgot the eggs. If they can get the kitchen to put out better food at a higher level this place would be incredible. read more

Really good service, would recommend the smash burger it was good and the workers were really kind and accommodating

Go here! The atmosphere is perfect, the food is scrumptious, the server was friendly and attentive. The server was Stephanie, and having her as a server on my valentines date, was the perfect touch. She was dressed like a Valentine and was sweet as chocolate! The food. I could go on for days about how the steak was perfectly cooked, the chicken was soft and juicy and the tater tots were the size of meatballs! There were smiling faces everywhere you turned. My night was so perfect. Thanks Sam's and Stephanie! read more

i noticed one yelper gave 1 because a bartender didn't work there anymore. weird. lots of 1 because of slow service. relax. also noticed 1 star because they didn't get enough corned beef in their rueben. saved you a heart attack. ok, so let me explain my 5 rating. i've been 4 times, 3 in one week. i tried three different entrees and apps. i even asked if they could custom make my burger... crumbled bleu cheese and jalapeño. absolutely. each meal was delicious. each experience was super friendly. don't listen to people who complain about trivial things. they're the same people who complain about how cold the winter is, and then how hot the summer gets. read more

Ordered online and picked up in person. I got there and said my order name and was given 1 bag. Got home and both salads we ordered were missing the protein. We decided to drive back (wasting our time, food getting cold), only to go to the front desk and they failed to give me the 2nd bag. Opened it up to see tiny portions of chicken that you'd feed a 12 year old. Now we are home with our salads and cold chicken. Great experience. No discounts, no sorry, nothing. I've been here before and dealt with poor service and a front desk that wasn't friendly. Looks like much hasn't changed since I was last there. Overall just poorly managed. read more

We have been waiting for this grand opening for a while... To say the least it was worth the wait! Noting we went on a Sunday evening with the family so it was a bit busier, but that did not affect service whatsoever. For a place that's been open for only two weeks now they seem to be running smoothly. I had the Walker Burger Royale. It was pretty amazing! Hit the spot. Great portion sizes all around the table. Loved the idea of the "cocktail for a cause" libations. The Late Check-out is something I would definitely get again! Usually go for a beer but this was a pretty solid choice. Great options for kids too. Have a feeling this spot is going to fit right in to the Vinnin Square scene... and fills a void of a gathering spot for locals that the area has needed for some time as an alternative to the growing options on Humphrey St and Downtown Marblehead. Would come back again... and again! Still cannot believe the transformation this place did as you would've never expected this with the way it was set up before. read more

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Going to describe this restaurant in the way my son voiced his opinion of his experience ......... Similar vibe to the Yard House, but with lower quality food, and he finds the Yard House as mediocre. Everyone at the table immediately agreed. Might be a good spot for a few drinks while watching a sports event. Wouldn't make my way back for a sit down meal. read more

What a wonderful dining experience! The manager, Paige was visible, engaging and clearly takes pride in both the restaurant and the guest experience. Our waitress, Zoey provided top notch service and was friendly, attentive, and efficient without ever rushing us. It is rare to find service this good. This restaurant is off to an incredible start! read more

Went for lunch on 2/2/26 Pros: Very comfortable booth/Great beer selection. Szechwan style chicken Lettuce wraps were delicious. Our server was very pleasant and not overbearing. Cons: My Rueben sandwich was a huge disappointment! The Bread was so hard, over grilled & no 1,000-island dressing. Menu said Special sauce, but the cook just forgot to put anything on the sandwich. I told the waiter, and he brought me a side of it. My wife's Steak & Avocado salad was mediocre. Way Too much dressing, and the tips were very tough. Presentation was colorful. My opinion, it's not a great value. A bit pricey for lunch. read more

This was my first time going to a Sam Walker's. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was!!! I sat at the bar, and the bartender David was excellent! He was attentive but not at all rushing us, he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend to anyone to sit at the bar and watch a game (ambiance great!). Hopefully David will be working!! read more

I had never been to your establishment before and wanted to try it out. I sat at the bar and had the pleasure of meeting Sarah who made the BEST Expresso martini I have ever had. Your menu has so many wonderful meals and I was having trouble deciding. Sarah suggested the Steak and Avocado Salad. It was delicious! I will definitely go back to try more items with my friends. read more

Sam Walker's is brand new to Vinnin Square in Swampscott. The whole Stop and Shop plaza is undergoing renovations so parking is dicey. Once we got inside (reservations strongly advised), we were seated promptly. Our server Sophia was extremely friendly and helpful. The drinks, appetizers and dinner were all served very quickly. Of note; they have an extensive beer selection on tap. My wife chose the turkey burger which was perfect. I chose the pepperoni pizza which included hot honey. The hot honey took the pizza to another dimension; I've never had it before but can't imagine having pizza again without it! The only negative was I ordered dessert to go and it took longer to get that than the wait for our dinners. To be fair and honest this was only their second day open and they were very busy. All in all very enjoyable, very affordable and we will be back! read more

I had there fish n chips last Friday, I got sick when I got hm. An my wife's burger was Luke warm, time they brought it out, it must of been sitting eddiedelucia@gmail.com ​ read more

Aliviya, our server, was incredibly sweet and kind.. The food was delicious, especially the dessert :)

Amazing service - Anna was the BEST server!! Food was delicious and they were great accommodating dietary allergies! Service was fast and friendly! I will definitely be back and ask for Anna! read more

Meh. In fairness, we'd not have gone for lunch if we'd realized a brunch menu both weekend days until 3 - not horrible, but limited and missing a caesar salad that is my go-to lunch pick.... Great vibe and huge bar - we'll probably try it during the week with a full menu, but am feeling a little generous with my three stars since the food was borderline and just Okay. The dry rub wings were disappointing, good wings with a boring rub (we have them everywhere, and compare...). Likewise mediocre was the grilled chicken sandwich. I forget what sandwich my husband had that was also just okay, but we agreed the fries were notably sub-par, and to me that's a real measure of s good pub/tavern - they may as well have been frozen, and maybe they were. Decent wine by the glass (I like Whitehaven), altho wish they had the option for a 9 oz pour, just saying... Great vibe overall and the bartenders were friendly and attentive, so hoping for a better food experience and will try it again. They'll do well, but not because of the food so much.... read more

Zoe was our server and she was sooo sweet and funny ! The food was 10/10 , will be back again.

Overall amazing, great setup, hard to believe the sh**ty Bertucci's was ever here...especially so new they have really jumped into with good service, menu etc, area needed this without having to try and park in Salem. Minus one star as won't let you make any changes to pizza even if will pay higher one, e.g. add pepperoni to the OG pizza, this is a 2 second thing to do with a quick note in the ordering system... read more

Very busy night, staff very helpful. Lettuce wraps were excellent. Bar atmosphere good.

Our food was not good....my turkey burger was two sausage patties in a roll. Service was great, food not great

so this place I really had high hopes for. we stopped in for a drink and had the best bartender. come to find out Sean no longer works there! what a disappointment! read more