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    Sam's Southern Eatery Jacksonville

    4.2 (20 reviews)

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    4 piece catfish
    Brittany S.

    Tried this place for the first time yesterday. Had it door dashed to my work and everything was so delicious! I will definitely be back.

    Cheesesteak
    Jennifer C.

    What a great surprise! We were looking for a restaurant to grab some food with my oldest son and say this place and decided to try it out. I had the fried jumbo shrimp, my husband had the catfish and my son had the cheesesteak. We all loved our food!! The service was great!!

    Fresh food. Hot, fast, and wonderfully delicious. Call ahead. It'll be steaming and ready to go. Don't forget the Fried Green Tomatoes, Okra and Mushrooms. Awesome

    Oysters and hush puppies

    I hate writing negative reviews but this was by far the worst seafood I've ever had in my life!! The Only reason we went here was because Cajun Seafood is closed on Tuesday but we should have waited. We ordered the oysters, they were dirty, red beans & rice which was just watery beans, catfish that you can taste hadn't been washed, and burnt hush puppies. The only thing that was somewhat edible were the canned green beans. For $34 I definitely expected better. Do Not Eat Here.

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    Best seafood in Jacksonville NC, and they give large quantity for the very good cost.

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    Been here a few times. They are not fast food, so be patient. The food is great and reasonably priced. Staff is always helpful and friendly.

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    Yummy. Fresh and always hot! Easy drive thru. Hushpuppies are so wonderful with just a hint of spice.

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    Super cute decorations. Service was fast and friendly. Food was sooo good !! Will visit often. New Favorite place to eat!!

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