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    Sam's Southern Eatery

    4.1 (125 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SAM'S SOUTHERN EATERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Dee B.

    Love the fried fish here, light breading, low oil, and just enough crisp outside. Fish is flaky and great paired with their orange sauce. What is this sauce? I also got a bonus piece of fish- thank you!! I liked the fries- fresh and nice flavor with a slight kick, but I would skip the hushpuppies- they were old and over cooked. Inside is a little eclectic, some old theater propts and interesting stage. Staff at the checkout was super friendly, I should have asked her name- young girl (African American) she was so sweet. Definitely a nice fish spot!

    Ron V.

    First time eating there and it was super clean, catfish hot, crisp, and delicious! Side of hush puppies and red beans & rice were tasty. Po Boy sandich was excellent too. The young lady waiting on us was sweet and efficient. Give this place a try,I think you'll like it!

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    Ron P.

    Sam's Southern eatery in Norman Oklahoma is a full-service seafood restaurant. Its menu is packed full of Poboys, fried shrimp, fried fish and chicken wings. The whole restaurant is casual yet vibrant. We happen to go on a slow night, but it's large enough to accommodate a rather large crowd. Two things make this restaurant stand out. One - you can actually get something other than french fries with your meal. Coleslaw, potato salad, red beans and rice, mac & cheese represent true southern side dishes. The most memorable aspect of my visit was the whole fried catfish. I got three of them and two sides for under $20. The world is full of fried catfish but very few restaurants sell them whole and Sam's does it well. they're perfectly fried, crispy and crunchy on the outside and moist flesh inside without a fishy taste. These whole catfish is the best I've had anywhere in a long time.

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    Kim B.

    Love this place, we always place a to go order via the website. Food is always hot & fresh and well packaged for to go. I love the grilled catfish and my husband always gets the whole catfish.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing food and service. We will definitely be coming back more often. Pretty chill atmosphere and friendly wait staff.

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    9 months ago

    Amazing fresh hot food great atmosphere good energy , service, and ambience would definitely recommend

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    6 months ago

    No cocktail sauce for shrimp. Manager was rude. We come there a lot, never again. Did not get my cup of ice

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    7 months ago

    Well seasoned food and attentive service. I recommend the fried green tomatoes and the no. 28.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food !! And everyone was nice and it was smooth and food was sooooo delicousssss

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    We came in with a group of 45 and they were accommodating and patient. The crab cakes, fish, & po'boy were delicious!

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    Always an amazing place to eat. Service is excellent, quality is superb and always super clean!

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    Whenever I go to Norman area, I make about to stop and get some great catfish. Service is great and food is always great.

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    My mom and I ate there yesterday 5/23/24. Her and I both have food poisoning. I have never felt so bad in my life.

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