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    Sam's Southern Eatery

    4.2 (369 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Southern, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Fried okra dirty rice and mad dipping sauces
    John R.

    This place is amazing!!! I'm not a fish fan so they allowed me to swap for chicken strips to go w/ fried wings and fried shrimp (combo) I added some fried okra and dirty rice to complete my order. The service was above and beyond to satisfy my wants and the place inside is definitely for a family friendly gathering . The music was fun and even had Pac-Man to play at the door . Definitely gonna be back while I'm here in Shreveport for next two weeks

    4 fish
    Thomas J. S.

    They really gave me a good plate today. Fish was fried well and the tartar sauce was flavorful (forgot to ask for hot sauce. Dirty rice was darker than when I last had it some time ago but it was flavorful. Biggest surprise was the greens as I had never gotten greens from Sam's that featured strips of bell peppers and onions in them until now. They were super flavorful and I almost didn't need hot sauce or pepper sauce for them. Service was polite as well.

    Strawberry cheesecake
    LaRonda G.

    No frills, just good food and friendly service. This is where the locals eat. Its like going to your cousins house for dinner. After a hard day at work why cook when Sam's does it so well and for a great price. The place is very casual so you can be comfortable. The are not shy about portion sizes but they have plenty of to go containers available.

    3 Fish, 3 Shrimp, 3 Wings with a side of corn and dirty rice.
    Nikolas G.

    Had such a great experience here! The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and our waitress was so kind and attentive. The whole restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms. I definitely recommend coming here!!!

    3 fish, 3 shrimp, 3 fried oysters, red beans & rice, turnip greens
    Dana D.

    Had the 3 fish, 3 shrimp, 3 fried oysters, red beans & rice and turnip greens. Food was very solid. Fish could have been crispier but good, shrimp was good, oysters fried well and keep inside creamy. Turnip greens were great, red beans & rice tasty but could have been warmer. Fried rolls were ok preferred the hot water cornbread it was good. Service was great, nice lady. Probably what surprised me most was the serving size, huge. Made two meals of it. Definitely the place brings the value. Food solid, very fair pricing combined w large portions makes it a win in my book! Enjoyed it.

    4 Catfish Fillet Meal
    Stephani P.

    Nothing, nothing, nothing was bad.... Which made my tummy very Full , so overeating at Sam's is very likely!!! From the Tasty, Large Portion of Catfish Fillets, to the sultry southern rice and beans... mmm mmm mmm!! Then don't you dare miss out on the CAKE!!! Yes, cake me!! My server opted for chocolate & it was the texture of a devils food cake, but more moist & the icing... ummm! Price was also fabulous!! Plus, the kids will love the GAME ROOM, bring your quarters!!

    Fried Fish
    Tauqilla M.

    Ambiance was nice. It took less than 5 minutes to be seated. The staff was welcoming. Overall, service was ok. Our waiter was not attentive at all. He never circled back around to check on us and we had to flag down another waiter walking by. The food was well seasoned. The temperature could use some improvement. The fish seem like it may have been sitting out for some time as it was warm, but not hot. If I could put it on a scale Of 0-10 with 0 being cold and 10 being fresh out the grease, I'd give it a 4. It still had a crunch to it. The dirty rice was flavorful, yet very dry (I do not recommend). The fried rolls were the best. My mom was satisfied with her shrimp's taste and flavor, the coleslaw was watery in appearance, but the flavor was good. I'd still recommend with a few adjustments for improvement.

    Fried 6 Piece Oysters
    Johnette R.

    This place is now my go to/must stop while traveling through the state of Mississippi. They're not too far off the highway, which was great. The first time I died here they accidentally gave my food away, but they were very nice about it and started a new order right away even though the person who was giving our food brought the food back, they never gave us the same place which speaks volume in my eyes. Night one I ordered the catfish steak plate. If I knew that catfish steaks had bones in it I wouldn't have ordered it because that's too grown for me haha. But I can tell the food had a lot of flavor I just couldn't finish the fish. We ordered the collard greens and red beans and rice on the side. The red beans and rice was fire and the collard greens were a 6/10. It came with bread on the side as well. I would like to mention that we stopped here pretty late and it still had a decent crowd and they were cleaning up the restrooms. It's a dark little vibe. About a week later, we were traveling back west and I stopped here and got the oysters and catfish plate. The same cashier, which was the black lady with glasses in a fro and a boisterous personality greeted me. With just a few clues she was able to remember me from a week ago. When I tell you, those were the biggest fried horses I've ever had in my life and they were banging and the catfish was also a hit!!! I went with the red beans and rice for the sides. The only thing I wish this place did was gave me hot sauce on the side. They did give me tartar sauce and cocktail sauce, but I wanted some hot sauce and I didn't check the bag before I took off. I will always come to this place!!!

    Combo so good catfish, 3 Fish, 3 Shrimp, 3  Shrimp
    Victoria E.

    Combo fish,shrimp,oysters with Mac and cheese and dirty rice. Not one bad bite. Lot's of leftovers. I have to say the shrimp was amazing. Also an order fried green tomatoes. So much food severed by a very nice lady. Cute painted walls

    Grilled 3 Whole Catfish
    Amie M F.

    Our Uber driver recommended this business to us and said it was the best location for this company! And she was right! He got two catfish platters, half grilled half fried and an array of sides to include rice, french fries, fried bread, sautéed vegetables, and turnip greens. The food food was absolutely amazing and I will be back There was a great set up for restaurant, dining and walk-in orders and pick ups. Everything was clean and there was welcoming environment. The staff were extremely nice and made sure we had extra napkins and sauces.

    Shrimp Fried Rice
    Dawn C.

    We went to Columbus, MS for the 4th of July weekend. We stopped at this place for lunch on our way back to Dallas that Sunday afternoon. This place is amazing! The food and service were FANTASTIC!!! The waitress (Sharon) was phenomenal! We (3 of us) all enjoyed our food! I am now addicted to the Pepper Jack Bites (melt in your mouth!). We capped off our meals with some take out pound cake slices - a variety! If we make it back to the area, we'll be sure to stop in!!!

    Ernest T.

    Sam's Southern Eatery - Shreveport, LA Another episode of "How to Spend $20 and Feed a Family of 4... or Just Me" From the very first bite, Sam's had me in a chokehold. Been going for years, and not once has it let me down. The fried fish? Baptized in hot grease and the Holy Spirit. The cookies, cakes, and pies? Sweet enough to make you forget your last name. This food is so good, I had to stop mid-bite and thank God--and then schedule time with my gym and pharmacist. The South really does food right. Come hungry, leave blessed and slightly convicted. #SouthernComfort #FoodSoGoodICrackedMyDiet #SamDidNotMiss #ShreveportEats #GloryBeToGrease

    4 Fish 4 Shrimp with fries and okra as sides
    Tressette S.

    On my trip back home from "HOME", I found the perfect meal. My meal was made fresh to order and packaged securely for the road trip. The bite size okra pieces weren't gummy or goey as others have been known to overly cook. My shrimp, fish and fries were crispy and not greasy so I was able to taste my hot sauce without getting a queasy feeling in my tummy. While waiting for my order I listened to others diners and could quickly surmise that this is a Sunday hit spot. The employees are very gracious and accommodating to all. The entire restaurant was very clean, lively and very welcoming. I'm adding this to my list for food to go on way to and from because service was quick and the price was just like I like it!!! There's nothing like real Louisiana food!!!

    Fried Fish with fried okra and mac and cheese

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    Fried shrimp, Slaw and greens are great, Service was great! Big portions of food, my husband loved the fried oysters

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    Passing through Louisiana for the first time and I can only pray I get to eat food like this again. Cj was wonderful

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    Was passing through town and decided to stop for some local cuisine. The service and food was great. Would definitely go back.

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    The food is great and service is wonderful. Sharon our waitress was the sweetest and made us feel very welcomed! Thank you!!

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    Fresh, delicious seafood. I ordered the Acadian special with fried crawfish, shrimp, and fish. The fried crawfish and shrimp is fire!

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    Good food but expensive.Pieces of fish are cut small.Service is okay.No real ambiance.

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    Ask the Community - Sam's Southern Eatery

    Does it have a drive thru?

    There is not a drive- thru at this location.You can call in your order or order online and pickup inside. The service you receive dining in is exceptional with their friendly and attentive wait staff.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

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