It has been four years since I have been here. About a 30 minute wait, but not because of the crowd. Over half the tables were open. But minimal wait staff. Waitresses were running wide open, trying their best, but just couldn't keep up, even with half the tables closed. Menu was half of what it used to be. I ordered the pasta, it was as good as I remembered but my "toast" was bread with some garlic butter in it, no heat had be applied. Wife said the ribs were as good as she remembered but the sweet potato fries were cold and soggy. Definitely been sitting a while. Very disappointing, when we lived in the Florence area, we ate here 3-4 nights a week. Was always packed, wall to wall with plenty of staff and double the menu choices. Hope they recover and get back to where they used to be, a five star restaurant. Sad to say I could only give three stars this visit. read more

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Great food and service was wonderful! Service was also very quick. Clean restaurant and highly recommend!

Came in for lunch & everything was so good. Zach was our server & he was ON-IT. Super attentive with drink refills & letting us know about specials. Sante Fe chicken never disappoints & hubbys rack of ribs were plentiful & well seasoned. read more

This was one of the greatest meals of my life. Our server Dae did a fantastic job and had our meals out right away and always checked in on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying! The ribs were fall off the bone amazing. read more

Excellent service and food was delicious. Their chicken fingers are the best and the Sante Fe chicken with black beans & rice is very tasty. They also have a good selection of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas & beer on tap. Great place to eat and take in a game on one of the many TVs they have. Highly recommend! read more

It's ok, nothing to write home about. Beer is cold and food is hot. I had the chicken and ribs and it was ok.

Excellent service and delicious food!! Stopped here for late lunch in town visiting friends. We had the spinach dip, cheeseburger, and sliders. The spinach dip was delicious and the tortilla chips were fresh and I believe housemade. Burger and sliders were cooked perfectly and actually seasoned well. So many burger places do not season their beef. Fries were hot and crispy just like I requested. Forgot to take pictures of our food but everything was delicious! read more

This was some excellent bar food. And the service was friendly and attentive. We had a veggie burger, a regular burger, and a fish sandwich. The veggie burger was one of the better versions we've tasted in a while. And the fish was spiced and cooked perfectly. The burger was cooked to perfection, and was very tasty. Highly recommended - we'll be back. read more

The food and service at this specific location is ALWAYS good but what really stood out to my girlfriend and I on this specific visit was the service. We had Eli as a server and he was insanely amazing. He made sure our drinks were always full and checked on us multiple times throughout our visit. He treated us as if we weren't "just another table" and really made us feel important. We will definitely be asking for him next time. read more

Pros: Our pizza was delicious even AFTER we reheated it so we we're definitely impressed! We also ordered chicken nachos, mozzarella sticks and a cheeseburger. The parking was tight but since they have their own lot so we found a space fairly quickly. We were greeted upon arrival, they were nice and we had the option to choose our seats (which I loved). Cons: Well, outside of my burger and toppings being too dry, everything else was awesome (FYI, a well done burger can be cooked without being dried out). Overall: If I return to Alabama, I would definitely re-visit this restaurant! read more

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Wings were good, nice and crispy. Service was attentive and friendly. Great ambiance at the bar watching college football.

To go order was horrible. I asked the rep before ordering were the wings fried and she told me they were , I asked for them to be fried extra crispy. The chicken wings were not fried, under cooked, and they appeared to be baked. The chicken strip basket was horrible. The fries recked grease, the chicken was definitely undercooked.(see pictures). I called to inform the manager that I was very dissatisfied and this type of service was unacceptable after spending over $30. She told me they couldn't refund my monies. They could remake the order, or give Sam dollars. I told her no thank you, I doubt I would be eating there again. I just wanted my monies back. read more

Sam's Place - Chicken strip is undercooked - Sports Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Great food and service. I wish they would bring the catfish filets back. Their menu is still full of good items. Spinach dip, ribs are excellent, hamburgers too. read more

This place seems like a safe place to go after a long day of golf. It checked all the boxes; sports theme, TVs, beer, and food, But we had issues from the start. Our waitress was a real piece of work. From the moment our party of eight was seated her attitude was toxic. Her comments were somewhere between sarcastic and smart ass. She complained about management, long hours, and other customers. At one point we wondered if it was just an act for attention. But the service was not good. For example, someone in our party asked for ice three times before she remembered to bring it. I ordered the Rubin sandwich and it was just okay. The stacked corned beef made the sandwich a little dry. The consensus of our group was their food was average. On a positive note the chicken nachos were very good. read more

A solid Sports Bar overall. Food was good and the bathrooms were amazing because there was TV in there and plus they were clean. Waiter and waitresses are nice and the sports framings on the wall are cool. The only downside here is that there was not a huge selection of food. Overall good restaurant. read more

I like Sam's. My usual order is the fried chicken salad. It's always Fresh and delicious

Now the is staff good. The prices are good. The food however, is insanely good! I've had a lot of ribs but these are by far the best. And the chicken tenders are in a class by themselves. My father who recently passed away and could barely get out chose this as our go to spot. Several months ago it was the very last meal we would have together. He loved it. And I loved that he did. In fact Sam's is no longer just a place to eat for me it will, for as long as it stands, be a special memory. Many thanks. read more

Excellent service by Latosha. Good atmosphere. Wings are large with great flavor. French dips were much enjoyed. Chorizo queso was good and chips were fresh read more

We came in on the middle of their Sunday brunch rush. We put our name in on the waiting list and went to the bar for a drink while we waited. We had two different employees tell us we couldn't sit at one of the many empty tables, we had two others tell us we could. Peeps, get your rules straight! We were ready to leave and try another place when Jackson, aka Big Dawg , came over to us and said, you are fine. I'll take care of you. So we didn't leave and had the best experience ever in the dozen times we've been here. Food is really good, we will be back and hope to see the Big Dawg again! read more

This place was recommended by some friends. It turned out great. The pizza is very good! Highly recommended. My wife had the chicken strips. They were very good as well. Price wasn't too bad. Service was good but the wait time was a little long. But the food made up for it. Will eat here again. read more

Started out with 5 stars then the draft beer came. Both the Fat Tire and the Yuengling were flat. Guess they don sell much of either. Traded in for Bottles. Chicken nachos were poorly executed. Too bad because it's very easy to get them right. The loan bright spot was the kitchen sink pizza. 4.5 out of 5 for the Za! read more

Sam's Place - Poorly executed, and easy to make chicken nachos. - Sports Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I am a professional and I frequent Sams locations for lunch often. I am VERY upset about an incident that just occurred at your location. My cousin and I were waiting on our food to come out, and the manager approached us and told us we could not have outside beverages. Well, my smart water bottle was on the table so I politely put it in my purse. He proceeded to tell us that's not allowed either, ultimately forcing us to leave the location without having eaten. I have never been more appalled in my entire life or dealt with in such an unprofessional manager from an establishment. I will be contacting corporate, as well as leaving a review on yelp. This is Ludicrous. read more

My family spent over $400 in the store, and we got attitude all night from a certain amount of staff. There was a large group of us and we tipped almost $100, and as we were leaving my grandmother fell because the floors were slippery and half of the serving on floor staff laughed, they gave us fake names when we asked so we could make a report and honestly the food and worth the money. They also made faces, remarks, and were rude about the situation before they even checked on her well being. 1/10! read more

I've been here multiple times with family and the food here has always been incredible! The service is really great and the food comes quickly. I suggest the tender salad, pizza, ceaser wrap, but not a fan of the fish tacos read more

went there Saturday to have their wonderful smashed potatoes with ckn breast and house salad only to discover they had been taken off the menu my guest and I left and went to Texas Roadhouse read more

I ordered a Caesar salad with blackened barramundi and it was delicious! I highly recommend eating here if you're in the area.

Sports bar atmosphere. Great place to watch the game and have great food and service.

Ate there on Tuesday 11/13. They have the best chicken tenders around. Reminds me of the old Princeton's recipe. My and one of our friends had the salmon. They raved on how good it was. My other friend had the fish tacos. He said they were very good. Can't say I have ever had a bad meal there. Service was also very good. One of the best restaurants in the area in my opinion. read more

I went here the other night and it very busy. I was alone so I went and sat at the bar, being very busy I was prepared for a longer than normal wait. The bartender was attentive and very courteous, chicken wings and salad came out fairly quickly. Both salad and wings were great, I look forward to coming here to watch football games this fall. read more

In fairness, I posted a very favorable review last year. However, my past 2 experiences have not been good. My wife and I r retired on a fixed income, so we don't eat out very often. That said, Sam's has been a go to since we moved to the area 2 years ago. This past Saturday, we went for lunch an it was awful. A) the bar area, where we ate, was ridiculously hot. B) the one bartender was completely overwhelmed and unable to take care of the patrons and c) our food took forever and arrived overcooked and cold. $40+ for crappy food in a hot bar and indifferent service. No thanks. Really disappointed. May never go back. Think they may be the victims of their success. Place is always slamming. Seems they can't keep up. read more

The food at Sam's is always great! They have some of the best chicken tenders and honey mustard you'll ever find. I brought my grandmother when she visited from California and she agreed. It's got a great atmosphere and you can always catch a game there. The staff is wonderful. I've brought every family member when they've come to visit and all of them have wanted to go back. read more

Not as many sports choices as other sports bars, but the food is probably making up for it! They have great choices and my favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap! They also serve pretty cheap beer which is always a plus read more

Sam's Place - Can't beat $2 Miller Lite - Sports Bars Near Me - Florence, Alabama

We have been here a couple of times. And both times has been enjoyable. The staff is so friendly and talks to my kids directly and made them feel special. We enjoyed different items on the menu and enjoyed the atmosphere of Sam's and plan to go back again. read more

The service was great. Our waitress kept the refills coming but the food wasn't as good as I had hoped. The pizza crust was good but the toppings on my pizza were incorrect. Everyone's food came out at different times. The spinach and artichoke dip was very good. I guess between the wait and food being sporadicly brought out I was disappointed. I doubt we will go back again next time we are in town. read more

Always have a great experience whenever I stop by Sam's Sports Grill. Great food and great service!

We eat here almost every Monday. I enjoy the Santa Fe chicken. The food is wonderful and the service is great. Love the atmosphere. Great value, especially on Monday. read more

Today I was traveling through Florence Alabama to see some of my family members. . Looking for something local but great quality. .. I read that Sams Sports Bar was voted by Maxim as one of the top 16 best Sports Bar in America. ... I sad to say it was very misleading. ... I got the Philly Steak & Cheese...even with A 1 sauce it was uneatable. .. the chicken tenders was served cold with what they called BBQ sauce for dipping. .. A very bad taste... I always like to take away something positive from every dining experience. .. In this case there were 3... 1st the restaurant was laid out well, plenty of TV for the viewing by sports fans... 2nd. They had very good Southern Sweet Tea..... 3rd the server we had by the name of Georgia did a great job ... read more

The atmosphere is not what I expected but the service was great and the food was good. The prices weren't little more than I expected but I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Best chicken fingers ever! Also love the brownie with double ice cream. Great place to bring kids because of all the TVs.

Second trip to Sam's to confirm my first experience. The ribs are excellent! Every bit as good as J Alexander's and Houston's. Knife and fork gets the job done. New favorite is Florence AL. read more