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    Sam Walker’s

    3.7 (181 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Loaded nachos
    Elyse B.

    Stopped in for a quick bite. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing loaded nachos. The nacho add ons were perfect and included all of the appropriate toppings, you can customize to your liking. The brisket was tender and delicious. I highly recommend the German beer and hot honey chicken sandwich. There are too many menu items I would like to return to try. Skip the fish and chips. The service was great even on a busy weekday evening and game day. For the Moms: Noise level: The restaurant is very loud. The restaurant is uncomfortably loud, be weary if you plan to bring a baby. Seating: They also have car seat slings which are an awesome amenity.

    Street corn avocado toast
    Riss E.

    Sam Walker's is a local staple for a reason. The food is always fresh and flavorful, the espresso martinis are excellent, and the quality is consistently good every time. It can get busy and the wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. Great atmosphere for watching a game with tons of TVs, perfect for larger groups, and the service is always friendly. Definitely one of my go-to spots. And Rick Naples is doing a great job running the show over there.

    Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Salmon. This was a great lunch. Highly recommended!
    Elizabeth S.

    Great place to come and eat and drink. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl was superb.

    Justin M.

    Sam Walkers is a great place to grab food and a drink. I would definitely recommend making a reservation. For starters we always get the nachos with pulled pork and guacamole. These are some of the best nachos you'll eat. For entrees my wife loves the Cajun pasta. I get either the smash burger or the chicken tenders. The food here is great, and they are great with allergies. A manager walks out the food with an allergy alert. If you're in Woburn, check out Sam Walkers. 10/10

    chicken tenders
    Julya B.

    i come to this place solely for their street corn, but that's usually at brunch on some toast, so when i saw it came with the guacamole i was IN. the guacamole was probably the best i've ever had, salted to perfection & the chips had a nice seasoning on them too. the chicken tenders were tiny for 17$, like very small. they were fine, but yea just overpriced. bartender was friendly enough & she made some great drinks.

    Dry Rub Wings with Ranch & BBQ Sauce
    Ibrahim M.

    If you think mid-week tavern food is just an afterthought, Sam Walker's American Tavern is here to prove you wrong. We came here on a Wednesday evening to celebrate my wife's birthday. She had been here once before and insisted I would love the food. I'll admit I was a little skeptical, but I was absolutely blown away. The Vibe & Service: Logistics matter, so I was thrilled to find plenty of parking. Inside, the ambiance is wonderfully cozy with a mildly busy, comfortable energy at the bar. We brought our 1.5-year-old toddler, which can sometimes complicate dining out, but we were seated immediately. Our waitress greeted us before we had even settled into our chairs, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Drinks & Kids Meal: My wife ordered one of their mule mocktails, which was incredible. Knowing we were on a toddler's schedule, we ordered her the fish and chips right away. The kitchen was super fast--it came out remarkably quick and was fantastic. It kept our little one happily occupied the entire meal (she even learned how to dip her fries in ketchup and ranch tonight!). The Food: We originally planned to start with appetizers and order entrees later, but the portions were so decent that we never made it to the main courses! * Dry Rub Chicken Wings: A masterclass in execution. Decently sized and served at the perfect temperature. They were crispy on the outside, beautifully moist on the inside, and cooked to absolute perfection. Honestly incredible. * Buffalo Chicken Nachos: These stole the show. I have eaten plenty of nachos in my life, but these were unequivocally the best I've ever had (my wife wholeheartedly agreed). The secret? Even the tortilla chips themselves are seasoned! They were loaded with a highly generous amount of everything, topped off with fresh guacamole. We completely wiped the plate clean. Highly recommend! Dessert: We capped off the night with a warm brownie accompanied by their made-from-scratch ice cream. An absolutely incredible finish to the meal. The Verdict: I am shockingly surprised by the elite caliber of the quality, taste, and service here. Everything about this place fired on all cylinders. I will definitely be returning to see if they maintain this level of consistency, but for now, I cannot recommend Sam Walker's enough!

    Royale burger - looks good but unfortunately was raw in the middle
    Meg C.

    Rare to leave a 2 star review for me, but I tried to give this place a chance again and the food and ambiance is not worth it. We thought we were playing it safe and ordered the royale burger and green goddess bowl - both looked pretty good, but were a disappointment. We got the burger and it was mostly rare / very pink and essentially raw and cold in the middle - didn't finish it. The fries were also cold, which was a bummer because who wants cold fries? For the green goddess bowl we asked for a vinaigrette on the side, but got green goddess dressing on the side - I think this was a kitchen error as we saw the server input our substitute in the toast device. Acoustically this place is in dire need of sound dampening as it's one giant room mostly. It is very loud and difficult to have a conversation. Our server was good, but that's really the only positive comment I have.

    Pulled pork nachos
    Hungrytommy ..

    This is a pretty short review because I got nachos and a cider. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was sports bar, but very clean and great energy. Nachos with pulled pork were delicious. Would absolutely return and do it again.

    Pretzel
    Sandy D.

    Went to Sam Walkers for the second time. First time I got Steak Tips while my daughter got the Chicken Pie. The tips were just OK and she said the Chicken Pie was so hot should couldn't taste anything. Second time I wanted to play it safe and got the Deluxe Burger done medium. My daughter got the Pesto Chicken Pasta. My burger was OK although it was a bit on the rare side. Her Pesto Chicken looked incredible when it came to the table. However, the chicken had a really strange taste and the pasta was so loaded with tasteless pesto sauce it was swimming. Needless to say we let the server know and she took it right off the bill. My daughter got a salad and a Barvarian Pretzel instead. The pretzel was very good but the beer sauce was very grainy and not much flavor. The mustard sauce was pretty good though. There isn't much of a seasonal drink selection. All in all not a place we will return.

    Summer Spin dip
    Caroline F.

    Solid place to go for food and drink if you find yourself Bermuda Triangle of Woburn/Wakefield/Melrose off of 93. I work in the area a few times a month and have popped by on various Tuesdays to wait out the traffic. To my surprise even on Tuesday it has always been very lively! I think a lot of commuter workers have the same idea + it's a shared lot with a hotel. Big space, really nice decor, casual elevated sports bar vibe. Good for groups but the bar areas could also be good spots to strike up conversations. The menu is enticing with some rotating dishes. My favorite so far was the steak Fajita bowl but everything I've tried has been pretty good including the smash burger and Shrimp Fra Diavlo, buff chicken dip solid. Good cocktails for sure. Staff has been courteous and professional and it's busy all the time- which tells you something! Check it out!

    Fatboy S.

    Came on a Sunday and was surprised how busy they were. Solid food. Good customer service. The place is pretty big, but would put in a reservation to be safe.

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    Fun environment. Great food and service. Ordered the harvest bowl will be back soon.

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