Love this place! Great food and great service. Always a great atmosphere and a great place to watch the game and have a few drinks.

Went for brunch with a friend. Drinks were ok. Food was just ok. I had the breakfast egg rolls and they definitely could use some flavor. Breakfast potatoes on the other hand were over seasoned. read more

Fun place to go, unique menu items, nice bar, good service. Italian Egg rolls were delicious. Also tried down east pumpkin cider w/flavored rim, fantastic!! read more

Attentive server Great quesadilla Exceptional grill cheese Loved the atmosphere and the many Rooms for different size parties Clean bathroom read more

Wow. HORRIBLE.. hostess was by far the rudest entitled 20 year old of all time. Told us it would be 10-30 minutes so after 40 I asked if our table would be ready soon. Got a dirty look coupled with "I never told you 30 minutes I told you 45" nasty nasty voice. (In front of my 7 year old son)... I would have never waited 45 minutes with my elderly parents and 3 wild children. Another party walked out simultaneously since they had a reservation but weren't even able to sit together due to "scheduling issues". What a horribly run place with horribly rude hostesses. At least take accountability, stop hiring millennials who are so entitled and don't want to work!!!! Disgusting!!!! read more

My first time coming here definitely will not be my last! I've seen this place online, and finally, I was able to come in and try it. The parking lot was packed, but I was able to find spaces in the back. When you walk in, it is spacious with a rustic flair. Exposed wood and dark booths make it feel cozy. It is a great space to enjoy a meal and plenty of seats at the bar to watch a game. Everything on the menu looked amazing! For a beverage, I got boozy iced coffee. It was flavorful with a hint of hazelnut and some of the best whipped cream topped with chocolate chips as a garnish. Started off with the breakfast eggrolls. WOW! The outside was crunchy, and the inside was filled with scrambled eggs, steak, cheese, onions, and peppers. It was paired with a Chipotle aioli that added a nice kick to it! We also got Cinnabon pancakes to share. They were light and fluffy with a sugar glaze drizzled on the top. It was like dessert for breakfast! For my meal, I decided on the breakfast sandwich. It was bacon, egg, American cheese, and avocado on a brioche roll. It was BOMB AF! It also came with a side of potatoes that were crispy and seasoned. Finally, a non-soggy breakfast potato. I loved this place and will definitely be back! read more

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I use to really enjoy this place but food has been going downhill as of later. Terrible nachos that looked different from last year. For comparison, had perfectly done Nachos at Tavern on the Square in Woburn. Burgers were just ok. Service was excellent so too bad food now is below average. Not sure if a certain BBQ cook left because many BBQ items removed from menu. Type of place that will be a 4 some nights and 2 others. 3 rating to compensate. read more

Around 4:00 4/28/23 my company went into Sam Walkers American Tavern to celebrate a Milestone. I had with me my Seizure Alert Service Dog. When we were seated the waitress asked me if he was a Service Animal. I replied yes he is, he's a seizure alert dog. She then said he needs to be on a leash. I explained "he is trained to be off a leash, being a rather large person if I go down a leash could become trapped and he would not be able to perform his job. He will sit and lay by my feet not moving". She then said okay and took our order then left. Around 10 minutes later the waitress came back and said "the owner said he has to have a leash and a harness". I again explained "He's trained not to wear a leash, He is under voice and hand signal control, however I will put his vest on". The owner walked up and said "Either put him on a leash or leave". I told her "the ADA states that a Service Dog must be Under Control of the Handler; typically this is by leash or harness; unless the leash or harness will prevent the dog from performing his job or is a hinderance to the handler." She said She "knows the law, it says the dog must be leashed or on a harness to be under control, and its her restaurant so she doesnt care." I replied with "you don't know shit. Thats not what the law says; you're missing the word UNLESS. I've had the service dog for 11 years and know what he can and cant do" She then stated again its her restaurant, she looked up the law and she doesn't care and told me to leave. I looked at her and said "Let me get this straight, you are telling a Veteran and his Service dog to leave your restaurant because "You don't care what the law says?" She nodded her head yes and I said "Okay, but I will be reporting this" Then I left with my Service Dog behind me. for those curious here is the Q&A on what constitutes control on the ADA.gov website Q&A "The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places UNLESS these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the person's disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal." My entire company was witness to my dog was just sitting at my feet, was not barking or making any disturbance read more

We came here late on NYE and luckily they were open til 12:30! We were seated right away even though it was pretty busy. I had a Mai Tai that was awesome, waters are available on the table always. I appreciate the changes they've made since this was Waxy O'Connors, the bars were interesting, beautiful and decorated for the holidays. read more

Sam Walker’s - Mac N Cheese with Burnt Ends on the side! Super accommodating to meal changes. - American Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Solid bar food. Beautiful build out for a new tavern style restaurant. The atmosphere was lively as it is very new still. The drinks weren't bad as we ordered a couple cocktails off the bar menu to start. However the food I didn't find to be anything special. Some of the items lacked flavor in my opinion. The wings were good but didn't blow me away with the Memphis flavor I was hoping for. The BBQ combo wasn't bad but my favorite part ended up being the French fries. I found the meats to be a bit dry and lack flavor without any sauce used. I'd go back for an app and some drinks as I did enjoy the bar but probably wouldn't save it for a meal. read more

Saw this place on phantom gourmet and had to see what the hype is about, they certainly didn't disappoint. Started with the brisket nachos, they obviously have a smoker, cause the meat was literally like butter. I had the cue tray, consisted of pulled pork and burnt ends on separated Texas toast , was utterly phenomenal. Had a side of fontina cheese and bacon tater tots, these things should be illegal, yes they are that rich and indulgent. Wifey got the burger royal, a take on the "big Mac " had a bite and was awesome. Our server Megan was friendly, efficient and cute as a button! Nice vibe in the restaurant and people seemed to be enjoying themselves on a hot summer night . Needless to say we will return, as chef and lover of great food, this place is highly recommended. read more

This place was better than I would have expected based on the name and location. Stopped here for cocktails and an appetizer with friends. Very tasty. I'd go back again for sure, the brunch selections looked especially good. read more

Cool spot with a good drink menu. Had some apps at the bar. It's definitely a cool casual spot to chill out and have some good food in a laid back atmosphere read more

This place is a massive tavern with 3 separate bars! It has the burned look to the wood slabs on the walls that make it feel a bit darker, which I liked. We were sat at a high top right next to the windows, which in the afternoon was quite warm but cooled as the afternoon went on. I liked their play on Br...Unch menu, with more breakfast items on the left and lunch items on right. We started with the breakfast egg roll, Italian egg rolls, and fried pickles. All were really well done, and still hot when arrived at the table. I don't think the batter on the pickles was the best but still tasty with a dip that had a great subtle kick to it. Next, we opted for the brisket nachos and both the dry rub mesquite and buffalo wings. The mesquite was my favorite so smoky and tender and flavorful. The buffalo were not super coated and to me tasted a bit salty. I only had one of those. the brisket with the nachos was the most amazing bit of the day I think we all agreed. Such a gem and not too far from home. Angel was our server and she was amazing given all the tables she was covering (the place was PACKED) and was super apologetic on any waits. I might have been a lil tough on her in beginning but she did an amazing job keeping our drinks filled and all parties happy. We will be back! read more

Service was exceptional, very accommodating. We had a party for our Lexington alarm techs in Woburn, about ten of us and they were attentive. Appetizers were numerous and we shared about five apps. Nice vibe , overall A plus read more

Eh, the food is ok but they seem to use a spice that bothers my stomach, so on return trips I've avoided the more BBQ options on the menu, which I'm assuming is their bread and butter and went for safer options that were just OK. (Fried chicken and chicken sandwich). The staff is not easy to deal with, they don't take larger reservations no matter how far in advance you call which makes planning very difficult. There are several large bars but the bar tenders are a bit stand off-ish, especially if you aren't ordering beer. It isn't difficult getting a bar seat and there are several tables and high tops for larger parties and those dining with children. In my opinion the bars are too brightly lit and combined with the high open ceilings give it an airport feel I wasn't a fan off. But I prefer darker, cozier bars, so this might just be a matter of opinion. We've dinned here more than once at a table and more than once sitting at the bar, so I believe we've given it a fair amount of tries. The combination of difficult staff, lack of cocktail options (we do not drink beer) and just average food make a return trip unlikely. read more

Solid bar food nothing more nothing less Service a little slow It's very loud Chicken sandwich was alright. Burnt ends are more just brisket but good flavor. Daughter loved Mac and Cheese. House made but standard. Memphis and Buffalo wings only ok. They were meaty I thought the coleslaw was really really good read more

I saw this place on the Phantom Gourmet and the Italian Eggrolls caught my eye a few weeks ago. We decided to try it this past weekend (Sat. afternoon) and when we walked in, it was much bigger than I imagined. We got seated right away. Our drink orders were taken and we ordered the eggrolls. They were so good! My husband ordered the Burger Royale medium, and I ordered the hot bird sandwich with truffle fries. His burger was not medium but rare....he never likes to say anything to the server and continued eating it. When she came over, I started to say something but he spoke up! The manager came over and asked if he wanted another burger; he didn't since he ate almost the whole thing anyway. So she took it off the bill which I thought was very nice. The truffle fries were some of the best I've ever had. They weren't salty and had the right amount of flavor! The hot bird was a thick chicken breast and a bit overcooked, but it was good. While I really liked the atmosphere, eggrolls and fries, would I make another trip there for only those? Probably not. The place was busy and very noisy and honestly, it wasn't bad, but we have other places we like better. I believe they'll do really well and I do wish them the best! read more

We were just at Sam Walkers for the first time and must say it is a really nice place! Good food and our waitress Caroline was great, very pleasant and attentive to all her customers. Thanks Caroline for a great experience! read more

As someone who grew up in Woburn but no longer live there I thought this would be a great new spot to check out. So we went for brunch. When we got in the hostesses we're friendly and set the expectations that they were short staffed with which smart to set the expectations that there could be a delay in service. We got sat really quickly which was great cause I had someone with a disability who was not able to stand for a long period of time with me. As we sat down the waitress came over a little bit later but she seemed to be having a bad day and she was definitely showing it. I thought she was just over worked so I brushed it off and tried to be as friendly as possible so not to add to her bad day. We both noticed that the music was way too loud forcing everyone to yell over it making it louder. When it came to food we decided on chicken and waffles for me and steak and eggs for my guest. My chicken came out very hot which was great. The waffles not so much, they seem like they sat for while. The chicken was greasy but still not terrible. The rosemary was a little over powering which also kind of took over the dish at points. My guest's steak and eggs where good but the undercooked the steak. It came out rare and not medium rare as requested but with the waitress being kind of rude we chose not to say anything. When the waitress came to check on us she didn't respond to a question about a refill on the iced coffee in which my guest had to request it for me. The rest of the interactions were pretty much the same as I was just trying to be nice while she kept being very rude. My guest left and I requested the bill and she did not even say anything when dropping the bill off just tossed it down then walked away. I did nothing to this girl but she decided to treat me and only me rudely without any reason. That being said I still left a tip because I worked in the service industry before and I wouldn't stiff someone on a tip. I will leave on a positive note cause I love what they did with the place. The place was modern and clean. I would probably comeback to give it another shot but I'll probably stick to the bar so not to deal with that waitress again. read more

Great new spot in the area, good food with good atmosphere , plenty of seating and parking. Will definitely return...

Excellent food! Great staff fun atmosphere. Their bread pudding is out of this world! We've done brunch lunch and dinner. Keep going back. Only wish it was a little quieter so you didn't have to yell to order or converse with your party. read more

Tried to have dinner here after reading the menu on line. Walked in to an extremely noisy place and were told that the wait was 40 minutes. There were many tables in the outer dinning area free and booths galore. The hostess was rude and dismissive. We saw another couple treated the same way. Will never go back. Can't come t on the food as we never got in. Rediculous! read more

It's very noisy but we handled it, the portions where very small for the price husband ordered the fish plate $22.00 it had a ton of french fries and 1 very small piece of fish that was overcooked my cobb salad was ok, it was an off night for them. The bar staff didn't really bother us but didn't really check. read more

I have been here a few times and enjoyed each visit. Great spot for a Saturday morning hangover meal, the menu is spot on for it. The drinks are good, made well and decent sized. A Bloody Mary is perfect for that morning cure. read more

My girlfriend and I had dinner at Sam Walker's this evening. The place is a bit noisy. I guess that's to be expected at a sports bar, though. The service was very good. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We both ordered the braised short ribs. They came with mashed potatoes only. No bread or rolls. No vegetable or salad. The ribs were very good but the portions were small and the meal was somewhat pricey. So not a very good value to be honest. read more

Would have left a better review if the bartender had shown any bit of professionalism/kindness. Went it at Midnight...supposedly open until 1230am...no drinks, no food but plenty of eye rolling attitude from the bartender. read more

Great place to hang out with friends. Food is above average for bar food. I've gone many times. I also tried their brunch which was pretty cool. read more

My friends and I had two very nice experiences at this restaurant. (We are a group of 6 or 7 and we eat out and spend a lot of $$ in restaurants. ) It has a good menu and a nice layout. We particularly enjoyed the semi- open patio or the other tables near the front of the restaurant. However the last two times I was there they refused to seat us anywhere other than the exceedingly loud areas closer to the bar. I understand that it may be a staffing issue but I am very sorry that the choice is to put everyone in The chaotic middle of the restaurant. I am torn about selecting a star rating because it should be a good solid 4 or even a 5, but my last night's experience was bad due to the seating arrangement and noise level. I will give it one more chance! read more

Great food and drinks good atmosphere tried it on our way to Logan has bars plenty of seats

Had dinner with my wife here on 7/23, it was our first time here and it definitely won't be our last! We had the good fortune of having Malek as our server, he greeted us and took our drink order and made us feel very welcomed. We reviewed the menu and made our dinner selections ( Southern Fried Chicken dinner for me & Hot Bird sandwich for my wife.) Both were excellent choices, my fried chicken was cooked perfectly nice and crispy & crunchy on the outside , tender & moist on the inside, whipped potatoes were nice not lumpy or dry and the cucumber salad was a nice change rather than some boring coleslaw. My wife enjoyed the hot bird sandwich although she would have preferred the fries were cooked a little more ( we both like our fries crispy). Malek was the perfect server, he chatted with us and told us about his family & nationality and I found he and I had a lot in common which made me feel very comfortable. When we left I told Malek how much we enjoyed our dinner and that we would be back and would be sure to request him to be our server. We both left Sam Walker's full & satisfied & I felt like I made a new friend. See you next time Malek thanks again! read more

I went here for lunch. I liked the setup. It was clean. There were plenty of TVs. Food was decent. The biggest negative is most of the beers that I like were only available by bottle or can. Not draft. In the future, I may come back here for food. But not necessarily for drinks. read more

Made a reservation on a Sunday through Open table and we were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. The place was absolutely packed so I'm glad we made reservations! The noise level is super high so don't come in expecting a quiet brunch date. The turkey smash burger was served hot and was delicious. The guacamole was also amazing; the addition of whole corn was a fun twist. read more

consistency of mashed potatoes always served cold. Never bothers to check back to refill my coffee or water.

I came in at 4:26. Sat at the main bar by myself. I ordered a glass of rose and chicken wings to go. I finished the wine. Then was asked if I wanted another. I asked for the bill, payed and continued to wait for chicken wings. Staff was busy talking to one another Caught another bartenders eye and asked for wings Finally got the wings at 4:55 Not happy read more

Stay away from this place believe me I don't know whats worse the food or the service. I'll go with the service saying that food might be edible.. read more

We were up in Woburn for a Medical Appointment and chose Sam Walker's after a brief Internet search. It did not disappoint!! Andrea was a pleasant and personable Server who was very helpful for us two "first-timers". The Menu is diverse and our food was delicious. The Smithwick's was cold and tasty!! Lots of TV's and a great Pub atmosphere and Bar (we set in a Booth near the Bar). We would highly recommend Sam Walker's if you are in the area. read more

Super fast service, and really great food! The restaurant itself is very unique, and I enjoyed the atmosphere

Brussels appetizers light crispy Bbq combo great burnt ends juicy tender shredded pork too 2. Sauces for dipping Hamburgers juicy and good choices Baked fish juicy tender read more

In a word...loud. This place is enormous and was hopping in a Friday night. However it was so loud I could barely hold a conversation with the people at the table. We made reservations and I'm so glad I did as they were turning people away. The food was decent the drinks ok and our server as attentive as he could he while serving a bunch of tables. I hear the brunch is a little more quiet but I'm not in a rush to rerun. read more