Food and service amazing, I've brought some friends and they are fascinated, thank to all the staff

I've been a semi-regular at Sam's for years and have watched it go from a basic diner to a more polished all-day restaurant, still unpretentious. The braised pork belly eggs Benedict is outstanding, and the fish and chips and burgers are solid classics. Credit goes to the owner, who runs a warm, tight ship. I mostly do lunch, but I'm told the happy hour is amazing, so that and dinner are next on my list. Posting the new hours here for anyone wondering (photo attached): Breakfast: 8am-2pm Happy hour: 2pm-4pm Dinner: 4pm-9pm read more

SAMS American Eatery - Hours as of 9/18/2026 - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always love Sam's American Eatery! Had a dozen people including myself and they were as efficient, welcoming, and friendly as always. Once again, we had a performance to attend at the Orpheum, which is just the next block over, and we were able to get served, have time to socialize, and get out of there with time to spare. Everyone always loves what they order; the portions are big, so sometimes a couple of people might share something since we can't take leftovers into the theater. Sam's has no qualms about us sharing and will bring an extra plate for us. This time I ordered the breakfast burrito with a side of tater tots. It definitely did not disappoint. They brought extra salsa, which was delicious! I absolutely *love* their tater tots; crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hasim, our waiter, is always smiling and happy and Gabby, another member of the staff, is wonderful; also always smiling and so welcoming. I love their staff!! My group and I will definitely return!! Thank you, Sam's!! read more

Sam's American Easter Celebrating 20 Years of Hospitality, Community, and Resilience Owner - Jeannie Kim, she is amazing does everything by herself. Her team is the best, some have been with her over 15 years. We are so proud of you and will always support. Thank you for including us on such an memorable event. Wine Champagne Apple Cider Amazing spread of food, desert and take home goodie bag. The place has all the artwork of off the plays on the walls. All history. A must visit. read more

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My husband and I thought we'd surprise the kiddos with a show and since we were near the Orpheum we decided to go to this place. It was an average experience. We weren't terribly hungry so we ordered mozzarella sticks, onion soup, grilled cheese, tomato soup, fish and chips. The service took awhile, they seemed busy. The outdoor picnic table they had looked and felt like it was ready to keel over. We couldn't really complain because our urgency to eat wasn't high, but our urgency to watch our show was higher. Not a horrible place to be at, but very convenient. read more

Ordered the prime rib sandwich with tater tots. Service was good and waiter was nice! I like how we sat outside too because they have an outdoor area. I was looking forward to my sandwich but it lacked flavor and wasn't hot at all. The rus was missing seasoning and my sandwich missed the horseradish sauce so I had to ask for that. How disappointing! Very dry. The bread was unremarkable. It was an ACME torpedo roll but maybe they should have used a different type of roll. I did see very minimal meat in my meal. Pretty disappointed. I'd explore other food options next time I'm here for a show or for a different occasion. read more

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My friends and I came here before our show at the Orpheum Theater; it was within walking distance from the theater. The restaurant was a bit busy when we visited, so we had to put our names on the waitlist. The place was also small but clean. Unfortunately, the restaurant smelled unpleasant when we entered. We eventually just got used to it that we stopped noticing the smell. I ordered Pasta Bolognese. It was okay and slightly salty. The pasta was cooked just right, and the dish had a lot of meat. The portion was generous, and the price was reasonable. The service was okay, too. Our server was nice, but he was busy with his other tables that he forgot to check in on our table after he took our orders. Lastly, I appreciate that the restaurant incorporated the names of the shows playing at the Orpheum Theater on their menu items; it was witty and fun. read more

SAMS American Eatery - Pasta Bolognese - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Darby's next door in a different venue. No supplies like ketchup, sugar, salt, pepper available. Had to be brought over from the main venue. Server was a bit judgmental when my wife asked for scrambled eggs on her Benedict. No refill on our coffees. No one asking if we needed anything or if the food was ok. No refill on our waters. Just sitting and waiting for someone to come back... read more

SAMS American Eatery - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

SAMS American Eatery is conveniently located right off of the BART Station as well as many performing arts theater. My friend made reservations at SAMS for a Friday night dinner. Easy check-in, great service, and speedy cooks, what more could I ask for?! The menu isn't too overwhelming with something for everyone. I opted for the steak, should've said rare but I asked for medium that looked more well. That's ok, still tasty. My friend devoured her burger. My favorites included the hummus and dessert. Low-key inside with a slight homey vibe. Clean restrooms. Would visit again before or after watching a show. Reservations are a must as I saw walk-ins getting turned away. #8/2026 read more

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Got the "Spicy" Rose Pasta (spicy in parenthesis because it was not hot...at all...). The noodles were fricken fantastic though - so fresh and perfectly cooked! The sauce was a standard pink sauce and was good, but don't be fooled; there's not a drop of Korean inspired flavor in this dish. That said, the noodles were good enough that I'd happily get it again and since I wasn't hungry, it was the perfect portion for me without the protein. Note that the day we came in was a Friday night before a show and they literally had ONE man working the entire front of the house - greeting, seating, taking orders, serving, busing, cleaning. At one point, he had 10+ tables and I felt stressed for him. We stil got out in decent time but don't come here if you're crunched for time unless they hire more staff. And if you do come and their short staffed, be nice to the workers! read more

SAMS American Eatery - "Spicy" Rose Pasta (not spicy at all, but still delicious) - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came before a show at Orpheum and enjoyed the experience again! Food was generally tasty and high quality but there was a bit of a wait on service, hence the small knock. But onto the food... I went with the Warriors burger, done medium and it was done just right! The burger was juicy and just pink in the middle. The bleu cheese added funk, the arugula added a peppery bite, and the fig jam was a sweet surprise. I upgraded my fries to the duck fat fries which were also very tasty. I only wish that I could have chosen the fry cut because I personally do not like steak fries. Of my friend's dishes, I only tried the rose pappardelle. The noodle I had was al dente and the sauce was unctuous. All the other plates, though I didn't try them, all looked good too. There were minor complaints on several of the fries though. The one served with the fish and chips were cold, the waffle sweet potato fries were definitely not waffled, and the truffle parm fries seemed to end up as garlic fries. All in all, glad I discovered SAMS a couple years ago and glad it still exists as an option today! read more

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Made reservations a few days before & it was easy. I really liked the text reminder to confirm my Sat. reservation at 11:30am. Once I entered the restaurant, I could see how small the place was & so it could get crowded easily. Orders: Salmon Eggs Benedict: Perfectly cooked eggs Benedict that oozes out once cut. The salmon pieces were nicely laid on my English muffin. I also really enjoyed the salad. Whenever I see vegetables, I get excited that the meal is a well balanced plate. It is definitely a plate to re-order again. Loco Moco: This was my friend's order, so I could only give my visual opinion of the dish. It was a generous sized plate & looked very authentic to ones I've had in Hawaii. My friend devoured this dish, so I take it that it was not only satisfying but was delicious. Matcha Latte-consisted of an earthly aroma of matcha with steamed milk. Considering we weren't at a Matcha Cafe, it was enjoyable. Glad I was able to visit Sam's & have the convenience of walking over to The Orpheum right after my meal. read more

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Came to eat here before a broadway show--loved how their menus are tied with what's showing!! This time it was related to Book of Mormon. Food was honestly pretty great, especially the rose pasta! Drinks were whatever in my opinion. Service was quite slow to be honest, but nevertheless a great spot to eat at before heading to the Orpheum Theater! read more

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For some reason it shows no reservations available when reserving for same day on Yelp. So I called and made a reservation for 5:30pm on a weekday. When I arrived, there were many empty tables so it's not like they were booked up. It might be a glitch. On this particular day, September 24, there was a strong odor in the dining area, similar to sewage. It was very offputting, but we just put up with it. We had ordered the Korean fish tacos, and the beef bourginon. The fish tacos were very tasty and I would get this again. It was a big portion. Probably the biggest fish tacos I've ever had. As for the beef bourginon, it is by no means authentic. It resembles a Japanese curry without the curry so just the gravy. The beef and vegetables were cubed tiny. I couldn't taste any red wine in the gravy though. It was a comforting meal. read more

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Came here with a group and got brunch! Good: - Solid mint coffee latte drink - super refreshing and adding the foam was unique - The loco moco was really hearty and the beef was extra tasty - Nice servers even though the wait was very long - Super cute and modern decor! Cute home-like ambiance and very clean - good double date location Bad: - We waited about an hour for our food - it seemed like they were too busy on the day that we arrived. - On the more expensive side Overall this was a cute find - would come again if they aren't understaffed. read more

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I ordered the steak. I asked for medium rare. It came back rare as hell. I sent it back, they threw the whole plate in the microwave so now the steak is well done. On top of that there was zero salt on the steak. They gave us a free lava cake and ice cream in return but that doesn't take away the $35 on the terrible steak I had. Everyone was nice tho.. read more

The good: Staff was nice and generally attentive. Super convenient location when attending a show at Orpheum. Mushroom truffle ravioli was the best entree of three we ordered and shared, though it had no traceable truffle flavor. Grilled cheese and bisque were delicious, we shared this also as an appetizer. The not so good: the restaurant smelled bad upon entering. Like bathroom cleaner/some other unidentifiable unappealing scent. You go nose blind to it eventually, but it's a real turn off when you first enter. The beet salad was good, but basic, missing something condiment wise (salt? more flavorful dressing?), and they are not very generous with the cheese which adds so much flavor. The salmon tasted off, like it was past its prime, and was overcooked. The steak also tasted old, but was cooked nicely and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. Would I come again or recommend the place to others? Probably not. read more

Came here before a show. We came fairly early around 5 and it filled up fast after we arrived. Service was kind and attentive. We had the fried chicken sandwich with a ton of tater tots, meatloaf and a lava cake. Everything tasted yummy. Decorations were fun and festive. Good spot to come before a show. read more

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Got the restaurant week deal - which was actually a good amount of food for the price. I had low expectations coming in but the food really wasn't bad. Nothing incredible or mind blowing but all was pretty tasty. The deviled egg trio was actually tasty and so was the soup. Salmon entree was well cooked, sauce was a little sweet but again tasty overall. read more

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Hey munchkins, Today I was tired after a long day of work. I felt myself adrift in a sea of fatigue. As I found myself at the end of my rope I made my way over to Sam's and boy was it worth it. I went over to the bar and the bar tender Riley is a true gem. He's very friendly and really makes you feel welcome. I got the burger and it was really good. The cheese melted in my mouth and the beef was crispy without being too well done. It has a nice local atmosphere as well that makes it feel extra cozy. Until next time, take care and make sure to stop and smell a rose. read more

SAMS American Eatery - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Food was a bit bland for my liking The extended review... Food: Loco Moco - 3/5 - The dish was very bland. I was hoping that the gravy was a bit more flavorful. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - Nice interior but it's unfortunately in a less desireable part of town. Portion to Price: 3/5 - A little in the pricer side but it's in line with mid priced establishments. read more

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Very good fried chicken sandwich and gigantic v good fish and chips. Big portions. Great service. Ambiance ok great for pre-concert meal at the Bill Graham Civic around the corner. read more

Great location, sweet staff, delicious chicken, with good dipping sauces and a variety of slushes!!!

Came here for brunch before seeing back to the future at the Orpheum. The menu had a good variety of the usual American bfast items but also saw loco moco & shakshuka. Their sandwiches sounded good too but I was in the mood for bfast food so I ordered their mushroom omelette with house potatoes. It had a good amount of spinach & gooey cheese which was good but nothing special. Sort of thought the tomatoes were random & not necessary. Service was good, our waiter was attentive. Would highly recommend making reservations on a day when there's a play going on at the theater. read more

SAMS American Eatery - Forgot the name but it was basically a carnivore omelette my husband ordered & devoured - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food wasn't bad when we went for brunch. The service was lacking for it being slow. Our server came once to refill our water. The ambiance was fine as well and was very clean. The breakfast sandwich wasn't bad for the $10 price, hash browns were very mid/not seasoned well, but they had yummy tater tots. I'd come again but isn't on the top of my list for breakfast in sf. read more

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The food here was good but I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken sandwich. The sandwich didn't have enough Cole slaw but the fries were delicious. The chicken and waffle was super yummy. I liked that they didn't put the chicken on top because usually if you do the waffle gets soggy. The service was ok but there were a couple of mix ups with our drinks and another table but overall i had a positive experience read more

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Overall, SAMS is a pretty decent spot to go to after or before a show at the Orpheum. My friend and I went in between his shows and we got a late lunch/early dinner. It was good, the themed menus were so cute and cheeky, and everyone was very friendly. The food was okay, I had the ravioli and he had the fish & chips, mine was fine but his was a little bland. In a pinch I might go back but I wouldn't seek it out, it's also pretty small inside! read more

Today I ordered the loco moco and stack of pancakes to share and the portion was very generous. The loco moco patty was cooked to our likening and the gravy was thick and delicious. I also appreciated that they were able to make the egg scrambled- sometimes I don't like a runny egg. The pancakes were so soft and golden brown. As my first time experience, I would love to try other items on the menu for brunch with friends. read more

This place is small. We were luckily seated without reservations which we appreciated. My husband got the Warriors burger which was just ok. I got the steak frites for $35. Terrible. Barely a sear on the steak. Tons of fat/gristle. Possibly worst steak I have ever received in a restaurant. Would not recommend. read more

SAMS American Eatery - Steak frites - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here before the showing of "book of Mormon" at the orpheum. The minute you walk in, the staff was friendly and inviting. I loved how the menu is themed on what's showing at orpheum! We ordered the charbroiled salmon, French dip sandwich (with duck fat fried). The salmon was good, but I did not feel it's the best I have had, it was on the greasy side. There was also a lot of rice, I felt it the dish may have been better with something else. The French dip with the fries were very good! The highlight was the service and the servers, they were very nice and always checking in, I would definitely consider coming here again and recommend to others read more

I've been wanting to try Sams for a long time (I used to work close by). Service was excellent, especially on a busy Saturday night. Decent enough prices, good portion sizes; location is okay, right on Market Street, so not as far as Hayes Valley since we needed a restaurant near Orpheum Theatre. My wife liked her pumpkin ravioli (sauce was a nice touch), and my salmon had a nice cook on it and wasn't dry at all, but the dish could have used a few more pieces of broccolini (we're fans of vegetables) and wasn't that much of a fan of having a creme-based sauce compared to maybe a glaze or something; rice was a large portion. Being a bit nit-picky. The terrific service keeps it at a 5 for sure. read more

Great food and friendly service ;) yogurt parfait was num num and overall great experience read more

SAMS American Eatery - Sam's American eatery! Num num berry parfait. Great food and friendly service ;) - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my top go-to restaurants for brunch. The food is amazingly delicious at every serving. I go here all the time at least once a month. Every visit feels like the first time; great customer service, everyone so friendly, doesnt feel packed or overwhelmed. It feels like home being greeted & welcomed by the staff. Definitely sets the vibe just comfortably right. Every dish is so delicious, they never slack in preparation, always served to perfection as if it's your first time everytime. I love it here. Highly Recommend. Catch me on a random Saturday brunch, see you then :) read more

SAMS American Eatery - Champion Scramble. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Butterfly Lemonade - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with friends for SF restaurant week and it blew us out of the water! We ordered a drink, appetizer of deviled eggs, followed by soup and salad, then an entree of our choosing, and to top it all off, a pecan pie with ice cream for dessert. All for only $30! Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. I ordered the juicy salmon as my entree and it came with a creamy dressing on top. Portions were respectable and those of us who chose the pasta had enough food to save for another meal. The pecan pie was delicious, although it didn't have the homemade taste to it. For the drink, I went with the butterfly lemonade which was beautifully presented but too sugary for my liking. The interior of the restaurant was modern and chic. I will say, though, that the surrounding neighborhood is not the prettiest at night and parking took us a bit to find. read more

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I had great service and food at Sam's before a show at the Orpheum. The decor is theater themed which is fun, and makes for the perfect pre or post show restaurant. I had the French style burger which was cooked to perfection with freshly fried HOT fries! Their menu seems to rotate often enough and you can try something new. My company enjoyed the Korean tacos, kfc sandwich and the pasta. read more

My partner and I came her on a whim, as I often walked by but never visited. This place is far better than you would think given the gritty area it has been in (area is improving though). My order came promptly and the food and service were both good, my partner's dish was also delicious. Prices were very reasonable & I definitely plan to keep this in mind for a brunch spot again. read more

We ordered the Korean tacos, Bloody Marys, and an Arnold Palmer. All of it tasted fine and the service was quick. Our complaint is regarding the unstableness of the table we sat around which was outside in the front of the building. It rocked back and forth like it was a sailboat on the water. They really need to fix this because sooner or later someone will spill their food or drinks on their outfit due to the restaurant's negligence. read more

Another 5 star experience before our visit to the theatre. Their menu keeps changing and their flavors are on point. Must visit especially if you are planning a visit to the Orpheum theatre which is what we did. If you live close by, lucky you! You need no reason to visit. read more

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Food GREAT!!! Had the Club Sandwich first visit...sandwich yummy & filling, regular fries just right!! Scallion Aioli Sauce THE BEST!! 2nd visit had BLT, yummy & filling, regular fries just right...Sweet potato fries could have been crispier for my liking but still ate all dipped in the AWESOME Aioli sauce!! Service GREAT!! Well served by all working both times I've been there!! Ambiance GREAT! Simi simple but nice during days I've been there!! 5 Stars for me!! Another amazing feature is the owner there both visits & she is a sweet delight!! I'm not in San Fran much BUT if I get back it'll be to go to Sam's & get great food & service!! read more

Was running late and called, they were very accommodating. Food was delicious. Cute place read more

SAMS American Eatery - Market Burger Duck Fat Fries - American Near Me - San Francisco, California