We returned here for our quarterly lunch meeting for the Thursday special. Dependable service and no rush atmosphere are great for a catch-up. The food is consistently great when I order my usual chicken dinner. My friends usually order the same dinner, as well, and we take 1/2 home to enjoy the following day. Great value. Looking forward to return visits. read more

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The food was amazing and hot. The service done right came courtesy of the lovely and polite Destiny. Go and ask for her. The ambiance was moderately noisy but no more than any other spot read more

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Had the fried oysters and they were delicious also ordered the rolled oysters and they were outstanding...Have been back to SAM'S several times and always have been very Very VERY SATISFIED!!! read more

My favorite place for mozzarella sticks. They are amazing. Six fresh cut with a crunchy breading served with marinara sauce. This is the menu item I look forward to the most. Follow that up with some blackened beef tips and I am happy. Even the surly waitress couldn't ruin it. (she urged me along pointing out that they had a wait for seating) There is a full bar and a pretty nice dessert menu as well. The place isn't very big but has a decent following so go before the rush dinner hours. read more

Food great take out was hot! Anything I've ever eaten there has been good. Great service from the staff

Food and services are always very good. Sam is always there to welcome his guests. He gives everyone a personal touch

Sam's has been around a long time and in the restaurant business you have to respect that length of service. My wife used to live close to Highlander Point so she was a regular at Sam's years ago. My 40 year old son-in-law used to work in the kitchen for one of his first jobs. While they are in a different building now, she said it was wonderful to see their food and service is better than ever. In recent years, we were frequent patrons of the restaurant off Charlestown Rd that burned down so this was my first visit to the original location area. She ordered the Cold Water Whitefish Dinner with Baked Potato and a Side Salad. The whitefish is the best you will get anywhere.... and I mean anywhere. It is light, crispy, and absolutely delicious. Their side salad is large and includes cut up cucumbers, onion, radishes, and cheese. I ordered the Fried Seafood Combo with Slaw and Onion Rings. Wow, I had forgotten how wonderful those onion rings could be and shared them with everyone at the table. The clams, scallops and shrimp were excellent. We're so happy that Sam's was able to weather COVID. Now that we are back in Indiana, my better half can't wait to try the chicken tenders and the bread pudding. read more

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My wife and I order carry out about twice weekly. It's also great to grab a beer when waiting for my order. We have our favorites but have tried other items. Everything we've ordered has been hot and delicious! The staff is awesome and always friendly. We will continue to go to Sam's as our main go to for dinner! read more

Visited this spot for the first time in a long time and was sadly disappointed. There was nothing wrong with the service or the lovely patio seating but the food. The food seemed very much generic across the board. Nothing to get excited about in this department. read more

Wow. Lunch yesterday. Food was good, service was fair. BUT! I'm getting on my soapbox. Sam's now charges a SURCHARGE if you use a credit card. Sam's menu prices have been raised several times over the last couple years. Pints of beer have increased substantially, to the point I no longer drink beer with my meal. All these price increases and you need to charge a surcharge??? How many people carry that much cash anymore? We don't. IMO credit cards are a cost of doing business. For years businesses have PUSHED the use of credit cards and now your punished for using them? IF we decide to go back we're going to write a check. Is that better? BTW, there's a upscale Mexican restaurant in New Albany that started doing the same thing a couple years ago. We haven't been back since and at one time it was one of our favorite restaurants. Also this same restaurant has scaled back to a smaller building and I'm not sure they're even still in business. Sometimes these independent restaurant owners spend a dollar to save a dime if you know what I mean! read more

Fish sandwich and deep fried vegetables great Service was good also The ambiance outside was also good and clean read more

Nice place to get a sandwich We enjoyed the outdoor seating The onion rings are hand crafted And the servers were friendly read more

Love this local staple. The food is always hot and yummy! The atmosphere is relaxing. The staff is excellent.

Have only been once, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice, quaint little spot with a cozy atmosphere, great food and wonderful service. It was very nostalgic, reminding me on how small independent businesses used to, and should be run. If you want a relaxing place to go to enjoy a tasty meal with great service I highly recommend! read more

We ordered carry-out from Sam's Food & Spirits a couple of days ago. I tried the salmon which was good, but small portion size, and baked potato that I could only eat half of because it was overcooked and burnt with a side salad that was fresh, but again, small portion size. As you can see in the photo, my meal didn't look appetizing as presented either. I'm glad we had sour cream at home because the restaurant forgot to include it. My husband ordered a fried seafood platter and enjoyed the small amount of fish as well as scallops, but he said everything else was just "okay." I didn't try the biscuit, but my husband said it was dry with absolutely no flavor. He was firm in his opinion that he'd rather go to a Red Lobster than give Sam's another chance. Unfortunately, I'd agree. read more

Sam's Food & Spirits - Carry-out salmon which was small, overcooked baked potato and dry/flavorless biscuit. - American Near Me - Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Our party of two stopped in for lunch on our way to Louisville, and we both agreed that it could have been better and we weren't totally satisfied. They have daily specials and they also have a separate lunch special menu where the lunches range from $8-$10. I had the broiled cod which came with rice and steamed broccoli (add $1 for any substitutions). Everything I had was plain. Plain rice, plain broccoli, and plain fish - I felt like I was on some strange diet. My companion had the club sandwich which came with a choice of soup or a side salad. The soups were homemade and the chili she had was quite good. From the reviews, I'd hoped she was going to get the French onion that looks so good so I could sneak a taste. The sandwich was made with thick bacon and thick sliced meats, not your average deli meats, but once again was plain and lacked flavor. We spent less than $20 on the two meals so for the value the food was decent. However, I was not impressed with the layout of the restaurant. As soon as you walk in you are standing in the way of everyone in the middle of the wait staff area. We had to walk through the area with the dishes, fountain drink machines, and computers to even be seated. If I'm ever back I will request to be seated outside on their nicely kept patio away from all of the chaos. read more

Beautiful place to either sit and eat or a carry out, very friendly staff and great fresh cooked food, salads are to die for great selection and choice of foods but the staff make the difference in my opinion. read more

Always good food and spirits. Only one of two places that I know of that has Hummingbird Cake. Also, they should bottle their ranch dressing. read more

Potato skins are perfect pillows of soft inside and crisp edges with good real bacon bits. Potato soup was extra creamy, loaded with bacon and cheese on top. Blackened fish sandwich was not overly spiced, but tasty and flaky. Sweet tea is sweet. Desserts are a nice collection from a nearby bakery. The bread pudding is made in house. Eat at the bar side, nice small open space with quick service read more

Sam's Food & Spirits - Potato skins - American Near Me - Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Went to Sam's on Monday night. We ordered the potato skins and waited to order dinner since we were all undecided. The skins came out quickly and were very good. Well done skins with lots of cheese and bacon. We all finally decided on the Fins and Feathers which is fried white fish and chicken fingers. The fish was perfect as well as the chicken fingers. I ordered fries and a salad with the hot bacon dressing. The bacon dressing is the best. Others had kale salad and salad with blue cheese, broccoli and mixed vegetables. All were enjoyed. The service was very good but it was a little loud because of a big group at a table. By the way they also have free popcorn. read more

Great food and service! My husband and I both had cheeseburgers they were thick and juicy! I had Mac n cheese which was good and he had home fries, they were great! It was his first time and I hadn't been in several years, we will definitely be returning! read more

While out on our Sunday thrift store shopping adventure we discovered Sam's tavern in good ole Floyds Knobs. Immediately we walked in and were greeted. Mom finally chose a fish sandwich and decided upon the Reuben. My sandwich was ehh and mom liked hers. I've had much better. I ate half and as always took the other half home to my dad. I also had a side of green beans with my sandwich. I'm not quite sure but they almost tasted as if they were soaked in coffee. However they were good. I would go back and maybe give something else a try. One thing that I wasn't to pleased with was our server just wasn't as friendly as I'd hoped. Some of the others were a little more pleasant but maybe it was a bad day! read more

Sam's Food & Spirits - Back side of the menu! - American Near Me - Floyds Knobs, Indiana

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This place has been around for a long time...and honestly I think it's getting better again. The service is good and even though it's a small restaurant they have a large menu. My new favorite is the blackened seafood combo. It is always cooked well and I usually get a baked potato or mashed potatoes with green beans. My husband likes the blackened chicken pasta best. Don't forget dessert and a fountain big red! read more

Place was clean, service was excellent, staff was firiendly, and food was delicious. My order of whitefish and chicken tenders with house fries and rice came up perfect; fries and tenders were crispy and well seasoned, and fish was tangy and juicy. Overall, would come here again to try more of their menu, steak in particular. read more

They're a quaint place. Quick service and their food is pretty tasty-I have honestly haven't had anything that was bad. Everyone is really nice in here and they're very attentive which is nice. I've never sat near the bar but from what I can see there's a decent selection of beer :) read more

This is one of my family's favorite restaurants. they serve food that you could cook at home or buy at a store yet it is so much better. It is always top on the list of options and we love eating there. read more

Great, consistent food from seafood, steaks, pasta, appetizers, salads, soups, and yes, popcorn. Good beer, wine, liquor selection. The management and staff are wonderful and friendly. Very loyal and consistent service. Regular stop for a good hot meal! read more

Love the variety of american food here. The place has existed in one place or another for years, and there's a reason why. The seasonal rolled oysters aren't as good as Grandma's , but pretty darn close. read more

Sam's Food & Spirits - Cobb salad-delicious - American Near Me - Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Must have gotten the same waitress that served Carrie. As you entered a chalkboard had, oysters on half shell, rolled oysters and pan fried oysters. That's all it said, no price or explanation of sides or anything. We place our drinks order and quickly got them. When waitress asked for our order; I asked about the oysters. She said, what about the oysters? I said, they aren't listed on the menu and the board just has them listed. She then gave us the prices and that you could have a basket, a platter etc. I told her that I would have a rolled oyster for a starter, told my husband to go ahead and order while I chose my entree. Before he could answer she said to me, you want the clam dinner, more of a statement than a question. I said, no. She said, that's what your finger is on. I said, that will be fine. We should have walked out after the oyster remark. AND I can't believe my husband gave her a twenty percent tip. read more

Really good food at a fair price. Typical home style, small town food. Mozzarella sticks for appetizer are killer. I've had multiple of their dishes and never had a bad one. My favorite though is the alfredo! read more

Best fish sandwich around. We love their coleslaw too ! Severs are so nice. Great menu selection too. Love their ice tea and always get one to go. read more

We visited for lunch small place we were promptly greeted and seated and the service was good. The waitress knew the menu we ordered the fried mushrooms reviews stated they were good and they were we wanted to also try the zucchini so we got a order mixed. All of our food was fresh and hot no complaints. We had soup and sandwich I would go again read more

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Stopped here for a late lunch. The sliders were cooked just as I ordered and were tasty. I took a gamble and ordered the vegetable medley for my side. So many places serve a really bland veggie medley, but Sam's got it just right. They were so yummy I might consider ordering double vegetables next time. Definitely looking forward to coming back here and trying other items on the menu. read more

Food and service were both lousy. Will not be going back. Had an undercooked dish and it was not removed from the bill.

ordered a Reuben sandwich. Worst I ever had in my 88+ years. Alleged meat and kraut was about 1/8 inch thick. No swiss cheese, Bread was very hard and was either scorched or burned. Chips were the texture of shoe leather. I did no make a fuss, in deference to a female guest and my wife. I think the sandwich was made a long time earlier and reheated, wife later told me her fish sandwich was barley edible. The quest chose the place, not me. I ate half of my sandwich and only 2 chips. This is typical of my earlier experience with Sam's at their old previous location at the Point. They should go to Beef O'Bradys to see what a Reuben should belike. $9.95 for a sandwich that did not have 50 cents worth of ingredients. Do not see how they stay in business, if this is typical. Paul JUHASZ Georgetown, in read more

I literally crave their fried mushrooms! And the French onion soup is always great. They have reasonable priced beer. I was skeptical to try the oysters on a half shell but they were great! read more

Sam's Food & Spirits - Went in after a 12 hour shift at work for a quick bite to eat before heading home. Surprised by the oysters on a half shell! Very good! - American Near Me - Floyds Knobs, Indiana

The food is much better if you come in the morning. Dave; Jon, the other morning kitchen crew are great. The food isn't as great at night. The wontons are awesome! At night, the popcorn is stale, the chicken strips are tiny burnt nuggets. read more

Good food, fast service! Menu has a great variety of items to choose from. Not a large dining area, but noticed outside seating for warmer weather. They wouldn't be able to accommodate a large party. We'll be back though! read more

Have had carry out from other NA restaurants and covid protective measures good . Not so with Sam's. Obviously, employees are working in close proximity but no evidence of masks, etc. for their safety. And management seems indifferent based on social media comments. read more

This is a hidden jewel! Loved it here. Found it not far from my hotel. Friendly, cozy, great food and beer, reasonably priced. I had a local draft beer, chili and spinach salad with real bleu cheese dressing. I'd come back here in a minute. read more