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    Sam's Restaurant

    3.9 (104 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast version of the country-fried steak (for supper.)
    D. M.

    The two waitresses working the dining room were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Service gets a five-star. But, you pay your money to be served good food. That's why this comes down to two stars. Disappointingly, the breakfast version of the country-fried steak for supper (yes, they're different on the menu) was a major letdown. As shown, the "steak" came out seriously overcooked and tasted heavily of old oil that something burned in. The sparse gravy under the meat was cold. The fried potatoes were barely past raw and had the same burnt-oil finish. They say you can't mess up scrambled eggs ... so they say. Why didn't I send it back? Staff were cleaning around us for closing and it had been a very long day. The other plates at our table weren't "great" but certainly not the "best in show," either. But, the waitresses were nice.

    Jamie L.

    Always a great place to eat. My husband and I stop frequently and have been for years. It's a frequent stop when driving from Spokane to Montana. Good home cooking and a friendly crew. I always feel comfortable here. I love the decor, very cozy. I haven't had a bad meal yet! Conveniently located off I-90 in Kellog.

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    Hannah H.

    We were on the road a bit early, and our stomachs began to grumble. It was definitely time to find a breakfast spot! I saw that Sam's Restaurant was a few miles away, and we decided to give them a try. They are right off the 90, and they have a large car port attached where you can park your vehicle. We were greeted and were told to sit anywhere we would like - we chose a booth by the window. The menu serves breakfast all day, various dinner plates, and even kid options. We ordered: +Chicken Fried Steak - this came with two eggs, hashbrowns or fried spuds, and a choice of toast, biscuit, an English muffin or a small pancake; opted for fried spuds and a pancake +a Denver Omelet - this came with two eggs, hashbrowns or fried spuds, and a choice of toast, biscuit, an English muffin or a small pancake; opted for the hashbrowns and toast I was craving for a good chicken fried steak, but unfortunately, this one was overfried and didn't taste good - it seemed very crumbly and may have been deep-fried in old oil? I stuck with the fried spuds and the eggs. The omelet was enjoyed, as it was a large generous portion, filled well with the ingredients. The pancake was a little dry. This is definitely a local spot, and it seems as if the residents of the area come here often for meals. This may be your only option in the area, unless you're willing to drive longer to get to the next nearest (larger) town. +avoid the Chicken Fried Steak! +generous portions for breakfast +friendly staff +plenty of parking in the front

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    This place is great. Top 3 restaurant of all time. Would have spent the night here if they let me. Came twice in one day and hit the spot twice. WOW. Would be 6 stars if I could.

    Huckleberry milkshake
    Mark E.

    A small hometown family restaurant with good food, friendly staff and good prices. It's a Friday night and this place was steady the whole time I was here. I had the Patty melt which was pretty darn good, it came with a side of fries that were good but I like mine a little on the crispy side (you can also choose tots or homemade onion rings if you choose) and soup or salad. I chose soup because it was Friday and I love clam chowder which was also good with nice size bites of clam and potato. Lastly I had a fantastic huckleberry milkshake Looking forward to going here for breast tomorrow seeing as I am staying right next door at the Silver Mountain Resort (also nice)

    Friday lent dinner at Sam's

    An impromptu stop on our way to st Marie's Idaho from St. Louis, Mo. This is an old fashioned diner! We ordered shrimp dinner which came with 2 sides , soup and salad bar. Soup was New England clam chowder and very good. Since it was 3/14 Pi day we took pie to go! 4 selections ! Coconut cream, chocolate satin, strawberry rhubarb and apple pie! Staff was so pleasant and helpful! Definitely would stop again!

    It was amazing. Went on two occasions and hit the spot both times. Serving size is great and for the price. Service was inviting and the atmosphere was just impeccable

    Clubhouse sandwich with those same greasy onion rings
    Melody K.

    This place is right next door to the Silver Inn hotel. If you stay in this hotel, do not, I repeat, do not eat here. It's probably not a coincidence that there's an emergency clinic across the street because you may need their services if you decide to eat here. The first thing you notice upon entering is the overwhelming odor of mold and grease. It's nauseating. The tables are sticky as well. Service is fine, food not so much. Our BLT had one meager slice of bacon and the onion rings were so greasy that they left a puddle in the bottom of the basket. The clubhouse sandwich was okay. From what I saw on the menu I would say that most of the lunch items are fried. We couldn't eat the onion rings at all and while I did eat my sandwich it didn't sit well at all. We did not try the breakfast menu, so this review is for lunch only

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    Our go to breakfast spot! Always amazing service! Great food! Love its old diner feel! We love it here! Highly recommend

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    Noah's Canteen - Mango-Berry Cheesecake...light, fluffy, and soooo delicious!

    Noah's Canteen

    2.5(153 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Fish tacos were delicious and the skinny margarita was perfect!…read more Chicken sandwich needed a little more sauce because the bread was dry!! But the waitress recommended adding bacon jam and that was a nice touch

    After spending the morning on winter tubing down Silver Mountain, our group…read moreof 7 was ready for a bite and a brew. We arrived around 1230PM, and the restaurant was relatively dead - which can be a plus for those seeking a food spot at the base of the mountain, rather than the top. Our server welcomed us and led us to a larger table which fit our party perfectly, directly near the windows to witness the snow falling. He allowed us to search the menu before taking our orders. We opted for rounds of water and brews for the adults and sprite/juice for the kiddos. I was impressed by the massive NA beer list, which was lengthy and filled with variety. I chose the Deschutes hazy IPA which was tasted perfect! My sister and cousin opted for seasonal beers and seem happy with their choices. Seeking something warm for the belly, I opted for a burger - loaded with locally made huckleberry jam, bacon and cheese - which was average at best. The burger was overcooked, leaving the meat dry and lacking flavor. The fries on the other hand, were delicious and double fried. YUM! The kids were mildly impressed with their meals, while my sister, cousin and her husband seemed to enjoy their burgers. We had to remind our server about the need for water, sides of ranch and ketchup (since nothing was on the table) and split our checks in the end with no issue. Pricing was slightly elevated - but expected in a resort type atmosphere - but for the quality, I left like EH. I didn't take the remaining half of my burger with me but left with a full belly. If in the area again for an outing, I think I'd try elsewhere before returning.

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    Sprag Pole Steak and Rib House

    Sprag Pole Steak and Rib House

    4.8(6 reviews)
    14.0 mi
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    This place is Great. New owners are the best!! Congrats on furthering this historical, fun loving…read moreall around favorite!!

    When visiting the Sprag Pole Museum, it is very easy to work up a good appetite looking at all…read morethose dusty keepsakes and bordello bedrooms, so naturally-The Sprag Pole Steak and Rib House is right there to banish those stomach growls! A fort of Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks pride-this is what passes for a Sports Bar in an Old West Ghost Town! A Dry Sports Bar! I was enchanted by all the hummingbird feeders hung out front that attracted dozens of hummingbirds from far and wide! It was a glorious sight! Now the food tasted great and I thank the great outdoors fresh mountain air for that! My son and I enjoyed a fantastic lunch of Sprag Pole Cheeseburgers and fries. Of course I had to try the old-fashioned Huckleberry Shake which was beyond tasty! The Sprag Pole also serves hearty breakfasts until noon, soup and salads plus some raved about "Chester fried chicken" and "Lloyd's Famous Baby back ribs." Dinner will get you some fine steaks and seafood dishes and there are weekend specials of Prime Rib (yummy!) on the weekends. Plenty of beverage selections and old-fashioned, malts, sundaes, floats and milk shakes. To-go orders available too, add $1.00. So, in addition to your legitimate Wild West museum experiences, the Sprag Pole Steak and Rib House adds to the overall authenticity of your visit and your stomach then gets to digest some real good Ghost Town grub! Saddle up, partner!

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