We really enjoyed our food. The fried shrimp were the star of the show, but everything we had was good. Generous portions as well. We will definitely be back. Quick note: At least when we went, all the other customers were a bit older, so don't let the lack of recent reviews or pictures give you any concern. I just don't think their main crowd uses Yelp very much. Give it a try! read more

Sam's Seafood & Steak - Fried Shrimp, fried catfish, fried okra - Seafood Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Went for an 8 PM Thursday dinner. The dining area was surprisingly empty, with a handful of to go orders while we were there. Our wait staff used her extra time to answer questions we had about the menu and a few dishes, and just be a very kind and helpful person. We ordered the fried pickles and shrimp étouffée appetizers, followed by a hamburger with sweet potato fries and 2 fish/6 shrimp with fries. Everything came out in very generous quantities and perfect temperatures. The fried pickles represented in a light batter that we very much enjoyed. The burger came to the table a perfect medium-rare as ordered. The fish and shrimp were perfect battered, respectively, in a cornmeal and crispy mix. Drinks were refilled as they approached empty status. I really believe this is a gem of a local restaurant and worth a try next time you are in the area. read more

This charming, family-owned restaurant offers some of the best fried shrimp I've ever had, and the stuffed salmon is exceptional as well. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which makes the experience even better. As a BYOB establishment, it's also a great option for an affordable date night without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

This is a very nice and clean resturant. The owner Eric and staff are always so nice! The food is always fresh and good! Love supporting our neighborhood restaurants ! Oh and you can bring your adult beverage of your choice! Enjoy read more

So we were famished and chomped and on some onion rings while perusing the menu. Those onion rings were perfectly fried and delicious; the only disappointment was that we wanted more but it was only one serving LOL. For entree I ordered the country hamburger with onions and Mr. Picky chose 12 fried shrimp. I asked what "corn nuggets" were and we ordered those as an upgrade side. I overheard the waitress describing the shrimo etouffe and decided to sneak a cup into our lunch order. That actually might have been my favorite part of the meal. I'm not sure it's strictly etouffe as most people expect it, but this was better, sort of a shrimp bisque version. I'd come back and order an entire bowl of that next time. Definite winner. I have to mention that the floor staff was very accommodating and helpful, they were great. Missing is some background theme music to match the food as I wasn't a huge fan of what the chef or whomever chose for playing in the background. They don't have any homemade desserts, and we didn't love what we tried. But overall, it wasn't bad and I'll return for a much bigger bowl of that shrimp etouffe. read more

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The food was great and the service there was also awesome. The staff checked on us multiple time even with multiples large parties. The fried food was light and airy. read more

Sam's Seafood & Steak - Chicken fried steak - Seafood Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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My husband and I stopped in here because he was craving a steak and we had read a bunch of good reviews. We started with the stuffed jalapeños. We asked our server what they were stuffed with and his response was "I'm not sure" and the menu had no other details. Our second surprise was a restaurant that actually has the word STEAK in the name had only THREE steak options. That's it. The whole steak selection...three items. We went ahead and ordered dinner. The jalapeños came out and they were stuffed with......cheddar cheese. That's it. Very disappointing. We were so hungry and there is no bread or munchie food at all, my husband went up and asked for some garlic bread for the table. We were asked how many pieces? Odd question, but we got 4 pieces. While we waited and waited.....and then our dinner arrived....with 4 pieces of thick white Texas bread with garlic butter on it. Not what we expected and did not want with our dinner. My po-boy came out completely naked. Not one thing on it but the shrimp. Then I had to chase down the waiter for tartar sauce. I also don't want to chop up my own veggies to dress my sandwich. My husbands steak was cooked perfectly. But that was the only thing right with it. It was sooooo salty and there was some other spice on it that ruined the whole steak. The fries and okra were good but hard to mess those up. The gumbo was not a repeat either. It was full of red bell peppers and the roux much too light for my tasting. I like a heavier roux. This is not a re-do for us. read more

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Great customer service ! Came in around 8pm on a weekday and it was very quiet and chill inside the restaurant. The shrimp gumbo was delicious but the chicken gumbo tasted a little odd. The chicken was over cooked. Everything else was delicious and I definitely will be returning to try more from the menu. read more

Sam's Seafood & Steak - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Just ordered two shrimp and okra dinners for my dad and I and got to his house and opened the box to see the soggy undercooked food. So disgusting we didn't even eat it. Wanted to bring it back to get my money back but too far of a drive. read more

Sam's Seafood & Steak - Seafood Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Absolutely amazing fried fish and shrimp. Grilled shrimp and fish are excellent always fresh. The waiters are friendly and knowledgeable very attentive. I would recommend you check out Sam's seafood & steak. read more

The best fried shrimp I've had since my grandma passed. I almost cried the first time I had them. Absolutely delish. I wanted the onion rings to be as good. Alas, I was brutally disappointed. If they had the same breading the shrimp has, they'd be fantastic! Chicken-fried steak is also delicious. Service is always excellent. Love this neighborhood eatery. read more

We stopped by here based on reviews we saw on Facebook and they did not disappoint. We shared a fried catfish and shrimp combo that was piping hot, perfectly seasoned, and served by the sweetest waitress ever! read more

Steak was literally inedible. Very poor quality Steak the coleslaw used to be delicious but now it's just water down cabbage stew. I used to love this place, but it has declined significantly and I will not be back. when I went, the restaurant was empty and now I know why. read more

First time here last night and I was impressed! Place was super busy but service was fast and efficient. Waitress was friendly and so was the rest of the staff. The food was excellent and came out in 10 minutes. read more

Best fried seafood in Houston. Delicious fried oysters and fried shrimp. Steaks have great flavor as well.

Always a favorite because of the food. Love the BYOB rule. The staff is friendly and efficient. A good place for friends and family to dine together. read more

Great food and reasonable prices. The service is always friendly and spot on. The restaurant is nice and cozy. read more

Good food, great service. We held my mom's 80th birthday family gathering here and the staff were really supportive of our group in a more private space. I will go again! read more

I called in an order for the fried fish/shrimp meal and it left a lot to be desired. The fish and shrimp both were cooked in different batters which is odd and provided an inconsistent flavor. And the food tasted as if it hadn't been seasoned at all. The staff was polite, but unfortunately due to the overall quality and price (almost $25 for the meal) I won't be going back. read more

Met the new owners and really like them. When I went, the food were mainly fried & not a place I personally go to often. That said, in speaking with the owner, they did have plans to revamp & add to the menu. I need to go back and see if their options have expanded. read more

Went with a group of 6 and everyone was happy with the food. Service was great. It was nicely decorated for Christmas. The bread for the table was also awesome read more

This place did not live up to the hype. Food was very, very bland and lacked flavor. Calamari had an off taste and was paired with marinara sauce which was odd in my opinion. We ordered salad with our meals as well and the dressing was missing. I was hoping it would be good as I live about 15 minutes from here but I definitely feel like this place was overhyped. read more

Fried shrimp and fried catfish were both very good. Baked potato tasted good but was not very hot rather slightly warm. Salad is plain, mostly just chopped lettuce with a few strands of shredded carrots, one cherry tomato and no croutons. No bread or crackers is offered with the meal where most seafood restaurants will serve a hush puppy or two with the meal. The service was very friendly and attentive. I will go again because the seafood was very good but will probably opt for the coleslaw rather than the salad. read more

2+ years ago, I would've given a higher rating. It's great that you can usually get a seat quickly and the staff has always been great. And most of the food is pretty good. However, I will say that the past few times we've gone, the grilled fish has been over cooked. Fish should be moist and flaky; not like overcooked chicken. I'm hopeful they will retrain the grill cook. If so, we'll start being regulars again. read more

Our first ever visit. Everything was delicious! Bacon wrapped shrimp, fried catfish, fried shrimp n oysters, oh and the seafood gumbo! We will be back!! Kayla was our server and she was so attentive and sweet. read more

This food is amazing! The owner was very kind and pleasant. The service was grest and the atmosphere is very friendly! I recommend this place over all! Go and listen to some music while enjoying a great meal! read more

Sam's Seafood & Steak - Sam's Seafood and Steak's. Fried Calamari and Dinner Salad - Seafood Near Me - Cypress, Texas

We ordered two seafood dishes online, to pick up. The meals were delicious. I had grilled catfish and my husband had the grilled redfish. I was amazed at the vegetables. Large slices of carrots, squash and broccoli. Everything was very good. read more

Best fried shrimp in the city. I love their fried okra, good Cole slaw and the catfish is perfectly fried. Oysters are great when in season read more

Great food Fast service Extensive menu. Really nice place to eat. Out of way but worth it. read more

We've been coming to Sam's Seafood & Steak for over 5+ years. It's a quiet restaurant located at the corner of a strip mall, with plenty of parking. The ambience isn't anything special. Usually, it's not too long of a wait (if any), so it's a good place for a quick meal. Prices are reasonable. Over these years, it's been good, bad, great, awful, and in-between. Three of us ate here tonight, with the following results. Service - Not so great. You're not that busy, so please be attentive. If we wave at you, we're trying to get your attention. Garlic Cheese Curds - We had these for an appetizer. They're really not very good. They seem to be an odd fit with other menu items, so I guess we should have considered that before ordering. Shrimp Po' Boy - Please take off the tails. They ruin the experience. If they're "supposed to come that way", as I was told, then I won't order this here again. I only come here for the Po' Boys however... Fried Shrimp plate - The shrimp were nice, everything else was "meh". Came with fries, and coleslaw as a side. Chicken Fried Chicken - This dish tasted odd; the chicken was also overcooked. Overall, this visit wasn't the meal we were hoping for. We may come back and try again sometime in the future, but it probably won't be any time soon. read more

Best fried shrimp in the area. Best i have had in Houston. Excellent service shown by loyal clientele. My wife loves the non shell fish seafood. read more

Just wanted to give a shout out to the waiter, Justin. He has waited on me several times and Service is awesome.. The food is very good., prices are very reasonable. A nice atmosphere.. read more

My wife and I took a friend to dinner last night and as we thought about places to go I have always been curious about a spot near another place we enjoy. So last night we decided we'd check out Sam's Seafood & Steak. Prices looked reasonable and the reviews seemed very good so we gave it a shot. We arrived at 7pm and for a Friday night we expected a crowd as there was one. It wasn't a flag to ditch and go elsewhere bc the staff was polite and seating as quickly as they could. Service as attentive and courteous but the immediate issue was the heat. The walk space as you enter is not very big and as you open the door all the warm air enters that area and throughout the restaurant. It was hot, I don't mean warm, but hot inside. I felt like I was eating in my garage. At one point I even leaned over and said to my wife, "this is what it feels like to eat in a sauna." I considered leaving but again the staff was nice and didn't want to give up; they placed a fan beside the table next to us and felt brief moments of relief. The restaurant is nice and the staff was great, our server was attentive and accommodating. Where my gripe comes in was w the food and the inside temp of the restaurant. I've already mentioned the temperature; now let me tell you about the food. The waiter said the popular food entree was the Blackened Red Fish so I went w that. Sounded delicious and right up my alley. Blacked Red Fish Dirty Rice Hush Puppies Baked Potato The fish wasn't blackened. In fact it wasn't really seasoned. The overall flavor of everything was bland and unseasoned. The dirty rice was not dirty rice, it was over cooked and burned. I had high hopes for Sam's and had been wanting to come here for quite some time, I was surprised by our experience especially after seeing such good reviews. read more

Yesterday, Fried Shrimp dish with fries and wilt lettuce salad with one cherry tomato. The shrimp was half the size since I've eaten here- two years ago. That's the only dish of 15 shrimp I eat at this restaurant and I know they went from jumbo to a couple of jumbo, a couple of large, about four medium and the rest were small size . Same price 25.99 Not fair, that the owner gets to save money and not the customer. Please indicate on menu card the shrimp size the client should expect, thats what menus are for, so we can decide if we want to pay 25.99 for 15 medium shrimp. read more

This food is so delicious I ordered the seafood gumbo & 3 way combo catfish & oysters & shrimp everything has so much flavor & not to mention the customer service is amazing from the moment I sat down I was greeted by the server & the owner walked over & introduced him self to make sure I was taking care of & for the food recommendations . read more

We've been twice now and it's a great little "hole in the wall" that deserves your attention... First - the service is stellar. The staff have been extremely friendly and engaging on each visit, promptly refilling drinks and checking in, and overall VERY attentive! Second - The food! The steak I ordered did not disappoint. The veggies were full of flavor and the crab balls were divine. Icing on the cake...the kids meals were substantial! I don't know about you, but for me - three growing boys is always a challenge when eating out. Either they are left feeling less than fulfilled for an insanely expensive price, or they get too much from an adult meal and are left with a "take-home" that consumes unnecessary space in the fridge. From the popcorn shrimp, to the catfish, to the burgers, my kids left here feeling full and without complaints. WIN! For the prices paid - it was certainly worth it! I recommend giving Sam's a try if you haven't already. It's neatly tucked away on Grant Rd. in the Cypress/Tomball area (the corner spot of a small strip plaza & next to a fitness center) and visible from the main street. Parking seems to be okay (unless you go early - in which you might fight with the traffic from the fitness center next door) and the seating is ample inside. Take away: It's a refreshing spot to eat on any given night. read more

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The food today was delicious as usual. The reason for 2 stars, the condition of the bathroom. Very dirty. One broken toilet with water all around the base. The handle of the toilet was broken. Paper all over the floor. Moved to the other stall. The toilet bowl was filthy with a horrible dirty ring and fecal matter. On the way out, noticed a dead upside down roach that I covered with a paper towel very disappointed. I have eaten there for years. Service and food was wonderful. Not sure I will go back. read more

The food is okay but it seems like it's always hot if you go during the summer. The food is reasonably priced and many people love it.

I've been here a few times and overall, this place is pretty decent. Nothing mind blowing to me. Pros: the batter they use to fry is really crispy but also light. It's not heavily covered in breading which is a plus. I'd recommend their fried catfish, it's a perfect example of what I'm talking about which comes with fries and salad. Cons: The gumbo was pretty salty everytime that I went. The crawfish etoufee was more of a bisque than a traditional etoufee and barely came with rice. The fried oyster po' boy wasn't anything spectacular. The service was good though, pretty attentive. Overall, a decent place. read more

Day after Christmas, so staffing problems? My grilled catfish was good, but a bit salty; the grilled vegetables were good. My mother's gumbo, which they brought out somewhat late, was salty; at least the manager took it off the bill. My sister's and niece's etoufees were too creamy, lacking sufficient rice. My brother's fried catfish was good, my nephew's gumbo was fine. Service was okay, just a bit discombobulated. Good atmosphere; would be appropriate for a date. Actually, I'd prefer to give 2.5 stars, but Yelp doesn't allow half stars. read more