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    Sam's Southern Eatery

    4.1 (35 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Grilled Philly Chicken Sandwich
    Hetty B.

    I highly recommend the Philly Chicken Sandwich at Sam's Southern Eatery Beaumont,Tx on College. It is filled with delicious grilled seasoned chicken cut in bite size pieces, grilled onions, grilled peppered, served on a hot toasted bun served with seasoned fries for $10.99. Your tastebuds will give you a high five. Just thank me later. #bestbites #supportlocal #GoBeau #VisitBMT #keepingmymoneylocal #betterinbeaumont

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    7 months ago

    This is a quick In-N-Out inexpensive place to eat if you're in a hurry and and hungry.

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    1 year ago

    Food (fried oysters) too much breading, (shrimp po-boy) boiled shrimp not fried, (drinks) something was off in the e fountain mix.

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    3 years ago

    It doesn't matter what you eat at Sam's Southern Eatery. It is always the best food ever just ordered dinner for tonight

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    6 years ago

    The food is excellent. I had grilled and fried fish and shrimp and it was delicious. Cole slaw was yummy as well. Highly recommend

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    6 years ago

    Very good food, quick service seating area if needed. Plenty of food at a good price. Would definitely go again.

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    6 years ago

    Great food and service! It's 5 min off I-10. Our Shrimp Po Boy was great! Preferably I wished the fries were cooked a little longer

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    8 years ago

    Philly steak and cheese are really good! The best fried pickles in this area

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    11 years ago

    I always order to-go and the food is delicious and has decent prices. I always get the fried-shrimp po boy and it was pretty delicious!

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    12 years ago

    Yummy! So far I've had the fish and shrimp. I keep coming back for more. True southern seafood just like momma used to make.

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    10 years ago

    It was ok.. but probably not a place I would be dying to go to twice & spend that kind of money on "self-serve"

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    7 years ago

    Our first time to go here and we were well satisfied. The place is simple, but the food was very good. Staff was real nice.

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    6 years ago

    best service and oyster poboys in beaumont! the staff is so friendly and the food is delicious!

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    11 years ago

    This is my first time here. The food was good and served with large portions. The price is very reasonable. I will be going back.

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.8
    (383 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    Had a long day driving from Panama City Breach on our way to Houston. Traffic jam because of an…read moreaccident had us parked on W I-10 for 2-3 hours. We pivoted and stayed in Beaumont right across the street from this intriguing establishment. We had to try it. Pappadeaux did not disappoint. Restaurant is beautiful inside - dark woods and brass. Stunning. Started our meals with garlic bread, a cup of shrimp gumbo and a side salad. The gumbo was superb, could have eaten a pail of it. Very flavorful and loaded with protein. Wifey had blackened Salmon with broccolini. Salmon was cooked perfectly and portion size was generous. The veg serving could have feed 4. I went with the 10 ounce filet topped with crab and a creamy sauce. Dish came with spinach and a baked potato. Spinach portion was huge and potato was the size of a football. Steak came to the table medium just as ordered. Both entries were delicious. Our portions were so large we took leftovers home for lunch the next day. Warning ... go hungry. Order smart. Prepare for a doggy bag. Highly recommend without any reservations, would return in a minute. Well, made next payday. Place knew how to charge.

    Been a Pappas diner since this 90s and I unfortunately had some issues on a recent visit to the…read moreBeaumont location. Not overly detrimental hence the 3 star notation. We arrive after driving east from west of Austin, Texas. Server wasn't quick but arrived in a timely manner. Drinks delivered and food ordered. Oysters Pappadeaux; see the pic of the burnt stems most likely from the spinach. Good dish but flawed by the unfortunate crunch and flavor. Corporate peeps this is more a gripe overall. The change in the garlic bread; not for the good. I get it citing perhaps a more dramatic presentation. Thick slices versus a loaf tucked inside the cloth like the bread offering. Thing is, it gets cold QUICKER. We're only talking about a five to ten minute period but the previous way was smarter. Doesn't pair well with the Fondeaux as much as it used to due to the size. Moving onto the GFs dishes. Her Calamari dish was more oily than the last 10 Pappadeauxs we've visited. She also ordered a house salad with creamy vinaigrette that never made it to the table. This was the server obviously because if it was ordered it would have been delivered. Wasn't on the bill either so a forgotten dish for our visit. Good but not great as you expect from this price point.

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    J. Wilson's

    J. Wilson's

    4.4
    (450 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    On my continued search to find my favorite (not necessarily the best ) avocado toast, I found…read moremyself today at JWilson's Restaurant. As always, the restaurant was packed--which is always a great sign that something good is happening in that kitchen! My waitress, Bailey, was sweet, attentive, and very accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. I started with a cup of their famous tomato bisque, and let me just say... I simply cannot come here without ordering it. This heartwarming soup, made with slow-roasted tomatoes, shrimp stock, cream, and Creole seasoning, is rich, comforting, and truly soothing to the soul. It remains my absolute favorite--if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it! For my entrée, I ordered the Avocado Multi-Grain Toast. It's a light and satisfying plate featuring mashed avocado spread over thinly sliced multi-grain bread, served with your choice of sausage or bacon, an egg cooked your way, and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad. Everything on the plate was well-prepared and very tasty. If I could make one small personal tweak, I would love to see this served on a thicker slice of buttery toasted sourdough, maybe with a sprinkle of feta on top. That's just my personal preference and how I enjoy my avocado toast--others may find this version just right as is! The search continues for my perfect avocado toast, but this was a delicious and enjoyable stop along the way. Happy Sunday, and keep sharing those amazing finds on Best Bites!

    J Wilson's is one of the most consistently good steakhouses in the Beaumont area. I make it in…read moreabout every six to eight weeks, and in all that time, I've never had a disappointing meal or experience. On my most recent visit, I sat at the bar and started with a Buffalo Trace bourbon while looking over the menu. The bartenders here are always attentive and welcoming; in fact, the bartender remembered me from previous visits, which speaks volumes about the level of service they provide. Dinner was a ribeye cooked medium-rare with asparagus, and it was exactly what a good steak should be: perfectly cooked, with great flavor, and served hot. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. I followed that with their lemon icebox dessert and a lemon drop, both excellent, and finished the evening with a Four Roses Small Batch Select for a nightcap. What really sets J Wilson's apart is the staff's consistency and professionalism. The bartenders, servers, and kitchen team all seem to work together smoothly and take pride in the experience they deliver. Even on a busy night, with spring break crowds and daylight saving time throwing schedules off, the service remained attentive, and the food came out exactly right. If you're looking for a reliable steakhouse in Beaumont with excellent steaks, a strong bourbon selection, and top-notch service, J Wilson's is hard to beat. Five stars. Always a great experience.

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