Sam's offers a great fried fish meal as well as other seafood and fried chicken options. It's a great meal and a great price with great service. In other news... They're in the process of moving to a new location and what was a long time fish buffet restaurant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I'm looking forward to their new digs as it's very close to my home. read more

I was placed on hold when I called to place my order and got disconnected. When I tried calling back, the line was busy and then I realized they were trying to call me back. For a Wednesday night, they were pretty busy and the food was great!! The prices have gone up a slight bit since last time I was there, but it was well worth it and I only wish I had tipped a little more. I will definitely be eating from there again soon!! read more

Excellent catfish, excellent shrimp! They both came out hot, with perfect texture, not greasy at all, perfect. We received a very sweet,friendly experience from the staff. We loved the place! read more

All services was A- Okay. Great for out of town company, the whole family wants to go. The fried tomatoes are awesome. It is clean and the food is delicious! read more

Well, a plate full of fried green tomatoes that were so so good.Catfish fried shrimp, grilled shrimp, chicken fillets, fried okra. Ah, well, top notch a great, great quality restaurant very clean. A++ read more

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Live two hours from them and we ordered two fried fish with 5 shrimp fries and red beans and rice my fault for not checking it but we drove home only had 1 3 piece fish 5 shrimp fries and two rice and beans with a box that only had this in it filled with fries only ... not happy very disappointed and sad .. we also ordered the liver and gizzard meal needless to say it was mostly liver ... read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Love this place so much they are always so generous and adding more to your order every time.When I order through DoorDash, the food is always hot very good service.!!! read more

If you know, you know! Sam's is the BEST fried catfish in Fort Smith. So generous (always an extra piece per order!) it's perfectly breaded and fried or grilled. Slaw and hush pups solid, all the sides are good. My husband never a skips the red beans and rice. The fried pies are amazing too. Old school cooking all the way, it's just damn good. Restaurant is always clean. Service is fast, friendly, casual. Great bang for your buck and taste buds. read more

This place is amazing! The catfish is some of the best around. They also give you generous portions. The red beans and rice is also very good as well as the hush puppies. Plus, the fish can either be fried or grilled, either way is great. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Fried Catfish, Red Beans and Rice, Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

We stopped in here with a large group of family for lunch together. The servers were friendly, polite, and very attentive even though we had quite a few people with us. Most people ordered the fried catfish and I didn't hear any complaints. I ordered the 4-piece fried catfish myself with the fried okra and slaw. It seemed like I may have miscounted, but I'm pretty sure I ended up with 5 or 6 pieces, and even though I was quite full at the end... I couldn't stop eating it. The breading was fantastic, it was cooked well, and seasoned just right. I'd definitely stop in again for some catfish next time I am in the area! read more

The amount of food and you can expect it to always be served fresh and hot. I have tried multiple options and have yet to be unhappy except the loss of the cakes from Louisiana, everything is worth a try read more

My youngest was on the fence but once we received our order, she was a believer. Fish was amazing!

The shrimp were huge and the food was good! We used their delivery through Grub Hub and received it quickly!

ate there Saturday had the fish and fried oysters . Oysters were BAD had to spit it in my napkin. waiter took them back said she would bring me some fish. She did,but when I paid out she charged me with a 6 fish piece dinner. That's really good service. This is one guy that will never step foot in Sam's again. read more

Very good place to eat. Server was spot on and waaaay too much food. I loved it and will be back.

Portions are very generous! I always get the fried shrimp and catfish. You get two sides and hush puppies also.

Amazing service, amazing food, and the ambiance of a pirate ship. We are from out of town and tried this place on a whim, it was delicious!

If you were just driving by you probably wouldn't give this place the time of day but let me tell you... YOU SHOULD!! It's amazing the catfish and shrimp were cooked to perfection all the sides were amazing! Definitely will be returning read more

I can't find anything to complain about. Food cooked upon ordering. Nice and hot. More food than I could eat and it was delish. Waitstaff was excellent. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Liver, okra and Mac & cheese. Yes even the liver was good. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Upon arrival, you get that instant smell from the parking lot. The smell of fried food sneaks out of this shack looking restaurant to tickle your nose hairs. You're instantly drawn in and can't help but get excited to walk in. The view is something I've never seen before. There is just large windows so the view of the creek is breathtaking. This isn't a normal thing to see in Texas (maybe I've been going to the wrong places!). Menu is pretty simple and straightforward but yet plenty of options to choose from. Overall this place has a nice bayou vibe to it. Once the fried catfish has cooled, accompanied with their tartar sauce, are very large in size and pretty meaty. Breading did not take away from the taste of the fish yet left a soft crunch to the fish. Breading was also not excessive which was nice to not have a layer sitting at the bottom of the basket. These jumbo fried shrimp is nothing I've had before. They're large, juicy, and fried in a batter similar to chicken tenders. They really are "home of the jumbo shrimp"! If you're a shrimp lover, gotta try these. I don't have much to say about these but wow! The fried oysters were fried oysters. I can't really say much, cause I'm a bit biased since I love eating fresh salty raw oysters. I thought I would give it a try even though, I knew I might not like it...and I didn't. But I could say that the breading was not excessive, it was light and there was still that gritty oyster taste. It was not lacking the oyster flavor at all, just for me personally when eating oysters, I love the saltiness with it, the tartness from fresh lemon squeezed on top, and some cocktail and horseradish. If you enjoy deep fried oysters, I'm sure you'll enjoy these as well, cause everything else was on point! read more

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Sam's is the place. For the value AND the best shrimp in town. Get it at Sam's! Recommend the fried 8- 12 shrimp meal. But everything is good there. read more

Excellent food:grilled Catfish and shrimp perfect flavor and texture. Sides extremely tasty green beans, coleslaw,red beans and rice, hush puppies. The coconut cream fried pie out of this world delicious crust flaky and perfect amount for the luscious pudding with real coconut. Very friendly staff and clean surroundings. read more

This was a great discovery. Felt like grabbing some good old fried shrimp and catfish and tried it on a whim. Got the two fish and 6 shrimp fried plate with fries and coleslaw. It came out with three pieces of fish, 7 shrimp, hush puppies, fries, and coleslaw. Seems like they almost always give you a bit more than what you ask for and it was a really nice surprise. The fish was really nicely seasoned and the shrimp was cooked well. Add to that some nicely seasoned tartar sauce and cocktail sauce and you're set. This meal was a really good surprise. I was able to finish almost everything. My only complaint is I had to go back to work instead of taking a nap in the shade afterwards. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - 2 fish, 6 shrimp plate. There are 3 fish strips and 7 shrimp, and one very happy customer. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

I love Sam's food - the fried shrimp is always delicious. I used to love going to this place when it was on Rogers Avenue and it was in a beautiful building by the water. But since moving to Grand Avenue I have problems every time I go with the waitresses not coming back to check on us after receiving our food. It's also on the worst side of town in an old Pizza Hut building. It definitely needs a major upgrade and better staff members. read more

So the good - They added a random piece of catfish to my meal and it was bomb! The fries were bomb, the Mac and cheese was so good. And the jumbo Shrimp? To die for!! Now the bad - I got the 12oz ribeye and shrimp (hence why the fish was extra and random) I feel as if they threw in the fish because they knew the steak was horrendous. I mean bad, like less then a centimeter thick (12oz ribeye? Flat?) cooks to well done, and tasted like old pot roast (that's being generous) it was one of the worst steaks I've ever had. Luckily the fish saved the meal even if I'm a little hungry aha. read more

I have had the pleasure of eating here twice and both were not disappointing. The portion's served are enormous and enough for more than one person to share if wanted and the items that we have chosen were well seasoned and worth what we paid. The cake that they have is brought in from Louisiana personally and let me say even if you are full its worth buying a piece and taking home for later. Fort Smith is blessed to have this establishment so lets hope it can be kept right were it is even on the Northside of town. read more

I come here specifically for the sandwiches because they are absolutely the best in town. The chicken Philly style sandwich is to die for and I look forward to having it all the time. The buns are nice and soft yet toasted on the outside. The cheese melts perfectly into the meat. The fries are always well seasons and crispy. Overall I am very impressed with the consistency in the flavor and quality of food being produced. I can't say much for the other items in the menu as I don't eat seafood, but the restaurant is always busy so I am sure they are good. If the cheesesteaks are this delicious then I have no doubt that the other items in the menu are just as scrumptious. read more

We love this place and have taken multiple family members here just so they could try the food.

We were introduced to Sam's eatery by our children. Their food is consistently wonderful and plentiful. The service is great. My only wish is that they carry some soup. I love their grilled fish and po boys, my wife loves their fried fish. read more

Come here once and you get a craving for them again, and again. Love the number 17 of 2 fish and 6 Shrimp. You always get more than what you bargained for here. Highly recommend for Fort Smith. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - #17 2 piece fish and 6 Shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

I give this place a star because the people were nice and the food came fast! We were underwhelmed by the food., everything seemed to have the same batter and tasted the same...bland. I would recommend a new chef or spicy up those recipes. Also the lady who took our order have such good advice on items, but failed to mention how huge the portions were. I could've fed 6 ppl read more

This place is pure food and its awesome. I come here every time I am in town. So every 3 or months. Its the first food stop for me. I always get the fish and shrimp combo. Fish is probably the best Catfish next to my own. I have had catfish all across the USA. And this is number 1. The shrimps are huge and delicious. I always get it fried. The batter is good and well seasoned. I keep meaning to try it grilled. But always go fried. LOL. Side are good also. Havent had one I havent liked. This place is on the river and has a true cajun seafood atmosphere to it. Its a must go to. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

You had better bring an appetite to eat at this place, skipped lunch for an early dinner, still couldn't finish my meal. Had the "1 Fish / 5 shrimps " meal and I think the fried catfish edged out the shrimp but all was good! Friendly service, thanks Mary! read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - the menu - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Very good place to eat fish and sea food service is good to. Always more than I can eat.

Menu offers a lot of variety. Food is okay. Shrimp are in fact large. My wife thinks the taste is less robust than others. Portions are generous. Service So-So. Doesn't seem particularly busy when we went. Ambiance is lacking. Coleslaw is creamy and good. Red beans and rice, okra and fries should have been hotter. Fish was really hot. So, it is cooked fresh and the sides are sitting on warmers. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - the menu - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

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we came for Fathers Day to eat. It was packed but Alisa sat us down quickly. Put food was fast and piping hot. It was great and she checked on us often. Brought extra sauces and always had a smile. She is a great waitress. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - fried food in a styrofoam container - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

The Service was not there. The waitress would not come buy to see if you needed anything else or top off your drinks. Then you ordered cheddar poppers and get Cream cheese poppers for the Price of the cheddar poppers. The poppers and Fried mushrooms was our appetizer but we didn't get them until we got our main course. read more

It is pretty good but could be better. Really good jumbo shrimp and fish. Sides are not good. The kids meals were very gross and I wouldn't go back with my kids. I asked to add a crab cake to my meal (at extra cost of course) and they wouldn't. The only way to get a crab cake is to get a meal of them. I didn't want 3 just one. Overall it's a pretty good place to eat but they need to fix a few things. read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Great service... Yummy! Very large portions and taste were all amazing. Love the crab cakes read more

Sam's Southern Eatery - Seafood Near Me - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Amazing seafood at a decent price my husband and daughter loves everything they have tried which is the shrimp and catfish, love the burgers. There sides are alway good and hot read more