Very well priced for everything being made fresh. The service was excellent! The vibe of the restaurant was very laid back and fun. The food was great, not the best burger I've ever had, but was very tasty and was clearly a well made smash burger. Similar to five guys just less seasoning. Truffle fries were great but I couldn't really pin point the truffle taste. It might've been in the sauce. So overall they're just really good Parmesan fries. read more

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Amazing. I inhaled this burger in less than 10 minutes. We had the spicy fries and peach cheesecake also and they were both divine. We were in town for a concert at within walking distance to the Ford Center. Our server Chad was also great! Will recommend to anyone visiting Evansville! read more

Samuel’s - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Good was great. Service was great. Drinks were great. Ambiance was nice -- although if you sit by the kitchen expect to get smoked out. Quality of meats is really high. Burger was insane. Salad terrific. Fries real good too. read more

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Interesting restaurant with a buzz, great service, nice menu selection will definitely return

Service was quick, good little restaurant not a lot of seating but if you can get in it is worth the wait! Food is out of this world one of the best burgers I've had(also get the fries if you come) read more

Samuel’s - Smash burger - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Delicious food. Service is quick. Ambiance is great. Owners are really kind. Really surprised that a restaurant of this caliber is in Evansville. Diamond in the rough. read more

Samuel’s - Cocktails - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

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This is a great place, excellent burgers! Limited menu but everything I've tried is good. Brussels sprouts and fries. Limited but nice beer selection and creative cocktails. It's small place with a limited number of seats. On a busy night plan ahead or be prepared to wait. read more

First time here, and we were greeted and seated right away. It's a cute little spot! I had the crispy chicken sandwich (club style), and my husband got the patty melt. Sides are sold separately, so we shared an order of regular fries with aioli, everything was really tasty. We also had two great drinks. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Had a great time at Samuel's! First time going and will be back. Great environment and service - it was packed - love to see it. I recommend getting there early or be ready to wait or stand at the bar. There was a constant flow of people in and out while we were there! Had a great experience. I had the classic smash burger w/ truffle fries and the paper plane cocktail - it was incredible! read more

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The place is small but staff friendly. Food was very good will visit again. Louder place because of the size but manageable.

What an awesome addition to Evansville! We were back in town from Virginia, and I had seen posts about Samuel's opening. It reminded me of a few places we used to frequent in Chicago so we had to check it out. We sat outside, as the inside seemed a little bit loud at 7:30pm on a Friday night. The patio was perfect, and still had a few available tables. It seems that they're still working out some kinks with service between getting up and running and staying fully staffed, and our items came out one at a time... which is ok for appetizers and the evening we had going but I imagine would be frustrating for those trying to enjoy a typical dinner together. Our server, however, was phenomenal and kept us in the loop about the issues they were experiencing and things taking a little longer. An issue actually happened with the ticket getting closed out before my burger was made, but when she realized the problem they got it made quickly and comped it as well. The food itself is WONDERFUL and worth any issues we experienced. We did the Truffle Fries, Brussels, Spicy Chicken sandwich, Fried Chicken Wedge salad, and the Classic Smashburger. Everything was really great quality, with local sourcing. The brussels and burger were definitely favorites, and I would truthfully put the burger in the Top 5 of all burgers I've tried ANYWHERE. It was 100% worth the wait. The meat had that perfect smashburger crisp, the cheese was gooey, the pickles were thick and amazing, the bun a little crisp around the edges. Honestly a perfect combination. The rosemary ranch on the chicken sandwich and salad was also worth mentioning! We also tried a few cocktails which were great. A local friend who has won awards for his own bartending said he thinks some of their drinks are even better than his, which is the highest of compliments. This isn't a "cheap" spot, compared to what you might be familiar with in the area, but the quality of the locally sourced ingredients and the overall composition of the dishes absolutely warrant their price point. (Like I said before, this is something I'd expect to see in Chicago, though likely still a little cheaper than what you'd find there.) I hope they're able to get a solid staff together and work out any kinks because I'd love to return in the future. read more

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Excellent everything ! Staff , food and location! It was and awesome experience to eat there

Went to Samuel's on a very very cold night while in town on business. Made the visit based on yelp and Google reviews. Did not disappoint! Service was a solid 5! Food was served hot and delicious another 5. Highly recommend will not disappoint! read more

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*** 2 PART NEGATIVE INTERACTION WITH BUSINESS OWNER: READ UPDATES BELOW My recent visit to Samuel's left me thoroughly disappointed, a sentiment that began just moments upon arrival. With excitement, I had phoned ahead to confirm if they could accommodate a party of three. The host reassured us that a table would be ready if we arrived within 10 minutes. We managed this, only to be met with an unexpected turn of events. As we entered, another group entered the door directly ahead of us and checked-in, which delayed our interaction with the hostess. To our dismay, the only available table was given to that party that had literally entered at the same time we did. When the hostess finally spoke to us, I mentioned our prior call, and she claimed that we were 'two minutes late'. While I fully comprehend the bustle of a restaurant, the notion of missing our reservation by a mere two minutes - especially when those minutes were spent waiting for a hostess to speak to us - seemed unreasonably stringent. This incident suggests a remarkably VERY strict adherence to timing at Samuel's, something I've very rarely encountered in other establishments. If I were 10 minutes late, that's completely understandable, but "2 minutes?"We were not two minutes late. The table was given to the party who checked-in in front of us, who entered at the same time we did. Due to the full occupancy, we were left with no choice but to seek dining alternatives for the evening. My advice to potential patrons: If you reserve a table at Samuel's, ensure punctuality to the exact minute. I hope this review can serve as a reminder that flexibility and understanding are very important in customer service. *PART 1 UPDATE - POST BUSINESS OWNER RESPONSE* Kevin, Thanks for your reply. However when I compare my phone's call log to my location history given by LIFE360, it shows it took us only 8 minutes to reach Samuel's from my hotel, contradicting the 22-minute delay you mentioned. I understand you mark times on your waitlist, but your 22 minute claim is simply inaccurate. Also, I'm unsure how you would accurately gather and report this information as we were never asked for a name, so I am unsure how you could confidently make this claim in looking to your "records." And regardless of which party you claim was sat at our table, the confusion and extended delay at the hostess stand was the key issue I'm talking about. While waiting, we in fact overheard from your staff that a table was being held for a party not present - we heard this, assumed it was for us and that we would be seated. But then that party was sat at the table... While I appreciate your perspective, it seems there's a discrepancy between our experiences. Perhaps that's because you were not actually there; I never once interacted with you, or saw you while I was at your restaurant. My intent is to share honest feedback for you and potential patrons. Investment in a professional reservation management system might help avoid such situations in the future. *PART 2 UPDATE: FOLLOWING AN UNPROFESSIONAL PRIVATE MESSAGE INTERACTION WITH BUSINESS OWNER. SEE PHOTOS. Kevin, If we can't agree basic facts, let's reposition the focus to moving forward and learning from our interactions instead. Overall, I'm disappointed in where you've taken this. At a high level, I've provided you with concrete and actionable feedback regarding a genuine shortcoming that I experienced at your restaurant. I have nothing to gain by lying, and your claims that my experience "didn't happen" and then "get a life" are immature and laughable. For you to GASLIGHT and invalidate my experience is wrong - we, in fact, experienced and overheard what we did. I NEVER ONCE interacted with you or saw you. You did not witness the incident; therefore, any attempt at making a "factual" anecdotal claim or to discount mine is disingenuous. As a fellow businessman, I take providing and receiving feedback very seriously - as doing so allows me to become aware of and improve upon my own personal shortcomings and blind spots. Feedback isn't always what we like to hear, but it's what we NEED to hear for our sake and those around us. Your palpable, immature emotional reaction to my feedback, evidenced by your personal digs and immature commentary, indicates that you're anxious, insecure, and easily hurt by the stress of managing your business. You mentioned in your message that: "small business owners are more and more commonly finding that the grind of trying to operate small businesses simply isn't worth it." It seems to me that you must genuinely be struggling yourself, or at the very least, the topic has been on your mind. You put your restaurant on Yelp for a reason: to showcase your best interactions and to gain customer feedback to improve service delivery. Use this app as it's meant to be used. Take accountability, take the feedback constructively, learn from this, and move on. read more

Samuel’s - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Don't walk, but RUN to Samuel's. You won't be disappointed. Food was sooo good, drinks were tasty and appropriately stiff, service was top notch, and the atmosphere is lively and fun! read more

Great service! Burgers were excellent. You have to try the Truffle Fries. The flavor is amazing and they are cooked perfect.

Cool atmosphere, inside and out, top notch service, food is excellent, prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!

Food was delicious just a tad bit salty. Service was great. I love that you can sit outside and enjoy the weather while we eat. Didn't go inside yet. Daily specials for appetizers. Serve alcohol as well. read more

Samuel’s - Smash burger, aioli sauce, fries, tomatoes and veggie - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Steak fritz was amazing. Nice little spot and friendly staff. It is 21+ all the time so that's frustrating for families

The service was good but the food was not. Got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was burnt, dry, and not spicy. The fries were good but considering the prices you would expect better quality food. read more

Walked in on a Saturday and sat at the bar. Bartender was very polite and friendly throughout the experience. I ordered the patty melt and hand cut fries. The patty melt had excellent flavor, as you could really taste the beefy flavor from the patties. If they make their smash burger the same way, I bet it's a real treat. Only things I might change to improve the patty melt are thicker bread, more onions, and creamier sauce with a hint of spiciness to let you know it's there to hold you and treat you with warm, tender love. But it's good regardless, especially if you love the beefy flavor. The fries were properly seasoned and were served with a side of ranch dressing. This is unusual since many restaurants serve their fries with ketchup, but Samuel's is here to tell you you're not a child anymore and it's time to enjoy grown-up food. The atmosphere was really nice and homey as well. But if smoke from the kitchen bothers you, you might want to avoid this place. The bathroom is really nicely decorated and feels like a bathroom from a mid-century Victorian home or something. I would come here again if I lived in the area, but unfortunately my home is an 11 hour drive away. Definitely give this place a try. There's free parking nearby on Locust Street on evenings and weekends. read more

I was working nearby and decided to give this place a go for some to go food for later in my shift. There is a good amount of street parking available. It appears that they have outside dining when the weather is nicer, however when I was here it was super cold. The outside is a stunning red color which really makes it stand out against the rest of the buildings in the area. I was greeted warmly when I entered and from the time I stepped in until I walked out I was treated very well. There are a few tables inside as well as some bar seating. You can see the kitchen from all of the tables. It is an intimate setting and I could see how if there were a lot of people seated it could get a tad loud. The have several signature cocktails as well as beers and wines on the drink menu and there are a handful of food items. When a place has only a handful of food items in their menu I typically expect those items to be prepared extremely well. They use local ingredients which I truly appreciate. I placed my order and was given a glass of water while I waited. It literally took less than 7 minutes to get my food which was pretty impressive. The food smelled wonderful and it was really difficult for me to save it until later in my work shift! I ended up getting the brussel sprouts and the spicy chicken sandwich. The brussels were amazing and had a perfect amount of seasoning on them. The chicken sandwich was pretty good as well although I have had better. The spicy seasoning on the chicken was good, I'm sure it would have been even better had I been able to eat it right away. I cannot wait to come back here when I'm not working and try something different and get a couple cocktails! Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're ever in the downtown Evansville area. read more

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This restaurant is for 21 and older. Really wanted to try their food but were asked to leave because my underaged daughter wasn't allowed here. Otherwise the place seemed nice. read more

Food was excellent & server was very attentive & personable appreciated the service we received will definitely be back

Food was amazing and the service beyond excellent- the place was very pleasant and there is outdoor dining- highly recommend

Had the pimento cheese appetizer and the peanut butter burger. Pimento cheese was really tasty and there was a lot of it. I found the burger to be a bit on the small side and, for me, there was too much peanut butter on it. Kind of overwhelmed all the other flavors. Service was very good. read more

We smelled like a greasy spoon dinner when we left. We added some chicken to our salad and it was so hard and dry so if it's farm fresh as they say then they killed our chicken twice. Very limited menu. Not upscale, no atmosphere unless you are passing by and want to drink alcohol. Best thing is that the waitress was super nice read more

Excellent fries! Classic burger was amazing. Reuben was my husband's choice. He liked it.

Highly recommend the truffle fries and crispy Brussel sprouts! Big enough to share! Great burgers as well.......go crazy and order the peanut butter smash! Sounds crazy but it's delicious! read more

The service was fantastic...it was my first visit and the recommendations that she made were spot on. The beverage, the brussel sprouts and the burger were all top notch. I found this place on my last day in the area, but will be back periodically for work. My visits to Evansville, IN will include a meal at Samuel's. read more

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I highly recommend the peanut butter burger!! It is so good! Usually I can't finish my sandwich, but this burger I did. The peanut butter flavor is so subtle, so don't let it deter you from trying! The Brussels were amazing. I even got someone who doesn't like them to try! They said "not bad" haha. They accidentally made truffle fries instead of the regular...get the truffle fries! They were so good! And I can be picky about fries. The place is small maybe 25 people can fit. It's worth it though. I didn't have to wait for a table. No drinks this time, but I will certainly be back. read more

Samuel’s - Peanut butter burger, Brussels sprouts, truffle fries - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

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Stopped by this adorable little spot for lunch and would come back for their twist on Brussels sprouts -- perfectly crispy and so delicious! I had the June burger of the month with peach jam, which was really tasty. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. read more

Don't let the small look fool ya'! The Wagyu is undeniably good. The drinks are top notch and the dessert? Fughetaboutit. The chocolate cake was sinful. The bartenders are SO nice, and their home designed drinks are great. Great atmosphere to have a meal in. read more

Samuel’s - Wagyu steak frites. - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Save your money, time, and lungs by going somewhere else. I'm not from this area but we stopped to give this place a try. Very small building, you could maybe seat 20 to 30 people and it would be aggressively loud if you did so. Service was fine, no issues there. However while waiting we heard the owner and i think he was helping cook, repeatedly say "fuck" in multiple forms. While talking to a customer i can only assume he knew personally. I know it's a over 21 establishment, but I'd rather not hear about the drinks "that'll get you fucked up here". Also the building is all open concept, so you get to enjoy all the smoke from the kitchen while you eat. Thet definitely need to work on the ventilation system. As far as the food, the burger was pretty good. It came with no sides, which makes me feel as if it was over priced. The fries we're absolutely disgusting, over salted and had a burnt taste to the smaller cuts. All in all, I'll never go back to this place. From a 3 percent charge on your meal for card payments, the smokey air, and price for quality it's just not worth it. read more

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We were visiting Evansville from Louisville and thought we would stop by Samuel's for lunch. Truffle fries were delicious! My husband and I shared a plate. We also shared a fried chicken club sandwich. The rosemary ranch was yummy!! But my favorite thing out of all was this Lemon and vodka cocktail. Can't remember the exact name. So refreshing and delicious. Pretty small space but cute. Friendly service! read more

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Came here to celebrate wife's birthday. Had the steak frites, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, sweet spicy burger, and Cesar salad. All of it was delicious. Service was excellent, everything was brought quickly, the drinks stayed full, and the waitress answered all our questions. Will be coming again. The ONLY down side is size of the restaurant. But don't allow that to stop you from coming. ALSO no kids. Only 21+ read more

We chose this place because we wanted something local and a little different. We will be back. The service was prompt and excellent. The restaurant is small and clean. The food was excellent. Give them a try. read more

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What a cute place! It is small and not good for large groups- but for our party of 3 it was perfect for lunch. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. We decided on the truffle fries (requested to have with our main meal), a smash burger, the smash burger of the month and an amazingly large kale salad. It was a wonderful experience - not rushed but felt cared for. We finished with the cheesecake. Amazing! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. Fancy was our server and she was AMAZING! The truffle fries and the classic are a must have! Go check them out if you're ever in downtown! Atmosphere is great too! read more

I only had an appetizer here but it was the Brussel sprouts and I cannot believe I am saying this about Brussel sprouts but they were amazing. My Old Fashion was made perfect with great service which was friendly. The atmosphere was upscale while being very casual. read more