I had called way in advance and told them how many people we had and they put our name down and said yes of course that will work, but when we arrived, the staff acted as if they had no idea about it and made no effort to accommodate us. We had 6 people and they said we would have to split up and might not even be by each other. The experience was disorganized and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in. We left feeling more like an inconvenience than valued guests. Disappointed and won't ever be returning!!!! read more

Cool spot for quick dinner before a show at Victory Theater or Ford Center. Smash Burger was delicious and the sweet potato bites were a pleasant surprise with some added heat (just enough spice) to what I'd normally expect from a side dish to pair with a burger. We were seated after only waiting for a minute. It was a great dinner experience washed down with a cold beer. read more

The place is very noisy with only about 10 customers. I would hate to be there when it's full. I had the daily special. Two patty smash burger. The meat didn't have any flavor and was so thin. They put all kinds of stuff on the burger to cover for lack of flavor and that made it very salty. The burger is small. Presentation is lacking is lacking. Just a burger on a plate. I did finish my burger. It left me hungry and unfulfilled. Very over price for what you get. There isn't any valve for the money in my book. I would "NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE"! read more

The food and drinks were unique and delicious. The service and all the staff were friendly and engaging. Highly recommend! read more

Consistently high quality food with great taste. Innovative burger offerings. Friendly and knowledgeable staff providing great service. Clean and cozy restaurant. read more

We arrived and were greeted and seated immediately at about 5:30pm, but shortly after that there was about a 10-15 minute wait. Our server Amelia came right over with water and asked us if we wanted anything else. She told us the daily cocktail special and also what the seasonal vegetable was. Our meals came out quickly. We got the brussel sprouts to share. They were seasoned perfectly and had lemon zest on them. Luckily we ordered just one order of the hand cut fries as the portion was huge. They also were seasoned perfectly and not too salty. They were extra crispy which is how we normally order our fries but we didn't even mention extra crispy, so this was a nice treat -in many restaurants they don't come out crispy. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious too! Our server was very friendly and checked in with us at least three times. If it wouldn't have been so warm outside we would have dined on the patio that is in front of the building. Food and service excellent!! read more

Samuel’s - Hand cut fries - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Food was excellent. We had spicy chicken sandwich and the BLT. Fries are thin but flavorful and were cooked well. I would definitely go back. read more

Amazing atmosphere amazing food. I really can't complain about much and frankly it was perfect. Can't wait to go back. The drink i had was sublime. The servers and bartender were amazing and I think I was talking to the owner but he didn't have that arrogant owner attitude so I thought he might be the shift owner. But the passion everyone had for what they were doing impressed me. Going back soon. read more

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One of the best venues in town. Met a group of people there last Saturday and was very impressed. The food was excellent, different flair to their apps., Burgers, drinks. And the staff was on spot with service and Kindness. A local Gem that needs to be Visted and Enjoyed !!!! read more

Food was very good with lots of flavor not just typical definitely unique. Service was very friendly and took care of our every need. Definitely a must try restaurant. read more

Excellent salads and atmosphere. Asked for something nonalcoholic and, without caffeine. They whipped up the best strawberry lemonade! Loved it. read more

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THANK YOU Samuels staff for helping to celebrate my 34th this Christmas Eve! The staff was wonderful, menu perfectly sized with tasty bites and drinks, and location convenient. We loved the drinks + the park truffle fries -- not to mention the smash burger and hot chicken sandwich. When I say we can't wait to be back, it's really a regret it's taken us so long to get here. Awesome. Delicious. Reasonably priced. Kudos to you -- and Merry Christmas Eve! read more

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Very happy to have a new restaurant like Samuel's in Downtown Evansville. It's a cute and small place with a few tables around the bar area. Our server went above and beyond to get everything we needed and checked on us multiple times. The food is always pretty high quality here but if you do want a side with your burger or sandwich, you'll have to pay for them both which can start to add up. We had their seasonal sweet potatoes, truffle fries and I ordered the wedge salad. All were super tasty and had great flavors! read more

Tim is always willing to help with any problem you might have with your hearing aids.

Everytime I've ever gone, it was amazing. Been going for years and they never disappoint. Recently went on a busy Saturday and it was amazing and so fast & thought to give extra kuddos there. love! read more

Came to Evansville to see a concert at the Ford Center and stopped into this little gem for dinner. Loved it! Small, cozy, festive. The staff were lovely. Very friendly vibes all around. I got the Caesar with hot chicken and a spicy strawberry margarita. Delish! So glad we stopped in. read more

Smash burger is great. So is the patty melt. We also ordered truffle fries for Table. Maybe it was because they were so over fried and dark brown but it took each of us about 5 fries to convince ourselves these were truffle fries. Good menu but you're getting a sandwich and that's it unless you opt for a large shareable portion of something for the table even if you're the only one dining. Smaller sides of something would be appreciated. We do plan on going back and giving it another try. read more

Samuel's is a destination. Delicious food (Caesar salad, fried chicken sandwich and peanut butter smash burgers are just a few favorites) and drinks (Gringo Bingo is a must). The service is top notch - great staff who are friendly and knowledgeable. Frequent there weekly and always pleased. And treat yourself to the cheesecake next time, too. Love having this local spot in Downtown Evansville! read more

Food and service were very good. Not a lot of choices on menu. Atmosphere was very hipster.

The fried chicken sandwich was delicious. I would also recommend the Brussel sprouts! A great place for a scrumptious lunch! read more

Samuel’s - Fried chicken sandwich, Brussels sprouts, fries. - Bars Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

My girlfriend and I recently moved to Evansville from Southern California and Samuel's is one of our new favorite restaurants. The menu is limited, but everything we've ordered is well seasoned and delicious. I especially love their Brussels Sprouts and ordered it twice in one day (I took my staff there for lunch then went again for dinner with my girlfriend), steak frites, and peanut butter smash. We also enjoy their cocktails, especially the "Six Toed Cat". We're looking forward to their fall/winter menu. read more

Incredible service. Staff is all super nice, super fast service. food was incredible and you can watch it being made. great environment, excellent ingredients. I couldn't speak any higher. Absolutely will be our recurring date night spot. read more

Decided to try out Samuel's over on SE Fourth Street in downtown Evansville. Walking down the street, Samuel's bright red facade grabs you. Entering this petite eatery, we were greeted by our server. The cozy interior had seating perfect for couples and groups of four. For lunch, I was adventurous and selected the Peanut Butter Smash Burger. Made with America Wagyu beef, it includes a creamy peanut butter and bacon spread, pickled red onions, aioli, and American cheese. A bit rich, but delicious. And yes, the combination of peanut butter and beef works. My companion had the Classic Smash Burger. And we decided to split the special for the day, roasted sweet potato cubes topped with greens and an aioli sauce on the side. By far our favorite dish. The sweet potatoes were the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Would highly recommend! Wish that it was a regular menu item. We also had some fantastic signature cocktails--The Secret Sauce, the When Life Gives You Lemon, and the Six Toed Cat. The only downside is that there is limited space. Overall, a classy spot to share a meal with a friend. Will definitely be coming back for more. read more

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If you dig a delicious smash burger, this is your place! Also, if you are in a hurry, but want sit down service, this is your place. I recommend the fries and whatever vegetables are on the menu for the day. Perfect for sharing at the table. read more

Food delicious Yess Service incredible Yess ambiance Yess Great job samuel's Be back soon read more

Been a few times and bought my parents a gift card and they've been a few times. All great experiences! Drinks are good and the burgers are the best around. Love that they source their meat locally. read more

Fun little spot with excellent food! The flavors of every dish were spot on. The photos on Yelp looked almost too perfect, but that's exactly how the dishes come out, picture perfect. The server went above and beyond. She had the bartender hand craft a lemonade since they do not carry it. The truffle fries, Cesar salad, Wagu beef and pumpkin cheesecake all exceeded our expectations. We will be back! read more

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So glad we happened upon this gem. Our host/server was wonderful. From suggesting beers to figuring out which sides, she was very helpful. The food was excellent, sweet potato bravas cooked perfectly and both grilled and fried chicken were moist and flavorful. We look forward to coming back for the steak. The only disappointment was not being told 'this drink will get you f**ked up'! read more

Food was very good! Truffle fries were amazing. Caesar salad w/grilled chicken was a small serving for $20. Service was great-although we felt like they were trying to hurry us up, and there was no one waiting. read more

First time visit, the menu had good choices and the food quality was good. Service was prompt and attentive. The place was crowded before noon so we sat outside. At first it was fine, but then the breeze ended and after waiting 25 minutes in the sun for the food it got hot. There are no umbrella's outside for shade. We thought about moving the table over to the Pawn Shop's tree but decided not to. They should make that umbrella investment. I looked for a fan on the menu but that isn't offered. A group of three sat down and left after 5 minutes. They were the smart ones. read more

Great food, we had the patty melt and the French fries. I don't think the food could have come out any hotter. Best patty melt I've ever had. The shoe string fries were hot and crispy. The signature cocktail I had was great and my husband enjoyed his drink as well. Atmosphere was cool, eat in or outside. Staff were very attentive and super service. Definitely will come back for another menu item. Great downtown location. read more

Tried Samuel's the other day on a whim. Super cute place, small but cozy. The feel is that of an old diner that has some small modern updates. The cocktails were amazing and would definitely recommend going if you're just wanting to grab a drink. I got the chicken milanese, which was alright but nothing amazing. I would be interested to try other things on their menu. Overall definitely would recommend. read more

Samuel's was nothing short of lovely. From the moment we walked into the door till the moment we left the service was exquisite. And the food matched the energy perfectly...it was amazing. Plus, to add to the experience everything is sourced locally farm to table. The ambiance was a vibe and I look forward to going back for dinner! Amelia was our waitress and she was a gem. read more

A very fun place to have a meal. The smash burgers were incredible and the truffle fries delicious. Our cocktails were so good that we were disappointed we didn't have time for seconds. The staff was very kind, and the restaurant was clean, cozy and intimate. We're not from Evansville, but we would make it a stop on our next trip through. read more

Food here is great (but please don't bother with truffle fries). Ambience is cute and modern. Staff are cool but maybe need to act slightly more adult and classy and also reconsider some of the music choices (I'm a cool 30-something who understands the value of universally acceptable music in certain atmospheres). Food prices are a bit steep for what you get, but once in awhile it's worth it. Biggest issue is the ventilation, so sit outside or be prepared to change clothes when you leave. read more

Incredible food and one of the best waitresses (Sarah) I've ever had, super polite and helpful. Awesome experience.

The Brussels were amazing it was a quiet restaurant we sat on the patio and the service was great.

We discovered Samuel's on a recent visit to Evansville and were delighted by our experience. Excellent food (especially the burger and Brussels sprouts), personable service and a cozy-but-classy atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

My friends and I used to come to Samuel's once a month as a double date night for almost a year and a half straight. We went on our own a few times throughout that year and a half and still had the same fantastic food and drinks! For the first year, all of our visits definitely deserve more than 5 stars. The food 10/10, the drinks 11/10, the staff 15/10. They were always kind and friendly and ensured we had what we needed, hardly ever a wait! It wasn't until the summer of last year that we started to have an issue with a specific waitress... I don't recall her name, but I wouldn't post it here even if I did. She seemed to be in a sour mood from before we even walked in. My friends and I are in our mid to late 20s and some of us, myself included, still have baby faces and are used to being carded no matter the circumstance. She made a huge deal out of checking our IDs before we could even ask for a table and continued to side-eye us throughout the evening. She was fairly rude to us when we asked for a table of four and told us we would have to wait for a table to be ready when multiple open tables were ready to go with silverware and cups. Luckily another waitress said there was a table ready and promptly seated us, weird. We had the misfortune of continuing to have the same sour waitress for the evening and she seemed to be bothered that we would even think to ask for a refill. As our dinner was wrapping up, she cleared our plates and asked if we wanted the check. When we told her we wanted another drink, she rolled her eyes and walked away. We had to ask another waitress to take our drink order as ours disappeared for a while after. Not even 5 minutes after receiving our final drinks for the evening our sour waitress came back and had the audacity to ask us to leave as "there are other people wanting to be seated." At this point we had been seated at our table for barely an hour and spent over $200 per couple on drinks and food. You think the least she could do was let us finish our drinks and pay first? When I asked for the check she said "gladly" with a smile. The first smile we had seen on her face the whole evening. I debated writing a review then, but thought, maybe she was just having a bad day and we were the unfortunate customers who received the brunt of her mood. Fast forward to a few months later and the restaurant was busy on this evening. The indoor dining was full so we asked to be seated on the patio even though it had been a hot day. When we saw we were getting the same waitress from our last bad experience, we were all hesitant and thought about leaving to save ourselves the stress. But we love Samuel's and decided to give her another try... boy was that a bad idea. After making yet another big deal and quite the scene over checking our IDs, she promptly disappeared for over 30 minutes. When a different waitress came out to clear a table whose customers just left, we asked her if we could order drinks from her and if we could have water for the table, as we had yet to receive any. She profusely apologized and came back with the water and our waitress to take our order. She hurriedly took our drink and food orders then disappeared back into the restaurant for another 30 minutes before a different waitress brought out our drinks. When our food did arrive, we asked our waitress for silverware, as we didn't have any. Walking off without a word she came back with unwrapped silverware and napkins and chucked them onto the center of our table and stormed back inside. Obviously, we were in shock that a simple request for silverware would garner this kind of response but at this point, we realized that this is just how she rolls. We quietly finished our food and drinks in record time then waited for our waitress to come back so we could just pay and leave. Again, we debated saying anything but as none of us are confrontational people, we just wanted to get out. When our waitress did come back out, another older couple had been seated outside and she seemed to know them. She squatted down behind my chair to talk with them for about 15-20 minutes. This was in massive contrast with how she interacted with us, as she was nothing but cheery and full of smiles with them. When she stood up to go back inside, I asked her for the check, and she immediately switched back to her "can't be bothered, pissed off demeanor" and yet again, stormed back inside. As soon as we could, we paid and got out of there. Since then, I have only gone back once with my mother and yet again had the same waitress. She treated my mom with the respect you would expect from a waitress and still treated me with the same disdain as my previous interactions with her. I have yet to go back. I am leaving this review now since I was invited to Samuel's tonight for dinner, but I can't justify going anymore if this waitress is still working. I would LOVE to go back! If the owner wants to contact me, I'd be happy to point her out. read more

smash burgers, signature drinks, intimate setting, downtown, easy prices and parking--what else is needed. We found Samuel's using Yelp. Glad to pass along the good news. We will make a return. read more