Sam's Southern Eatery – American
Sam’s Southern Eatery serves up a golden-hued celebration of comfort, where the irresistible crunch of perfectly battered green tomatoes and zesty pickles fills the air with a nostalgic, savory warmth. The kitchen transforms simple ingredients into indulgent treasures like molten cheddar poppers and hand-breaded onion rings, balancing the deep-fried decadence with crisp, garden-fresh salads topped with chilled shrimp or seasoned chicken.
2949 College Street https://samssoutherneatery.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistency as a dependable lunch destination, guests value Sam's as a solid option for a quick bite with friends. Reviewers highlight the reliable portions and straightforward atmosphere, noting
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Mushrooms - $6.99: Deep fried mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $6.99: Green tomatoes lightly fried with breading Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $6.99: Pickles lightly fried with breading Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $6.99: Lightly fried Onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar Poppers - $6.99: Lightly fried and breaded cheddar cheese bites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sticks - $6.99: Lightly fried mozzarella cheese sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Sampler - $11.99: Pick any two appetizers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shrimp Salad - $9.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Salad - $9.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $5.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Po’Boys & Burgers
- Southern Single Burger - $7.99: Beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Double Burger - $9.99: Two beef patties, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich - $9.99: Beef, grilled onions, peppers, Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Chicken Sandwich - $9.99: Chicken, bell pepper, and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Po’Boy - $8.99: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Po’Boy - $10.99: Four oysters, Sam’s sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, salt, and pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po’Boy - $9.99: Four jumbo shrimp, Sam’s sauce, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Po’Boy - $8.99: Fish fillet, Sam’s sauce, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Po’Boy - $8.99: Lamb and beef meat, onions, tomatoes, and cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Four Piece Fish - $11.99: Served with two southern sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Platter - $12.99: Served with two southern sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $13.99: Available in six, eight or twelve pieces; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp - $12.99: Available in six, eight or twelve pieces; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish - $14.99: Two whole catfish; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $13.99: Three of Sam’s signature crab cakes; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sam’s Special 25 Baby Shrimp - $12.99: 25 baby shrimp served in Sam’s signature sauce; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Combos
- One Fish & Five Shrimp - $13.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish & Three Shrimp - $14.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish & Three Oysters - $15.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish, Three Shrimp & Three Oysters - $18.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish, Three Shrimp & Three Chicken Strips - $18.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Fish & Six Shrimp - $15.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Six Shrimp & Six Oysters - $16.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish, Three Shrimps & Three Crab Cakes - $19.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Chicken Wings - $9.99: Three or five whole chicken wings; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $10.99: Six chicken wings in buffalo sauce; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Pepper Wings - $10.99: Six chicken wings in lemon pepper sauce; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips - $9.99: Three or five fried chicken strips; served with two southern sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Livers - $8.99: Deep fried chicken livers; served with two southern sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Gizzards - $8.99: Deep fried chicken gizzards; served with two southern sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver & Gizzards - $9.99: A plate of our fried chicken livers and gizzards; served with two southern sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Portions
- Fish Dinner - $29.99: 12 or 24 fried fish fillets; served with two large sides Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dinner - $34.99: 30 or 40 fried shrimp; served with two large sides Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wing Dinner - $24.99: 20 chicken wings; served with two large sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strip Dinner - $24.99: 20 chicken strips; served with two large sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid’s Meals
- Baby Shrimp - $5.99: Served with a small drink and side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips - $5.99: Served with a small drink and side Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish - $5.99: Served with a small drink and side Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets - $5.99: Served with a small drink and side Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $4.99: Served with a small drink and side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Okra - $2.49 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $2.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans & Rice - $2.49 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $2.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam's Southern Eatery
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
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- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided information does not specify current operating hours or status for Sam's Southern Eatery.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, pescatarian, heart-healthy, and nut-free options across various salads and seafood dishes.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is considered a solid value, offering reliable portions and consistent quality for a quick lunch.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers value the restaurant as a dependable lunch destination, praising the consistent food quality, reliable portions, and straightforward atmosphere.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, cheddar poppers, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, and various southern-style burgers.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Sam's Southern Eatery is a budget-friendly ($) casual dining destination ideal for quick bites with friends in a straightforward atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Sam's Southern Eatery is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable American comfort food and southern-style dishes.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly American eatery is considered a dependable, consistent lunch destination for quick bites and reliable portions.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Red beans and rice are gluten-free, while fish, chicken, and shrimp salads provide keto and low-carb options for diners.
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