Sams Southern Eatery

Fort Smith, AR · American restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Fort Smith
#77
of 318 restaurants
City Percentile
54%
rating percentile
Address
Sams Southern Eatery, 1615 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone
(479) 769-2786
Website
www.samssoutherneatery.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat

Sams Southern Eatery is a restaurant located in Fort Smith, AR. It is one of 318 restaurants listed in Fort Smith. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Fort Smith city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday10 AM–9 PM
Saturday10 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–7 PM
Monday10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday10 AM–9 PM
Thursday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sooper Nerdy · Oct 2025

Food was good, especially liked the fish and red beans and rice. Waitress was great, wish I would have gotten her name. Weird cons, ketchup on the table was disgusting, fries were cooked perfect but the ketchup was just awful. GV ketchup would have been better.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Animalover4eternity · Jan 2026

We had a nice meal there with a local friend. Food was tasty and portions were ample. The heat was broken but there was a nice roaring fire in the fireplace! Our waitress was friendly, prompt and attentive. Atmosphere is dark and rustic.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rhonda B · Jan 2026

Definitely a local spot because tons of locals eat here. When you find out where the locals eat, you know you're in for a treat. Great portion of fried catfish and the green beans were delicious. Lots of different items to choose from. We had fish left over and reheated it in the air fryer...yummy.

★★★★★ 5.0 Machelle Schluterman · Feb 2026

Sam's is the best! The only place I want catfish and shrimp from. As good as what I had in Louisiana! You don't leave hungry! They load you up. I can't even eat the sides, I fill up on entrees

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Crystal Vette · Jan 2026

Tried the new location on Phoenix. The fish was a real disappointment—tough, skinny, and nowhere near what it should be. Usually the fish was great on Grand ave..tried Phoenix location...Fish was terrible, skinny...tough.... could not eat it. also had an old grease aftertaste of the other food. waitress asked to take it back.... Fries were great. Waitress was kind.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

American restaurantRestaurant

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