Sam’s Southern Eatery

A little on the shabby side, start with cleaning those giant windows. The men’s room needs a hard clean.
The food: great fried catfish, fried oysters just to try them, I’m not a fan of oysters in general so I can’t judge well and these oysters did not convert me, good fried shrimp, red beans and rice were ok as was the cole slaw however both of these sides were very small portions. The catfish, shrimp and oysters were huge portions.
Very friendly service.

Every time I visit my family in Monroe I make it my mission to visit this place before I leave. The fried oysters are the best I’ve ever had and let me tell you… I LOVE oysters! Must try! The side orders are delicious too.

Over battered, overcooked, quantity over quality food. If you want a huge portion, but don’t really care about or know quality, this place is for you. Discerning diners should avoid.

The place was easy to get in and out. The service was cordial and the food came out in an appropriate time. I had the shrimp poboy and it was delicious. Definitely making another stop whenever I get a chance.

Place is a little pricey but not expensive… the shrimps are huge and they give u more than u order. I recommend giving it a try

Sam’s is one of my favorite GO TO restaurants when visiting Monroe.
I could rattle on on how delicious and ABUNDANT the food is. People assume that fried foods are greasy. NOT HERE. We ordered a fish combination and a chicken wing combination. There was not even a trace of oil on the paper inside. There had to be at least 12 fish filets and they were crunchy and perfectly seasoned.
All I can say on the chicken wing combo is … where do they find such HUGE chicken wings. We ordered three but they gave us four. And for just $ 4 and change including two two delicious sides. We were really hungry, but could not finish all of it! But it reheats beautifully.
I have also tried the grilled fish and it was OUTSTANDING and also perfectly seasoned. The condiments and sauces push it over the edge.
The location is convenient to all areas of the Twin Cities or River Cities.
I read some previous reviews on this location being a poorly refurbished Popeyes. WRONG. (no offense) It is sparking clean, has a unique and modern interior and exterior, and from the lines of people no one really cares what the building once was anyway. This is Louisiana… they do not wastefully bulldoze popular or historic locations. This saves the customers money.
Most of the evening clientele was a culturally rich balance of people from all over Monroe, waiting for to go orders. At lunch it is mostly dine in. Great location near the hospital district and civic buildings. And such a wonderful place to dine in with multiple flat screen TV’s and large tables that encourage conversation, dining and people watching.
I think we may have to g again tonight!
Coming from a metro area of nearly eight million people (Dallas/​Plano/​Richardson) Sam’s would meet or beat their finest based on the food and the prices!

I ordered the chicken wing platter which comes with two sides. The portions are very large and tasty. It is a little sketchy and the inside smells really sour which is a turn off. One of the ladies who works there is extremely rude and doesn’t have great customer service skills. Overall it’s ok but I won’t be back.