Sam's Southern Eatery - Joplin

We've eaten here a few times. The food is a great value, especially if you're craving some catfish. At one of our visits the portions were smaller and the fish was not a well cooked. At there best, it's easily 5 stars.

Awesome Sunday lunch! Had the fish, shrimp and crab cake combo! Very good food! Fried pickle appetizer was great. Super friendly and quick for fresh cooked dinner! Highly recommend, thanks!

The food selection isn't good. The waitress was very friendly but she didn't really come by our table much. I overheard discussing how she really didn't make enough money just having 1 job and with Christmas coming up she'd have to get a 2nd job to an older customer. I wonder how much of a tip he gave her? We had to get our own to-go box off the table (they were sitting on next to us). The chicken strips were too tough and had a bitter taste. I just ate the fries and half the cole slaw, and left hungry. Needless to say, I won't be going back to eat here, and I don't recommend this place to anybody as a good place to stop for a bite to eat.

Service was good. Food, underwhelming. Very overpriced for what you get. The food you get looks NOTHING like the pictures on their menu. The philly looked amazing in the picture, what I was brought wasn't nearly as appetizing looking and about half the size of the picture. My spouse had the double burger, was nothing special either. Fries were way over done, beyond crispy. Will not go again.

Pleasantly surprised! Waitresses we're so friendly and the food fresh and flavorful. I had the grilled shrimp poor boy sandwich. I've never had one before. It was great. I'm not sure what the sauce was they used on it but if you go, be sure to ask for extra for your fries. So good. I'd definitely go back. Wish I'd of taken a picture. The portions are generous.