Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

Great food and great service!

Great place for fellowship and food. Good service. A little loud for my taste music-wise. But overall, I would recommend this venue to everyone!

Had one of the best Patty Melts I had had in ages

Small karaoke bar. Decent food. Older crowd.

Good food

Very wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here as it was recommended by one of the hubby’s co-workers: Happy we stopped and had lunch and a couple beers!
Food was good, service was good AND the Packers were winning! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patty Melt

Just bad bar food..nachos look like a taco salad. Move on to eat come back to drink

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Onion rings were so gross I couldn't eat them. Greasy and extremely soggy

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Such great food! Loved the Rueben; garlic parmesan salad dressing is a winner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reuben

Searched online for a Sports Bar and it would appear I've found The Sports Bar. Of all the sports bars in Des Moines, Sam's has been recognized as the best sports bar. Happy I made a stop at the "Cheers" of Altoona.

Very festive and friendly crowd, thanks to Amanda and Shawn for the freshly fried wings, which were plump and juicy. (Not like those double fried wings one gets in a chain restaurant).

Pop in for the local craft beers and am very surprised of the quality and flavors. These beers should be marketed throughout the States. I have never, ever tried any beers like these before. I'll never drink a Coors again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right on it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Very friendly patrons and bartender. It’s bar food on the next level. A lot of places have good wings, but these are above good. They have become my wife’s favorites. The fried shrimp is also excellent. My old-fashion was tasty and well priced. Always busy with locals after 6, but there’s usually a place or 2 at the bar. Karaoke on Fridays, if that’s your thing.

Parking: It’s in a strip mall, so they compete with other businesses for parking. Occasionally, you may have to walk a bit further to get a spot, but never too far. I think there’s also parking in the back.

Kid-friendliness: Not a place for kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Stopped for a quick drink and some onion rings around 4 on a Thursday.

Plenty of seating available- directed to choose seat.

Ordered onion rings and drinks. My friend had a mule, I had a tequila sunrise. I specifically asked to please have very little tequila and the drink was burnt. Not life altering but I did ask and then wasn't able to drink it cause it was too strong.

Onion rings thin cut and yummy. Could have cooked for another 45 seconds. And it was not a very big portion for a full order.

All in all a good experience though. Nice and clean inside, cool temp, a few slots machines, TVs, etc. Good menu of drinks and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Sam's has a quaint and comfortable atmosphere with quality food, beverages, and the service is top notch. If you are looking for that neighborhood vibe with a respectable menu and good service, then this is your place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Wings, Cheddar Cheese Curds

Great lunch today at this bar and grill. Waitress/bartender was very friendly, attentive, and good at her job overall. Our food was hot and tasty. Definitely worth the stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patty Melt