Pierce Adkins

This restaurant is a must stop between Dallas and Houston. With great country food, salad bar, and a friendly staff you can’t go wrong eating at Sam’s. The menu is so good here you may want to eat it. I particularly love the country fried chicken with gravy and fried okra.

+1

Alice Weaver

This is one of those places that you must make a stop at, at least once if you are in Fairfield. We decided to do the breakfast buffet. They have plenty of fruit to start your meal with. The breakfast buffet consists of scrambled eggs, grits, breakfast potatoes, ham, bacon, sausage, chicken fried steak, pancakes, muffins and probably more that I didn't see. You don't leave hungry! They also have a store located as you enter the restaurant.

Brian Carpani, GeckoMediaGroup

Great spot to stop and charge car and grab food. There are electrify America hyper fast charging stations available in the lot. The food was great and while I wasn't hungry enough for the buffet it looked good. The bbq beef sandwich and onion rings were great and very big portions for the prices. Service was friendly and quick as well.

+6

Domingo Monjaras Salazar (Dom)

Sam's Original Restaurant is the hidden gem every Texan wants to find! My friend Jeff recommended Sam's as we were driving back from a road trip to an A&M game. Little did I know I would have one of the best American buffets in Texas! The food was wonderfully made, delicious to the bone, and packed with flavor. The salad bar was freshly prepared; I loved how they also served fresh fruit to go along with it! The service was a prime example of Southern hospitality - every single waitress so kind and greeted us with a gentle demeanor. The desserts you were definitely the best part of the buffet. There was a variety of pies, peach cobbler, and ice cream. My personal favorite was the Coconut Crean Pie - it was astronomically delicious 😋 Sam's was a wonderful conclusion to our trip! I recommend everyone traveling along I-45 to try it at least once in their lifetimes!

+1

Sunshine

This place is in the middle of nowhere and couldn’t get any closer to the freeway without having striped lines on it, but they were packed with customers. The speciality is the buffet. They had something for everyone. I opted out because it was too much temptation. The chicken sandwich I had was excellent. As were the fried okra and black eyed peas. Our server was helpful and kept our drinks topped off. She had warm bread and butter to our table before we even finished sitting down. The bread is fantastic. They also have a cute little gift shop. Definitely worth the stop.

+5

Rebecca Beaton

If you’re looking for a spot to go while you charge your EV, this place is the perfect spot! We had very tasty chicken fried steak with sweet tea and many pies to choose from. The dining area is modest, but it’s usually vibrant because of the buzz of the people. Clean bathrooms and a gift shop to hang out in if you’re not looking to eat. Really kind staff, really great home cookin. And the chargers were great! 218 kWh. Can’t recommend this place enough!

They have buffet, yet menu has options. I had the grilled chicken caesar wrap... it was delicious. My family had BBQ and the works, and they loved it. service was good and the ambiance friendly and…

They have buffet, yet menu has options. I had the grilled chicken caesar wrap... it was delicious. My family had bbq and the works, and they loved it. Service was good and the ambiance frie…

They have buffet, yet menu has options. I had the grilled chicken caesar wrap... it was delicious. My family had BBQ and the works, and they loved it. Service was good and the ambiance friendly and…

They have buffet, yet menu has options. I had the grilled chicken caesar wrap... it was delicious. My family had BBQ and the works, and they loved it. Service was good and the ambiance friendly…

If you're cruising up or down I-45, Sam's Original Restaurant is an absolute must-stop in Fairfield!\nFriendly, down-home service - and if you can, ask for Jacki. She's a fantastic server with a big …

If you're cruising up or down I-45, Sam's Original Restaurant is an absolute must-stop in Fairfield!\nFriendly, down-home service - and if you can, ask for Jacki. She's a fantastic server with a …

Great food. Friendly staff. The fried chicken is great. I really enjoyed. I work nearby, and when I'm in the mood for great food, I come here in Fairfield.

Great food. Friendly staff. The fried chicken is great. I really enjoyed. I work nearby, and when I'm in the mood for great food, I come here in Fairfield.

Great food. Friendly staff. The fried chicken is great. I really enjoyed. I work nearby, and when I'm in the mood for great food, I come here in Fairfield.

Today I had the wonderful experience of meeting the sweetest people at this Sams buffet in Fairfield TX. Our waitress was a young lady by the name of Laney and was introduced to her sister and moth…

Food is amazing. Hard to find places like this anymore. Beautiful place, clean inside is nice country home town atmosphere. Restrooms clean. The buffet is best spot from Dallas to Houston this is a…

Breakfast buffet was delicious (eggs, bacon, biscuits, pancakes, chicken fried steak with gravy... and more) and our waitress was wonderful. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. Great stop for famil…

Great service. Even better food. Loved the down home atmosphere. \nWe try to make a point of stopping here on our way to Ft. Worth.

Really good breakfast buffet. Lunch is also great, with a really good CFS, fresh yeasty bread and fresh salad options including spinach. They have recently added a full bar, plus electric car charg…

Really good breakfast buffet. Lunch is also great, with a really good CFS, fresh yeasty bread and fresh salad options including spinach. They have recently added a full bar, plus electr…

Really good breakfast buffet. Lunch is also great, with a really good CFS, fresh yeasty bread and fresh salad options including spinach. They have recently added a full bar, plus electric car c…

Great buffet, Bar-B-Q, service, prices, and location. Home cooked food served with a smile. Texas friendly. Very tasty food.

Great buffet, Bar-B-Q, service, prices, and location. Home cooked food served with a smile. Texas friendly. Very tasty food.

Great buffet, Bar-B-Q, service, prices, and location. Home cooked food served with a smile. Texas friendly. Very tasty food.

Food was delicious!! The salad bar had everything. Okra was great. chicken fried steak was “right as rain”, per my boyfriend! The blueberry muffins were yummy. And the bread pudding…o m g!!! Cu…

On our way to New Mexico, and my dad insisted that we stop at Sam's for their breakfast buffet. I'm so glad that we did. It was great food, and great service. They had eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, ch…

Kris S

I travel a lot for work all over the country and love a good BBQ place, put all you can eat next to that and I am a happy guy. We asked some locals where to go for dinner and suggested Sam’s. The buffet was well stocked and had a really large selection. They offered soup and salad bar with fresh veggies and homemade style soups. The main buffet had so many options and I love a good brisket which was a little on the dry side but when it’s at a buffet sitting under a heat lamp you really can’t complain, they also offered catfish, fried shrimp, fried chicken with a variety of sides. I would definitely stop back in when back in town.

+2

Leanna Curry Larson

Nice place to eat that we found by accident. My spouse like to eat at a buffet, I would prefer menu items freshly cooked. This place offers both. This isn't the place to eat if you have dietary restrictions; it is definitely for meat eaters. However, I had a baked potato, our guests had pineapple chicken, and my spouse utilized the buffet only. Everyone left satiated. Our waitress was very nice, along with other staff. This is a nice family eatery. There's also a gift store.

Evy Harvey

Its the yummy cliché of taste good, feel good, get in my tummy comfort food. Chicken and dumplings, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, brisket, pies, bread. Not keto friendly. Clean bathrooms, private stalls, and a gift store. Easy access to highway. Perfect stop while traveling between dfw and houston.Houston. $64 for 2 beers a Margarida and 3 buffets

+2

Kristin Adair

Excellent buffet. Loved the bbq roast and smoked sausage. Delicious. The pies were so so, not bad just not show stoppers. The Mac and cheese was so creamy and tasty. For the price I think it's a great deal and worth the stop.

+3

I used to really like Sam's but it has gone way downhill. They need to change the grease or something the chicken fried steak was off. Most of the other stuff seemed straight out of a can.

I used to really like Sam's but it has gone way downhill. They need to change the grease or something the chicken fried steak was off. Most of the other stuff seemed straight out of a can.

I used to really like Sam's but it has gone way downhill. They need to change the grease or something the chicken fried steak was off. Most of the other stuff seemed straight out of a can.

Old style country buffet that reminds me of being in Central Texas during the '70s. \n\nFried chicken, chicken fried steaks cream gravy, a big loaf of yeast bread when you sit down.... Sweet tea, c…

Old style country buffet that reminds me of being in Central Texas during the '70s. \n\nFried chicken, chicken fried steaks cream gravy, a big loaf of yeast bread when you sit down.... Sweet tea, c…

Old style country buffet that reminds me of being in Central Texas during the '70s. \n\nFried chicken, chicken fried steaks cream gravy, a big loaf of yeast bread when you sit down.... Sweet te…

They have a buffet with a salad bar, vegetables, and entrees, which is good for the large appetite. You can also order off the extensive menu and receive an entree, vegetable, a salad bar and bread.…

They have a buffet with a salad bar, vegetables, and entrees, which is good for the large appetite. You can also order off the extensive menu and receive an entree, vegetable, a salad bar an…

They have a buffet with a salad bar, vegetables, and entrees, which is good for the large appetite. You can also order off the extensive menu and receive an entree, vegetable, a salad bar and brea…

This came recommended from a friend, who said, “Get fried chicken at Sam’s.” We had no prior knowledge of Sam’s so we went. First impression: at first glance you may think this is a closed-down, m…

This came recommended from a friend, who said, “Get fried chicken at Sam’s.” We had no prior knowledge of Sam’s so we went. First impression: at first glance you may think this is a closed-dow…

Sweet bread was served warm and delicious. Ordered Hawaiian chicken with mashed potatoes and small onion rings. chicken was delicious, mashed potatoes okay, but onion rings disappointing. The sma…

The hamburger steak was good the bread was tastey But ...the 5.00 piece of coconut pie was Awful the merguine was the only thing I could eat it tasted like gelatin not coconut pie at all it …

We enjoyed our buffet meal at Sam's. Being there at noon on a Saturday, the restaurant was busy but we were seated immediately. staff was friendly and efficient, restaurant appeared to be very cl…

The food was bland. The bread was eh. The fried chicken was flavorless with no seasoning. The green beans tasted like they came out of a can. The brisket was oily. The dessert selection was…

I have seen this place many times driving between Dallas and Houston. It sits just off 45 in Fairfield. Big red Sam’s sign has been around for ever. Old school buffet place with a little shop when you first walk in. I was there for breakfast and chose the buffet. They do have some menu items as well. It was standard breakfast buffet items such as eggs, potatoes,bacon,sausage, pancakes,muffins etc. There were no fruit options or waffles. All the food was hot, but it was just very average. The place is large so they must get some crowds for lunch/dinner buffet which I think they are more known for as well as pies. I have no need to try the breakfast buffet again. Perhaps the lunch/dinner one day.

Karen

We drove 1hr 20min to this restaurant based on the comments of a friend that lives in Mexia. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!! The food was just okay. Nothing special to write home about. If you’re driving from Waco through Mexia to Franklin, don’t go all the way to Franklin to go to Sam’s. You will be sorely disappointed. Just stop at the Farm House in Mexia. Now that place has EXCELLENT FOOD!!! Sam’s is sorely lacking. It may have been good years ago and still running off its reputation. The food was just average. Although, I do have to say I did really like the fresh bread that was brought to the table and the salad bar. The salad bar had a decent amount of different selections, not all of it fresh, but enough to make a really nice fresh salad. I also like the potato soup. A very nice can selection. The rest was just average or below average. The greens were a disgusting can selection of greens. That should be removed from the buffet. Also the desserts were atrocious!!! Anyway, if you live in Franklin you may have no other choice. If you don’t live there, don’t drive there for this restaurant. Very disappointing.

Jen O

Have stopped here for many years to take home bbq on my way back from Dallas. It was always the best and worth the trip to the other side of I-45. Stopped last night around 6:30 for first time in probably a year. In my opinion, it is not what it used to be. Brisket was dry and it and the ribs and the smoked turkey were just bleh. I have never ordered smoked turkey from Sam's before but got some last night. It was sliced like super thin deli lunch meat. This was strange to me as we get nice thick slices from Rudy's. Bathroom floor was so sticky I had to wipe the soles of my shoes off with wet paper towels on my way out the bathroom door. Yuck. Guess I just saved 30 minutes on my trips from Dallas to Houston!

Food was cold. Waitress never came back when we complained the manager didn't even have the decency to come out just gave tiny discount. Then they wanted to charge 3% fee on debit card!

We traveled far to eat here just to be greeted by three roaches on the buffet. I have pictures but it's not letting me post them. The wait staff was friendly when we reported it and they did acknowledge that they knew about the situation and say they got it treated yesterday but in that case they probably should have been closed until the problem was under control. We left instantly. The lady that was going to be our waitress was very sweet.

Ronald Lee

Used to be one of the best places around. Took my kids there today. Everything was cold. I tried 5 different meats and they were all terrible. We left hungry. After paying 153$. And went to McDonald’s. Will never go back after 20$ a person for cold bland food. Someone call bar rescue or Gordon Ramsey.