Taste of The Town: Sam’s Pizza Pub

Taste of The Town: Sam’s Pizza Pub

First-Class Dining with a Family- Friendly Atmosphere

Text by Keith Wallis

When you ask about great places to eat in Hot Springs, Arkansas, there are several spots that will likely be mentioned. However, one, in particular, will always get the recommendation of both the locals and the tourists. Sam’s Pizza Pub was originally founded in the mid-1970s and quickly grew into a celebrated venue for family dining. Uniquely established in a neighborhood located on beautiful Lake Hamilton, it also offers the popular convenience of having a “boat in” accessibility.

In 2005, Tammy Montgomery bought the respected restaurant and continues to operate it to this day. She is quick to give credit to both Hot Springs tourism and the loyalty of local patrons for the continued success of her establishment. Tammy emphasizes the business-patron relationship by stating, “In the summer months, we are the go-to spot on the water. All of the tourists love us, and we are always thrilled to see them. However, in the winter it is our locals who drive out each night for our well-known food and our relaxing family atmosphere. We greatly appreciate them as well”.

Known for their extraordinary pizza pies and delicious hamburgers, Sam’s is open six days a week for both lunch and dinner. They also offer dinner specials on certain nights of the week. On Wednesdays, they showcase their famous spaghetti and meatballs, while grilling mouthwatering steaks on Thursdays, and serving up southern fried catfish on Fridays. They have inside seating for over 100 people, maintain a full bar offering a wide variety of drink refreshments, and provide live musical entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights.

While upfront parking may be limited at times, don’t let that be a worry to you. There is an overflow parking lot just a short drive away, with a valet service for shuttling customers back and forth to their vehicles. Plus, don’t forget, this is a boat-in restaurant. You can access it by both ‘land and sea’. From the water, Sam’s has four docks to tie up to and plenty of patio seating available for outside dining.

If you are planning a trip to visit Sam’s Pizza Pub, they are located at 401 Burchwood Bay Road, in Hot Springs National Park. They are available Tuesday through Saturday, 11am until close, and Sunday, noon until 8pm. Please visit their website at www.samspizzapub.net for a list of their specials, or call ahead for reservations. ∞