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Sam's Sports Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Altoona

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Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
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Easygoing hangout with a pool table & outdoor seats for familiar pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
Nearby attractions
Adventure Bay Waterpark
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
The Monster
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
The Underground
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Nearby restaurants
Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill
654 31st Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine
3131 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Pizza Hut
3160 8th St SW Suite B, Altoona, IA 50009
Casey's
3348 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Altoona
3580 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
2929 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
3418 8th St SW Suite 5, Altoona, IA 50009
B-Bop's
3635 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Starbucks
3414 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Planet Smoothie
3053 8th St SW STE 400, Altoona, IA 50009
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3160 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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3160 8th St SW Suite I, Altoona, IA 50009
Fully Promoted Altoona, IA
3160 8th St SW Suite K, Altoona, IA 50009
T-Mobile Authorized Retailer
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CBD American Shaman of Altoona
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Salon Suites on Eighth
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Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
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Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA 50009
4.3(262)$$$$
Open until 10:00 PM
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Easygoing hangout with a pool table & outdoor seats for familiar pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.

attractions: Adventure Bay Waterpark, The Monster, The Underground, restaurants: Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill, Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine, Pizza Hut, Casey's, Pancheros Mexican Grill - Altoona, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza, B-Bop's, Starbucks, Planet Smoothie, local businesses: Prairie Cove, Verizon, CIV Plus - Vape • Cannabis • Nootropics, Fully Promoted Altoona, IA, T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, The Card Pack, CBD American Shaman of Altoona, Salon Suites on Eighth, Target, Midwest Mattress
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Phone
(515) 957-9790
Website
samsbaraltoona.com
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Sun12 - 10 PMOpen

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Featured dishes

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Cheddar Cheese Curds
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Fry Basket
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Jalapeno Popper Bites
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Mozzarella Sticks
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Onion Tanglers
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Popcorn Shrimp
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Portobello Mushrooms
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Pretzel Bites
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Quesadilla
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Tortilla Chips / Salsa
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Wings
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Wings 20-Naked W/ Sauce Flight
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BYO Sam Burger
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Patty Melt
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Samongo
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Boo Burger
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BLT Sandwich
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Breaded Tenderloin
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Ham & Cheese
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Reuben
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Build Your Own Chicken Sandwich
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Nashville Chicken
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
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Chicken Strip Basket
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Fish & Chips Basket
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Baked Cavatelli W/ Marinara
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Baked Chicken & Pasta W/ Alfredo
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Build A Bowl Pasta
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12" Create Your Own Pizza
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7" Create Your Own Pizza
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Veggie Pizza
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Sam's Supreme Pizza
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Meat Eaters Pizza
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Crispy Chicken Salad
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Grilled Chicken Salad
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Italian Chef's Salad
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Taco Salad
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Dinner Salad
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Half Sandwich & Salad

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Nearby attractions of Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

Adventure Bay Waterpark

The Monster

The Underground

Adventure Bay Waterpark

Adventure Bay Waterpark

4.4

(200)

Open 24 hours
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The Monster

The Monster

4.9

(78)

Open until 7:00 PM
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The Underground

The Underground

3.6

(12)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine

Pizza Hut

Casey's

Pancheros Mexican Grill - Altoona

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

B-Bop's

Starbucks

Planet Smoothie

Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

4.2

(662)

$$

Click for details
Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine

Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine

4.5

(159)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
Click for details
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

3.4

(159)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Casey's

Casey's

3.7

(73)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby local services of Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

Prairie Cove

Verizon

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Verizon

4.7

(379)

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CIV Plus - Vape • Cannabis • Nootropics

CIV Plus - Vape • Cannabis • Nootropics

4.8

(53)

Click for details
Fully Promoted Altoona, IA

Fully Promoted Altoona, IA

4.9

(32)

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Ellen PaullinEllen Paullin
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.
Zong HuZong Hu
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.
Aaron FloydAaron Floyd
Stopped by while passing through town. Happened to be a packer bar which is great for a crew of guys from Wisconsin. Food was really good and patrons as well as bartender were nice and talkative. Would definitely recommend!
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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.
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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.
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Stopped by while passing through town. Happened to be a packer bar which is great for a crew of guys from Wisconsin. Food was really good and patrons as well as bartender were nice and talkative. Would definitely recommend!
Aaron Floyd

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Reviews of Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

4.3
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5.0
7y

I first tried Sam's when I was moving into our new home just outside of Altoona, IA. I hadn't yet finished our kitchen so I was STARVING but didn't want fast food, and found Sam's by accident. I am SO glad that I did. The bartender was very friendly and when I let her know that I hadn't been in before, she was happy to make food recommendations. I decided to go with a bacon cheeseburger, and I am SO glad that I did. The burger was prepared perfectly, and the quality was great. Really good seasoning and the bacon was cooked perfectly!

Since then, I have brought almost every family member that has come to town to visit, as well as taking multiple customers, colleagues, and friends here. My wife was very impressed as well, and wants to back soon. Always good service, good food, and good prices! Im so glad we found such a good place so...

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5.0
3y

My cousin and I come here almost every other weekend and we have yet to be disappointed while Amanda is working. She is friendly, engages with her patrons and has enough decency and self control to pull herself away to get customers their drinks. It seems other employees aren't as self controlled. Also, it seems one of the employees is the only one allowed to make drinks however I think it would be beneficial to sams bar if all bartenders were allowed to do this so they can get customers in and out quicker so you can get more in. Also, maybe start a drink of the day special and include Ole smokey heatwave in that. Thanks! Update, I've been informed heatwave is on...

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4.0
1y

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...

   Read more
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