Sam's Southern Eatery - Ruston

It's closed right now, but the information here indicates it should be open until 9 PM. What's going on with that?

The restaurant was excessively hot, and the food was unpleasant. They turned on a fan, but it only circulated hot air.

I really enjoy dining at Sam's Southern Eatery, but this location didn't live up to the quality of others we've visited.

The chicken schwarma pita sandwiches fries were seasoned well. Fries crispy and of medium thickness. Soft pita bread. The chicken had a different flavored marinade than we've had before but still very good (tasted like a philly chicken cheese steak). Garlicky sauce included (we used to dip fries). For $10 combo it was hot and fresh. Drinks are bought separately. The cashier wasn't very talkative but mentioned he was new. Cook brought out our food himself and seemed very proud to serve us. Very delicious food we both loved it. The iced tea was dark and strong yum.As for decor it was very dark inside, not impressive, looked like an old shabby diner. At least appeared clean. Will go again.

An empty dining room during peak dining hours on a Saturday should 've been my cue. I asked the two guys at the counter what kind of fish comes with the plates. Whole and fillet I don 't know were the only responses I got. One of the guys didn 't even seem to speak English. Went to wash my hands while I waited...no soap in either restroom and it looked like it had been some time since anyone had been back there at all. One of the guys brought my order to my table but that was the extent of the service. The food was ok, definitely nothing to write home about. I wanted to try something local, but I left thinking I 'd been better off in my hotel room and starving with that $10 still in my pocket.