Sam Miller's

The only thing that ever disappointed me about the restaurant is that I WISH I KNEW ABOUT IT SOONER! $1.75 Oysters On The Half Shell, need I say more?

We came in during Happy Hour last month and we were treated INCREDIBLY by both the bartender and the manager! Also, Chef Tony knows what he’s doing because the food was unreal. We sat at the bar, but based on our experience the place should’ve been packed because of everything here was perfection. From the prices, to the service, to the food everything was fantastic. The food was cooked just right and well seasoned and I’m usually pretty picky. This place and it’s staff is a GEM that I refuse to gatekeep!

The bartender asked us if we wanted to paint pumpkins and of course as any two people in their mid-twenties would, we responded with “Yes please!”. She laid out a paper that covered the bar, paints, brushes, glitter and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Truly going above and beyond with exception service!

Even if she hadn’t given us that experience she still was a fantastic server and I just wish I caught her name. We ordered from the Happy Hour menu 2 draft beers that we’re $2 off at that time, the calamari and NC Pork BBQ Sliders. The drinks, food, service was fantastic, also you can’t beat $1.75 for their fresh Oysters On The Half Shell!

Overall a really great time for an intimate conversation or business meeting. For the price I was expecting a little more flavor. The chicken picatta was fried perfectly, but the sauce was a little odd. Salmon and rice was much better dish and had great reviews from friends. Potatoes were a perfect consistency but slightly bland. Same with vegetables. Simple, but good one time dinner. May just expand to new menu items next time.

We had rehearsal dinner for my son and daughter in law at Sam Miller’s Restaurant on 4/7/23. The manager, Ken Wall, was so professional, helpful, accommodating and made sure everything was perfect!
Todd, Chef Tony, Will & Alli were awesome and ensured everyone was taken care of. The food, service, & atmosphere was wonderful!
It was the perfect location for their rehearsal dinner as their wedding was at The Main Street Station.
Thank you!

Tony is the BEST chef here. His crabcakes are the best I've had outside of Maryland. I had to have my server call him out so I could personally thank him and just so happen he was walking by and I asked was he the chef. He was such a humble and kind gentleman. He was not only preparing food for tables but he had also been attending to a party in the area where events are being held and he was holding it down! Please give him his kudos and the kitchen staff for supporting him. He is a huge asset to this establishment. Looking forward to the next visit.

If you want a warm, cozy, and upscale / casual dining experience, this is the place. The dinners we four had were expertly prepared and tasty.....there were no take out containers at this table. Our food server Allie was delightful and the cocktails prepared by Andrea were superb!!!

We were debating between 3 restaurants on this block & made the right choice! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was comfortable but nice. Our server, Todd made our dining experience fantastic! He was awesome!! The cook/chef (believe named Tony) also came out to make sure the food was great... which it was!!
I'll definitely be back.
Great happy hour specials (also appreciated super clean ladies room)
Thanks again to Todd!

Wow! Great oysters. The wings were amazing. Happy Hour rocks! Going back tomorrow for the famous crab cakes.

Excellent dining experience!
The establishment has a lovely decor that's been maintained very well.
The food was absolutely delicious (Southern Chicken Piccata~photo attached, Crab soup & Ocean Cobb~Sorry, I was too excited to photograph them 😊.)
There's an option of sitting in the attractive & welcoming bar lounge or the intimate dining room.
The entire staff was pleasant & accomodating.
Derek our server was PHENOMENAL! He definitely contributed to our amazing dining experience. 5 Stars!
This was our 1st visit, but it certainly won't be our last.

I was on my way back to Virginia Beach and stopped in. The food, atmosphere and service was worth all this and more.

Customer service was great. Oysters were a little too breaded for my liking! But overall I would visit again.

This place...🔥🔥🔥🔥 the oysters were absolutely amazing, the crab dip some of the best I've tasted. Calamari was great, but the rockfish... WOW! To top it off, the sirloin was cooked so close to perfection that it cut with a fork! We will definitely be back!!! The bartender Derek was actually our waiter as well and he was incredible! Thanks for the great service!

Excellent night! Chef Tony came out to greet us, helped with our dinner selections. Made great recommendations. The food was great, chef blessed us with a surprise! Todd did a fabulous job waiting on us while training a new server! Would definitely return and recommend. Great wine choice and dessert!

Very enjoyable lunch menu. I had the oyster po boy, and appreciated the remoulade spicing. Kathy had the chicken salad and cider on tap. Service was a bit slow for working people, but we were on holiday :)

Shrimp cocktail
Ceaser salad
Crab cakes
Happy hour tequila and pineapple juice
It was the best
Very friendly guy at the bar excellent service
I didn't like the coleslaw vinegarish
But other than that I had a great 1st experience there

Nice atmosphere and unique experience! Oysters on the half shell were delicious and the extra kick in the cocktail sauce was welcome! Bar tender, staff, and the chef were all nice and personable! Thanks for a fun night!

MUST TRY: the coffee Ice cream sandwich is to die for and is one of the best desserts I've had anywhere!

We had a fabulous rehearsal dinner and welcome party last night! Ken had everything perfectly arranged and set up. Chef Tony prepared fabulous food!!! Will and his staff took amazing great care of us. The night was perfect. Thank You Sam Miller's!

We had a reservation, but were late trying to find a parking spot. They held it, and when we got there we were pleasantly greeted and had a flawless dinner with drinks, appetizers, mains, and shared dessert.

We had crab soup, the rockfish, and oysters Rockefeller. All of the seafood is fresh and perfectly cooked. The crab soup was excellent --full of crab and probably the best and most flavourful we've ever had at a restaurant.

Seating is comfy, and the music is good. The chef, whom we knew was busy, even stopped by our table. The waitstaff is friendly, and ours has a delightful personality. We'll be back soon!

The oyster sampler was so delicious with the raw oysters being my favorite. I definitely recommend the scallops with bacon succotash! Service was warm and very friendly!

My server, Roland, was the best. Despite the whole restaurant being packed, he was on point and going the extra mile for everything. He was the cutest! The food was incredible. I love the atmosphere and I will be back soon. Compliments to the chef(s), they know what they are doing. It is also Such a beautiful part of downtown, the location is perfect if you want to walk around and check out other shops or even go to other bar/club spaces after. I will be back!!!!!!

Fantastic bar and event space! We visited for a wedding welcome party and met up with the bridal party post rehearsal dinner. The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly + the owner chatted with us for a long time! Great cocktails too