Samuel's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Samuel's, a hidden gem located at 113 SE 4th St in downtown Evansville, IN, where culinary creativity meets exceptional service. Samuel's menu is a celebration of flavors, offering enticing options like the renowned Brussels sprouts and succulent Nashville hot chicken. Each dish is masterfully crafted, combining unique ingredients that leave your taste buds dancing.
Guests rave about the smash burger variations, including the spicy peach and goat cheese version that consistently garners high praise. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual meal or a special celebration like an engagement.
- Exceptional Service: Quick and friendly staff enhance your dining experience.
- Unique Flavors: Chef-inspired dishes showcase innovative twists.
- Perfect Ambiance: A cozy setting ideal for both intimate dinners and gatherings.
Overall, Samuel's is not just a restaurant; it's an experience that will leave you wanting more.
KITCHEN - APPS/SIDES
TRUFFLE FRIES
Shareable portion of our famous hand cut fries, tossed in white truffle oil and finished with a shower of fresh grated parmesan cheese and herbs. Served with our house garlic aioli for dipping.
HAND CUT FRIES
Fresh made and cut in house, finished with salt and served with garlic aioli for dipping.
BRUSSELS
Flash fried Brussels sprouts tossed in our citrus basil aioli, finished with crushed pistachio, citrus zest, and chives.
SWEET POTATO BRAVAS
Tender cubes of sweet potato tossed in our sweet and spicy seasoning blend, served with citrus basil aioli and micro cilantro.
SPICY CHESAPEAKE FRIES
Our house cut fries tossed in a classic Chesapeake Bay seasoning blend. Garnished with chive and served with garlic aioli for dipping.
CAESAR SALAD
An updated classic- crisp romaine lettuce dressed with creamy Caesar dressing, garnished with sun-dried tomato, fresh grated parmesan cheese, and seasoned croutons. Add chicken for an additional charge.
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens topped with shaved carrot, baby heirloom tomato, crisp crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, & seasoned croutons. Dressed with our homemade ranch dressing. *All to-go salads are served with dressing on the side.
CITRUS SUNSHINE SALAD
CLASSIC KALE
KITCHEN - SALADS
KITCHEN - MAINS
CLASSIC SMASH
Two Black Hawk Farms Wagyu beef smash patties, American cheese, grill melted shaved white onion, and our house garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
PEANUT BUTTER SMASH
Two Black Hawk Farms wagyu beef smash patties, house made peanut butter and bacon jam, American cheese, and pickled red onions served with our house garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our garlic aioli and dill pickle chips.
HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, dredged in our secret recipe *not too spicy* Nashville Hot Chicken bath, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our homemade Rosemary Ranch and dill pickle chips.
BLT
Like the classic, but better. Crispy bacon, toasted sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, dressed up with pickled red onion and basil aioli.
FEATURE BURGER
Our Black Hawk Farms Wagyu double smashburger feature rotates every month- call to ask about the current feature toppings.
PATTY MELT
An old school classic- two Black Hawk Farms Wagyu beef patties, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and our signature patty sauce served on grilled sourdough bread.
STEAK FRITES
A Samuel's signature item. 8oz of Black Hawk Farms Waygu beef cooked to a perfect 135 medium rare. Served with our house cut fries, garlic aioli, smoked Maldon salt, and a shower of herbs.
CHICKEN CLUB
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our homemade Rosemary Ranch dressing, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato.
CHICKEN MILANESE
Two crispy fried Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts showered with fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Served with an heirloom tomato and arugula salad lightly dressed with fresh lemon and olive oil and garlic aioli for dipping.
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Perfectly creamy vanilla New York Style cheesecake topped with a rotating seasonally inspired topping. Call to ask about the current offering.
KITCHEN - DESSERT
KITCHEN - EXTRA SAUCES
SIDE GARLIC AIOLI
SIDE RANCH
SIDE KETCHUP
SIDE BASIL AIOLI
SIDE PATTY SAUCE
SIDE MUSTARD
TRUFFLE FRIES
Shareable portion of our famous hand cut fries, tossed in white truffle oil and finished with a shower of fresh grated parmesan cheese and herbs. Served with our house garlic aioli for dipping.
HAND CUT FRIES
Fresh made and cut in house, finished with salt and served with garlic aioli for dipping.
BRUSSELS
Flash fried Brussels sprouts tossed in our citrus basil aioli, finished with crushed pistachio, citrus zest, and chives.
SWEET POTATO BRAVAS
Tender cubes of sweet potato tossed in our sweet and spicy seasoning blend, served with citrus basil aioli and micro cilantro.
SPICY CHESAPEAKE FRIES
Our house cut fries tossed in a classic Chesapeake Bay seasoning blend. Garnished with chive and served with garlic aioli for dipping.
APPS/SIDES
SALADS
CAESAR SALAD
An updated classic- crisp romaine lettuce dressed with creamy Caesar dressing, garnished with sun-dried tomato, fresh grated parmesan cheese, and seasoned croutons. Add chicken for an additional charge.
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens topped with shaved carrot, baby heirloom tomato, crisp crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, & seasoned croutons. Dressed with our homemade ranch dressing. *All to-go salads are served with dressing on the side.
CITRUS SUNSHINE SALAD
CLASSIC KALE
CLASSIC SMASH
Two Black Hawk Farms Wagyu beef smash patties, American cheese, grill melted shaved white onion, and our house garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
PEANUT BUTTER SMASH
Two Black Hawk Farms wagyu beef smash patties, house made peanut butter and bacon jam, American cheese, and pickled red onions served with our house garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our garlic aioli and dill pickle chips.
HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, dredged in our secret recipe *not too spicy* Nashville Hot Chicken bath, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our homemade Rosemary Ranch and dill pickle chips.
BLT
Like the classic, but better. Crispy bacon, toasted sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, dressed up with pickled red onion and basil aioli.
FEATURE BURGER
Our Black Hawk Farms Wagyu double smashburger feature rotates every month- call to ask about the current feature toppings.
PATTY MELT
An old school classic- two Black Hawk Farms Wagyu beef patties, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and our signature patty sauce served on grilled sourdough bread.
STEAK FRITES
A Samuel's signature item. 8oz of Black Hawk Farms Waygu beef cooked to a perfect 135 medium rare. Served with our house cut fries, garlic aioli, smoked Maldon salt, and a shower of herbs.
CHICKEN CLUB
Buttermilk brined Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast tossed in our house made seasoned chicken breading, fried until perfectly crisp, and served on a toasted brioche bun with our homemade Rosemary Ranch dressing, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato.
CHICKEN MILANESE
Two crispy fried Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts showered with fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Served with an heirloom tomato and arugula salad lightly dressed with fresh lemon and olive oil and garlic aioli for dipping.
MAINS
DESSERT
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Perfectly creamy vanilla New York Style cheesecake topped with a rotating seasonally inspired topping. Call to ask about the current offering.