

Woodsy, whimsical bar by Red Robin’s founding family offering burgers with innovative toppings.
Hours
| Thursday | 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1024 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 397-3344
Website: https://samstavernseattle.com/
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
When you first walk in, you’re not really sure what to expect, but the staff is super friendly and the vibe is fun and laid-back.
They’ve also got a pretty cool history. I looked it up and learned that Red Robin actually started as Sam’s Tavern back in the 1940s in Seattle’s college party scene. The owner, Sam, was part of a quartet and loved singing “When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along.” That inspired him to rename the place Sam’s Red Robin. In 1969, “Sam’s” was dropped, the menu expanded, and those over-the-top burgers started drawing fans from all over. The concept eventually grew into Red Robin restaurants nationwide.
Sam’s Tavern burgers are 10x better than Red Robin’s!
I’m sharing this so others can double-check their orders, and in hopes that the team can take a closer look to avoid these mistakes. Would appreciate if someone could reach out to make it right.
You also can’t beat their $2 Rainer can from 11 am to 6 pm every day. It is rare to find deals like that in Seattle.
If you are looking for a reliable place with great service, amazing food, and a relaxed vibe, Sam’s in Capitol Hill is the place. I highly recommend it.
I’ve met some exceptional staff here, Gabe, Abby, Adrian, Jason, Sydney.
It’s a special time at Sam’s, at this location, at this bar. Only now. The heart and soul of this neighborhood.
A magic type atmosphere, worth a visit if you’re from out of town and in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Otherwise locally, if you know you know —
The kitchen back of house and food staff make GOOD food. Quite tasty and filling.
Staff was excellent. Friendly and helpful. Food was delicious! Atmosphere was funky and fun! So glad to have found this gem!
***EDIT…this has nothing to do with the review already given. The staff remains delightful. The atmosphere remains fun. BUT it has stuck in my craw since we left that night and I’m just now calm enough to write about it. We were a party of TWO. And sure it was New Years Eve. BUT, if they were going to slap us with an automatic gratuity on a PARTY OF TWO, I feel it should have been mentioned. Your receipt clearly states it will be added for parties of SIX or more. Do better. And I tell you what, we were preparing to tip better than the $20 we were charged but after we saw that…….nope. Sorry, ladies. Take it up with your boss.
Primary downside is that the burger is consistently dry. They dress it up incredibly well, so it’s still very good, but something about the way they store the patties / quality of the ground beef is subpar for a $20 burger + fries.