Sammy's Original

Category: Sports bar in Lake Forest, California

Address: 23221 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

Phone: +19497162367

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–10PM

Monday: 10AM–10PM

Tuesday: 10AM–11PM

Wednesday: 10AM–11PM

Thursday: 10AM–11PM

Friday: 10AM–12AM

Saturday: 10AM–12AM

Reviews

Jason Kammer

Jun 5, 2022

Great bar fare… just what you need at the back end of a hard day. Server Ellie is an absolute gem! Attentive, kind, friendly… she was our server for three consecutive nights, and each night was a joy. Ellie is why we came back, twice. Deep fried beans? Yep. That’s a win. Tater tots? Yep, that’s a win. Ellie? Big win. Sammy’s, do right by your staff… they’re your bread and butter. It’s too bad the drinks were slow. The bartender Paul seemed to be distracted, and when he was reminded that he was tending bar, he was scrambling to catch up, with several orders being backlogged, as was apparent by the number of tickets he pulled off the machine when he finally got around to filling orders. On top of that, he seemed obstinate toward his coworkers: I was in a position to overhear an ad-hoc meeting he called of the waitstaff, where he tried to push blame for slow service on the staff, but from my perspective, it was he that was the weak link. He seemed lethargic, and angry that he was inconvenienced by drink orders. Two stars. I’ll add stars when I hear Paul is coached on etiquette and teamwork.

Harleyquin0426 G (harleyquin0426)

May 21, 2022

Visiting from out of town and very sad I don't have a Sammy's at home. Came in on a firday night had a great waitress (forgive me I couldn't hear her name over the band) Great drinks amazing food and had live music but nothing too rowdy.

Jordan Mehl

Mar 5, 2022

Amazing pretzels, good seating, and great simulcasting. Happy hour M-F and the food is rather good. If you like watching horse racing then this is a great spot. Plenty of beer on tap as well.

Nicholas Campisano

Feb 3, 2022

Oye! This is a dope bar! Really friendly staff, plenty of space for… activities. The music is great and the comedians are… well you’ll just have to see for yourself

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Questions & Answers

Do you take seating reservations ?

Terry Tubman | Nov 20, 2021
michelle gilmour | Nov 20, 2021

No they don't .. there's usually alot spots

Who is the entertainment tonight

James Whalen | Aug 17, 2021
Sammy's Original | Aug 17, 2021

You can check out the entertainment page of our website sammysoriginal.com it is updated weekly

Will there be horse racing on TV Dec.26 2020

David Adkins | Aug 17, 2021
Joseph Dexter | Aug 17, 2021

Good Question? The way Things are now I doubt it but you should call!

Do you carry the Dodgers channels (Spectrum)?

Patrick Martinez | Aug 18, 2019
Ron Schaefer | Aug 18, 2019

Yep. Great place to watch Dodgers games while grabbing a bite and drink

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Do you offer betting on football pro and or college?

Scott Castle | Aug 18, 2019
max sanchez | Aug 18, 2019

No.. Sports betting not legal in California. . Nevada only..

Are you open early on Derby day??

Danny Bern | Aug 18, 2018
John | Aug 18, 2018

ABSOLUTELY!

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do they have hockey/baseball/other sports on or just racing?

Christina K | Aug 18, 2018
John | Aug 18, 2018

Yes all sports , as well as the ponies

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Do they have live music Wednesday nights??

Jose Maldonado | Aug 18, 2018
Sushi Shibata | Aug 18, 2018

It's karaoke night every Wednesday. And it's pretty awesome.

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