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By now you have 2517 evaluation from 6 website(s) available. The average rating for Sam's Drive-in is 4.3 which means that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2517 reviews

What Nikki Stine likes about Sam's Drive-in:
Great burgers here as well as onion rings, and root beer floats! There was no carhop service when we came today, but it was just as easy to walk up to the window to order. We ate at one of the outdoor picnic tables. It’s a scenic country drive to get here from Rockford. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Burger, Floats, Fries View all feedback. What David C doesn't like about Sam's Drive-in:
During my stay in Illinois, I was attracted to the sign that displayed Ice Cream Nachos, and couldn 't wait to dine here after I finish my race. The novelty of ordering through an intercom was a no go since it wasn 't working when I was there. Instead, I ordered through a window and sat inside the restaurant. The nachos were broken waffle cone pieces. Since I got the basic one, the dip was vanilla ice cream with choc... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 55 reviews
Judy
16.10.2024 - 08:56

50's themed drive in. Parking lot needs a little TLC, so watch your step. This great stop is our stop for ice cream! Good burgers and you must try the Sams root...

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Rob
16.10.2024 - 08:56

Just an aside before I talk about perfect french fries: assuming you don't like going to the same crowded state park every weekend, why not try visiting Castle...

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Ed
16.10.2024 - 08:56

Came here because of the great reviews and really wanted to experience an old fashioned drive in that's not a franchise like Sonic. We ordered cheeseburgers, ch...

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Austin
16.10.2024 - 08:56

I hope your food taste good. Let me know and give me back a chance to work. I would so proud.

David
16.10.2024 - 08:56

During my stay in Illinois, I was attracted to the sign that displayed Ice Cream Nachos, and couldn 't wait to dine here after I finish my race. The novelty of...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 819 reviews
Mike
29.10.2023 - 15:57

Service: Dine in Price per person: $30–50 Recommended dishes: Burger, Fries Parking space Not sure

Sports
29.10.2023 - 15:57

Gives a retro type look and the food is amazing I would recommend this place. Kid-friendliness: Perfect for kids 3+ Parking: There are plenty of parking spots S...

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Nikki
29.10.2023 - 15:57

Great burgers here as well as onion rings, and root beer floats! There was no carhop service when we came today, but it was just as easy to walk up to the windo...

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Christine
29.10.2023 - 15:57

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Burger, Cheeseburger, Soft Serve I...

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Laine
29.10.2023 - 15:57

Went for the car show. It was great! Slow service but they were packed. Food was good to for a drive in. Food: 4 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 5

Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 27 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 35 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1581 reviews

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