The quality of food does not get any better in the little town of Grayson than the thriving and packed Mediterranean grill, Sam’s on Main. With quality and community at it’s heart, Sam’s has quickly become the hottest spot around all of Gwinnett.
Sam’s on Main Restaurant
From the very beginning this small mom and pop shop had a new flavor to it. Not only a flavor you could taste, but a flavor you could experience as well.
Unlike many places where you will walk in, dine and leave without so much of a meaningful interaction, Sam’s is immensely different. You will almost certainly see Sam himself come out of the kitchen, walk around the restaurant and greet every table throughout the night.
He has done this since the beginning of their restaurant opening in old town Grayson, and the impact is noticeable. Now, Sam and his wife, Nicole, seem to know every single person in the Grayson area.
In business, relationships are important, and in a small town, relationships are all that matter.
While Sam is a bubbly charismatic character with love for all, he is also a serious business man that knows what he is doing. Likewise, his partner Nicole leads the business in most of the financial and marketing aspects which help complete the team as a dynamic duo.
Restaurant Origin
While many people may think Sam just opened up this restaurant on a whim, he really did not. Sam has been a masterful chef all of his life and had been planning this for over a decade. Coming from Kurdistan, Sam made his way to the U.S with hopes of starting his own restaurant one day. That dream would take him many years to accomplish.
Along Sam’s journey he had the privilege to cook for large net worth clients, 5 star restaurants, and many tables around America. From these experiences, he has real sous-chef talent and creativity to bring to the table.
Eating at Sam’s
Let’s let the food talk for itself. The food at Sam’s on Main is by far an experience in itself. My personal favorites on the menu are the Knockout Shrimp and the Lamb
Sauté.
Knockout Shrimp
Similar to Bone Fish’s Bang Bang Shrimp, but way better, the Knockout Shrimp are out of this world. Lightly fried in a crispy batter with a peppery and sweet sauce drizzled over top, these shrimp will put any competition to shame.
You can order these bad boys as an appetizer or as an entree that comes on a sandwich. You’re guaranteed to love every bite. These shrimp have sort of become a staple of the establishment which got everyone quickly talking around town.
Lamb Sauté
One of my personal off the cuff favorites, the Lamb Sauté, is for those people not afraid to have all of their food on the plate touching. Sautéd with freshly cut onions, red peppers, garlic, roasted lamb and laid on top of a bed of Basmati yellow rice, this dish is a hungry man’s savory treat.
I am a huge fan of Sautéd food, so this might not be for everyone, but I recommend giving this a try!
Sam’s Menu
While my favorites are undeniably delicious, there is an array of awesome food to check out. Here are some of the most popular:
Starters
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Fried Calamari
- Knockout Shrimp
- Hummus Hummus Hummus
Flat Breads
- Prosciutto and Balsamic Green
- California Chicken
Burgers
- The Bulldog
- Portabella Swiss and Steak Burger
- Bourbon Bacon Jam
- Lamb Burger
Mediterranean Dishes
- Gyro
- Shawarma
- Falafel Sandwich
- Kofta Kabob Sandwhich
- Grilled Pita Chicken Sandwhich
- Shish Kabob
Seafood
- ShaShuka Salmon
- Chilean Seabass
- Fried Flounder
- Rainbow Trout
- Knockout Shrimp
Entrees
- Filet Mignon
- Compart Duroc Pork Rib Chop
- Choice Lamb Hind-Shank
- New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Final Thoughts
Grayson, one of the smallest places in Gwinnett County, seems to keep up in terms of growth, development and food with the other towns in this large county. This is all thanks to amazing restaurants and businesses like Sam’s on Main.
If you are ever driving through this small town or if you live in the area, then make sure to stop into Sam’s at the rail yard. Make sure to take a moment to try out this hidden gem. More than likely, you’ll even get to meet Sam himself.
