New owners took over Jan. 1, so now is the perfect time to get reacquainted with an old favorite or check it out for the first time. The bar is getting an outdoor facelift in addition to some major decorative changes on the inside. There are two Happy Hours, seven days a week, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., which means allappetizers and drinks are half price. Pool is free every night during the second happy hour, so chalk up those sticks. The diverse five page menu at Sam's features pizza, tacos, sandwiches, salads, spicy fries and 10 signature burgers.
People are always surprised at how big our menu is, and it's good for healthy people too.
Old black and white photos of Lake Tahoe decorate wooden walls in a comfortable, cabin-type setting, where a diverse crowd can be found any night of the week. Promotional nights, video poker and an exchange library also are part of Sam's Place, which was established in 1971, making it one of Tahoe's oldest landmark taverns. Sam's is open everyday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and the kitchen is open until midnight. Sam's Place is located at 611 U.S. Highway 50 in Marla Bay. The bakery is a great place to carb up before skiing, with breakfast goodies such as cinnamon rolls, fresh bagels, scones and coffee drinks available from 6 a.m. daily.