Where can I eat in Kirkland Lake?

Sam's Grill, 57 Government Rd E — hand-pressed burgers, eleven poutines, halal options, and shakes spun by hand. Opened 2025.

Sam's Grill · Kirkland Lake

Kirkland Lake grew up on gold — the Mile of Gold ran right through town — and on hockey, sending more players to the NHL than a town this size has any right to. It's a place that recognizes hard work done by hand, which is the whole Sam's method. When we opened on Government Road in 2025, the lineup went down the block. Miners, nurses, retirees, kids after practice: the whole town, at one table.

Every Sam's Grill is run by the family that owns it — ours is no different. The Minesh family has been behind the counter in Kirkland Lake since 2025, pressing the patties, learning the regulars' names, and arguing (gently) about whether the smoked meat sandwich is the best thing on the board. Come decide for yourself. This is a shift-work town. Somebody finishing at eleven at night deserves a proper meal, not whatever's left. That's how I run the counter. A year in and I know most of the orders before they're said. That's how you know a place is working. Same food as every other Sam's Grill, made by people who live here. Come in and see.

Meet Minesh

Time in the kitchen and time on the floor, Minesh brings both to Sam's Grill. He's a local owner, so the people he's serving are his neighbours. Passionate about great cooking and even more passionate about looking after guests, which is why so many of them come back.

What Kirkland Lake is saying

4.3 · Based on 38 reviews · powered by Google

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Great food. Burgers are top notch, fries are very tasty. Jalapeño poppers are perfect and the oreo shake is a must. Service and atmosphere rated lower at no fault of the person serving me. As it was dinner time and seeing only one person on the floor to take orders, money and also prepare the food. As well that individual is probably required to clean the grill, fryers, lobby, tables, bathrooms every floor and every garbage at the end of the night. It is astonishing to me how the owner of this place only has one person working. If the owner reads this review you should always have a minimum of two people working at all times. Not only for the customers to have good service but also for the employees to be able to work safely. Employees have the right to have breaks and your customers deserve to get good service. For a place with amazing food stop hurting your employees. I could see the stress on your employees face when 6 people were in the restaurant at the same time. Do better. My rating for the food is 5 stars, but your disrespect for your employees needs to end.

Eric H

Sam's Grill Kirkland Lake·a month ago

Burgers are GREAT!!!!! So happy they have a gluten free bun option. Though not impressed the last time I ordered the bottom of the bun was so hard, I could have used it to hammer nails. Was inedible! If you go in and get EJ he is Great! He is friendly and makes a great burger! Anyone else gives attitude and is rude, and will give you stale food. Wont order unless EJ is working.

H D

Sam's Grill Kirkland Lake·4 months ago

Don't order online or check it before you leave. Didn't have cheese selected, can't eat cheese, paid 80$ for the order including tip. Tossed the cheese covered burger in the garbage and had cold fries for dinner

Simon Stokes

Sam's Grill Kirkland Lake·5 months ago

20 dollar chicken burger that's paper thin terrible customer service rude front desk asked how much for a milkshake and told me about seven dollars had to explain I needed a total with the chicken burger included and server was acting like I was making him do extra work then it took roughly 45 minutes to produce the order at which time my milkshake had completely melted I'll definitely never eat here again

ryan fowler

Sam's Grill Kirkland Lake·3 months ago

I think that sams grills food is good but my favorite part is always the service! The staff is always polite and punctual, especially E.J. They are always sweet and they dont fool around and waste time which is a big pet peeve of mine. Would recommend!

Addison Sampson

Sam's Grill Kirkland Lake·2 months ago

Sam's Farm Circle

Every Sam's Grill plate is backed by named Canadian farms. Watch the board for this town's Farm Circle stories — proof, not claim.

Sam's Table

This Sam's Grill is part of Kirkland Lake — sponsoring, showing up, and giving local teams and organizations a place at the table.

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Where can I eat in Kirkland Lake?: Sam's Grill, 57 Government Rd E — hand-pressed burgers, eleven poutines, halal options, and shakes spun by hand. Opened 2025.