Food is great, always appreciate the staff, though generally the pacing is slow, we don't go there when we are in a hurry so we can enjoy it. As far as the ambience goes, we don't go there for that... we go there for great food and the lovely service. Feel grateful they are so close to us too!

Food quality was super good! Service was nice too but they need more servers!! So many people want to dine in. limited amount of servers and waited 1 hour to get to the table even though they told me it'll be 30 min wait.

Hunter S Thompson should have searched for the American Dream in the high desert, he might have found it here. The American dream of a better, richer, fuller life, I found it in an Indian pizza. Sam's is just an unassuming hole in the wall restaurant in the middle of a weird, dusty valley, but it has good Indian food. It has good pizza. It has spectacular Indian pizza. The Bollywood pizza was a nice, bready pizza topped with a spicy butter chicken curry; I liked the balance of it with the bright ginger. The portions are also definitely Americana coded. I think Joshua tree is better for having Sam's. I feel like it fits into the character of the area

This was shockingly good Indian food for what is essentially a wide spot in the road. We were staying in Joshua Tree while visiting the park and the hotel recommended the restaurant. We had a paneer dish and some tandoori chicken. Both were amazing. The service was quick and friendly and the restaurant was small but clean. We did go early. We wanted to eat before stargazing. We were the first table for dinner but there was already a brisk pace for take out. By the time we left around 5:30 most of the tables were full. I imagine by 6 there would have been a wait. All this said, it was so good. The food was well cooked and well flavored. The naan was divine. We will come back on our next trip to Joshua tree!

We came here 20 minutes to closing on a Saturday evening. We didn't want to be rude and sit down so we got too mini curry pizzas to go, which came out in less than 15 minutes. The ambiance was quiet, clean and modern. While we were waiting, other families came in to both sit down and order takeout, and the staff were more than happy to serve. Let me tell you, this curry pizza is so good that we just sat in the trunk of the car and finished it within 10 minutes! It was perfectly spicy and I am so glad we got to experience this!

Amazing food for such a far off and out of the way location. I tried the chicken tikka, coconut chicken, vindaloo, and a lamb dish, all were amazing. The chicken tikka was the best. Definitely coming back for more.

Found this hidden gem while exploring Joshua Trip. Felt like home with the authentic smell of the spices and vibrant atmosphere. It was busy and lively. The bhindi tasted delicious with rich flavor of the spices. The different types of pizzas were smoky and tasty, and the meat was tender. The dough was soft, fluffy, warm, and the sauce was creamy, which tasted really well. The service was excellent. Highly recommend it.

Hurricane Hilary has landed in Joshua Tree! ... and yup, we were stranded for a day which we didn't mind as we have a place to stay. We have plenty of food but for dinner we decided that we'll try Sam's as we have seen and passed by it many times on our many trips at JT but have not tried! The place is very simple, not much frills or gimmicks but a decent looking restaurant with clean tables awaiting hungry customers. The server/receptionist was nice and handed us the menu as we pick our own table which that early evening - we were the very first dinner guests. Harry, the owner, whom we had the pleasure of getting acquainted having shopped several times at the convenience store next door (which they also own) recommended the Mango Chicken Curry to my fiance, I, being a fan of Chicken Tikka Masala ordered the dish with a side of Pulao rice and Garlic Naan bread aside from the rice that comes standard with the dishes. Mango Chicken Curry Wow!..just wow! I absolutely loved this dish, the natural sweetness of the mango and the distinct flavor of the curry combined together in this creamy delicious sauce was just heavenly! Beautifully seasoned served with chunks of chicken, I can honestly say that this will be a dish I would happily order again and again! I am so glad for Harry's recommendation! Dip your Naan bread in this bowl of golden deliciousness and you definitely got yourself a winner! The Chicken Tikka Masala did not disappoint as well! A delicious blend of herbs and spices wallowing in a steaming bowl of goodness, the tender chunks of chicken tasted so wonderful and a delight in every bite! Pour some of the sauce on your rice and enjoy this creamy delicious feast! The Garlic Naan bread This was such a treat! and honestly one of the best I've had! You can just tell that the bread was baked beautifully as those crispy roasted bubbles distincly made this bread a visual appetizer but also a pleasure to eat! Seasoned really nice and not overwhelmingly garlicky, I highly suggest getting this to pair with whatever creamy dish you'll decide to get - you won't be disappointed! Overall, it was such a treat and we absolutely enjoyed our dinner at Sam's, the food was excellent, the service was expedient and awesome - what else can one ask for? Two thumbs up for Sam's Indian Food & Pizza.