Sammy's Fishbox Restaurant

My boyfriend took me to this restaurant for dinner for my birthday last night. I've heard great things about City Island restaurants but was not impressed with this one at all. The waiter was slow and unattentive, and the food was so-so, not the best seafood I've ever had. I ordered a cocktail which was way too strong. The waiter took so long to come back and check on us once we ordered that I was done with the meal before I could tell him that I was not satisfied with this drink, which I didn't drink. My boyfriend asked if they could take it off the bill since I couldn't drink it. The waiter referred it to the manager who then took another 25 minutes to come over to the table. He then proceeded to insist that we let him make me another drink instead of taking it off the bill. I explained that it was not a good plan because we were done and ready to leave. A restaurant of a higher class would not get into the practice of arguing about a $9 drink with the customer when they've already spent over $200 dollars on the meal. Not impressed at all. Cons: Bad management more

I been going since I was 10 when my parents took me there. now I have a 10 year old daughter and the place is still as good as always. I love the selection of giant family feast platters and the fresh clams and oysters. I highly recommend this restaurant. I especially appreciate it when I see Sammy himself popping out of the kitchen to make sure his customers are having a good time.\r thank you Pros: fresh food, cozy as well as happy staff Cons: sometimes wait is 30 minutes but it's worth it. more

This place has never disappointed me or my family, I have been a loyal customer for over 15 years. We celerbrate all of our special occasions ,it like being home. Good people and great great food\r Pros: Easy to get there by the Bronx 12 bus, it stops right at the front door Cons: sometimes it just to busy more

Just the biggest crab legs , shrimp and lobsters available anywhere in the Bronx. These guys realkly know how to dio seafood. I love it Pros: Food and decor Cons: I waited 1/2 to get a table more

I am a regular at Sammy's for over 35 years. and find the food to be always wonderful. The place jumps and has a happy feeling and a Great staff. I always recommend Sammy's and always get a big thank from my friends that try it. Pros: food, service Cons: sometimes I have to wait to long to be seated. more

I never expected to find sushi at Sammy's. I love it and was afraid to order it because it just seemed out of place in a traditional; New England seafood house. But at the urging of my friends who dine often there, I ordered sushi..Unbelievable to me it was certain the best or close to the best I ever ate. I can't wait to return just to try other things on their sushi menu that I didn't try on my first visit. a great time was had by all. My friends pigged out on 4lb lobsters, it was as if we were in seafood heaven..I also tried a frozen the right frozen Mojita, that was perfect.\r Pros: food, drinks, a fum upbeat place to eat. more

I live a short walk from Sammys and make regular visits. I usually go to the take out department where the food is good, However the real place to eat is Sammys garden room. It's classy but low-key, with a great ambiance- I especially love the cajan dishes. I've never had trouble with service, although it doesn't qualify as world class its better than average. Wine and drinks are big All in all, its a great place to go with friends and hang-out. Pros: good food, great bar. upbeart staff more

I not a great writer so all I can say about this restauarnt is that I love it. Sammy's baked stuffed lobsters are so wonderful. My boy frien and I I saveour money and go once a month to eat of of those big beauties. Pros: lobsters and apple martini's Cons: 1/2 hour wait more

I think the food ranks with the best seafood I have eaten throughout the world. I worked on a cruise ship for 9 years and have traveled the world over., eating in thousnads of restaurants from Rome to tim buck too. but nothing has come close to the seafood feast platter I order when I dine at Sammy's on City Island. The platters are full of jumbo shrimp, three kinds of crabs, clams, mussels, and whole lobsters ..you have to see it to believe it..Great great food, happy friendly and almost professional service make Sammy's number one in my culinary book Pros: food, drinks, decor Cons: music a bit loud more

I been a customer for 25 years and have never had a bad meal. It amazes me how such a busy and large restaurant has never dissapointed me or my friends. It must be good because when I am there I often see a celebrity from the sport or music business. Please don't ever cjhange we love you Sammy. On my last dinner There I had super large and sweet king crabs that were to die for. Pros: fun staff and 5 star food more

After reading all the great reviews I decided to try Sammy's. Well, I think Sammy himself is writing those reviews. The food was below mediocre, the decor was cheesy, the service was similar to a seedy diner, the vegetables appeared to be frozen, the fish was not as good as I can make myself, although my softshell crabs were a decent size. The most tasty part of the meal was the bread. The prices are FAR from reasonable. Dinner for 2 without drinks was over $100 for less than appetizing cuisine. This restaurant may appeal to people who find Red Lobster a gourmet place. It can accommodate large parties who don't mind mid quality food. Good place for kids. I was not with a large party or kids. I was with my fiance. I am so sorry I decided to go to Sammy's. It is nowhere near the quality of food you can get in Manhattan. I wish my experience was better. I had really high hopes and expectations after reading all the wonderful reviews. Pros: Bread Cons: Food, Service, Decor more

I went to Sammy's a few days ago with a small group of people... even though we arrived for dinner at 6 PM the waiter clearly could not handle the small number of tables he had (approx. 3). He brought our salads, drinks and entrees all at the same time (rather than staggered) then neglected to bring implements to open the crabs, ketchup for the fries, butter/sourcream for the baked potatoes or lemon for the fish. We had to eventually flag down the owner to get these items -- he was NOT happy and explained the waiter had only been with them for a few weeks. However, Waiting 101 rules were being broken all over the place... he also served my nephew undiluted cranberry syrup as a beverage and never brought us the two beers my sister ordered. In the meantime, we'd finished eating and the table next to us hadn't gotten their entrees yet.\r \r The owner ended up apologizing profusely but my feeling is, don't put people out on the floor if you can't handle the job. We weren't a demanding group of people and my sister and I both have plenty of waiting experience so we know how hard it can be. Pros: good food, friendly atmosphere Cons: terrible service can ruin a good meal!, also it is quite pricey more

What can I say..I frequent Sammy's since I can remember..Mouthwatering dishes.of the feshest seafood I have ever tasted. Pros: Food, Drinks, service Cons: often long wait more

I live on the upper east side of Manhattan but drive all the way to Sammy's on City Island when I want seafood. The lobster is lobster is the best in New York City. When my Lobster yen call I high tail it to Sammy's. Pros: best lobster, corn bread, home made dressing Cons: need to enlarge more

When I crave seafiood the only place I think about going is Sammy's on City Island. Evertime I try another place I kick myself in the rear for not going to Sammy's. I have never been disapointed there. THe worlds best food, is yummy Pros: great food, cool staff, romantic setting more

My meal impeccable and the srvice was great..I especailly love the piping hot Manhattan clam chowder and the oyster rockerfeller as my the whole red snapper cooked on a cedar plank scrumptious Pros: gourmet Food, Great Service, Friendly staff Cons: Very busy more

Last night at her insistance I took my Mom to Sammy's for a pre-mothers day diner, since she will be working Mother's day. WE had a super time. although the place was packed we were seated within 15 minutes and the food was so good. all in all my mom said it was the best time she has had in a long long time..thank you Sammy for a memorable evening..by the way we had the worlds best jumbo fried shrimp Pros: beautiful decor, nice server, giant portions more

I am a lobster freak.I love lobster and whenever I go out I order a large lobster, so as you can see I have eaten lobster in hundreds of restruarnts but recently I had one at Sammy's it is the best one I ever had, it came stuffed with jumbo shrimp and was succulent and tender. I ate every morsel..delicious! Pros: GREAT GREAT SEASFOOD, BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT, NICE PEOPLE more

On the recommnadation of my daughter'S boyfriend we dined at Sammy's fishbox on City Island last thurdays even.ing .It was the best meal I have had in many a day..The place was very busy and rightfully so..We waited 30 minutes and it was well worth the wait,..you must go AND TRY THIS PLACE..SAMMY WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE. Pros: Best food I eatin in , loved the atmophere, , Love the Cosmo I had more

What can I say..this is what every restaurant should be like. But few compare to Sammy's. I eat there every week without fail. They know seafood. Pros: 5 Star food, greaT staff, never rushed Cons: extremely busy more