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Sammy's Shrimp Box

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41 City Island Ave (at Rochelle Street)
Bronx, NY 10464

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(718) 885-3200
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Best

Ambiance Is Great. Food & Drinks even better.. My wife and I had cocktails and dinner at Sammy's on City Island a few days ago and as always we were very happy with the experienc...

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Went to Sammy's in December, 2009 and really enjoyed the food and service. On Fri., 9/10/10, the family wanted to go out for a seafood/fish dinner and everyone agreed on Sammy's. ...

The top of my list 4/19/2009

I went there with my friend who was visiting me. The service was excellent and very professional. Seafood was nice, fresh, well prepared. It might be a little pricy to go every day. . But overall I am very satisfied with what I paid and I had a giant doggie bag to take home and food for two meals. Pros: great lobster and swordfish Cons: very busy more
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Wonderful Evening 4/15/2009

I go to Sammy?s quite often and always find it to be great. While they may slip every now and again, keep in mind that this place is ALWAYS very busy; they remain a great sea-food restaurant. We have always had the most professional service. The manager is always the most approachable manager I?ve found anywhere. He once heard it was our anniversary and came out with two glasses of champagne and balloons and congratulated us. It was a very nice touch to a wonderful evening. Pros: Food and service more
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Always great 4/14/2009

I have never had a bad meal at Sammy?s Their calamari and their blue cheese salad are the best I've ever had. Their steak and seafood is phenomenal. It's amazing that many people don't know about this place. Pros: Food and service more
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a winner 4/14/2009

We were seated promptly as we arrived for our reservation, even though we were a few minutes late due to traffic. The food was wonderful and the waitstaff very helpful in describing the selections and their favorites when we were unsure of what we wanted. As we were with an out of town guest, our request for a table next to the fireplace was accomodated. Pros: king crab legs and crab cakes more
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Super night out! 4/12/2009

Quite frankly the best restaurant experience I have had anywhere. Celbrity crowd, great people watching, awesome food and service. An interior that makes you never want to leave, they not only have the finest seafood dishes ever, but on my last visit I tried one of Sammy's Prime shell steaks, that were as good any any of the city's top steak restauarnt I've eaten at Pros: Great Food, Creative presentation, Nice atmosphere more
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Awsome Maine Lobster 4/10/2009

First time writing a review, I went to Sammy?s Fishbox on City Island on Saturday night with some friends. We were greeted promptly by a very pretty hostess and seated shortly after that. There was a buzz of conversation all around; everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. As I looked around to see what others were eating as our server Larry greeted us. He suggested we try the Martinis, I tried the Apple and my friends tried an assortment of awesome mojitos needless to say we had many. The menu has so many wonderful items I could not decide. Again, Larry came to the rescue and suggested an assortment of fantastic Appetizers followed by the best stuffed giant Maine lobsters ever Overall a great experience, young and knowledgeable server with personality. Will be back with more friends...Thank you Sammy?s Pros: Everything I look for in a great restaurant more
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A Memorable Dinning Experience 4/9/2009

I recently had dinner at Sammy?s Fishbox on a Friday and had one of those memorable dining experiences that seem to be few and far between lately in this city. From the moment we were greeted by the lovely hostess we felt so welcome by the staff. Our server was very efficient and knowledgeable without being intrusive. Pros: Fresh seafood, great service, innovative cocktail menu more
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Superior establishment 4/8/2009

Everything that we ordered was well-prepared and delicious. The scallops and crab cake cakes were excellent. Our wait-person was very attentive and even came back to the table to ask me if a certain ingredient in my meal was acceptable, so she was very mindful of dietary restrictions. An overall great experience, and we plan on returning. We also had the best Pina Colada ever, tall frozen and delicious Pros: Great food, great service Cons: can't think of any more
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Best Seafood Restaurant in New York City 4/7/2009

This is one of my favorite restaurants but definitely my favorite seafood restaurant. Fisherman that we know love eating here and ordering from their wide selection of fresh fish. That's all you need to know. We love it so much. The food is just awesome. My favorites include the whole baked Red Snapper (always must order it) The main dishes are delicious. My favorite dessert is the mile high chocolate layer cake.. Yum!! Pros: Food and friendly staff more
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Best Seafood ever 4/4/2009

Sammy?s is the place to go if you want a no-frills, old fashioned seafood dinner. The fish is amazing. Even my husband, who generally prefers steak, really enjoyed the fish here. The Fried giant shrimp are fantastic as well. Seriously treat yourself. The prices may seem a little high but are completely worth it. I would rank it as one of the top three seafood houses in New England. Pros: Freshest fish Cons: always quite busy more
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Giant Shrimp, Maine Lobster and ahi - oh my! 3/29/2009

I just got back from Sam's on City Island. Another great experience. I had 6 kumamota oysters and a crab feast. I'm in heaven. Everytime I go to Sams I tell myself I'm going to try something else but I just love the Crab feast. I did try the hallibut with the other night. That was to die for. So good. I'm a creature of habit though and the crab is my thing It's a great place to go, the food is excellent and I'm always treated nice. I highly recommend it. Pros: Food and service Cons: very busy, sometimes the wait a little long more
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Fantastic food, decor, service 3/10/2009

I?m a Brooklyn born girl and this place is my home for seafood and ribs in the great NYC. Great raw bar, very fresh seafood, I especially love the giant lobster stuffed with crabmeat baked to perfection. The service as well was excellent . Even the valet was good. Go here. Pros: Fantastic food, decor, service Cons: Pricey but worth it more
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great video 3/9/2009

I was surfing Citysearch looking for a good seafood restaurant when I happen on Sammy's Fishbox and viewed the video on your site, it looked great so I visited Sammy's and boy I wasn't disappointed , The place was incredible, giants platters of seafood flying out of the the kitchen people were happy and really seemed to be enjoying the food and the atmosphere. We were a party of four and started out with frozen pina coladas followed by two seafood feasts that were better that they looked in the video..this place is a major find..thank you Citysearch Pros: food more
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Sophisticated Seafood 3/6/2009

The sophisticated seafood menu features imported delicacies like fresh big eye tuna from Kona and Pacific Northwest mussels. From the raw bar, I tried plump, bi-coastal oysters selection which are a must. The Blue point from long Island were particularly sweet and succulent. My South African broiled lobster tails were outstanding as well. The Grilled wild king salmon was flaky and moist, brilliantly prepared to perfection. We were to full for desert but the table next door had a number of deserts that looks yummy. Pros: food, service, free parking Cons: very busy more
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Special restaurant 3/5/2009

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at sammy's last weekend. It was a great place to go for a special dinner or just a regular dinner too. It was a very warm and comfortable environment. The service was great our waiter was very friendly and helpful. They had a great special on wine that night.. The crab cakes were absolutely delicious and my husband and I really enjoyed our Shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and baked Lobster awsome, Beautiful Presentation! We were too full for dessert, but looked great! We will definitely be back. Sammy's is highly recommended! Pros: food, atmosphere Cons: busy more
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A definite must! 3/1/2009

Hello, Pros: Fantastic food, great service, parking on site, family environment, comfortable, lost of fun, great place to bring large groups of people and the whole family! Cons: Depending on the night, it can be VERY busy, though I do not really see this as a ""con"" more
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A terriffic evening 2/28/2009

My fiance was in town from Chicago and wanted to take me to a nice dinner for my birthday. I surfed around on city search in the Bronx and that's where I found Sammy?s. Our waiter was very friendly and down to earth. The decor was trendy, classy and instilled a warm atmosphere. I had the New York strip steak and Maine lobster combination and it was WONDERFUL! I highly recommend this fine eatery. Pros: complete package for a great restaurant more
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Whole Fried Red Snapper 2/25/2009

No question, overall this place is a complete package. Food, service, and value. Do not hesitate to test this place out. You will be satisfied. Fried oysters are my favorites but I can't leave out the Catfish and whole fried snapper which I had never had before until we started eating at Sammy?s. If you are considering eating here, just go! Pros: Great service and food Cons: Price but I still think it's worth the quality of the food more
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Best King Crab legs 2/24/2009

Being fortunate enough to live close by my wife and I regularly go to Sammy?s. The food is consistently delicious, in particular I love King crab legs and they have the best I ever had. The rest of the menu is diverse and good. Great family spot. Not a chain restaurant, great desserts. Pros: professional establishment Cons: often wall to wall busy more
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Be stuffed shrimp on the planet 2/23/2009

I ate at Sammy's recently on a recommendation of my sister, who goes to City Island often. She told me to go to Sammy's because hands down it?s the best. I went with my husband and my three kids. I had a stuffed Jumbo shrimp plate stuffed with a giant portion of whole pieces king crab meat. The dish was topped the butter scampi sauce that was wonderful. My husband had a 3lb Maine lobster stuffed with shrimp. Both of our entrees were mouth watering delicious. To our delight our Kids selected their dinner from a child?s menu and guess what no charge, that is amazing they feed kids under 12 free at Sammy?s. I don't know how they do it, but who is complaining, thank you Sammy's for an outstanding meal and those free kids meals were greatly appreciated... Pros: great food and my kids eat for free Cons: can't think of any more
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City Island restaurant with expansive seafood menu, feast platters, children's menu and separate bar--open late.

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  • About Sammy's

    41 City Island Avenue, Bronx New York 10464

    When You visit Sammy's Fish Box on City Island, you can expect impeccable service, unforgettable meals and captivating ambiance. Executive chef and owner Sam Chernin takes pride in showcasing spectacularly flavorful yet unpretentious just out of the water seafood dishes. Try our legendary Feast Platters. The Italian Feast for two features extremely generous portions of Whole live Maine Lobster, Jumbo Succulent Shrimp, Mussels and three kinds of Crab served with our famous garlic or marinara sauce over hot steaming fresh pasta.

    You should also try one of our Surf and Turf selections from New York's largest " Surf & Turf Menu" as well as our hard shell fresh only live Maine lobsters, Jumbo King crab Legs and the largest Snow Crab Legs offered anywhere. Sammy's also features the world best Baby Back Ribs, Prime Black Ang

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  • City Island restaurant with expansive seafood menu, feast platters, children's menu and separate bar--open late.

  • 3/22/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-2am Fri-Sat 11:30am-4am
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: City Island
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