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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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Top Sentiments among Sammy's Fishbox Restaurant Reviewers
Great whole meal
Great Drinks
Love baked clams
Great Jumbo Fried shrimp
Love cajan dishes
Love King crab legs
Good menu selection
Jumbo Maine Lobsters
Best fried fish
Soft calamari
Customer Reviews (125)
happycustomer
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2009I must have been to a completely different Sammy's. All these reviews are nothing like our experience. Five stars? really? expensive, overpriced, and very crowded, our group was seated at the most cramped table in ... (more)
ruconn
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2009I love great steak as well as great seafood, however it is almost impossible to find a restaurant to satisify both needs.. But I did find one on City Island, Sammy's fishbox. I ordered a steak and maine lobster surf & ... (more)
CelestialNYC
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2009took my mom here for lunch this past Wednesday, never been to City Island before. Was so impressed with the food here! I read some bad reviews about how it's overrated (from yelp) but I didn't think so at all! They had a ... (more)
Marcoman
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2009We visited Sammy's this past Monday evening. The restaurant was busy, with an animated atmosphere. We were greeted at the door, and seated promptly on time for our reservation. Our server, Bud, was attentive and ... (more)
eddiion
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2009My wife and I have gone to Sammy's a few times. We usually go there on special occasions. I have never had a problem with it. The food is super excellent, service is awesome, ambiance is lovely. The pricing is a little ... (more)
Bgelk
on Citysearch May 24, 2009Sammy's has fine seafood! You have try their jumbo fried wild shrimp, it is the best fried shrimp I have ever tasted in my entire life. I love seafood, and this is definitely one of my favorite seafood restaurants! ... (more)
yankol
on Citysearch May 24, 2009I truly thank Sammy's and their great staff for helping pull off the best party ever.............the food is still being raved about, and the location is beautiful. I would highly recommend Sammy's Fishbox for any ... (more)
Blank
on Citysearch May 22, 2009The seafood is the tops in the Bronx and beyond, as far as I am concerned, huge portions of super fresh and delicious food. Lot of freebees as well, including a free menu for my kids, which certainly hepls in these trying ... (more)
joapretty
on Citysearch May 21, 2009My first time there was a bad experience. They forgot to seat us so we were waiting for at least 2 hours. They ended up giving us a complimentry return pass. The next time i went it was amazing. It was a little less busy and ... (more)
stanliss
on Citysearch May 16, 2009The service was beyond incredible, the waiters are so friendly and eager to cater to your every need. The fresh shucked oysters and clams were ice cold and delicious LOVE THEIR free house SALAD! As for the meal, I am ... (more)
