Sammy's Fish Box
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
City Island, Bronx
Ranked #7 for seafood restaurants in Bronx
"A little pricey, but delicious food and huge portions."(9 Tips)
"Get the Paella !"(5 Tips)
"Order the shrimp scampi and definitly their apple martini!"(4 Tips)
"The cornbread with warm bread and cheese before the meal...mmmmmm..."(3 Tips)
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I've been several times over several years & enjoy the atmosphere more than some of the other City Island restaurants. It can be pricey, but the mussels are great & the portions are extremely large.
Matthew CaldecuttAugust 12, 2017I can't remember exactly what I ordered, but it was served in bowl. My companion and I ate maybe a quarter of it. It was delicious and we had no way to take the leftovers home.
Moses NelsonNovember 14, 2016Portions are HUGE! Definitly more than one person can eat, especially with the bread you get and salad. Get an appetizer and share an entrée if you're on a date. I'll definitely go back.
star dionneOctober 10, 2017I enjoy the outdoor seating. Sometimes the French fries are soggy. I mainly go for calamari , Hennessey colada or sangria
Gene WilliamsMay 23, 2023This is all that's included with ordering the Fried Jumbo Shrimp entree. That high glass drink was not included, btw it's the Ultimate Margarita that was strong and delicious!
Jan BanksMay 1, 2019The seafood combo was delicious. Appetizer, bread, soup, filled me up ! I ordered New England clam chowder. Have had better. A little too starchy. Not enough clams
Michael CrossJuly 14, 2014Large crowd but the food is tasty and very big portions. Seems like the most popular place on the island. Make reservations, you get seated faster.
Jay CintronMarch 23, 2013Love this place! Been coming here since I was a kid...hands down best "Shrimp Scampi" I have ever had...good mixed drinks! Family place
Helen GrushkaMay 13, 2013The traffic was backed up for miles!We went to one restaurant first&our orders were "&&$)(;;:// up , we left-but food was great here. What does one expect going to eat at City Island On Mother's Day!- Larry Robinson SrApril 29, 2013A little pricey, but delicious food and huge portions. You can't go wrong with any selection. I highly recommend Sammy's Fish Box!
KattFebruary 19, 2017Always come her when I want great fresh sea food. Never leave disappointed. Service is great. 👌🏽
Sit in Mr. Lee's section. He will take excellent care of you & your party. He is super sweet!
The paella made every single one of us sick!! But the piña coladas and lobster is good here!
Pamela AquinoJuly 6, 2013Amazing food. Paella was delicious. It feeds an entire family. You've been warned. Huge meal.
Natalie PachecoJuly 10, 2022I thought the food was good, but very overpriced. At least the portions are large! Drinks were so expensive I couldn’t bring myself to have one. Shrimp cocktail was fine.
Arlene Brown MediaApril 19, 2014Make sure you get there early so you can get seats. The food is that good!
Fiona CareyOctober 8, 2012Big portions of delicious food.. Go hungry or expect to bring home a doggie bag.
Jonathan FloresOctober 15, 2012Be on them for refills, cause they're so busy. As soon as you see your server, ask!
Jessie CatanaSeptember 5, 2016Crab legs and lobster were ok. The fish on the wood planks looks like what's up.
- Corey Jack-infamousJune 21, 2013The cornbread with warm bread and cheese before the meal...mmmmmm...
Nora IknadossianAugust 3, 2014Huge portions. Tell then not to over bake the lobster. Ours was too done. 🐚
Dwayne DJune 12, 2016Food took forever and a day to come out. Bill prices didn't match up with what was on the menu. Waiters/Waitress weren't filling out waters. Face painting was the highlight of the visit.
Nicole AlvarezMay 11, 2011Paella Valeciana is HUGE! It says it's for 2 people but at least 4 or 5 people can probably share
Maurice CastleberryNovember 4, 2013Over priced in relation to portion size. Nothing to write home about. If you've never had great seafood you'd feel at home here. Very mediocre and predictable even for city island.
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Sammy's Fish Box was first opened in 1966. From our humble beginnings in 1966 we have grown from a 26 seat snack bar to a 500 seat, full service restaurant; preparing upwards of over 1 million meals annually. Our phenomenal growth has been most gratifying to us...
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 AM
(718) 885-0920
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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