Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
(Now Closed)Steakhouse, Romanian Restaurant, and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Colin M. FordMarch 26, 2016If you come here for the food, you're a dope. It's all about the crazy, kitschy singing and dancing. The (fairly expensive) food is the admission price.
J CrowleyMay 7, 2011One of the most fun dinners I've had. Guy on the piano is incredible. You'll end up eating more food than you can imagine, drinking more vodka than humanly possible, and dancing with total strangers!
Briana WuagneuxOctober 25, 2014Chopped liver is to die for. Stuffed cabbage really good. Self serve egg cream is delish, but don't order it until after the meal. You will stand out. Totally fun atmosphere. Just do it.
Michael MosesMarch 1, 2016Jewish delicacies since the '40s. Live music, lounge acts, customers who sing along. The atmosphere is festive, and will make you be hoisted on a chair by those drunk on “Hava Nagila” and Stolichnaya.
Claire J SongMarch 25, 2015The very Eastern European menu includes saline chicken liver, garlicky karnatzlach sausage and enormous beef tenderloins, all of which are hearty enough to slow down the hora.
Nazary NebelukMarch 10, 2015You go here for the atmosphere more then the food. An unbelievable experience. Good thing the food is also good - the steak, chicken liver and sweat breads are great choices
Paddy MullenDecember 2, 2012If you are finding out about this place via foursquare, you aren't the target audience. The ambience of a church basement bingo hall with park avenue prices.
Kay PuthaaroonDecember 22, 2013Pricey but worth going once for the atmosphere ("it's like going to a Jewish wedding") and live music. Food is subpar (they use cheap cuts of steak). Chopped liver is their specialty
Andrew CerdaSeptember 10, 2012$55 Prix Fixe buys you all the potatoes (+meat) you can eat. $300 buys you a bottle of Vodka in ice. So, just bring like $101 and you'll be fine. Also, try the Hora. It's fun.
Jeana CostaFebruary 24, 2013You walk in with a mediocre first impression. You walk out feeling it's one of the most underrated places in Downtown NYC. A gem!
Elizabeth KerchAugust 10, 2010Get ready to eat! The servings are huge. The waitstaff are great and willing to give their recommendations. Get a t-shirt to remember your evening by! You'll need a size larger then when you came :)
AdeliaFebruary 24, 2013This place was not a typical dinner but rather an experience ! Dinner Dancing and comedyThe food is pretty good but you come here more for the incredible time!!I would go back without any hesitation
John TrigonisDecember 12, 2015One of the craziest nights out you will ever have, guaranteed! And the steaks are enormous, too!
The Corcoran GroupApril 29, 2010Jewish comfort food with a lot of kitsch. The chopped liver and the egg creams are delicious. This place gets super rowdy, making it a great birthday party destination.
Ryan AmbsNovember 6, 2014Don't come here unless you're ready to have an AWESOME time. Loved the DJ upstairs getting the party going.
Joey JFebruary 19, 2016A one and done type of place. All I kept saying to myself as I left was that I could've been eating at Gramercy Tavern for those prices. Sammy's smells like a urinal cake. Yup. I said it. 🍻
Advertising WeekJuly 15, 2011A guaranteed good time filled w delicious Roumanian food. Be sure to try out the chopped liver! When was the last time you heard someone say *that*?!
Roger EhrenbergJuly 20, 2011Try the chopped liver, stuffed cabbage and rib steak. And needless to say, the vodka in ice for the total experience! Read more- Arthur SabintsevFebruary 24, 2013Everything here was amazing, especially the entertainment (e.g., Dani Luv)
Find. Eat. Drink.August 10, 2011It's not about the food, it's the overall experience. Get the souped-up chopped liver. Yes, Dani Luv is schmaltzy, but he's got a funny schtick.
Jackie S.February 2, 2014Amazing experience from the fatty food to the old school New York Jew music
Catharine MarrMarch 29, 2010Another fun thing: have the egg cream. The waiter makes it in front of you; chocolate syrup and seltzer and all over the table is a great way to end your dinner. :)
Sandra RubinchikJune 20, 2016Skip the various other potato options and make a beeline to the latkes.
Georgeann GJanuary 12, 2012I dream about their chopped liver! (When I'm not dreaming about Dani Love)
Mariya YudkevichMarch 26, 2011The latkas and steak are amazing, but the best part is the entertainment on Fri, Sat, and Sunday nights
Ronald CattrysseMarch 5, 2017You go for the experience, not for the food. Be prepared to heavily overspend.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Anthony Sasso, chef of Casa Mono, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Mix grill for two. Read more
Cheryl JohnsonAugust 14, 2011Honestly one of the bet birthday party spots in the city. You and your friends won't regret it!
NancerellaJanuary 19, 2016Fun ambiance.... Food is ok... Wish the steak was a bit less tough and medium rare
jake furstFebruary 25, 2011Say it's your friend's Bar Mitzvah. Better yet, say it's his Bris. You will not regret this decision.
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Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
157 Chrystie St (at Delancey St.)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 673-0330
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Mattia Battistich - 8.7
"I had a very enjoyable lunch here. Food, beverages and service was all great. I would definitely comeback back to this place."
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"Fun music for dancing and decent priced drinks for that area. Gets crowded fast, however."
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İpek A. - 7.4
"I LOVE this place. great selection of songs. Happy hour is wicked cheap. Bring lots of friends and BELT IT OUT!!!"
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