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Sammy's Fish Box, Bronx, NY

Sammy's Fish Box

4.6
4.6
1081 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

Sammy’s Fish Box, NY’s premiere spot for seafood . A seafood lovers paradise for those who appreciate quality seafood in abundant portions. Jumbo Lobsters, Colossal Snow Crab Legs and Jumbo Fried Shrimp can all be found on one family size platter. Fresh fish is delivered daily . Late night dining till 2:00 AM

Also know for succulent BarBQ Ribs and Prime steaks. Latin Paella is a must try, paired with Sammy’s extraordinary frozen specialty drinks or sangria, it is a crowd pleaser.

Sammy’s Fish Box specializes in Large Parties, Birthdays, reunions making it a favorite destination for special occasions. Free parking, just 16 miles from Manhattan, 8 miles from the GW Bridge , and 5 miles from the Westchester. Open all year Check us out on Facebook to see all of the happy faces enjoying Sammy’s!

Sammy’s Fish Box 41 City Island Avenue Bronx New York 10464 718-885-0920
sammysfishbox.com/facebook
#sammys_fishbox
Our Take out dept. waas voted in the "top 10" in the USA by USA Today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (718) 885-0920
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Owner Chef Sam Chernin
  • Neighbourhood
    City Island
  • Cross Street
    City Island Avenue and Rochelle Street
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKINGWe have 5 parking lots that offer valet as well as a free self parking lot.
  • Public transit
    BX 29 Bus Stops at our front door
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bronx

    Best Value

  • Bronx

    Child-friendly

  • Bronx

    Good for groups

  • Bronx

    Healthy

  • Bronx

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bronx

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bronx

    Great for scenic views

  • Bronx

    Good for special occasions

  • Bronx

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sammy's Fish Box offers "fantastic great service" and "delicious food" with generous portions, perfect for special occasions and group dining. Patrons appreciate the fresh seafood and quick service, though some have noted increased prices and occasional noise. The restaurant is a City Island staple, providing a memorable dining experience.

1,081 Reviews
  1. JAMES

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic great service. Always good food never unsatisfied

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  2. drew

    New York City

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went out with family to celebrate my Birthday. Service was subpar for the amount of staff walking around. Our waiter would make guest appearances. We would see him and them what seemed like hours he would reappear. We were missing a salad, a bowl to put our shells( snow crab legs and lobster) We had to request wipes for our hands!!!! Our bill was way over $600, I expected and was disappointed with the service we received that day. Our food was great. Everyone was pleased with their meal except my daughter. Her snow crab legs were MEATLESS! We encouraged her to inform the staff but she declined.

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  3. Don

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sammy’s always delivers I go there all the time the consistency is always top notch the only knock is the salad I don’t like the salad they serve every thing else is one thousand percent !!!

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  4. Maurice

    New York City

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and drinks at a reasonable price and you don’t have to get to dressed up to enjoy a nice seafood dinner

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  5. Marty

    New York City

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sammy's Fish Box has consistently stepped up their game. The quality of food and service has been great.

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  6. Clayre

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end, there is GREAT customer service and delicious food. Thank you!

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  7. Ellisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an amazing couples night at Sammy’s. The food, service, and drinks were all great.

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  8. Tiffany

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    City Island staple. Food is good - cheesy decor and all. Huge portions ecexpt for the 1.5 lb lobster I ordered and the 1 lb I receive. Heave alchohol in the drinks but cheap quality. That said it is not fine dining but definitely a choice when you just want to go eat.

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  9. Claire

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Portion sizes are generous. Bread service was impressive and included. I ordered fried shrimp which had no flavor. Why not lightly season the shrimp and/or the batter? Same with the side pasta dish with garlic and oil. Although you saw the garlic, there was still no taste as it lacked salt. Cocktails were brought out in plastic “glasses”. Service was on point.

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  10. Massimo

    New York City

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Been going to Sammy's Fish Box for many years. I must say that this time I was a bit more disappointed than ever. The reservation was good and I was seated immediately. The server that came was a female who said she was going to be my server. She never returned and a male said he was now my waiter. Ok. He wasn't as attentive as I was used to being a customer all these years. Needless to say the service was slower than usual. The back area where I was seated looked as though it had recently been painted and the lighting updated. That was a Plus (although the paint job was a bit sloppy around the red pipes). I noticed the food prices had jumped about 20 dollars more for the feast for 2 plates since last I came here. When the food came,. I was a bit disappointed to see that it appeared the amount of seafood given had been reduced and it appeared more spaghetti was in its place. That didn't justify the price increase at all. Skipped on dessert because the bill was a bit more whopping than I had anticipated. Also there was a child screaming loudly the entire time 1 table away. Hence the noise/ambiance rating being lower. Truly wish everything (except the decor) would revert back to the way it was at least 5 years ago. (More food, more affordable prices and spectacular service). It's just not the same Sammy's that I recall. Just being honest.

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FAQs

Sammy's Fish Box does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sammy's Fish Box also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 885-0920.

Sammy's Fish Box is rated 4.6 stars by 1081 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sammy's Fish Box

41 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    City Island Avenue and Rochelle Street
  • Neighbourhood
    City Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKINGWe have 5 parking lots that offer valet as well as a free self parking lot.
  • Public transit
    BX 29 Bus Stops at our front door
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Owner Chef Sam Chernin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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