Sammy's Fish Box 41 City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10464

"Hanging out in my hometown of Yonkers and I've got some family from out of town here as well. So when we're all here there's something we absolutely have to do, go to City Island for seafood. Lol. My parents are a little on the older side so when they say "City Island", they meant a specific restaurant. However, the wait time for that place was so insanely long that we tried someone where new... Sammy's Fish Box. Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: Right on the main strip crammed in among the other businesses is this gem. There's actually 2 locations very near each other so things can get a bit confusing. Parking is a nightmare, honestly. Good luck. If you can find a spot on the street, like I did, that's your best bet. However, if you can't find a place on the street there are parking lots up and down the block that will be happy to take your money. Once inside you're a bit overwhelmed. It's so busy. Busy with customers and people, but also busy with decor. There are glowing signs above your head, light wood EVERYWHERE, plants and paintings seem to be randomly scattered throughout and the layout can be confusing. I guess all you really need to know is where your table is and where the bathroom is. Lol. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but there were 8 of us and they didn't miss a beat. Food: The menu here is huge. There are so many variations of dishes then those same dishes can be fried or put into combinations. Lol. There's just so much. Just visit their website. To start the meal complimentary bread with cheese and pickled vegetables is brought out to the table to share. For my entree I went with the shrimp-stuffed sole with a side or corn on the cob and rice. Delicious. It wasn't fine-dining level, but still VERY tasty. Everything has a delicious garlic-buttery flavor that just works! Lol. Value: It's seafood AND it's New York. Do your own math. Lol. $54.95 for my entree which again, includes the entree, the complimentary stuff and sides. So, come prepared to pay, but you'll really enjoy yourself. In conclusion, I'm glad that Johnny's Reef was so busy because it gave my family a different place to try out. You know? I'm all about trying new restaurants so it's about time they did too! I'd totally check this place out again. Their menu is long enough to keep any busy for a LONG time!"

"Food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing, everything was great. Was visiting from Texas and had the best time with my loved ones from NJ, already looking forward to coming back!!! You are definitely in for a treat if you get to experience Sammy's Fish Box!!"

"The place is nice and spacious. The service was slow but our waiter was super nice. My friends loved the food, I found it a little bit too salty and garlicky. They give you a complementary salad and bread to start. Overall is was nice on a Wednesday."

"First time at Sammy’s and am pretty pleased. The hostess was very nice and caring, she asked if we had any birthdays in our party of 17. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. The servers came when we sat down and wanted to take our drinks right away not giving us a chance to get comfortable, we asked for them to give us a few minutes to settle in. They came back and started to take our drink orders, brought a very delicious warm sesame seed bread, pickle veggies, cheese. I ordered the lobster and lobster bisque; the bisque was edible and flavorful wish it had plenty of lobster. My lobster was good so was the stuffing in the lobster (that’s what it appeared to be). My friends ordered shrimp, clams, lobster rolls, scallops, etc. Every meal came with a salad, rice, and corn on the cob. Overall we were all please with the food. The service could use some friendly courtesy. They have parking and it worth the try, will be back to try their crabs and shrimp platter"