“ Sammy's Fishbox is a national treasure. This is not a super upscale place, it's a little dated, but that's not the point. This place is an experience that anyone that visits New York City, especially the Bronx, should put on their list of places to visit. This is where real New Yorkers come to eat, not transplants. You'll see cops, firefighters, school teachers,, bus drivers, MTA train conductors and their families eating here. Real people eating in a real Bronx New York landmark. Come for the history. Stay for the food. ”

“ Beat seafood ever hands down never a miss since the 1st time to the last time always the best I always get the lobster and crab feast ”

“ Spent my birthday here! Food was amazing and our server was great! They gave me a necklace (it's my bday!) we were able to sit immediately which was great! They gave us some free apps, bread, cheese and some pickled veggies. Will definitely be back!! ”

“ The Food was really amazing all the sea food was fresh as it should be, and very friendly customer service....... ”

“ Visited on Monday July 1st 2024 Cooper was my waiter. He was very cheery and overall 10 out of 10. Our food was fresh and I would definitely recommend this New York staple restaurant. I got the super fried seafood combination dinner. It was enough to feed at least two people. It comes with a side and a salad. My friend got the crabcake platter and there wasn't a single piece of breading in it. It just look like straight lump crab. ”

“ You can never go wrong when you visit Sammys Fish Box. The food is pretty good not overly seasoned especially the fried shrimp. The shrimp was borderline with the seasoning but it was still a good dish. They give you garlic bread, corn bread and bread with cheese. They finally got rid of the pickled vegetables. The drinks are extremely strong and it's a bad thing because you are only going to have one. Of course Sammys is one of the expensive places in City Island and it's worth it. The portion sizes are large and they stay open until about midnight(double check). The wait staff was hustling because they were extremely busy running from table to table. We arrived after 11pm and it was still crowded. I love to visit Sammys they have a nice vibe and everyone is so friendly. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Sammy's is STILL my favorite restaurant on City Island. I have been her many times before and during COVID with small to large groups. I most recently celebrated a milestone birthday for a family member post-COVID. I have yet to be disappointed by this establishment. Glad to see that they didn't skimp on the pickled veggies and yummy sesame seed bread that arrived to over table piping hot like it just came out of the oven. The cheese was different than many years ago but I'm not complaining. I often start off with Fried Calamari. It was lightly breaded and fresh. I would also recommend the Buffalo Wings & Buffalo Shrimp appetizer that is reasonably spicy. Please note that they use salad shrimp from this menu item but it's a hit overall. I tried their bulldog style margarita which hit the spot. I have never had an issue with their cocktails. We usually opt to share the Crab & Lobster Feast for 2 which was more than enough for 3 and now cost $179. There are plenty of leftovers which are just as good reheated as when brought to our table so the price is quite reasonable. The shining stars are the seasoning on the seafood and more than generous quantities of food. The seafood seasoning has always been consistently delicious, generous without being salty and the best compliment to their perfectly steamed seafood. I always leave with a to-go of leftovers especially when I eat the complimentary salad and sides of corn over yellow rice that come with each entree. An honorable mention goes out to kitchen for the generous portions of fried seafood that you get when you order from Sammy's Fried Specialties that is never greasy but always tasty. I have also recently ventured into the Italian Specialities section of the menu along with some others on my group. Everything was a HIT. The consistency of the Alfredo was perfection along with the Jumbo Shrimp that was the size of my palm. Another great dining experience at a classic restaurant whose quality has withstood the test of time and even COVID! Brave the traffic that can be intense on the weekends especially in the summer and head straight down to Sammy's Fish Box. Also take advantage of the complimentary valet. ”