I'm not usually one to write reviews, but after being a loyal City Island customer for decades, this is a must post! Sammys Fish Box has always been me and my husbands favorite restaurant on City Island. After retiring to Florida for 3 years and recently returning to NY, I have found heaven. SAMMYS SHRIMP BOX. As a welcome home dinner, my 3 wonderful children took my husband and I out to Sammys Fish Box. What a disaster! I do realize that it was August, a very busy time on City Island, but the wait was ridiculous, the hostesses were downright rude, the waitstaff were ignornant and not well spoken. I agree with everyone elses reviews that it is also very tight in there. The tables seemed incredibly close together. The oysters were not properly cleaned as well. And after complaining, the manager (a male in his late 30's or early 40's) was incredibly not understanding and a tad bit nasty. With complete dissapointment we decided to never return to Sammys again, that is until I was invited to a shower at the Shrimp Box a few weeks later. I was hesitant at first but, What A PLEASANT suprise! The food was out of this world, the waitstaff was fantastic! The atmosphere was beautiful, not crowded and immaculate! Our waiter David was impeccable! And the managerial staff was beyond delightful. The manager Jon? came into the room and was terrific. He was an absolute doll. I took an order or crabcakes to go, as they were highly recommended, and they were DELICIOUS! TRULY THIS RESTAURANT WAS A GODSEND FOR CITY ISLAND! I hope they stick around for a long time, because I will stay retired right here in NY for the Shrimp Box.
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