Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
New York, NY 10002-2836
Phone: (212) 673-0330
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Delancy Street and Rivington Street
- Directions:
- F at Delancey St.; B, D, Q at Grand St.
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse – by Helen Zelon
The Scene
Every night's a bar mitzvah at this Lower East Side landmark eatery. With tacky kitsch as the decor's dominant motif and the obligatory grousing waiters hustling out brick-sized steaks and icy vodka to gussied-up regulars and tourists, an evening at Sammy's is both dinner and street theater. Call ahead to reserve a table, and to find out about the daily Roumanian specials.
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User Reviews for Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
05/14/2008 Posted by sillypea718
We've been to Sammy's before with large groups because of the highly entertaining atmosphere; it certainly is not the food that has kept us coming back. I made a reservation earlier in the week, and when half of the large party canceled the day of, I tried to call numerous times in the morning and early afternoon and was unsuccessful, as they do not have a voice mail system. Upon finally getting a hold of someone at 5pm, I was berated for canceling last minute and then hung up on. Not exactly incentive to try to reschedule. We will find a place with better food, better value and better trained hosting staff.
Pros: Fun atmosphere
Cons: rude host, expensive, food not great
05/05/2008 Posted by geoff2424
I went here for a Bachelor Party, and not being from New York I wasn't really sure what to expect. I have to say when I walked in the door I was really put off. The place is fairly messy and really cramped, plus they have alka seltzer to give out instead of mints which is a kind of creepy statement to see before you eat. I endep up loving the place because Don Love, Brother and Sister Love were great entertainers. They kept the night fun, the food was very heavily seasoned but overall really good. The steak was tender and smothered in Garlic, the potato pancakes were crispy, the pickled vegetable were excellent. The stuffed cabbage was outstanding, plus the family style meal is all you can eat for $60 which is not bad in NYC. I think you have to keep a few things in mind with this place, it is more dinner theatre than anything else. You are paying for the whole experience, plus you have to be ok with strongly flavored food and lots of vodka. I would not eat here on a date or with a small group, but they accomodated a large party with ease and provided great entertainment! As there are only two seatings they also let us take our time and did not rush us at all, which is rare. It is one of the best restaurants I have ever seen to host a party.
Pros: DON LOVE!
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