Great food great drinks and the best part the service was amazing i just recommended this place to…read moremy friend I will go back soon

hOME BX! We always…read morehave a wonderful time every time my wife and I visit this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is consistently excellent. I highly recommend the Branzino fish--it's one of the best dishes on the menu! The management is very professional, especially Norma. He always goes above and beyond to make sure every guest has a great experience. If you need anything, he'll make it happen. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back again

Bro... life-changing, lol…read more Marissa (I hope I'm spelling that right!), our server, and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I were looking for a cute, romantic lunch spot, and this was perfect. The service was exceptional, the food was top-notch, and the beautiful view of Van Cortlandt Park made the experience even better. 10/10 -- highly recommend!!

One of the most reprehensible and disturbing dining experiences of my life, I met for a family…read moredinner with my grandmother for my elderly great uncle's birthday. When I arrived the entire lower level was empty. When I found them, they were halfway up a steep 4 flights of stairs despite my uncle requiring a walker and my grandmother a cane-the hostess had apparently told them they must sit upstairs as the lower level was 'reserved'. Not only did they make no gesture to accommodate them in any other way, this is an EXTREME ADA violation, and could have very well been a lawsuit. The manager, Jimmy, sat and watched as both my grandmother and great uncle struggled to take the stairs, no hand of assistance. When I approached him, I was told 'what's the big deal, so you had to take some stairs'. I told him my uncle fell last year and was hospitalized for 6 months, if you see someone in a walker, why would you do this? His response 'I don't know what you want me to do, buy you a drink?'. Not only was their overall service awful and food barely edible, this is one of the most unaccommodating, disrespectful, and genuinely unsafe establishments I've ever been to.

Wow. I just went to here with my boyfriend's family for his birthday and I'm so glad I did…read more The food was amazing. We ordered the porterhouse, creamed spinach, calamari, baked clams, the jumbo baked potato, and some pasta. The porterhouse was perfectly seasoned, and it was enough for three people to share. Whatever sauce the baked clams were doused in, I need that recipe. I used the complementary bread to soak up some of that juice and it was amazing. Their espresso martinis were also really good and strong. The only thing I did not like was the jumbo baked potato. It just felt like there was Velveeta cheese slathered on top, so if there's an item I would pass on, it would be this one. Just get regular mashed potatoes. The service was amazing. The owner came out to meet with us multiple times. Our waiters were very attentive and gave us ample time to order. They literally cut our meat and served it for us. The ambience was really nice. It's your usual steakhouse joint, with dim lighting. However, the best part about this dinner was that they seated us in a private room with one other party. It was very intimate and nice and I don't think I could've asked for better service. The cherry on top was that they came out with limoncello shots to end the night. If you're in the Westchester area, please definitely come check this place out. It is worth the money, time, and effort. You will not be disappointed.

We've been to Peter's steakhouse a few times and have always enjoyed our experience. Since children…read morecan't sit at the bar, we weren't able to take advantage of happy hour, which was disappointing but understandable. The owner was very gracious and offered us six complementary oysters since we couldn't sit at the bar. The oysters weren't our favorite that evening, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. The rest of the meal was very enjoyable. The crab cake was enormous, the grilled octopus was excellent - my son loved it - and the veal with prosciutto and melted cheese was tasty. The baked potato was huge and cooked perfectly. I ordered a cocktail and they made me one with elderflower which was nice but a little sweet for my taste. My friend's Manhattan was nice and strong. What stood it the most was the hospitality. The owner went out of his way to make sure we had a good experience, and that level of service is sobering we really appreciated. Next time we'll probably make it an adult only happy hour so we can enjoy the bar menu.

Sunday after the 4th no-one wanted to cook at home, so off we went. It's been a hot minute since…read morewe've been here. First thing I noticed is a change in the menu. Not a complete overhaul, more of a reduction. It felt more focused actually. We split the Mar y Tierra so we could each have a little steak and a little lobster without trying to stuff ourselves. The lobster was fully cooked and moist, not chewy like it was overdone. It was perfectly prepared. The steak was done medium-rare and it too was obviously properly marinated and grilled just right. It appears that there has been a change in the kitchen and menu re-focused on their strengths. We'll definitely be back sooner than later. If you want a really good steak, I whole heartedly recommend this place, yes again!

Rip-off place for a Ribeye around 5-6 oz 42$ mostly fat and bone, no bred boring atmosphere. Never…read moreagain!!

Came here during City Island Restaurant Week and decided on Sammy's Smokehouse because they seemed…read moreto have one of the best deals and overall, it was definitely worth it. For the table, we had the blueberry cornbread, garlic bread, and buttermilk biscuits. The cornbread and garlic bread were really good and a great way to start. I also had a cup of chili as an appetizer, which was awesome, full of flavor and hit the spot. For my main, I went with the brisket & shrimp combo with two sides ($29.95). The brisket was easily my favorite--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. I'd definitely come back just for that alone. The shrimp with tartar sauce was solid too. I chose mac and cheese and collard greens as my sides, the greens were okay, but the mac and cheese tasted a bit like it came out of a box, so I'd probably skip that next time. It also came with coleslaw and a pickle, the pickle was actually really good. I didn't try the coleslaw, but my mother said it wasn't bad. We also ordered the 3-meat combo ($34.95) with chicken, sausage, and ribs, plus mac and onion rings. The ribs were really good, fell right off the bone, and the sausage was solid too. The chicken didn't have much flavor, but the onion rings were crispy and well done. Again, it came with coleslaw and a pickle. They even brought out rice for the table, which we didn't order but definitely appreciated, it was a nice extra and tasted pretty good. Dessert was ice cream and coffee, which was a nice, simple way to end the meal. For about $70 total, the value was hard to beat, and we even had leftovers that still tasted good the next day. Service was excellent throughout, which made the experience even better. I'd give it 5 stars, but the mac and cheese and chicken brought it down just a bit. Still, I'd definitely come back, especially for that brisket.

My husband and I went there first our 20th year wedding anniversary. We both love BBQ…read more The portions were a good value for tbe money we paid. However the ribs were tough and had no favor.That was not what either of us were expecting. The Cole slaw was tasty but the cucumber salad tasted old. It was a major disappointment. I will stick to seafood on my next visit to City Island my suggestion Sammy should do the same.

I attended a family celebration at this steakhouse over the weekend for my aunt's 70th birthday. My…read morefamily had reserved a large table, and when I arrived, there wasn't an available seat yet. I simply went to the bar area intending to order food and a drink while waiting. Before I could even speak with the bartender, a man who later appeared to be the manager immediately approached me in a rude and confrontational manner about seats at the bar that had drinks sitting there but no people present. I calmly explained that I only needed a place to sit briefly while ordering and that I would gladly move once the guests returned. What made the situation extremely uncomfortable was that he repeatedly tapped me while speaking to me. I politely told him to stop touching me because it was inappropriate and intimidating. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he became louder and increasingly disrespectful. If this person was truly the manager, his behavior reflected a complete lack of professionalism, customer service, and respect especially toward a woman who was simply trying to order food and enjoy a family event peacefully. Managers are supposed to de-escalate situations, introduce themselves professionally, and treat guests with courtesy. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here at all. The atmosphere and overall experience left such a negative impression on me that I would never personally return or spend my money there again. The only reason I stayed briefly was because my cousin encouraged me not to leave during our family celebration. I frequent many upscale establishments throughout New York and New Jersey and have encountered countless managers and hospitality professionals over the years. This experience stood out for all the wrong reasons. Respect and professionalism cost nothing, and unfortunately, neither was shown that evening.

I came here with my husband, MIL, and daughter. My MIL was visiting from LI for the weekend. She's…read morebeen missing her Latin cuisine so this was a huge treat for her. They had live music and there was a good turnout with patrons. It felt like a party. Service was decent. We didn't have to wait long for anything. The food was not the greatest and for that reason I probably wouldn't be coming back. I had their churrasco with yellow rice. It tasted ok but I was not feeling well the following two days, so I question the quality/storage of their proteins. I asked for medium and received medium-rare. I should have asked for them to cook it more but if I sent it back to the kitchen, I would not want to eat it after that. I know for sure that my dish was the cause of my stich issues the following day because I shared my leftovers with my son, and he also woke up with abdominal pain and nausea. Hubby had their mofongo with steak and he was happy. The meat was cooked more thoroughly. His mom had some pasteles with rice & beans, and she liked it. My Little had their fried shrimp but they were a bit too tough for her to eat - she has some wiggly teeth that are bothering her. On the positive side, the music was great and the dancing was amazing. It was a vibe and although this is not particularly my cup of tea when it comes to venues, I would not be opposed to coming back so my MIL could enjoy herself, but I would not be eating anything.

Reserved for my bday celebration with my girls. They require a payment to hold the reservation…read morewhich I did. We got there and were seated right away. It was not busy. Only 5 tables including us. The waiter came over right away. The drinks were good. The appetizers were also good. We ordered the Branzino. Very good. The Filet and Porter house was not good at all. The porterhouse came out well and we ordered it medium. We sent it back. It came back and seems like it was old steak. I go to many steakhouses. Porter house comes out sizzling. I was really looking forward to a great time and this missed the mark. Now to settle the bill they couldn't subtract my prepayment because the owner was not there. I had high hopes and we ended the night earlier. Very disappointed.

Very chic and beautiful place...great for social media pics!…read moreCame here for Sunday brunch with girlfriends and enjoyed our meal and the bottomless mimosas, especially you couldn't beat the price!!! Gave it 3 stars because the restaurant needs better ventilation for the food smells, since the kitchen is right there, so your clothes will come out smelling like it.

It's been a while since there's been an another good Steakhouse in Westchester since Benjamin's…read moreSteakhouse but here it is. One Rare Italian Steakhouse in the village of Scarsdale pulled it off! My family and I have been here twice for dinner and both times it was busy! We did make reservations ahead of time so we didn't really have to wait for our table. The restaurant is simple but chic and cozy with dark lightings. Service was great! The waiters were all nice and attentive! Our water glasses were never emptied and the plated the food for you too. Now for the food: Appetizer: Bread basket: (5/5) a huge complimentary basket of onion rolls and sliced bread with butter. Delicious! Calamari: (5/5) crispy and tasty. Love the fried pickled peppers too! Salads: Caesar salad: (5/5) love their dressing. It's a little more peppery than others but I really it with the fresh crunchy romaine lettuce. Portion was on the smaller end though. House: (3/5) fresh mixed greens along with tomatoes and a vinaigrette dressing. Nothing special and small portion Porterhouse: (5/5) we got the porterhouse for four medium rare. It was cooked to perfection! The nice char outside and the juicy tender meat inside was an absolute treat! It comes out piping hot and the waiter is there to serve you. This is why you come to a steakhouse! It's truly the star of the show! Creamed spinach: (5/5) smooth and silky but not too creamy just the way I like it. You don't even need to chew! Sautéed spinach: (5/5) if you like garlic, this side is for you! I love garlic and I love spinach so this was made for me. Portion was on the smaller side but the taste made up for it. Mashed potatoes: (4/5) nice and creamy. No gravy but still very tasty. Penne Primavera: (5/5) this was a nice surprise because I really didn't think this dish would taste as good as it did but it was very flavorful. They seasoned it well and the pasta was cooked al dente! Fries: (3/5) typical thick cut fries and portion was tiny so I would probably skip this next time. If they can dress it up with some truffle or Parmesan cheese with rosemary or something and make them crispier then I might reconsider. However, the steak was so good that I'm definitely coming back here soon.

Oysters were tasteless like they were washed by water. And a few of them smelled rank like they…read morewere sitting over a hot stove. Steaks were average at best and disappointing for the cost. Sides were solid though. Waitstaff kept running from our table once we ordered one drink, and didn't wait for the others to order. And were not around when we needed them. All in all, a rather unpleasant experience particularly for the amount of money we dropped. For a first time experience, there won't be a second visit.